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So today is when Three finally switched on its 5G network for handset users. Three’s 5G coverage is still very sparse, but that will obviously improve over time. What I wanted to do was see how fast the service is, given Three’s entire marketing campaign is based around superfast data… [Click for more]
READ MORE Three 5G network test on launch day: How does it compare with EE?
Amongst a series of announcements from Huawei in Barcelona this morning, the Mate Xs was perhaps the most exciting. I’ll be covering the other new announcements later (there’s a new laptop and tablet, plus fast wireless routers with and without 5G) , but for now I was able to get… [Click for more]
I’m in a rather fortunate position to have access to a lot of different devices, and sometimes it’s nice to change for the sake of change. There’s simply no such thing as one-size-fits-all, so I thought I’d post some personal choices and recommendations of phones I think are suited for… [Click for more]
The Mate 20 X was announced in October 2018, but yesterday DxOMark finally gave it a score for its camera. The total score of 111 puts it in the top 20, and serves a reminder of just how good this phone was when it first hit the market. While serving… [Click for more]
READ MORE Better late than never; Huawei Mate 20 X gets DxOMark rating (and it’s good)
My relationship with Huawei goes way back. Back to a time when they were unknown by most consumers (just like HTC) but the company behind a considerable number of products people used all the time. My first real involvement was working on a supplement magazine featuring Huawei data products, amongst… [Click for more]
READ MORE Huawei goes all in with Huawei Mobile Services to offer a Google alternative
Huawei has teamed up with futurist Rohit Talwar to identify how emerging technological innovations may change our daily lives by 2025. 5G, IoT, AI and other connected technologies will all play a part in these advances that are set to alter all of our futures – in a positive way…. [Click for more]
READ MORE Huawei publishes its vision of the future, in partnership with Rohit Talwar
Yesterday I got a chance to have a play with the Motorola Razr built for a new generation, featuring an exceptional folding display. With pricing rumoured to be upwards of £70 £99 per month on a 24-month contract when it goes on sale exclusively with EE in the new year,… [Click for more]
READ MORE Motorola Razr Hands-On: You know it’s expensive. You still want one. [Updated for pricing]
The Huawei Nova 5T seems a welcome return of the Nova brand to the UK, but I can’t help but think I’ve seen it before…. Oh, that’s right. It’s because the Nova 5T is in fact a rebadged Honor 20. Once you take away the different finish on the rear… [Click for more]
READ MORE Huawei Nova 5T Review: Something seems oddly familiar…
Here are some more photos taken with the fantastic Oppo Reno 2, this time taken at sunrise and after sunset. You can see more photos in the shared photo album below. View the Reno 2 Google Photos album Like what you see? The Reno 2 can be purchased from Carphone… [Click for more]
For under £450 the Reno 2 may not be looked upon as a serious competitor to flagship smartphones, but in my time so far with the phone I’ve been amazed at the quality of the photos, especially at night. If you believe you have to spend up to, or beyond,… [Click for more]
Nubia’s new Z20 offers up an incredible package for under £500, and the company supplied some sample images to show what the triple camera set up is capable of. The Nubia Z20 is on sale now for £499, and comes with two displays, three cameras, as well as Qualcomm’s top-spec… [Click for more]
Possible deal could see Google Apps coming after all Plus, it’s not time to write off the P30 Pro yet! We already know the current situation with Huawei and the Mate 30 Series lacking access to Google apps, but earlier this week there were some positive signs that the situation… [Click for more]
Following yesterday’s epic launch of three new exciting OnePlus handsets (you can see more here and here), here’s a photo gallery of the event and a look at the handsets. You can also see the McLaren Edition being unboxed in a separate video. Enjoy!
At the start of this year, Planet Computers (the company behind the Gemini PDA) showed off a prototype of its second-generation portable computing device that uses the classic Psion keyboard design, connected to modern-day hardware. The Gemini is still available to buy, but the Cosmo Communicator takes things to the… [Click for more]
READ MORE Hands-on with the Cosmo Communicator; virtually ready to ship to original backers
Huawei’s long awaited Mate 30 Pro was announced just a few days ago, and the event finished with the much feared news that it would be coming without Google application support (unless circumstances change in the near future). 2100 23/09/19: This article has been updated to include details on installing… [Click for more]
READ MORE Huawei Mate 30 Pro Hands-on and First Impressions [Updated]
We came to Munich to learn about new devices, but before Richard Yu, CEO, took to the stage, we were invited to a pre-event briefing with a difference. Instead of being told about any upcoming products, the Western European president, Walter Ji, took time to speak of Huawei’s 32 year… [Click for more]
READ MORE Huawei speaks honestly about its challenges and speaks positively for the future
I’m in Germany for IFA, but before venturing over to the messy Messe, I enjoyed the exceptionally warm weather by attending a special photo walk with other journalists that took us around some of the more non-touristy parts of the German capital. Armed with a Huawei P30 Pro each, we… [Click for more]
I’ve been meaning to get out and about to test both EE and Vodafone 5G for a while, but it took a while to get my hands on a Vodafone 5G handset. Now I’m happy to announce that I currently have a phone to play with on both 5G networks…. [Click for more]
