Articles tagged "Featured"

The Nokia 7.1 is another mid-range smartphone from HMD, and one that has something unique to offer. And yes, we are talking about the screen - it's undoubtedly the centerpiece of this new phone. If you don't mind the notch, the Nokia 7.1 has...

Last week we told you about Oppo, so this week we want to talk about its sibling company, vivo. While Oppo was founded in 2004, vivo is even younger - it was founded in 2009 and released its first phone in 2012. The company hails from Dongguan, a...

It's been a while since Google last released a tablet - the Pixel C came three years ago. The company has completely changed the formula this time around and we have Intel processors driving Chrome OS, rather than ARM-powered Android. The Google...

The Google Home Hub adds a smart screen to your smart home. But if you’re going to buy a Pixel 3 or 3 XL, you might want to just grab the Pixel Stand instead – that’s Google’s official wireless charger. The Pixel 3 and 3 XL have a custom UI...

We've just received the ultra-premium version of the Oppo Find X - the Lamborghini Edition. It's essentially a Find X Super Flash Edition but with carbon fiber and Lamborghini-branded back, wireless headphones in the box, a few Lamborghini themes...

Just over half a year ago, Xiaomi released its budget big-screen solution, the Redmi Note 5 Pro and just last month, the Redmi Note 6 Pro came to be. At first glance, the newer phone appears to be a minor hardware refresh and yet, we find some big...

Oppo began life in 2004 and in the early days it made its name by selling high-quality Blu-ray players, amplifiers and headphones. Its entry into the phone business came in 2012, quite late in the game. Still, the company grew quickly, becoming...

Ro: Smartphones are getting out of hand. Literally. It almost feels like makers are shoving the new trends down our throats these days. First, it was the headphone jack. Apple started it and users rioted. That didn't stop the rest of...

Huawei is currently the largest manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, but it is a very young company - it was only founded in 1987. And it didn't start making phones until 2003, but it already has ambitions to be the largest smartphone maker...

Introduction Headsets and audio equipment reviews are hardly a daily occurrence here at GSMArena, but most of us have deep personal interest in the area. That's why the TONE Platinum SE caused quite a lot of excitement here at HQ and I am...

In just over a week, on October 9, Google will unveil the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL to the world. I've marked that day on my calendar and I can't wait. Here's why I think the Pixel 3 XL, in particular, will be a big deal (and likely my next...

We are always aiming to provide detailed and objective reviews of the latest smartphones and while the text articles are something we are proud with, for the past year and a half we've also heavily increased our video review output and extended our...

We were given a sneak peek in 2017, but Apple's AirPower still hasn't seen the light of day. With nothing forthcoming from Apple, has it been canceled or delayed? September 14 2017, was the day Apple introduced us to its then-new iPhone 8/8 Plus,...

It's been highly commented upon in the past how expensive our phones are becoming year on year. This year the iPhone XS Max with 512GB costs £1,449/$1,449/€1,649. Causing many to pause for thought at what else they could or should be buying for that...

Introduction With version three of its over the ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones, Sony is making the biggest changes both outside and in. The WH-1000XM3 build on the established formula of its predecessors and take direct aim at Bose’s...

To quote Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die…” This popular passage refers to the balanced, cyclical nature of life, helping to justify...

First, let's get this out of the way - if you are currently a happy owner of the iPhone X, or even not-so-satisfied one, don't bother. Even if you are eyeing the extra screen real estate on the XS Max, the price premium is just not worth it. But if...

The Bose SoundSport Free is Bose's first attempt at truly wireless earphones. They are part of the company's SoundSport series, which is aimed at fitness enthusiasts. The completely wireless form-factor is a match made in heaven for a...

Last week we went through the first chapters of the Apple iPhone chronicles and now we'll bring you the rest of its story. Powers of 2 Ads for the Atari Jaguar made a big deal about it being the first 64-bit video game console. How is 64-bit...

We're now past that all-important September 21 date - when the first 30 countries got the iPhone XS and XS Max the second 29 countries can pre-order them. The new duo is clearly very expensive, but we thought we'd put a bit more perspective to...