How Line’s successful online-only DevDay paves the way for a hybrid event future
Virtual events have become common in 2020, but will they go away in the near future? Messaging app Line shares why hybrid events are the way forward.
How the iPad Pro’s amazing versatility fueled my lockdown creativity
Ordered to stay at home during the early part of 2020, I embarked on a creative mission to make YouTube videos, but would the Apple iPad Pro be up to the task?
A look inside the ultrasonic tech bringing virtual buttons to your next phone
Digital Trends talks to the company using ultrasonic technology to put virtual camera controls on the side of a smartphone, for better ergonomics.
A deep dive into the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888’s photo-processing tech
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 offers a step up in image-processing tech over previous-generation chipsets. Here's what's new in the Snapdragon 888.
Apple has revealed the best apps of 2020. Here’s what they reveal about us
Apple unveiled its picks for the best apps of 2020, a collection of games, tools, and utilities that have shone throughout this year.
Speed, demand, and responsibility: How messaging app Line dealt with 2020
The offline world moved quickly online during 2020, and the CTO of messaging app Line spoke to Digital Trends about what how the global pandemic affected it.
Meet Xor, the luxury phone startup shunning the industry’s high-tech arms race
Luxury phone startup Xor doesn't want to get involved with the endless annual phone upgrade cycle, and is instead making a phone that's something to cherish.
Here’s why you should be using the iPhone’s excellent photo-editing suite
It's tempting to just add a filter to your iPhone photos, but don't dismiss the powerful, easy to use photo-editing software on the iPhone 12.
MediaTek’s huge 5G push is paying off, despite 2020’s efforts to derail plans
MediaTek has made the most of the turbulent year and forged ahead with its 5G ambitions. CEO Rick Tsai talked to Digital Trends about 2020 and beyond.
How to measure blood oxygen using an Apple Watch Series 6
Considering getting an Apple Watch Series 6 to keep tabs on your health? Here's how you can use the watch to monitor blood oxygen levels for health or fitness.
The iPad Pro is a near-impossible sell now that the iPad Air is here
The iPad Pro is an awesome tablet. But the new iPad Air takes everything that was great about the Pro, and makes them all cheaper. Is the Pro worth considering?
How good does your handwriting have to be to use Scribble on the iPad?
iPadOS 14's Scribble feature means that you don't have to be a graphic designer to make use of the Apple Pencil. But how good does your handwriting have to be?
Why aren’t smartphones designed for a woman’s hand size?
As smartphone sizes exploded, more than half of the population was left wondering how they were going to use the new super-sized devices.
Apple’s iPhone 12 probably has better picture quality than your TV
Apple's new iPhones boast impressive specs, but do they have better picture quality than the TV in your living room?
Apple Pencil tips and tricks: How to get the most out of your iPad
Get your hands on an Apple Pencil? It’s worth ensuring you know everything you can about using it, so that you can get the most from the device.
Will Apple’s ‘eco-friendly’ plan to nix chargers actually help the environment?
Apple claims its decision to discontinue shipping charger bricks with new iPhones was ecologically motivated. But how much of an impact will it really have?
5 great Galaxy Note 20 features I’ll be missing on the iPhone 12 Pro
As we rapidly approach the iPhone 12 launch, I'm facing leaving my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra behind. These are the features I'll be missing when I switch.
Don’t pay the Verizon 5G tax for the Google Pixel 4a 5G
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is here, and it's one of the best deals in smartphones under $500. But if you're a Verizon customer, you have to pay extra. Don't.
With the Pixel 5 and 4a 5G, Google finally priced its phones to succeed
Google's Pixels have long been the go-to choice for tech enthusiasts, but were priced all wrong for a general audience. Now the Pixel 5 is priced to succeed.
Google September 2020 event: Everything announced
Google has announced its latest and greatest devices, including the new Pixel 5, and a new Chromecast. Here's everything Google unveiled at its annual event.
Modular smartphones could’ve changed the world. Here’s why they died out instead
After making a big splash in 2013 and kick-starting a movement within the smartphone industry, modular phones quickly fizzled out. Here's why that happened.
Engineer’s Vhista app helps blind people to move around the world
From Silicon Valley, Colombian Juan David Cruz tells us why he created the Vhista App, a tool that gives vision to the blind via the iPhone.
Five reasons to upgrade to iOS 14 and two reasons not to
Apple's iOS 14 is here, and it brings with it a series of great features. On the fence about updating? Here are five reasons to upgrade, and two reasons not to.
Apple Fitness+ vs. Peloton: Can Apple’s new fitness service defeat the champ?
Apple Fitness+ is a workout service that integrates the Apple Watch directly with an on-screen guided workout session, competing directly with Peloton Digital.
Whatever happened to Li-Fi?
After being introduced to the world in 2011, Li-Fi technology generated lots of hype and tons of investment dollars. But it still hasn't caught on. Here's why.
All the amazing rocket launches that happened this summer
Summer 2020 was one of the busiest ever for rocket launches. To celebrate this unprecedented spell of lively launchpad activity, let’s revisit the best ones.
Six months later, the Huawei App Gallery still can’t take on Google Play
It has been six months since I last setup a Huawei phone using the App Gallery, so it was time to revisit the growing store and see how things have changed.
Can the next generation of contact-tracing apps avoid past mistakes?
Contact -racing apps have had middling success so far, but a nonprofit called the PathCheck Foundation hopes to change that.
These hilarious ads from the 1980s and ’90s show how far mobile tech has come
There was a time when huge phones looked cool, as these classic commercials demonstrate. Just be happy you don't have to carry these beasts around anymore.
The Surface Duo has arrived, and it’s a preview of a new era for Microsoft
For the first time, a Microsoft product is here without a Microsoft operating system on board. That's because Microsoft is detaching itself from Windows.
For Chinese Americans, WeChat ban threatens their ties to home
WeChat’s future in the U.S. hangs in the balance following an executive order by President Trump, sending shockwaves through Chinese-American communities.
The new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is pricey. Samsung tells us why
Samsung wants you to feel confident in splurging on the $1,299-plus Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, so it has gone to great lengths to make sure it'll last for years.
Google Pixel 4a has ushered in a new era of excellent cheap phones
Inexpensive phones are making a comeback, and a new trend means that buyers can choose top-notch photography and performance devices for less than $500.
Old phones will stop working with AT&T and T-Mobile. Here’s what to do about it
To make room for 5G networks, carriers are shutting down older 3G networks, and some customers will need to upgrade their phone.