Line’s Clova Desk smart screen mimics your smartphone, in your smart home
After a short delay, messaging app Line appears to be ready to release its Google Home Hub challenger: The Clova Desk. The smart screen may control your smart home, but this is not emphasized, and the company instead is keen to show how it works with the Line messaging app -- something it has over the competition.
5G at MWC 2019: All the major announcements from U.S. carriers
Mobile World Congress 2019 may have been the home of a number of smartphone announcements, but it's also where carriers gave updates on the rollout of their cutting-edge 5G networks. Here are all the big announcements from U.S. carriers at Mobile World Congress 2019.
Keep calm and carry on with Samsung Health’s Calm partnership
Life can be stressful, but Samsung and Calm want to help keep you mindful and stress-free. Starting March 4, you'll be able to access Calm's meditation and anxiety-ridding exercises from Samsung Health on all of Samsung's Android 9.0 devices and the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active fitness smartwatch.
How and where to buy the five-camera Nokia 9 PureView
Nokia has finally taken the wraps off of the new five-lens smartphone, called the Nokia 9 PureView. The new device features near-flagship phones, a nice design, and a number of great features. Of course, you might be wondering how you can buy the Nokia 9 PureView for yourself. Here's how.
Facebook Messenger dark mode rolls out: Here’s how to unlock the hidden feature
Facebook Messenger quietly added a dark mode, though users will need to take a few extra steps involving the crescent moon emoji to activate the hidden feature. The app's dark mode is said to be a work in progress, but it appears that most of its sections already support the long-requested feature.
Samsung reportedly wants to be the foldable display supplier to Apple and Google
Samsung allegedly sent samples of its foldable displays to Apple and Google, in a pitch to supply the technology to its rivals. The samples were sent after the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy Fold, which transforms from a smartphone with a 4.6-inch screen into a device with a larger 7.3-inch display.
Google Clock now also supports Pandora, YouTube Music as alarm options
Google Clock, through its version 6.1 update, finally added Pandora and YouTube Music as alarm options, following Spotify which has been supported since July. Users will now be able to choose tracks from these services to wake them up in the morning, instead of jarring sounds or annoying jingles.
The Nokia 9 PureView: What we like and what we don’t like
HMD Global’s latest high-end phone is a showcase of camera technology, because the company has partnered with Light to build a 5-camera array on the limited edition Nokia 9 PureView smartphone. It’s unique, and there’s plenty to like about the phone, but there are some things that irk us.
MWC 2019 went beyond the hype, showcasing real industry-changing innovation
MWC 2019 closed its doors after bombarding visitors with some of the most exciting, innovative, and industry-changing technology and products we've seen in years. After several years of interesting-but-steady shows, this one had everything we want, from 5G to folding smartphones.
LG’s V50 ThinQ demo shows potential of 5G for viewing live concerts
We hear a lot about how 5G is going to change our lives, but don't often see an effective demonstrations of what it can do. At MWC 2019, LG simulated how the hyperfast connection and low latency will transform the way we watch live concerts, especially on mobile devices.
Apple Watch Series 4: Everything you need to know
Apple has officially unveiled the Apple Watch Series 4. From a larger display to a built-in electrical heart sensor that can measure a variety of health metrics, the latest device brings along some notable new features. Here's everything you need to know about the Apple Watch Series 4.
This $30 screen protector creates 3D views on a smartphone without the glasses
The Holoscreen looks like a basic screen protector -- until you open the dedicated 3D app and objects start jumping off the screen. Designed from a partnership between Lucid and Holotech, the Holoscreen is designed to make glasses-free 3D content affordable and accessible across a number of different devices.
OnePlus, Qualcomm launch contest to help developers create 5G apps of tomorrow
We've seen a lot of exciting 5G hardware at MWC 2019 -- but what about the software? OnePlus is partnering with Qualcomm and British telecoms company EE to offer app developers the chance to create apps that take full advantage of 5G's strengths, and some serious support is on offer for the winners.
From a raccoon to a puddle reflection, these are best photos shot on an iPhone
Like previous years, Apple has once again held its Shot on iPhone competition, in which it encourages iPhone users to share their best photos. The company has now announced the winners of the competition, who will see their work being featured on billboards and as part of in-store advertisements.
Look but don’t touch: OnePlus’ 5G prototype phone sits behind glass at MWC 2019
OnePlus has a phone at Mobile World Congress, but we don't know what it's called. It's obstructed in a way that only lets you see the screen, and that's because it's a 5G prototype showing off the capabilities of the next-generation network, such as cloud gaming with mobile phones.
Nobody is allowed to touch the Galaxy Fold at MWC, and that’s concerning
Samsung has taken the unusual decision not to let the assembled mobile industry hold or use the Galaxy Fold at MWC 2019, just as it did at the device's launch event. Huawei, which has launched a competing device, has let selected members of the press use its folding smartphone, to show off the tech.
TCL shows off its 5G-capable USB data terminal at MWC 2019
MWC 2019 isn't just about the big flashy devices -- it's about the more subtle stuff too. TCL has followed up its foldable smartphone prototypes with the news that it's very close to releasing a powerful, 5G-enabled USB data terminal in partnership with Chinese telecommunications giant China Mobile.
The tiny SanDisk 1TB microSD cards are breaking speed records
Just a few weeks after Lexar launched the first terabyte microSD card, Western Digital unveiled the fastest 1TB microSD during Mobile World Congress. The company says the card doubles the typical standard speed for microSD cards. Micron also announced a 1TB SD card today that's "cost effective."
Google Assistant is coming to Android’s default texting app
Google Assistant is getting better and better, and Google has announced that the service is set to make its way to more languages. On top of that, Google is expected to make its way to more Android apps, with the first new app to be the default Android Messages app.
With virtual collectible pins at MWC, Google shows how AR will change navigation
Google is working on a compelling use for augmented reality: To help us navigate around large and complex areas. And it's using fun collectible AR pins at MWC 2019 to demonstrate it. On the surface, it's just for fun, but underneath is tech that could change the way we use Google Maps to find and learn about places.
Exclusive: This is the Huawei P30 Pro, and it raises more questions than answers
An almost final prototype of the Huawei P30 Pro was shown behind closed doors at MWC 2019, and we managed to get some quality alone-time with it. We can see what the new smartphone will look like when it's announced next month in Paris, and how Huawei is building a strong family look.
5G will herald a new invention age, Qualcomm says at Mobile World Congress
Unlimited data consumption, more like electricity than data, and the analytics and A.I. to study that vast flood of data, will enable billions of things to be connected. It's a huge transformation for the industry, and if the promised changes come true, a vast change to society, too.
Ericsson is rolling out 5G right now, CEO Ekholm says at MWC
Wondering about the status of 5G? This is no pipe dream, Ericsson's CEO Börje Ekholm explained during a press event on Monday morning< february 25, at Mobile World Congress 2019. It's real. And it's happening now.
Adventurous Vivo partners with Energous on true wireless charging tech
Vivo will work with Energous to bring over-the-air wireless charging technology to smartphones in the future. Although no timeframe is provided, Vivo is well-known for experimenting with new tech and showing off the results to great effect. Energous has been working on over-the-air wireless charging for some time.
Lenovo revives phablets from the dead with the 6.95-inch Tab V7 smartphone
Ever wish you could have the large screen of a tablet with all the capabilities of a smartphone? Well, you can -- and for under $300. Lenovo is releasing the Lenovo Tab V7 -- a smartphone with a massive 6.95-inch display and dual front-facing speakers. Unfortunately, it's not coming to the U.S. yet.
As Android’s nav bar fades, dedicated Google Assistant buttons are on the rise
A lot of new Android phones are going to come with a dedicated hardware button to access the Google Assistant, instead of using the home button on the navigation bar. It's a change to keep up with the increasing use of gesture navigation systems to interact with the Android operating system.
Facebook to shut down Onavo app that harvested user data for market research
Facebook is shutting down Onavo VPN amid the latest privacy scandal that involves the social network, as the app's code was repurposed for the controversial Facebook Research app. Onavo was framed as a way to keep user traffic safe, but it also harvested data that was collected by Facebook.
Wrap it or bend it. TCL’s foldable concept phones can put a screen in any format
From Samsung to Huawei -- everyone's pumping out foldable phones. So is TCL -- but it's not focused on being the first to market, it wants to be the best. TCL has taken to MWC 2019 to show off its new DragonHinge for foldable phones, as well as some new budget offerings from Alcatel.
Intel 5G modem chips won’t be available until 2020, could delay 5G iPhone
Chip manufacturer Intel announced this week that its 5G modem chips would not be available in cell phones until 2020. This is particularly a problem for Apple, which uses Intel chips in its devices and had planned to launch the next-generation iPhone with 5G capabilities in 2020.
Sony partnership with Light aims to take smartphone photography to new heights
Camera firm Light has partnered with Sony to develop new reference designs for multi-image sensor solutions for smartphones with four or more cameras. They hope to bring their computational imaging expertise together with Sony's market-leading sensor development to elevate smartphone photography.
Google’s radical Gmail redesign is finally rolling out on Android
Google is slowly but surely giving its apps a refresh, modernizing them and ensuring that they're easy to use. The latest app to get a redesign is the Gmail app for Android, which has been redesigned with a white background and a few other tweaks. In general, the app looks a whole lot more modern.
Everything we saw at Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked 2019 on Feb. 20
You might have worried Samsung wouldn't bring much to an event just before MWC -- but you couldn't have been more wrong! Samsung treated us to a real parade of technological excellence, from folding phones to new fitness wearables. Here's everything we saw at Galaxy Unpacked on February 20.
Adobe Premiere Rush CC is coming to the Samsung Galaxy S10 this year
The Samsung Galaxy S10 boasts a number of hardware improvements over previous Samsung phones, but it also offers a few software improvements too. Adobe Premiere Rush CC, for example, is coming to the Samsung Galaxy S10 later this year, and it has been optimized for the device.
Here Technologies’ cellular map can tell when you’ll lose coverage on the road
Here Technologies' wants to make it a little easier for companies to know where cellular coverage is available on the roads. The company has announced a new coverage map that offers data about road coverage, which could be extremely important as we head into a world of connected cars.