smartphones

Meizu E3: iPhone X-style budget device leaks on China’s TENAA

Meizu has already revealed one major phone this year, in the form of the M6s, packing a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and mid-range Samsung Exynos…

LG V30s to launch at MWC 2018 – report

A few weeks ago, we got confirmation from a local LG executive that an upgraded LG V30 would be launched at MWC 2018. “We…

Hacker brings Windows 10 ARM to Lumia smartphone

Windows 10 Mobile was a bit of a disaster for Microsoft, to say the least. Between the Android/iOS duopoly, app gap and the ridiculously…

Android Oreo: Update comes to Galaxy S8

Android users generally have to wait a while to get the latest update, with Samsung being no exception. Fortunately, it seems like the firm…

Xiaomi’s goal? Regain top spot in China ‘within 10 quarters’

2017 saw Xiaomi bounce back from a rather tumultuous 2016, as it clawed back marketshare and delivered a ton of growth globally and in…

Huawei press invite suggests triple-camera flagship phone

Rumours have been floating around since December that Huawei is switching from dual-camera technology to triple cameras. Now, the Chinese company has hinted at…

Doogee V: next phone with in-display scanner set for MWC 2018

CES 2018 saw a pleasant surprise in the form of Vivo’s X20 Plus UD smartphone, being the first production device with an in-display fingerprint…

Smartphones in 2017: how many predictions came true?

Almost a year ago, we gazed into our crystal ball to pick a few features we might see on 2017’s smartphones. Now that the…

Samsung Galaxy S8 review: how does it fare six months later?

Between the great camera and fantastic display, there was plenty to like about Samsung’s Galaxy S8 (review). But a two-week period isn’t ideal when…

Pixel 2 XL vs Lumia 950 XL cameras: surprising results in tow

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL cameras build on the excellent results by the original Pixel, making them among the top smartphone…

8nm or 10nm: what will next Qualcomm chip have? [Update]

Samsung and Qualcomm have a close relationship when it comes to mobile chips, as Samsung manufactures Qualcomm’s high-end processors and uses them in variants…

The Gearburn Podcast #22: Best and worst smartphones of 2017

It’s that time of year where we sit back and reflect on the last twelve months — and this week on The Gearburn Podcast, we’re looking…

Puzzle Fighter and GRID: this week’s top mobile games

Welcome to Gearburn’s Mobile Game Picks of the Week, a weekly series in which Hadlee takes a look at the latest, most entertaining, or…

Honor V10 is official, a taste of what to expect with P11?

The Honor V10 leaked a few days ago, but the London event finally took place last night. So what’s there to know about the…

Samsung granted patent for under-screen fingerprint scanner

A fingerprint scanner under the screen remains one of the most elusive goals in the smartphone industry, only being seen on prototype devices. But…

When to expect Android Oreo from HMD, will Nokia 2 get it?

HMD Global made a notable commitment when it launched Nokia-branded smartphones earlier this year, saying it would update the phones regularly. So when can…

Gearburn’s definitive guide to MediaTek chips [Updated]

We’ve already done a Snapdragon smartphone guide, but what if you’re leaning towards a MediaTek-powered phone? There are loads of processors from the Chinese…

2017 smartphones: avoid these devices

The year has really delivered in terms of smartphones, as LG, Samsung, Sony and others delivered great flagship devices. We’re not saying that all…

Honor V10 to launch tomorrow, should you expect cheaper Mate 10?

Huawei’s Honor phones are renowned for basically being cheaper versions of Huawei’s current flagships. For instance, the Honor V8 featured the same specs as the…

Wileyfox is releasing a Windows Phone for some reason

UK brand Wileyfox stood out from the pack thanks to its competitively priced, slick Android handsets. So it’s rather strange to see the firm…

These 4 ridiculous Galaxy S8 clones actually exist

Much like the Xiaomi Mi Mix saw a ton of clones, it seems like the Samsung Galaxy S8 (review) has been aped by lazy manufacturers…

iPhone X contract pricing: here’s how much you’ll pay

The iPhone X launches in South Africa today, coming in at R20 499 for the 64GB model and R23 999 for the 256GB model….

iPhone 8 Plus review: a refined 7 Plus with wireless charging

Apple’s plus-sized iPhone used to be the belle of the ball. Packing a larger battery, improved camera hardware and a dual-camera setup (as of…

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Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

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Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

Nio Firefly brings Galaxy design to compact EVs

Google Cast and other Christmas goodies for Rivian

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project