It's the best of times to be a smartphone buyer. The competition is cutthroat, innovation reigns and multiple companies are vying for attention. The smartphone market is developing rapidly and arguably the most interesting tech sector to watch.
The global hit smartphone is the first from a Chinese handset maker to be sold in stores by all three South Korean telecommunication carriers.
If you're going to get the most out of this shopping extravaganza, you might as well do it right.
Color choices can significantly cut how much power an OLED screen uses, Google explains.
The Chinese smartphone and consumer IoT company heralds its arrival in the UK with a new flagship handset and a store in London.
Users will need a Note 9 or Tab S4 device to use the Ubuntu image from Canonical.
Yes, it really is as good as it sounds. Here's what you need to know about Sprint's BYOD deal.
Attacks against mobile devices are growing more widespread and more sophisticated, requiring companies to adopt new tools, strategies, and best practices to safeguard their data assets. This ebook offers...
Samsung wants its folding phone to have a long battery life.
Google is giving developers tools to push users into updating their apps.
Samsung is trying to get rid of redundant features and make your phone easier to use with its upcoming One UI update.
Samsung Galaxy phones have some of the best cameras available today and a new partnership with VSCO will improve the performance with new software features.
OneDrive gets new sharing prompts and fields to add metadata to scans.
Feature added to Opera's built-in ad blocker, but only available for Android users --for now.
The Cosmo Communicator aims to correct the drawbacks of the Psion-inspired Gemini PDA.
Apple offers a cheaper way to get an iPhone 8.
Apple Maps gains parking lots, putting greens, harbors, beaches, and race tracks.
Wireless charging is now a mainstream technology, and there are plenty of attractively designed chargers to choose from.
Apple offers six colors of iPhone XR so if you choose one of the bright colored ones then you likely want to show off that color. PureGear clear case options give you a better grip on your phone while letting you show off its great looks.
I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do. (Updated: October 2018)
It's a great time to buy a smartphone, no matter what your budget. You can find functional and reliable handsets from about $197 to over $1,000.
Apple is getting ready to open up pre-orders for its new "affordable" iPhone. Here's what you need to know.
Most iPhones find their way into cases and if you are going to wrap up your expensive iPhone, then do it with some style and protection. Speck offers some compelling Presidio case solutions to consider.
We asked our team of contributors to share memories of their first mobile devices. Here's what they remember most, and what they're using today.
The Galaxy Note 9 has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it is still made of glass panels and isn't made to be dropped. Speck released a couple of cases that satisfy the Designed for Samsung requirements.
Here's everything from the September 12 launch event that you need to know about the iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR. Here I've captured details of the camera, battery life, the new A12 Bionic processor, launch dates, as well as the all-important price of these new devices.
Apple is announcing its 2018 iPhone models and other hardware refreshes. ZDNet is covering the entire event live and sharing all the key moments with you, photo by photo, in real time.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has IP68 dust and water resistance, but it is still a glass sandwich. Incipio offers dual layer shock protection with five color options.
Whether you have a smartphone, a tablet, or a laptop, or in fact anything else that contains a battery, here's how to get the longest life out of it possible.
Looking to buy a new smartphone? Here are the best options -- if you consider yourself a business user. These devices stand up in the workplace because they'll either get you through a full day, offer superior communications features, or come with smart security enhancements designed for the enterprise.
Regrets, we've had a few. Exploding phones. Just plain useless phones. Unstable devices and not-very-smart devices. Hardware that was obsolete before we got it setup. Stuff we wish we'd never heard of.
There are plenty of cases available for the most popular smartphones, but my absolute favorite comes from Urban Armor Gear. The UAG Monarch provides the style and protection I want in a case.
Apple has launched a new 'Repair Vintage Apple Products Pilot' program.
Garmin continues to roll out Spotify support to its watches with music capability. Polar's recently announced watches are now available to purchase and train with.
After saying that it probably wouldn't need it, the iPhone X now has Apple's CPU-throttling feature.
With smartphone penetration across many age groups reaching saturation, some companies are developing smart communication devices aimed at young kids and older seniors. Changes can vary from an interface redesign to creating a new form factor.
Oppo has connected a customised R15 to a 5G connection in its research lab, with the Chinese brand aiming to be the first with a 5G smartphone on sale in 2019.
Google's new contract for Android vendors that want its core apps aims to bring the industry in line with Samsung's security patching model.
Samsung's 0.8 micrometer pixel image sensors 48Mp Isocell Bright GM1 and 32Mp Isocell Bright GD1 are aimed at multi-camera smartphones.
Recent antitrust developments in the EU could present an opportunity for a third mobile platform that never really had a chance to mature and develop an ecosystem when it first released. Read more: https://zd.net/2OJKCtR
Samsung Electronics has reported record operating profits of 17.57 trillion won, up 21 percent from a year ago, and its highest ever thanks strong chip sales but mobile sales declined in the low to mid-end.
Despite its sluggish share performance, Xiaomi saw a notable smartphone shipment growth in 2018 as it completed its annual target two months ahead of plan.
Tim Cook calls on the US to introduce equivalent laws to Europe's GDPR privacy regulations. Read more: https://zd.net/2OJ9phI
Samsung says its start of 7nm production using extreme ultraviolet lithography will mean higher performance. Read more: https://zd.net/2J9OFK9
Larry Dignan and Jason Hiner discuss the pros and cons of Google's latest mobile devices and how they advance the company's hardware strategy.
Should you buy the latest Apple or Samsung device? And which size? This guide breaks down the factors that matter most to business buyers and consumers alike. Read more: https://zd.net/2N0bmAI
Tonya Hall talks with Oas Rege, chief marketing and strategy officer at MobileIron, about how businesses are learning to balance mobile security with convenience regarding mobile devices.
