Smartphone - Opinion

Malicious apps seems to make their way onto Google Play daily. Now, a new report has found that even VPN apps are not safe. Where is the quality control?

I am a compulsive app hoarder and live true to the motto: better to have and not need than need and not have. And I'm certainly not alone in that.

Sony has recently released a 48MP sensor that has aroused many doubts in me (and in some colleagues). What's wrong with the promising IMX586?

Planned obsolescence is becoming more common on the smartphone market, while prices keep rising. When do we demand the right to own non-disposable devices?

Dumb phones, less screen time, and purging social media, those are the tech trends I’m predicting for 2019. The general practice is known as Digital Minimalism, and it is going to be all the rage this year. Here’s why.

Often criticized for its classicism, this year Sony nevertheless presented an Xperia XZ3 that has nothing to be ashamed of in the face of the competition and deserves more praise than it's currently getting. Here's why.

Why did I decide to test the iPhone X for a month? The answer is simple, I was very curious about this smartphone. After being a loyal Android user for quite some time, it's safe to say that my opinion has changed and now I feel that I have many reasons not to part with this phone.

As Google backs off the Project Maven drone program, yet continues to work on its search engine for ChinaWhat motivates the search giant in this case?

Augmented reality is the way of the future according to many, but as with any new technology there are obstacles to overcome. While privacy is the concern that's mentioned most often, I think there's another big hurdle in the way of AR - digital fatigue.

Google's new tablet the Pixel Slate has arrived on the US, UK and Canadian markets. It has a sleek design and a promising spec sheet. However, it seems that the device can't decide what it wants to be - a laptop or a tablet. This has made me skeptical about is potential. It could be revolutionary, but it could also fail at both.

Foldable smartphones are finally among us! After years of incessant attempts, today's smartphones have practically reached their turning point. However, they have been met with a rather diffident reaction among users. Why the hate? These flexible devices will bring real benefits to our lives.

While iPhone XS and XS Max immediately sold 45% more in the early days than the previous generation, Apple is forced to cut off production of iPhone XR. Ultimately, these budget devices may be a costly mistake for the Cupertino company.

For the past year, it's been the biggest and most controversial trend in the smartphone world. Almost all manufacturers have delved into it in one form or another. But even more quickly than we expected, the notch has started to take a back seat, as new designs are pushing their way to the market.

Xiaomi, the fast-moving Chinese tech brand, is out to conquer Europe. With its latest launch in the UK, going hand-in-hand with its new flagship the Mi 8 Pro, I think the Xiaomi revolution is just around the corner. Here's why!

Technology is a sector almost reserved for men. More and more women are working in tech but more than 60% feel that they aren't taken seriously.

ZigBee, Z-Wave, Bluetooth, WLAN, LTE and other wireless standards are all used in smart home devices. They make the installation complicated, but unfortunately only possible. A remedy could be provided by 5G. But only a few experts want to talk about it.

HTC has been quietly setting trends in the mobile industry for years - too quietly. The company now seems to be relying on niche markets and gimmicks.

How much smartphone use can a child take? And how digital does school have to be? According to the leading psychologist, Manfred Spitzer, as little as possible is best. But the whole story is a little more complicated than that.

Yes, at first glance the notch on the Pixel 3 XL might look gigantic and really annoying, but is that really the case? We'll take a closer look by considering some numbers and by using the Pixel 3 XL in everyday life. Get the inside scoop on Google's conspicuous new notch here.

Can the Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL live up to the hype and high expectations? Only our full review will give you all the details. Until then, here are our first impression after spending 48 hours with the new Google smartphones.