Phones

Reviews

Oppo A77 smartphone: Full in-depth review

One of the best cheap Android phones we've seen

Boost Dex phone: Full in-depth review

How usable is the sub-$100 Alcatel Pixi 4 Android smartphone?

Huawei GR5 phone: Full, in-depth review

Dual-camera high-impact photos in a fast, low-end Android smartphone (aka Honor 6X and Mate 9 Lite)

Sony Xperia XZ Premium: Full, in-depth review

Finally, Sony has made a great Android smartphone again

Blackberry KEYone phone: Full, in-depth review

So Blackberry just made one of the best Android smartphones ever

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Phones in pictures

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+: Hands on review, slideshow and gallery

The hype around Samsung's Galaxy S8 has been off the charts - something that normally makes us wary. However, having spent some time with the device today our hopes are heightened.

Samsung Galaxy A5 2017: unboxing, hands on review and detail shots

Samsung delayed the launch of its flagship Samsung Galaxy S8 Android smartphone, but it has launched it's mid-range Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 model. We were keen to have a look and see if it was worth bothering with.

LG G6: unboxing, hands on review and detail shots

All of the phone manufacturers are launching their new, best phones. This is LG's new flagship. What does it look like and is it any good?

Oppo R9s Plus: Hands-on review, slideshow, gallery, unboxing and pics

Many people here haven't heard of Oppo but the company is HUGE in China and it makes some seriously good phones.

News about Phones

ZAGG’s InvisibleShield on Demand smoothes out the screen protector experience

Zagg has quietly begun rolling out their new InvisibleShield on Demand service across Australian retailers.

News Feb 07
Mingis on Tech: A Madcap Mobile World Congress recap

Computerworld's Matt Hamblen, just back from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, details the big announcements from the show. Hint: It's about more than just smartphones.

News Mar 10
Android device updates: Nougat is coming to the Moto G4, G4 Plus

The Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe is also getting Android 7.0, while Huawei is offering a Nougat beta test for the Honor 6X.

News Mar 04
MWC 2017: Top phones get a new lease on life

Venerable smartphone brands Motorola, Nokia and BlackBerry got new life at Mobile World Congress 2017, largely due to the influence of Chinese and Finnish manufacturers that licensed the names.

News Mar 03
LG officially unveils the G6, and it's everything we thought it would be

LG swings for the fences with the G6, a flagship that dispenses with the gimmicks and packs a ton of screen into a slim body.

News Feb 26

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Features about Phones

Which smartphone should I buy?

We’ve put together a little buyers guide below that highlights a few of the best smartphone options available at the moment, depending on what you’re looking for.

Features Jan 02
Best Android and Apple Phones under $500

Only have $500 to spend on your next smartphones? Don't sweat. In 2019, you've got a ton of great options.

Features Sep 26
Top 10 best Android and Apple phones for under $600

Modern mid-tier smartphone shoppers are getting more for less more often than ever before.

Features Sep 24
Editors' Choice Awards 2017, Part Two - Mobile

These days, smartphones aren’t just a device you use for one or two things. Nowadays, they’re the devices you use for pretty much everything. So it only makes sense that we mull over our choice of smartphone so much. Here are the best smartphones 201...

Features Dec 19
How to reduce your smartphone use without missing out

We offer some practical strategies for spending less time with your phone in your hand, without being disconnected from the rest of the world.

Features Mar 07