The modern-looking Axon 10 Pro 5G is ZTE’s first 5G-ready smartphone
At MWC 2019, ZTE took the opportunity to unveil two new phones, including the new ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G. As the name suggests, the phone features 5G connectivity -- and is ZTE's first device to do so. The company also announced the ZTE Blade V10, which has a 32-megapixel selfie.
The LG G8 ThinQ lets you unlock your phone with your hand’s vein pattern
At Mobile World Congress 2019, LG finally took the wraps off of the LG G8 ThinQ, the company's latest and greatest flagship phone. The device features an edge-to-edge display, upgraded specs, and what LG calls the Z Camera, which allows you to unlock your phone with the vein patterns in your hand.
Like a car, this watch has dampers on the strap to make it more comfortable
Like a car, this stunning luxury watch has shock absorbing dampers that attach the strap to the case, rather than a more traditional system, to increase comfort. We've worn it, and it really does seem to work, especially as the unique system is mated to a lightweight and well designed titanium case.
Punkt MP-02 hands-on review
Punkt’s second phone, the MP-02, doesn’t follow the generally accepted update cycle, adding only three main new features, one of which is a 4G LTE connection. Wondering why you’d want such a phone? Us too, so we discovered the reasons, and they’re very compelling. It’s a fascinating little phone you’re going to love.
Nokia 9 PureView review
HMD’s latest phone is the Nokia 9 PureView, a limited edition that places a heavy emphasis on its five-camera experience. It may not take the best photos, but it certainly is the most fun you’ll have using a camera on a phone, helping the creative juices flow through different modes and RAW editing capabilities.
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.
Nokia 9 PureView vs. iPhone XR: Can HMD Global take on Apple?
It can be hard to surprise us sometimes -- but throw five lenses on the back of your phone and that'll do it. The Nokia 9 PureView comes with an amazing penta-lens camera suite and some powerful flagship specs -- but can it take down a smartphone veteran? We put it against the iPhone XR to find out.
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.
Here are our picks of the best phones of MWC 2019
With lots of buzz about 5G and folding phones, and a host of events from the top manufacturers in the business, the best phones of MWC 2019 were always going to be exciting. Join us for a closer look at the smartphones that caught our attention at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
A security flaw leaves Ring doorbells and cameras vulnerable to spying
You might think that your security devices are keeping you safe, but they may expose you in another way. Security researchers at Dojo by BullGuard showed a security vulnerability in Amazon's Ring Video Doorbell that allows a hacker to access video and audio and even inject counterfeit video.
Nokia 4.2 vs. Nokia 3.2 vs. Nokia 1 Plus: Trio of budget phones compared
HMD Global has been turning out some great budget Android phones under the Nokia brand, and the latest trio all come in at less than $200. Find out precisely what you get for your money as we compare the Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2, and the Nokia 1 Plus to determine which is best and exactly how they differ.
Exclusive: We take the first shots with the Nokia PureView 9’s 5-camera system
The Nokia 9 PureView was one of the most anticipated phones at MWC 2019, thanks to its unique five-camera lenses on the back. It can capture five photos at once, and fuses them together to offer one image. Digital Trends has exclusively tested the phone for the past week to see what it's like.
Digital Trends Live: MWC 2019, ezCater, and an Apple streaming service
On episode 76 of Digital Trends Live, we discussed trending news like the best products from Mobile World Congress 2019, and sat down with John Hall of Calendar.com and Briscoe Rodgers of EzCater to discuss how tech is changing the ways businesses and people live their lives.
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.
LG G8 ThinQ vs. LG V50 ThinQ
If you're looking for a new phone and you like LG, then its latest flagship duo is sure to interest you. But which one do you pick? The LG G8 ThinQ or the LG V50 ThinQ? We compare them here in lots of different categories to find out which phone wins in each and which would suit you better.
LG V50 ThinQ hands-on review
The LG V50 ThinQ, the South Korean company’s first 5G smartphone, is coming to Sprint and Verizon this year. The phone is almost the same as last year’s LG V40 ThinQ, but it has updated specs, a few new features, and a secondary screen. Sadly, one of the most interesting features isn’t coming to the U.S.
Samsung Galaxy S10 5G hands-on review
The question of whether to buy a 5G phone in 2019 is complex. The Galaxy S10 5G will be one of the first 5G phones on all major carriers, but it’s also going to be among the most expensive in Samsung’s new Galaxy lineup. We break down what it’s like, and whether you should wait or buy into the next-gen network.
Ericsson wants to make 5G networking easier with packing tape
To simplify deployments of 5g networks, Ericsson researchers invented “Radio Stripes” – essentially packing tape with serialized radios every foot or so and linked by flexible wire. To deploy, simply unroll and affix. The company unveiled the tech at MWC, the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona.
Nubia Alpha Hands-on review
The Nubia Alpha is the maddest wearable we’ve seen in a while. Described as a wearable smartphone, it has a 4-inch flexible screen that wraps around the top of your wrist, gesture controls so you don’t have to touch the screen, and even a camera. The style won’t be for everyone, and the price makes it a hard sell.
Sony Xperia 1 vs. Xperia 10 Plus vs. Xperia 10: Battle of the ultrawide phones
If you haven't been distracted by the folding and 5G phones, then you probably noticed Sony released three phones at MWC 2019. The Xperia 1, Xperia 10, and Xperia 10 Plus are Sony's newest entries, and they come with very long 21:9 ultrawide screens. How do they compare to each other? We found out.
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.
MicroSD Express format brings blazing-fast data transfer speeds to devices
At MWC, the SD Association announced the MicroSD Express format, promising blazing fast transfer rates when paired up in phones and other compatible devices. Memory cards with the new format depend on the faster PCIe and NVMe interfaces found in SSDs and can deliver speeds of up to 985 megabytes per second.
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.
BMW wants to make interacting with a car as natural as talking to a friend
BMW traveled to MWC2019 to demonstrate its new, artificial intelligence-powered Natural Interaction technology, which empowers drivers with three onboard means of communications that make interacting with a car as straightforward as talking to a friend. The technology will make its production debut in 2021.
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.
5G isn’t only for phones. Here’s how Qualcomm just paved the road to 5G PCs
The future of the PC is the cloud, and Qualcomm wants to lead the charge by pairing its Snapdragon 8cx Always Connected PC processor with its X55 5G modem, allowing people to access cloud storage and stream apps. Will we all own 5G PCs in a couple of years? Qualcomm seems to think so.
Qualcomm draws a road map to the self-driving car of the future
Qualcomm has unveiled its 2nd-gen Connected Car Reference Platform and the QCA6696 chip, which brings next-gen Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and 5G to autos and enables an array of technologies to bridge the gap between the cars of today and the self-driving entertainment centers of the future.
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.