"Hey Siri, how's the weather?", "Alexa, turn on the lights!", "Hey Google, when's my next appointment?" Voice control is in vogue and has quickly gained a firm place in the everyday lives of many people. The five major systems from Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft and Samsung have different strengths and weaknesses. We'll take a look.
You can think of what you like about the new iPhone 12 models - the camera on the most expensive iPhone 12 Pro Max is impressive on paper. This can be mainly attributed to the large image sensor, which thus offers each pixel plenty of space for optimal light incidence. As rumours have started to spread, the Samsung Galaxy S21 could perform better than that. It seems that current developments in smartphone cameras are really interesting!
Huawei attempts to take on the likes of Bose, Sony, and Sennheiser and wants to mix up the market of leading over-the-ear headphones with the introduction of its FreeBuds Studio. But just how well will the new premium headphones that retail for a rather hefty £300 perform in everyday life? We tuned in to the Huawei FreeBuds Studio in this review to find out.
Will there be affordable, interchangeable covers sold at stores once again, and will you hear polyphonic ring tones in trains and buses in the near future? Apparently so, as HMD has plans to reissue the legendary mobile phones at the turn of the millennium: the Nokia 8000 and the Nokia 6300. This is set to happen either in 2020 or most probably in 2021, where such phones will be known as "feature phones" and will arrive with these handsets boasting a cult following of their own.
Apple has announced another event for November 10, 2020. The title this time: One more thing. These things await us.
Users of the popular payment service PayPal have to expect new fees in some countries. The guidelines now presented will be effective as of December 16th, 2020.
Vivo carries the meaning along the lines of "I live" - and the Vivo X51 5G is the first sign of life from Chinese manufacturer Vivo in the European market. Many people are probably not familiar with the Vivo brand name. Yet, the company happens to be the fifth-largest smartphone manufacturer in the world and has been in business for 25 years. We took a look at the X51 for you and have come to this conclusion: With Vivo, do expect the smartphone market in Europe to get a little bit more crowded. This smartphone is not only a real eye-catcher, but it comes with real innovations underneath the hood, especially where the camera is concerned.
Following the much-lauded Google Pixel 4a for the mid-range segment, the 'flagship' phone out of Mountain View is finally here. The Pixel 5 marks a clear change in Google's smartphone strategy, as the search giant gives up its seat at the top table in terms of raw processing power in a bid to offer consumers a simple yet effective phone for a competitive price. The result is Google's best smartphone to date. Here's my full review for NextPit.
Chinese manufacturers are currently causing quite a stir across the smartphone market spectrum with a wide array of devices and their corresponding accessories. Take the BBK Group, for example. They are really gaining a foothold with its rising brands such as OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, and Realme. The latter is one that targets those who want plenty of value for their money. Hence, it is no surprise that the new Realme Buds Q True Wireless headphones are available at a knock-down price that will surprise many. But at that extremely low price point, is there quality performance to follow up with the amazing price point? This Realme Buds Q review blew me out of my socks.
Arguably among the most popular of headphones brands, Skullcandy has, over the years, carved a niche for itself as the maker of affordable but good quality wired and wireless audio products. Apart from being popular in North America and Europe, the brand is also quite famous in India. SkullCandy India recently sent us their latest, entry-level TWS product - the Skullcandy Sesh Evo for review. Having extensively used them for well over two weeks, here are my thoughts on the Sesh Evo.