Smartphone - Hardware

The HTC U11+ has the same image sensor as Google Pixel 2 (XL) - but the software makes the big difference. With high expectations for the U11 camera, I conducted a full review looking into the photo and video quality as well as the software itself.

Facial recognition technology is one of the hottest features in new flagship devices, but each brand has its own iteration of the technology. In this article we provide an overview of the various facial recognition features on the market and guide you through how each one works as well as their pros and cons.

Animoji is spreading all over the web and making everyone without the iPhone X envious. In this article we'll show you how to more or less replicate the same function on Android smartphones!

If you're a fan of Samsung and sending emoji in your texts and messages, then you'll be interested in the Galaxy S9's latest rumored feature: 3D emoji, which are apparently based upon the iPhone X's Animoji. We're looking forward to seeing what Samsung tells us on February 25 at MWC.

Android founder Andy Rubin's Essential Phone PH-1 has a mission to deliver the best pure Android experience possible, drawing on years of industry experience, not just with phones, but also AI and robotics. Check out all the details here, including specs, design, software and features.

When building a smartphone, the characteristics of "sexy" and "environmentally friendly" cannot somehow be reconciled. But if it could, what would such a smartphone look like? Wouldn't the whole industry have to change for that? And our consumer behavior? And legislation? What can we do about it now?

If you're fed up of browsing for hours trying to decide what your newest tech gadget will be, or if you're on a budget but want to treat yourself to something new, then we're here to help you out with these super practical ideas that won't break the bank. Here is a list of affordable tech gadgets.

When buying a new phone, certain specs come to mind first for different people. There's one spec that will make your smartphone experience a lot better, and it might be off your radar: storage capacity. Here's how much AndroidPIT readers really need.

Aermoo is about to launch the Aermoo M2, its latest rugged phone, that can be submerged in water up to 24 hours thanks to its IP69k rating and comes with a quad-camera setup.

China is in many ways ahead of us when it comes to using technology, and it's interesting to see how things are done differently compared to the US. Cashless payments are a huge thing, and different companies dominate the market, changing the way people pay for items and transfer money.

Many devices come in personalized colors, but for some reason, smartphone manufacturers seem to play is safe with neutral colors the majority ofthe time. In this article, we explore the reasons why they usually opt for black, white, and greys.

What will the smartphones of the future look like? The technology makes many new shapes possible—glasses, implants, and more. But the question is: how much demand for new features and shapes such as data glasses? We take a look into the future to see what new forms our smart devices may end up taking.

When buying a new phone, certain specs come to mind first for different people. There's one spec that will make your smartphone experience a lot better, and it might be off your radar: storage capacity. How much do you need? Tell us in this poll!

According to our readers, this is the worst phone carrier in the US. There are many options for smartphone plans and carriers, and its often complicated to choose the best phone carrier for you. This will help you decide by process of elimination!

Several smartphones incorporate the iris scanner technology, a technology which isn't new but nevertheless is being talked about in the smartphone world. In this article we will walk you through how it works.

It must be hard for Samsung to see its pioneering moves in facial recognition overshadowed by Apple's refinement of the technology. To move ahead of Cupertino, the corporation is pursuing some interesting possibilities, namely, the 'intelligent scan' face and iris scan combo, and measuring our blood flow.

It's as complicated as ever to choose a phone carrier. With companies like Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T and Sprint offering many different plans, it can be difficult to decide which is right for you, and more often than not, unexpected charges and issues arise: a cause of frustration for many.

Ahead of the unveiling of Samsung's Galaxy S9 at Unpacked 2018 at MWC, we found out what you, our readers want out of the new flagship. From features such as build quality, to a more affordable price tag, we reveal and discuss the features you voted for.

TestM is a diagnostic app that runs extensive tests on your phone to check its various hardware and software components. It produces a report you can share with potential buyers.

After spending over a month testing the Nokia 8, I can safely say that I would recommend this phone, it has many great features especially considering the price. In this article I discuss software updates, camera, battery life and more in this article.