We’ve written a separate article explaining what is Quick Charge 3.0, but in essence it offers the fastest way to charge a compatible smartphone, such as the new LG G5 and Xiaomi Mi 5. All you really need to know is that it’s super-fast: whereas charging a generic smartphone battery with a standard charger might take it from zero- to 30 percent in 35 minutes, Quick Charge 3.0 could get its battery to 80 percent in the same amount of time....

First up, Realme unveiled the Realme GT flagship in China. With a Snapdragon 888, 120Hz display, and 65W fast charging it’s a bit of a speed freak – with the racing stripe to prove it. It is also unbelievably affordable at a price that’s equivalent to just £310/$430. Not to be outdone, Nubia also launched the Red Magic 6 and 6 Pro gaming phones in China – with a global launch to follow – with a world-first 165Hz refresh rate display....

The latest budget blowers from Oppo’s sub-brand come hot on the heels of our reviews of the pricier GT 2 and GT 2 Pro from the brand. Of course, many corners have been cut to make the cheaper C31 about the same price as a pair of AirPods. It has a 6.5in 60Hz LCD display that’s only 720p, with 64GB storage, 4GB RAM, and a plastic frame and back in either light silver or dark green....

¿Pero quién puede necesitar un altavoz inalámbrico como este? Este tipo de dispositivo se ha puesto de moda, y no es para menos. Desprenderse de los cables no solo sirve para poder llevárselo a todas partes sino también para tener una casa más limpia y ordenada. Los diseñadores del BW-AS1 se propusieron crear un altavoz que tuviera una calidad de audio perfecta y que, a su vez, se ayudara de su diseño para llegar a la excelencia....

Cuando vi por primera vez el Galaxy A53, tenía la esperanza de que Samsung hubiera dado un giro, ofreciendo un buen móvil de gama media con un equilibrio de sus especificaciones, características y diseño. Pensé que este móvil tan elegante podría convertirse tal vez en una competencia para el iPhone SE de Apple u otros modelos de Oppo, Honor o Xiaomi. Sin embargo, esto no fue así. Al menos, en parte....

Con un mercado más competitivo este año, con mucha presión de Xiaomi y Realme, OnePlus tendría que superarse a sí mismo para impresionarme. El Nord 2 no lo consigue del todo, lo que significa que el Nord 2 está bien, o incluso muy bien, pero no es espectacular como sí lo fue en su debut. Diseño y construcción Cuerpo de Gorilla Glass 5Diseño al estilo OnePlus 9Altavoces estéreo Mientras que el primer OnePlus Nord se inspiró en el buque insignia que le precedió, el Nord 2 coge prestado más directamente el diseño del OnePlus 9....

Mientras que compañías como OnePlus u Oppo han decidido hacer una versión 5G exactamente igual que su versión 4G, Samsung ha dado un paso más allá y ha creado un smartphone diferente a su buque insignia. Así, el nuevo móvil tiene una pantalla más grande, más capacidad de batería y una cámara más que el S10 estándar. Además, evidentemente también es compatible con la telefonía 5G. ¿Es esto suficiente para justificar su alto precio?...

Es un tiempo sustancial el que ha transcurrido y, viendo cómo está evolucionando el mercado de relojes inteligentes, la competencia cada vez es más feroz y reñida. Dicho esto, nos preguntamos si Xiaomi consigue ofrecer lo suficiente para mantenerse competitivo en este 2021. Diseño y calidades Puede que hace unos años los relojes inteligentes de menos de 100 € fuesen descritos como baratos y básicos, pero a día de hoy, esto ha cambiado enormemente hasta el punto de decir que tienes casi de todo por poco más de este precio....

This is the main reason why users are going for Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, and Vivo phones. It’s not that Samsung doesn’t still make nice phones, it’s just that it’s budget phones have simply not been that exciting these past years. Moreover, increased competition is also affecting the company. To overcome this issue, Samsung has rolled out Galaxy A and M series. These smartphones are specially designed for mid-range users. Besides, these phones are loaded with many flagship features and at a reasonable price tag....

Samsung said the Ice Cream Sandwich update can be downloaded over the air, or the tablet can be connected to a PC and the software delivered through its Kies technology. With the recent release of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, showcased on Google’s first tablet, the Nexus 7, the update to the preceding operating system comes not before time for Samsung Galaxy Tab owners. The company is already rolling out Jelly Bean to its Nexus and Nexus S smartphones, but there’s no word on when – or if – it will come to older Galaxy devices....

Last year Samsung put a lot of effort into upgrading its top-end S-series with the then-flagship Samsung Galaxy S6. In 2016, amid criticism that there’s not a lot new in the Galaxy S7, we can now see that it’s focused that same care and attention on its mid-range A-series. The new Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 (reviewed here) and A7 are now well worth a second look. The Galaxy A5 has had a complete makeover....

Therefore it’s no surprise that Samsung has updated its flagship Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab S3, but also rebranded and updated this, its high-end Windows 2-in-1 tablet computer. Last year’s Tab Pro S was disappointingly unrefined. Enter the Galaxy Book. There are 10.6in and 12in versions and I reviewed the latter. I’ve used the former too, and the 12in model is the better one because you’ll want the larger screen for most computing tasks, and also because you need it to get the better specs (the 10....

See also: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ review – hands-on with the even bigger curved screen phone. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge vs Galaxy S6 Edge+ review: Price The Galaxy S6 Edge was, and still is, one of the most expensive smartphones on the market so it’s not surprising that the bigger Edge+ is even pricier. If you were worried about the impact on your bank balance before then even more saving will be required for the new Samsung phone....

Clearly you could wait and see what Apple launches later this year, but it’s going to be a long while before Samsung updates its flagship phone. Here are the rumours about the iPhone 6s Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 Plus comparison: Price We’ve talked about contracts, but the range of prices is too complex to go into here, and this is the same reason we mainly compare phones on their SIM-free prices....

You’ll also like: Samsung Galaxy S9 rumours and Samsung Galaxy S8 mini rumours The main camera on both models is the same sensor found in the S7 models, but both front facing cameras are upgraded, and placed alongside an infrared sensor for iris scanning capabilities. At last, the Arctic Silver version is coming – read more. A Rose Pink model has also been announced in Taiwan, but it’s doubtful that edition will make its way to the UK....

With rising costs, refurbished technology is more popular than ever, and with Black Friday drawing ever closer, mobile network giffgaff has some particularly impressive savings on its refurbished smartphone collection. You might think that a refurbished phone is simply a tired second-hand phone, but there’s much more to it than that – especially at giffgaff. You see, giffgaff refurbs go through an extensive 30-point health check to check that everything is tip-top and working as expected, including a full data wipe and unlocking process....

Like Snapchat, Facebook’s Slingshot app lets users send photos and videos to friends – photos and videos that will disappear once viewed. Here, put the two ephemeral messaging apps head-to-head in our Slingshot vs Snapchat comparison. At first glance, the two apps seem very similar, but there is one big difference. With Snapchat, one user can send as many photos and videos as they like to their friends, and that friend doesn’t need to send anything back if they don’t want to....

Powerline adapters create a fast home network in a matter of minutes. It really is Plug & Play. Read more on What is Powerline and read our Best Powerline Adapters round up. You need two adapters to create a home network that will speed up Internet performance around the house, and beat the pants off home Wi-Fi. Plug the first adapter into a power socket near your Internet router, and then attach them together using the supplied Ethernet cable....

The new range of Bluetooth speakers comes with various improvements such as ‘X-Balanced Speaker units’, durability and more portable designs. Although the Extra Bass branding is clear, Sony continues to use it’s unfriendly product naming system. These new boom boxes are called the SRS-XB23, SRS-XB33 and SRS-XB43. The new models have an IP67 rating meaning you can use them around water without worry. Unusually, they are even protected from salt water and the dustproofing means these are perfect for the beach....

It fits into an ever increasing market: that of the the budget smartphone for first-time buyers. At the top of the market most people who want an iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Sony Xperia Z smartphone have already purchased one. They may upgrade every year, but they won’t contribute to overall smartphone market growth. That’s why phone makers are continually pushing down the prices of decent quality smartphones, using components that get cheaper as years go buy....