https://www.pocket-lint.com All of Pocket-lint's phones coverage in one place. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:13:14 GMT en-US hourly 60 After months of rumors, the OnePlus 12 is now official, and it's everything we'd been told to expect from a flagship phone designed to celebrate the company's 10-year birthday.

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:13:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/oneplus-12-official-specs-design-release-window/ We've come a full decade down from the peak of prominence for a well-respected - perhaps even what you could call legendary - Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer named HTC. That wasn't an exciting name by any means, but the devices that came out of the company helped it become greater than the sum of just the words "High Tech Corporation."

]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 04:31:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/greatest-htc-phones-of-all-time/ If you have an iPhone on your holiday shopping list but are trepidatious about spending a ton of money, we've got you covered. The season has a ton of deals on Apple's recently-released iPhone 15, including trade-in deals to get something back from your old phone and carrier switch plans for massive savings. Even if you don't want to go through a carrier, there are discounts available from major retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and Apple themselves. These deals might come with the phones already locked to a carrier or entirely unlocked, so you can connect to any service provider.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:55:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-deals/ While demand for smartphones remains fairly soft, Samsung says its Galaxy S23 lineup has been floating the business along. As we pass the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 and head into 2024, our attention now turns to the Galaxy S24 releases. The rumor mill is buzzing with anticipation and speculation about these new devices, and here's what has been gathered from various sources so far.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 21:09:44 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-features-specs-rumours/ Even if you've purchased an Android phone with what you thought was a larger amount of storage space you may well soon find that it's filling up. Apps, games, photos and videos can all add up to clog up your device and ruin your experience. It's easy to think you'll never run out of space. But one day you will, and it'll affect how well your phone works.

]]> Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-free-up-storage-on-your-android-phone/ We love a good Android phone at Pocket-lint, with one of the many reasons that they're so powerful being how easy it is to manage your files and data on them.

]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-factory-reset-your-android-phone-and-erase-all-your-data/ 2023 is the year that Motorola finally brought the heat to Samsung in the clamshell smartphone category with its rather excellent Razr+ 2023, which takes the fight to its Galaxy Z Flip rival head-on.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:51:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/my-favorite-new-folding-phone-is-still-on-sale-for-under-1000-after-cyber-monday/ With all the time that most of us spend on various social media apps on our phones, messaging friends, writing posts and checking out the newest trends, it's no surprise that texting has mostly replaced calling. It's so much more accessible, convenient and less demanding, so choosing to text someone at a convenient time for you, without the need for a whole conversation, is almost a no-brainer.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-the-hidden-cursor-on-gboard/ In 2020, we saw a resurgence of 90s fashion and aesthetic amongst Gen Zers, and even in tech when Samsung launched the original Z Flip. Instead of fading out, the trend has continued to dominate the foldable phone market and the Galaxy Z Flip just launched its 5th generation handset this past fall.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/z-flip-5-black-friday-trade-in-deal/ Cyber Monday may have come and gone, but the deals aren't all gone yet. For some items, we're seeing a shift in price, while others are exactly the same as they were yesterday with extended sale pricing. So, if you were too busy to shop yesterday because Mondays can be a nightmare, we get it, and we have your back.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 19:35:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-best-deals-still-available-for-cyber-monday/ It wasn't all that long ago that iOS 17 landed on iPhone models, but there are already a number of rumours surrounding what is next for iPhone in terms of hardware and software. We are covering off the hardware rumours for iPhone 16 separately, but here we are looking at what has been said about the upcoming features for iPhone's software.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:06:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-ios-18-release-date-features-compatible-iphones/ As we approach the end of the year, I like to draw a line under the smartphone launches that have defined the past 12 months. It's a moment of quiet when the tech giants focus on selling their devices rather than announcing new ones; a brief moment of respite, when we can all draw breath and enjoy our phones.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartphone-launches-are-a-mess/ There aren't many things as versatile as smartphones nowadays. They are small, pocketable devices that can take great pics, connect us to people around the world, get some work done, or let you unwind and relax with a game or a movie - all in the palm of your hand.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:35:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-block-suggested-apps-on-google-pixel/ Over the years, Google has steadily grown into a company well-known for its smartphones. These are often the enthusiast's pick, offering great value for money, incredible camera performance, interesting features and a software experience that none of the competitors even come close to matching.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-9-rumors-release-date-specs-price-features/ This December, mobile-first tech brand OnePlus will celebrate its tenth anniversary. In that decade, the company has matured from raucous maverick to a part of the establishment in the smartphone market. So, beyond its first folding phone, what's next?

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/oneplus-12-rumours-release-date-specs-features/ Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals impressed us all day long. Many of these discounts have been even better than what we saw during Black Friday. Whether you want something from Apple, Samsung, or Google, we found plenty of discounts for you. But the most significant price drops don't last past tonight, so if you planned to make a large tech purpose, tonight's the night.

]]> Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:50:08 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/black-friday-best-buy/ The biggest sales event of the year is - Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend - is coming to a close with today's sale being the last of the major price drops. The Amazon and Best Buy sales are live right now, and they include some of the biggest smartphone discounts that we've seen all year. If you need an upgrade or a gift for a loved one, it's a perfect time to pick one up. You'll find massive savings from all the popular brands, whether you're iPhone obsessed or an Android evangelist.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:15:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-phone-deals/ This particular Baseus magnetic power bank is one of the best MagSafe battery packs we've tested thanks to its compact and portable form factor, and of course, powerful charging capability. While it's not Apple's official MagSafe charger, it boasts the same overall look, which means it'll align nicely with your iPhone's back magnet and overall look.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:52:05 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-magsafe-power-bank-is-cheaper-and-faster-than-apples-version/ A couple of years ago, Apple introduced a feature in iOS which allowed you to tap and hold an object in the foreground of any photo in the Photos app, and then either drag and drop it into a document or message. In iOS 17, you can also use it to create a dedicated sticker to use in Messages. It seems Samsung has been inspired by this feature and introduced its own version in One UI 15.1 earlier in 2023.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-gallery-photo-subject-tip-drag-and-drop-one-ui/ The cameras on our phones are getting more capable with every generation. So, it's not surprising to see them being used more frequently for professional content creation. Almost everyone in the world uses their phone to take photos and videos, but if you want to separate yourself from the crowd, you might want to invest in some gear that can take your shots to the next level.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:35:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-smartphone-camera-accessories/ We've been hearing things about the OnePlus 12 for a little while now and we already heard that there was going to be a OnePlus event on 5 December, but now we can firmly put the two things together. That's following the confirmation that the date will most definitely be the big flagship phone announcement day.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:04:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/confirmed-heres-when-the-oneplus-12-will-be-announced-as-expectations-grow/ The Pixel 6a has always been great value for money, offering a lot of the flagship Google Pixel experience but at a much lower cost. It has never been as affordable as it is today, though, where it can be had for an astonishingly low $49.

]]> Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:00:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/cyber-monday-pixel-6a-deal/ The Pixel 8 Pro is a game-changing device and, thanks to a Cyber Monday discount, you can save yourself $200 at the checkout. That's an impressive offer for a phone that only launched in October - but seriously, it's one of the best Cyber Monday phone deals you should be looking at. Normally retailing for $999, the discount brings it down to $799, the price of some mid-range phones.

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:30:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pixel-8-pro-black-friday-phone-deal/ Black Friday came and went, and I wrote about many deals on products I already owned. As such, I didn't buy much, but one deal I did take advantage of was a new case for my iPhone 14 Pro Max. There are a lot of cases out there for iPhone, but the ESR for iPhone 14 Pro Max case caught my eye with its $23 price tag (it usually sells for $36, so it's a sizable discount).

]]> Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:01:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/black-friday-cyber-monday-esr-iphone-case-deal/ After weeks of early access sales and discounts, Black Friday is officially here and retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are discounting big-ticket tech items, and with its hardware being some of the most desirable on the market. Apple, a company almost synonmous with the tech industry also has Black Friday plans. Starting today, November 24th, Apple is offering customers an Apple Gift Card worth up to $200 for purchasing a full-price item from the Apple Store.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 21:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/dont-fall-for-apples-black-friday-deals-get-your-apple-discounts-elsewhere/ Take a look at any of our 'Best mid-range phone' lists from the past few years, and you'll generally find a Samsung Galaxy A50-series smartphone on there. For 2023, that phone is the Galaxy A54, and it delivers many of the features you'd find in its Galaxy S-series flagship phones, but with a few changes made to save costs and make it cheaper to buy.

]]> Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-a54-black-friday-deal/ The iPhone has changed a lot since it first launched in 2007, but that doesn't mean it's easy to tell one iPhone from another. Those of you who don't pay super close attention to every Apple event won't be able to see the nuanced differences between the many different iPhone models that have debuted since 2007. If you're talking about the original iPhone compared to the current model, then the differences are obvious of course, but if you're talking about the iPhone 12 models compared to the iPhone 15 models, it's not as easy to distinguish between them unless you are an iPhone superfan (or a technology journalist).

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:16:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-iphone-do-i-have/ When Apple launched the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro in 2022, the phones were loaded with iOS 16 - but have since been upgraded to iOS 17 - the latest in a long line of software updates that delivered plenty of new features. While there are lots of big new features, it's often the hidden iPhone features - the ones that fly under the radar - that pique our interest.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:00:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-iphone-14-tips-and-tricks/ Spotlight search is one of the best features of macOS, but on your iPhone it may not be something that you really use that often. You should definitely start using it more however, because there are some really impressive features that can save you a lot of unnecessary tapping. One of those is the ability to find information about your favourite sports teams right from within Spotlight search, whether that's the latest scores and results or squad details and game highlights.

]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:30:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-iphone-search-hack-is-perfect-for-sports-fans-but-there-are-other-uses-too/ We're deep into what has become an entire week of Black Friday. While deals on various products are available, including plenty of discounted smartphones like the Pixel 7a, we found a deal that gets you an iPhone 15 Pro for as little as $0. All you need is your current phone as a trade-in, and you can get an iPhone 15 Pro without spending a penny on Verizon or AT&T. Some of these promotions apply to new and existing customers looking to upgrade. In contrast, others are exclusive to new customers.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:58:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/you-can-get-an-iphone-15-pro-for-free-this-black-friday-heres-how/ As soon as a new iPhone is released, rumours start about what the next device will be like. Now that the iPhone 15 series is out in the wild, speculation about the iPhone 16 has only increased. There are plenty of rumours about the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models, and there may even be a new, even more expensive iPhone 16 Ultra on the cards. But what about the standard iPhone 16 models? What will they be like, what new features will they have, and how much will they cost? Here are all the key iPhone 16 and 16 Plus rumours we've heard so far and our interpretation of what we'll see.

]]> Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:02:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-16-and-16-plus-specs-details/ When it comes to flagship phone launches you might be forgiven for thinking that 2023 is set to fizzle out before we get to 2024 and everything starts all over again. But you'd be wrong because the OnePlus 12 is about to be announced and it's going to arrive more than a month before Samsung's own flagship models.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:20:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-oneplus-12s-launch-date-has-been-confirmed-and-its-soon/ It's safe to say that 2023 was the year that foldable phones finally hit the big time. Thanks to more phones hitting the market to challenge the might of Samsung, arguably the most important folding smartphone of 2023 was the Razr 2023 from Motorola. It was the first time a manufacturer had launched what could be considered an 'affordable' foldable phone, and - despite still being very new - the Razr 2023 is even cheaper still in the Black Friday sales.

]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:41:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/moto-razr-2023-black-friday-deal/ As is typical with Samsung when new versions of Android come along, it has put its own spin on things with One UI 6.0 based on Android 14. One of the big new features is the new lock screen customisation options. In this guide, we'll show you what your options are and how to make the most of them.

]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-one-ui-6-lock-screen-customisation/ There is no phone that turns heads quite like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. In 2023, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5, which is more eye-catching than ever thanks to the large external display that brings upgrades to both the handset's look and functionality.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-z-flip-5-lowest-price-ever/ For many years there has been a running battle between messaging services. Despite many attempts on Google's part to launch one, there has never been a true messaging competitor to Apple's iMessage. The important thing that iMessage did was move beyond SMS, a data-based service that allowed rich messaging, rather than being restricted to character limits and text only. But SMS has been a universal standard for many years, whereas iMessage is an Apple-only service. Google, for many years has been pushing another universal standard called RCS.

]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-rcs-messaging/ The latest Google Pixel phones haven't had a discount yet, but it looks like Black Friday is a time of magic. Both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as well as the gorgeous Pixel Fold are getting their first ever discounts, and they're nothing to turn your nose at. In fact, you can save up to $400 right now, which is absolutely impressive.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:44:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-black-friday-google-pixel-deals-save-400-on-the-fold/ It's something that nobody saw coming and some might need to rub their eyes and re-read this before they believe it, but here we go - Apple is bringing RCS messaging support to the iPhone.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:36:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-is-getting-rcs-messaging-support-heres-what-that-means-for-you/ Just last month, Google announced its latest lineup in the Google Pixel family that includes the Google Pixel 8 and the Google Pixel 8 Pro. Usually, new launches don't go on sale – and that’s what makes the latest Google sale so surprising (and welcome). The Google Pixel 8 Pro, Google's flagship phone, just went on sale for the first time ever. Originally $999 for 128GB of storage, you can get the new phone for only $799 right now.

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 17:29:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8-pro-deal/ Apple has just announced that iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 owners won't get just one year of access to the Cupertino company's Emergency SOS via satellite feature, but they'll now get two. Further south in California, the San Diego-based Qualcomm has confirmed that its deal with Iridium - designed to power Snapdragon Satellite - is coming to a close.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:00:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/satellite-communications-on-android/ WhatsApp offers a number of features, some of which are nice and easy to find, while others require you to dive a little deeper into the messaging app. Even when you think you know everything there is to know about WhatsApp, the platform adds a bunch of new features that you need to learn to get the most out of it. The messaging app allows you to hide your last seen for example, react to messages with emoji and you can even change the wallpaper for each contact if you want to. Then you have features like Voice Chats that is designed to be a way to communicate with your voice within a WhatsApp group less obtrusively than WhatsApp Group Calling.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:36:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-hide-your-whatsapp-profile-picture-from-individual-contacts/ Shortly after launching the top-of-the-range flagship Galaxy S23 range in 2023, Samsung unveiled the more affordable A-series of Galaxy smartphones in March 2023. Those were, specifically, the Galaxy A54 and the Galaxy A34, with the former succeeding the excellent mid-range Galaxy A53 and the latter replacing the Galaxy A33.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:45:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-a54-vs-a34-differences-compared/ Apple announced Emergency SOS via satellite when it launched its iPhone 14 models in September 2022. The service wasn't made available until a little later in the year - 15 November - and it was a relatively slow rollout, too, with pretty much one country at a time getting access to the technology, the US and Canada being first.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:02:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/emergency-sos-via-satellite-extra-year-free-iphone-14/ Chinese tech megabrand Huawei has been brought to bear over the last several years by a trade injunction from the United States. The Trump-era ban on sourcing a variety of not just hardware but software from American suppliers has set the company on the path it has trod since then - working towards a comprehensive, unified, multi-device operating system of its own called HarmonyOS. Yet, four odd years after its launch, it remains more or less a de-Googlefied fork of Android. However, that's about to change as we hear from an executive on the way forward for HarmonyOS.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:31:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/huawei-harmonyos-next-coming-soon/ Nothing on Tuesday announced Nothing Chats, a new app that brings the ability to send and receive messages with iPhone users through iMessage, to the Android-powered Nothing Phone 2. It's the first time a phone manufacturer has announced such an app for an Android phone, and it's sure to get a lot of attention.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/nothing-chats-imessage-android-catch/ Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max is by far one of Apple's biggest and best smartphone to date. Even with the release of the iPhone 15, the iPhone 14 Pro Max still holds a lot of value. A phone that impressive and that large of an investment, is definitely worth protecting with a screen protector. Screen protectors are a great way to prevent any scrapes or scratches that naturally happen over the course of owning a phone.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-14-pro-max-screen-protectors/ Samsung's folding phones have made quite an impact on the market. Samsung was one of the first and has certainly been one of the most prolific manufacturers in the folding phone space, most recently launching fifth-generation devices in 2023.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-fe-rumours/ The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup is expected to arrive in early 2024, with rumors suggesting that a Galaxy Unpacked event will kick off on 17 January 2024. If that's the case we still have a little while to go before we will know exactly what the lineup has to offer, but we might not have to wait all that long to get a look at them.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:31:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/leaked-samsung-galaxy-s24-dummies-show-almost-no-physical-changes-for-the-next-gen-phones/ Android 14 is the latest major OS update for Android phones everywhere, with several new features and capabilities built onto the platform that Google first implemented with Android 12 in 2021.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/when-is-android-14-coming-to-my-phone/ Straying from the typical slab smartphone form factor, the folding phone market is brimming with competition in 2023. Taking it back to the classic clamshell design of the 2000s, Samsung has yet again developed a folding phone worth attention - and possibly your investment-Galaxy Z Flip 5. In our review, we found the Flip 5 an impressive and adorable "delight" to use with its larger exterior display, even despite the otherwise irrative design.

]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:08:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-cases/ As the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are getting most of the attention for now, we're eyeing the next entry to Google's own mid-range Android lineup, the Pixel 8a. Since its inception with 2018's Pixel 3a, the A-series has proved extremely successful thanks to the company's combination of great software support, a constant drip of user-friendly features, and hardware that's cheap, but cheerful. The Pixel 7a was a welcome advance from its predecessors with the inclusion of wireless charging for the first time. Will we see something as drastic make an appearance on the Pixel 8a?

]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:01:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/google-pixel-8a-rumours-release-date-specs-features/ Among the ongoing changes to X, formerly known as Twitter, video and voice calls have finally been introduced within the app. The feature was launched pretty recently, and for the time being, it is only available to X Premium Users on the iOS app.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-video-and-voice-calls-on-x-twitter/ In the last 12 months, the Pocket-lint team has tested a plethora of fantastic mid-range handsets. Now, we're taking some time to celebrate the very best devices that landed on our desks in 2023.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:15:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-mid-range-phone-of-the-year/ We added a new category for the 20th annual Pocket-lint Awards, sponsored by a new EE: Best Folding Phone. It recognises the leap not only in the quality of foldable smartphones but also in the sheer volume of new devices we've seen from multiple manufacturers as the flexible phone market grows.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-2023-folding-phone-of-the-year/ The Pocket-lint Awards 2023, sponsored by a new EE, were held on 9 November, celebrating the best devices and products across 21 categories from smartphones to cameras. Each of the categories was narrowed down to six nominations, all of which have been reviewed by the Pocket-lint team in full at some point during the last 12 months.

]]> Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-flagship-phone-2023/ You don't need to have been paying the closest attention to the smartphone world to know that artificial intelligence, or AI, is going to play a huge role in what future devices are capable of. We already use AI in a variety of ways without even realising it, including every time we take a photo and our phones use AI to reduce noise, improve clarity, and more. But Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro phones make a big deal out of AI and the features it makes possible - and Samsung wants in. Introducing Samsung Galaxy AI, a technology that will arrive next year.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:21:28 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/galaxy-ai-is-samsungs-answer-to-the-google-pixel-8s-ai-powered-features/ The Oppo and Hasselblad brands are two that have been very much linked of late, with the latter's name plastered across the back of plenty of phones made by the former. That includes the Oppo Find X6 Pro and will include future phones into 2024 and likely beyond. As part of that, the two companies have announced a collaboration that will see them co-develop the next generation of HyperTone Camera Systems for next year's devices.

]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:50:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/oppo-and-hasselblad-team-up-to-promise-big-ai-powered-photo-gains-for-2024s-phones/ It was only back in March that I took the Vivo V27 and V27 Pro for a spin, but now I'm back with the Vivo V29. What happened to the V28, you may be wondering? Vivo skips a number in the V series for some reason, so the V25 preceded the V27, and presumably, we'll be seeing a V31 before too long, as well.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:24:07 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/vivo-v29-review/ There are some great features baked into the iPhone and Mac ecosystems, many of which you will find in our iPhone tips and tricks and Mac tips and tricks features, but there is one feature in particular that you probably use on a regular basis without even realising. Autofill is a feature that brings the ability to save contact and credit card information in Safari so you don't have to re-enter the long card number, expiry date and security code every time you buy something on a website. It makes it significantly easier to buy things as you don't have to have your cards on you, but it does retain information even after it's perhaps not that useful anymore.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:10:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-see-and-delete-saved-credit-cards-from-autofill-on-iphone/ The new iPhone 15 debuted some beautiful colors, like frost blue and pink. And while cases are important for protecting your iPhone from scratches, dents and drops but let's be real, phone cases are also one of the best ways to express your personality, and you probably want a case that compliments rather than covers the fun new hues.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-stylish-iphone-15-case/ Google's new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are undoubtedly great phones with much to offer. However, with their release, as much talk has been focused on the phones themselves as on their new and improved software tricks.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:31:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-ultra-hdr/ Google's Pixel phones have slowly but surely been working their way into the consciousness of the phone-buying public. Although it felt like something of a hobby in the early days, the Pixel started to turn heads with its excellent camera performance on the Pixel 3. Now, these phones are growing in popularity, attracting the attention of both Android and iPhone users.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-pixel-phone/ Featuring a slimmer titanium build, an Action Button, luxury matte finish, and gorgeous 6.7-inch display the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a stunning Pro sequel to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you're looking to buy the newest Pro on the market it's important to invest in a case that'll protect your investment from dings, drops, and dents.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:01:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-iphone-15pro-max-case/ When you think of companies leading the way in artificial intelligence, or AI, Apple is probably a company that wouldn't be in the top three. It might not even be in the top five. But you'd perhaps be wrong to discount Apple and its AI chops, as CEO Tim Cook hinted in a recent earnings call with investors, analysts, and members of the press.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:01:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apples-already-working-on-an-ai-push-and-its-recent-software-updates-prove-it/ Hot off the heels of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 announcement, MediaTek has announced its flagship smartphone SoC for 2024, the Dimensity 9300. There's nothing unusual about that, but what's more surprising, is the performance claims.

]]> Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:21:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/mediatek-dimensity-9300/ Unlike dedicated cameras, smartphones can take, edit, and share all from one device, but iPhone Pro users can create better edits with a feature hidden inside the iOS settings. Apple ProRAW is a file format that allows iPhone users to edit color and exposure with better results than the default JPEG. Learning the ins and outs of Apple ProRAW can improve the quality of iPhone images simply by adjusting a few settings.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-apple-proraw-shoot-raw-images-iphone/ The Google Pixel 8 is one of two Google flagships released during the company's 2023 Made by Google event last month, with the other being the Google Pixel 8 Pro. We already have a list of cases for the Pixel 8 Pro, but if you want the phone's smaller sibling at a cheaper price, we have you - and your phone covered when it comes to picking a great case. After all, the phone features incredible picture quality and a sleek form factor, so inevitably you'll want the flagship to be your constant pocket companion - but you'll need the protection to match.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:30:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-google-pixel-8-cases/ With the OnePlus Open, the popular Android phone maker launched the first foldable phone under its brand. And, while it's not the first company to launch a folding smartphone, OnePlus - and Oppo (its parent company) - have come up with a pretty ingenious method of managing multitasking in their version of Android 13.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:30:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-multitasking-works-on-the-oneplus-open/ The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 hasn't been around all that long, but attention is always going to turn to what comes next. In the world of the Samsung foldable, that's obviously going to be the Galaxy Z Fold 6. And a new report suggests that it might have something to offer that we are yet to see on one of the phone's earlier versions.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:25:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-6-could-feature-an-integrated-stylus/ The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup is one that we've been hearing a lot about of late, and now it looks increasingly likely that we'll be hearing an awful lot more about it sooner rather than later.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:12:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/galaxy-unpacked-date-leaks-this-is-when-the-galaxy-s24-might-be-announced/ With the pace of smartphone evolution moving so fast, there's always something waiting in the wings. No sooner have you spied the latest handset, that there's anticipation for the next big thing.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/upcoming-smartphones-and-new-mobiles-coming-out-this-year/ Android is celebrating its fifteenth birthday in 2023. Having first launched in beta on 5 November 2007, Android 1.0 was released in 23 September 2008. The first Android device was announced simultaneously, posing a challenge to the then-incumbent smartphone king, Blackberry, and evolved feature-phone stalwart, Nokia.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:30:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/15-android-phones-for-15-years-of-android/ We're living in the golden age of smartphone technology. From powerful hardware to slick software, today's flagship models boast specs that blow their predecessors out of the water. But few features demonstrate this rapid rate of innovation better than the latest smartphone cameras. Indeed, with ultra-high-res photos, 8K video, Zeiss lenses, and cutting-edge image sensors, many of these cameras can snapshots that will please the pros.

]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:01:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-camera-phone/ If everything goes the way that we expect it to Samsung will announce the next iteration of its flagship smartphone lineup in January of 2024. That lineup will of course include the Galaxy S24, with the Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra joining it. Rumours and leaks continue to fly as we edge ever closer to the big day, and now the CEO of the company that will provide most of the chips that power those phones has had his say on what we should expect come launch day.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:07:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/qualcomm-confirms-strategy-for-samsung-s24-as-first-details-of-snapdragon-8-gen-3-for-galaxy-surface/ Qualcomm might be best known for its mobile platforms that you'll find under the hoods of multiple smartphones, from Samsung and OnePlus to Oppo and Motorola, but within those platforms - as well as the company's new PC platform too - there are a number of technologies present.

]]> Thu, 02 Nov 2023 13:20:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-snapdragon-sound-features-devices-dongle/ Xiaomi's flagship smartphones always deliver the goods, we were impressed by the photography-focused 13-series when it launched earlier this year, and now, the Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro have launched in China.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 20:00:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/xiaomi-14-pro-ultra-release-date-features-specs-rumours/ The second month of 'Tech-tober' quickly came and went, unveiling Google's newest flagship and Pro model with the Pixel 8 series, debuting OnePlus's first foldable phone, and introducing a new ANC standard with Bose's QuietComfort Ultra headset.

]]> Tue, 31 Oct 2023 22:37:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/october-pocket-picks/ Samsung has spent millions of labor hours and literal billions of dollars to make the Galaxy Z Flip 5 happen. It's a lovely clamshell-styled phone with a foldable display and cover glass and costs $1,000 - for most people, it's a decently accessible price with financing. But we all stand on the shoulders of giants, and the company is looking to show off its shoulders with a limited edition release of the Flip 5. It's just a shame that many people who would want one of these special phones won't be able to buy one.

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 23:29:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-retro-availability/ We've been hearing rumours that Samsung intends to announce the Galaxy S24 lineup of devices, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra, in early 2024. And now a new leak appears to back that up by putting the time frame at "mid to late January."

]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:49:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsung-unpacked-likely-to-take-place-in-january-for-early-galaxy-s24-launch/ Phone speakers can be a pretty major part of enjoying your smartphone, but they're generally tiny and quite fiddly even to find - case in point, the tiny little punch-hole speakers on modern iPhones.

]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:10:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-clean-iphone-speaker/ Back in my younger years I used to refuse to put a case on my phone to preserve the phone's sleek aesthetic and cool color. While I was able to show off the stylish hue, I ended up cracking the screen into a hundred pieces a few hours after my purchase.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 22:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-motorola-razr-cases/ Android phones come in various shapes with refined and practical flip and fold options now available, and many are specialized for gaming, photography and other functions, so you can have a personalized experience to suit your lifestyle. The best Android phones have awesome performance to handle multitasking and intense gaming and include world-class displays and powerful cameras to capture your special moments.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:30:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-android-phone/ Samsung is now very much expected to announce new updates to its flagship line of phones in January 2024, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra likely to sit at the very top of the pile. We've been hearing rumors of an upgraded 200-megapixel camera being one of the phone's standout features and now Samsung has confirmed that camera's existence. Now, we wait.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:31:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/samsungs-new-200mp-sensor-is-powered-ai-likely-to-grace-the-s24-ultra/ Remember the days when text messages and Snake on your Nokia 3310 were two of the most exciting things a phone could manage? We do, too. Fast-forward two decades and we have in-display fingerprint scanners, bezel-free displays, under-display cameras, plus a whole different take on slider and flip phones.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-foldable-smartphone/ In a phone launch season that already saw flagship iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro launches alongside new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro arrivals, Xiaomi has now gotten in on the act. The company has officially unveiled the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro, and it has plenty to shout about - including one particularly impressive display specification.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:12:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-snapdragon-8-gen-3-phone-has-the-brightest-screen-of-any-in-the-industry/ It's hard to believe that satellite communication in phones is already a couple of years old - but it's still in its infancy, very much a new technology that's going to be pushed alongside other new mobile device features such as AI photography and of course folding displays. Satellite communication promises to free the world of dead spots, meaning you're always connected to a certain degree.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/satellite-communication-smartphones-ntn-availability-specs-details/ Ever since Google announced the Pixel back in 2016, it was all about its camera. Of course, Pixel also offers a clean software experience and decent performance - first from Snapdragon platforms and more recently from Google's own Tensor platforms - but it's always been the Pixel's camera that has grabbed headlines and turned heads.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:31:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/snapdragon-camera-ai-features/ As someone who's always plane hopping to a new part of the globe, it can feel demoralizing - and frustrating - when I land in a country and don’t have cell service. Granted, that's partially on me for not doing my homework before landing, but what if I didn't have to worry about this with an eSIM card? That's the case right now with the aloSim Mobile Data Traveler Plan. This lifetime plan can keep you connected in 170 countries - and it's on sale for only $19 right now.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:02:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/get-50-of-travel-data-credits-for-just-19-for-a-limited-time-only/ The iPhone's multi-lens array has been enhancing snapshots since Portrait mode first launched on the iPhone 7 Plus. But the iPhone 15 no longer needs a swipe over into Portrait to blur the background. In fact, the requirement list for the iPhone 15's Portrait photos is the same as the lens on the back of the iPhone 15 Pro -- there are just three. The iPhone 15 has ditched a majority of the portrait mode limitations, allowing you to snap portrait photos without the 2x lens, without a recognizable person or pet, and even without swiping into the portrait mode itself.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:00:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-15-transform-regular-photo-portrait/ If you've got yourself a shiny new Android smartphone - it could be for the first time because you've switched from an iPhone, or you've just upgraded after years with an older model - there's plenty to get sorted and discover. In this guide, we review the essentials and some other bits and pieces we think are worth mastering in the latest software versions.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:40:11 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/android-for-beginners-tips-and-tricks-for-your-new-smartphone/ If you're trying to figure out which are the very best smartphones to buy in 2023, we have the answers.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:40:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-phone/ For a long time it's felt like the dominant vision of gaming's future has been cloud-based, with Xbox spinning up Game Pass into its be-all-and-end-all, and PlayStation starting to get in on the fun, too. Apple's iPhone 15 launch event might not have been where you'd expect to see a counterpoint, but that's nonetheless where it emerged, in the form of an impressive tech demo of the last two Resident Evil games running natively on iPhone 15 Pro hardware.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/iphone-15-gaming-feels-like-the-future/ Qualcomm announced its latest flagship mobile platform - the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - during its Snapdragon Summit, and this year, it isn't just about speed enhancements compared to the previous generation - the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:30:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/qualcomm-snapdragon-8-gen-3-details-specs-features-devices/ Apple released iOS 17 and watchOS 10 in the middle of September, bringing a number of new features to iPhone and Apple Watch. For Apple Watch, there was a complete overall of the user interface, and while some of the changes take some getting used to, there are some great additions, like the Snoopy Watch Face. Meanwhile, for iPhone, we got features like NameDrop, Contact Posters and Check In, to name but a few.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 20:24:59 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/3-massive-upgrades-for-your-iphone-and-apple-watch/ We're all in on Apple moving away from the Lightning cable to the more universal USB-C connector, but it does mean that we're going to have to organize the cord drawer again. Losing charging cables is one of the easiest things to do in the modern world, so it's always smart to stock up on some spares. Two bucks each is a killer deal, so jump on it.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:42:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-3-pack-of-usb-c-cables-is-cheaper-than-a-cup-of-coffee-right-now/ If you have a video loitering in your library that you just love and that you'd like to be reminded of all the time, you might be wondering if there's a way to set it as your iPhone lock screen as a motion-enabled live photo.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:00:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-turn-any-video-into-a-live-wallpaper-for-your-iphone-lock-screen/ Getting a new phone or any other electronics is always a thrilling experience. You get to unpack it, see all the new bells and whistles that come with the new device, and generally play around with something new and exciting.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:00:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apple-trade-in-program-guide-explained/ If you're of a certain age you might remember slap bands, those metal or plastic bands that you slapped on your wrist and watched in awe as they wrapped themselves around it. Those things were pretty great when we were growing up. And you just know that the people behind this latest Motorola bendy phone concept used to love them, too.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:45:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/motorolas-bendy-phone-concept-could-be-your-wearable-phone-of-the-future/ Every year Qualcomm holds its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit where it reveals the latest technologies and platforms the company has been working on over the previous 12 months - sometimes longer. The event is held in Hawaii and it spans a couple of days with a main keynote taking place on the first day, followed by a number of smaller sessions that dive a little deeper into some of the announcements.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 17:01:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/snapdragon-summit-how-to-watch-it-announcements/ There are a number of clever features built into Apple's iOS software - some of which you will find in our iPhone tips and tricks guide - but a feature called Back Tap is one of our absolute favourites. We love it so much, we felt it deserved its own explainer. It isn't just because it's a hidden gem that we like it so much though. One of the best things about Back Tap is that you don't need one of the latest iPhone models to be able to take advantage of it.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:00:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-the-iphone-apple-logo-as-a-secret-button-back-tap-explained/