Samsung Galaxy Fold

Samsung Galaxy Fold

18 September 2019 phonehome 0

Welcome to September 2019, and the future has finally arrived, and it folds. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the most daring technical experiment in mobile history, a 263g pioneer that transitions from a slim 4.6-inch handset to a massive 7.3-inch tablet. After a brief delay to reinforce the hinge and di…

Google Pixel 3a

Google Pixel 3a

7 May 2019 phonehome 0

It is May 2019, and Google has just performed a technical ‘heist’ on the mid-range market. The Pixel 3a is a 147g masterpiece of essentialism, stripping away the expensive glass and wireless charging of the flagship Pixel 3 in favour of a lightweight polycarbonate unibody and a significantly lower p…

Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei P30 Pro

5 April 2019 phonehome 0

It is March 2019, and Huawei has just redefined the physical limits of a smartphone camera. The P30 Pro is a 192g technical marvel that has effectively replaced the need for a DSLR for many UK travelers. Finished in stunning ‘Breathing Crystal’ or ‘Amber Sunrise’ glass, it is a sleek, curved device …

Samsung Galaxy S10

Samsung Galaxy S10

8 March 2019 phonehome 0

It is March 2019, and Samsung has just celebrated a decade of the ‘S’ series with a technical tour de force. The Galaxy S10 is the first phone to feature the ‘Infinity-O’ display, using a high-precision laser to cut a ‘hole-punch’ for the camera directly into the screen, avoiding the need for a notc…

OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 6T

6 November 2018 phonehome 0

Welcome to November 2018, and OnePlus has just brought a ‘hidden’ technology to the UK high street. The OnePlus 6T is a 185g evolution of the speed-focused philosophy, featuring a new ‘Teardrop’ notch and a significantly larger battery. It is the first phone to be widely available in the UK with an …

Google Pixel 3

Google Pixel 3

1 November 2018 phonehome 0

It is October 2018, and Google has released the most technically advanced ‘small’ phone on the market. The Pixel 3 is a 148g masterpiece of software-hardware integration, featuring a unique etched-glass back that feels like silk and provides a secure grip without the greasiness of standard glass. In…

Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone XR

26 October 2018 phonehome 0

It is October 2018, and Apple has just released the ‘people’s’ flagship. The iPhone XR is a technical triumph of balance, bringing the cutting-edge features of the iPhone X to a more accessible price point. At 194g, it features an aerospace-grade aluminium frame and a glass back available in six vib…

Apple iPhone XS

Apple iPhone XS

21 September 2018 phonehome 0

It is September 2018, and Apple has refined the ‘future’ with the iPhone XS. While it looks identical to the revolutionary iPhone X, it is a technical powerhouse that introduces the world’s first 7nm smartphone chip: the A12 Bionic. At 177g, finished in surgical-grade stainless steel with a new, stu…

Huawei P20 Pro

Huawei P20 Pro

6 April 2018 phonehome 0

It is April 2018, and Huawei has just sent a technical shockwave through the mobile industry. The P20 Pro is a 180g masterclass in innovation, featuring a world-first: a triple-lens camera system designed in partnership with Leica. Finished in a stunning, colour-shifting ‘Twilight’ gradient that has…

Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9

16 March 2018 phonehome 0

Welcome to March 2018, and Samsung has decided to ‘Reimagine’ the camera. The Galaxy S9 is a refined, technically sophisticated evolution of the bezel-less design, fixing the ergonomic gripes of the S8 by moving the fingerprint sensor to a more sensible location below the camera. At 163g, it is a sl…