(Image: HTC) Thanks to an HTC $100-off loyalty code, I purchased my HTC 10 for $599 in April. HTC is again offering $100 off the HTC 10 from now until July 31, if you purchase the HTC 10 at HTC.com. If you want the HTC 10, then you should purchase it directly from HTC, as … Read more
(Image: Huawei) The Huawei P9 is a fantastic flagship smartphone that has me taking more photos than ever. Huawei just announced its latest Honor-branded phone, the Honor 8, with specifications nearly the same as the P9 at about half the price. (Image: Huawei) Huawei launched the Honor brand a couple of years ago as a … Read more
Huawei is thought to have released the best Nexus ever in 2015. All the Google Nexus rumors so far have indicated we will soon see two smartphones made by HTC, codenamed Marlin and Sailfish. Given that Huawei released the best Nexus device ever last year, I was surprised it was not being given another chance … Read more
Sarah Tew/CNET Last year I decided to take the risk and install the Apple iOS 9 public preview on my iPhone 6 Plus. Since that was a nearly flawless test, I decided to install the iOS 10 public preview that went live yesterday. HELLO, IOS 10 It’s only been a day with iOS 10 on … Read more
(Image: HTC) It’s not often we see HTC Desire devices released in the US, but HTC has announced its Desire 530 will soon be available from T-Mobile and Verizon, along with an unlocked model directly from HTC. The HTC Desire 530 is a low-end Android smartphone available at a reasonable $159.99 to $179, with its … Read more
Wireless charging is not a necessity, but once you’ve had a phone with this capability the convenience of simply setting your phone down on a wireless charging pad becomes tough to ever give up. Mophie continues to expand its Charge Force wireless power accessory lineup and sent along an assortment of gear to test. We … Read more
Today is Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge Independence Day, as you can now purchase an unlocked model from Samsung, Best Buy, Amazon, and others, and use it on T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or most US GSM and CDMA carriers. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (see my full review) is arguably the best smartphone … Read more
The Huawei P9 has one of the biggest marketing campaigns I’ve ever seen for a phone with Henry Cavill and Scarlett Johansson on commercials and ads all over public areas outside the US. Huawei’s campaign for the new phone is focused on reinventing smartphone photography. Smartphones have been a part of my life for years, … Read more
(Image: T-Mobile) Every time I travel outside the US I bring at least one phone with my T-Mobile SIM thanks to free data and text messaging. To make your European vacation even more enjoyable, T-Mobile is offering free high speed data throughout Europe in July and August. What’s Hot on ZDNet While you currently receive … Read more
Last week OnePlus announced its fourth Android smartphone, the OnePlus 3, and unlike past models the phone was available for purchase to anyone on the same day as the announcement. I immediately ordered one and it arrived yesterday. What’s Hot on ZDNet After opening up the red and white OnePlus 3 retail box, I was … Read more