Topics

Android

77% CAT S52 smartphone review – A fancy outdoor device

Slimming diet. The CAT S52 has slimmed down considerably so that it no longer passes for a chubby outdoor phone but more for a fancy smartphone with special skills. However, only a small battery fits into the well-protected case. In the review, we look at how this affects the suitability for everyday use.
Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 | PowerVR GE8320 | 5.65" | 210 g

Florian Schmitt, 05 Jan 2020 05:52

78% Nokia 6.2 Smartphone Review - Android One with real dual-SIM and SD card slot

For Android purists. The Nokia 6.2 is a cheap mid-range smartphone from the Android One program with no major weaknesses relative to the affordable starting price. However, there is one Android competitor that makes life hard for the Nokia phone and only really leaves it as an interesting alternative for Android purists.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | 6.30" | 180 g

Marcus Herbrich, 03 Jan 2020 12:55

80% Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) Tablet Review: A budget Samsung tablet with great deficiencies

An enjoyable tablet with restrictions. The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) is a compact Android tablet in the entry-level price segment. However, its affordable pricing means that Samsung has had to make some compromises. You can find out which these are in our review of the Galaxy Tab A 8.0.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 | Qualcomm Adreno 504 | 8.00" | 345 g

Marcus Herbrich, 02 Jan 2020 02:22

75% Lenovo Tab M7 Tablet Review: The Kindle killer with Android Go

Extremely cheap. With the second generation of the Tab M7, Lenovo brings a very low-priced tablet to the market, which, despite its weak hardware, cuts a very fine figure. Thanks to Android Go, there is no unnecessary bloatware, and for only 79 Euros (~$88), the tablet delivers almost everything you can expect from such a device.
Mediatek MT8321 | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | 7.00" | 236 g

Mike Wobker, 31 Dec 2019 23:34

Let's hope Samsung develops a true successor to the original Fold, despite its original launch setback. (Source: Notebookcheck)

Opinion: Foldable makers should be applauded for taking a risk, not torn down

It has been surprising to read a number of major tech blogs bashing the Galaxy Fold and foldable devices in general. The danger is, however, that such criticism isn't likely to go unnoticed with the risk that smartphone makers may shy away from the category. Even if some of the criticism is fair, let's hope it doesn't scare OEM's from taking a risk on releasing potentially game changing devices.

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Dec 2019 08:06