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ZTE just announced lots of new Android phones, and they look great

ZTE ZTE has unveiled a bunch of new Nubia smartphones at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, which is being held in Barcelona, Spain. These devices are intended to be distributed in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Each smartphone is designed to cater to a different type of consumer, including ZTE’s first flip smartphone. Although we may not see these devices in the U.S. any time soon, it is an interesting look at what other companies across the water are doing in the Android…

I used one of the most ridiculous Android phones of 2024

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The Tecno Pova 6 Pro has a mad name, comes in a mad green color, and has an equally unhinged design. It’s undoubtedly the craziest-looking smartphone announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, and we haven’t even started to get into the crazy features yet. I spent a long weekend with the Tecno Pova 6 Pro, a phone you probably won’t ever get to buy, but one you should definitely know about. It has managed to capture my heart in a way I didn’t really expect. Tecno’s crazy and mad…

Google just announced 8 big Android updates. Here’s what’s new

Joe Maring / Digital Trends At Moblie World Congress (MWC ) 2024, Google is bringing a healthy bunch of new features to Android. In line with the AI push all across the industry, some notable AI-driven enhancements are on the table. There are also a handful of core Android features that sound practically amazing. The first in line is Gemini. The generative AI chatbot recently got a standalone app for Android, and now it’s headed for the Google Messages app. Users can chat with Gemini directly in the messaging app…

Motorola phones are about to steal these iPhone features

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Motorola and Lenovo have just announced Smart Connect at MWC 2024. Smart Connect allows users a seamless multi-device experience between their PC, phone, and tablet. Basically, it’s like the device integration you expect in Apple’s ecosystem but with Motorola and Lenovo devices. Smart Connect is a big step for both Motorola and Lenovo, as it shows off both companies’ commitment to delivering a smarter software solution for everyone. The Smart Connect ecosystem will benefit all consumers,…

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. S22 Ultra: Should you upgrade?

Digital Trends If you’re still using a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra right now, here’s a hard fact: that phone is now two years old. For most people, two years after buying a new phone is a good time to consider upgrading. And as luck would have it, Samsung has just released the Galaxy S24 lineup, which includes a brand new Galaxy S24 Ultra. It features a much faster processor, a better display, improved battery life, and one of the best smartphone cameras out there. But considering that the S24 Ultra is also one of the…

Xiaomi’s newest smartwatch has a super-unusual feature

Xiaomi Remember when you could change the faceplate on old Nokia phones? Well, Xiaomi has updated that feature for 2024 and applied it to a smartwatch instead. On the new Xiaomi Watch S3 (announced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024), you can twist and remove the bezel around the screen and replace it with another for a new look, then see the watch face automatically switch to an exclusive one that complements it. You can also match it with a new strap. The options include Chrome Yellow, Rainbow, Dual-tone…

Honor just launched a phone that could kill the Galaxy S24 Ultra

Prakhar Khanna / Digital Trends Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 is home to countless smartphone announcements, including a couple from Honor. At the event, we learned that both the Honor Magic 6 Pro and Magic V2 RSR (Porsche Edition) are going global. While the company is pushing AI capabilities of the former, the special edition is focused on the hardware. The Honor Magic 6 Pro gets MagicOS 8.0 based on Android 14, which brings features such as Magic Capsule and Magic Portal to offer a more personalized and…

The Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Deals in February 2024

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has been one of the most popular foldable phones on the market. With the release of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 a lot of attention has moved away from it, but it’s still a capable smartphone. In fact, now may be as good a time as any to chase down a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4, as there are some great deals taking place while Samsung ushers in a new generation of its foldable phones. Whether you’re in the market for a new or refurbished version, below you’ll find…

iPad Weekend Sale: Save on the iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPad Pro

Joe Maring / Digital Trends If you’re thinking about getting one of the latest models of Apple’s iPad, don’t miss this chance to get one with discounts from a weekend sale by Best Buy. With the popularity of these tablets, we’re not sure how long stocks will last, so take a look at the offers that we’ve rounded up here and make your decision on what to buy quickly because like with most iPad deals, these prices aren’t going to last forever. Contents Apple iPad Mini 2021 (Wi-Fi, 64GB) — $400, was…

The 6 biggest announcements we expect from MWC 2024 next week

MWC Mobile World Congress (MWC) is happening next week in Barcelona, and we can expect to see a lot of cool new announcements and reveals for the mobile industry. But what exactly will we get a peek of? There are a few companies that we already know will be there, and they’ll be pulling back the curtain on their latest releases and even future concepts. Here are some of the biggest announcements we expect from MWC 2024. Nothing Phone 2a Nothing Community Nothing, the consumer electronics manufacturer wfrom former…