Vote now for the Best Phones of 2018

The preliminary stage of the Best Phones of 2018 vote got quite heated, but now it's time to dial things up - let's pick the best flagship, mid-ranger and entry-level phone for 2018. We'll do the introductions and we will let you be the judge. Note that some results were too close to call, so we decided to take the top 6 in each category. Flagships The Samsung Galaxy Note9 took the lead in last week's poll, receiving more votes than any other phone. With the best Samsung display and the only stylus in mobile, great performance and battery life, solid camera too, it's easy to see why...

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Counterclockwise: FM radio is past its peak

FM radio has awesome features - it's free, it doesn't use up your data, it often has better reception than LTE, it offers various mixes of playlists (both hip and classic) along with news and up-to-date info. So, why does it seem like makers are increasingly reluctant to include it in their phones? Well, while the FM receiver has certainly declined in popularity, there is still a variety of models to choose from. We put together this chart that counts the different number of models by multiple makers that have a receiver. The peak was in the 2008-2010 period. The chart gets a little...

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Microsoft patents a wearable device that could help Parkinson's patients

Ever since the Microsoft Band 2 came out back in 2015, old Redmond has mostly been out of the wearable game. That being said, that wearable did pack some truly impressive and ambitious tech, enabling things like maximum volume of oxygen (VO2 max) tracking. Microsoft is clearly no stranger to experimentation when it comes to such gadgets and if a recently acquired patent is to be believed, there could be plenty more in store. The document in question, simply titled "WEARABLE DEVICE" was filed back in June 2017, but has now been officially published by USPTO. Like every patent request, it is...

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Leaked Google Pixel 3 Lite cases show similar yet slightly different phone design

After a veritable surge of Pixel 3 Lite leaks back in November, the rumor mill has been surprisingly lacking on info regarding Google's alleged midrange phone. Still, the "leakster" community appears adamant that at least one or maybe even two such Pixel Lite handsets are indeed in the pipeline and inching towards a release. Last we heard any news on the matter, it was in the shape of a pair or fairly derailed 3D renders. Now, a fresh new leak brings more of the same, but with a slight twist. The source on this new set of CAD creations is allegedly a case manufacturer. And some of...

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Screen protector leak shows a teardrop notch on the Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei currently has more than a few things on its plate to worry about and quite some work to do, pushing out eagerly-anticipated models, like the nova 4, a new 20W SuperCharge protocol and aiding in the release of the View 20 from its subsidiary Honor. Both of these upcoming phones share an exciting new design trait with their in-display selfie cameras. But amid all the commotion, the next Huawei P30 Pro flagship seems to be mostly slipping under the radar. Granted, it's likely lined up for a later release, but certain aspects of its display are already starting to become apparent....

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Apple getting sued over alleged false screen size and pixel count advertisement

Before we get into things, we feel that we should preface this news by saying that when you're the likes of Apple, lawsuits are a pretty common occurrence and come in a wide scale of severity. This particular case seems to be airing more on the amusing side in terms of scope and potential repercussions. Still, given enough traction it could lead to some interesting changes in product marketing on a grander scale. A lawsuit was filed on Friday in the US District Court of Northern California by a couple of plaintiffs who accuse Apple of falsely advertising certain hardware aspects of...

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Honor is working on a new smart watch on a MediaTek platform

Honor has really been working overtime these past few months. The affordable Honor 8C and Honor 8X are already making great strides in India. All the while, the company's lineup has been selling like crazy during the various shopping holiday frenzies. Plus, devices like the Honor Magic 2 and eagerly-anticipated Honor View 20 are starting to carve out a nice reputation for the brand in the higher market and innovation segments as well. Honor smart watch Bluetooth SIG Much of this sheer product "volume" is inevitable at least somewhat related to corporate ties with parent Huawei and...

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