The state of 5G: Hype versus reality two years later
Robert TriggsMay 1, 2021
139 articles
Nokia’s revamped phone lineup focuses on simplicity and longevity
You'll get strong battery life and support, but performance is another matter.
Jon FingasApril 8, 2021
Samsung’s India-focused Galaxy F12 packs a 90Hz display at a low price
It also boasts a giant battery and quad rear cameras.
Jon FingasApril 5, 2021
Teracube 2e is a $200 eco-phone with a 4-year warranty — but is it good?
The Teracube 2e is for the practical and eco-conscious person. At just $200, it offers a lot of value — but is that enough?
C. Scott BrownFebruary 16, 2021
Gazelle is shutting down mail trade-ins: here are some good alternatives
You aren't stuck if you need to sell a used phone.
Jon FingasDecember 30, 2020
2020 was the year of the mid-range smartphone
2020 saw the rise of ultra premium flagships, experimental foldables, and more. But mid-range phones were the real winners.
Hadlee SimonsDecember 16, 2020
The best phones under $300: New or used, these are the best you can get
$300 might not seem like much money for a phone, but you'd be surprised what you can get for that these days.
C. Scott BrownJanuary 11, 2020
What a pro photographer can do with a cheap Android phone camera
We have heard it time and again: a good photographer can take an amazing shot with any camera. How true is this?
Edgar CervantesDecember 8, 2019
What to look for when buying a $100 smartphone
In the market for a low-end Android smartphone? Here's what you should keep in mind before taking the plunge...
Hadlee SimonsNovember 18, 2018
$4 smartphone Freedom 251 receives 50 million registrations, to ship 2.5 million units
Ringing Bells wasn’t quite ready for such a large demand, but they will be shipping the 2.5 million Freedom 251 devices they have at the ready on a first come, first serve basis.
John DyeFebruary 20, 2016
That $4 smartphone is sketchy as hell
You know something’s not right when your new Freedom 251 has a blob of Wite-Out cleverly concealing the name of the device’s actual manufacturer.