The LG G5 feels like an entirely new phone, with a radical modular design and some incredible new capabilities. Where Samsung has refined, LG has reinvented?—?and for me, that’s by far the more interesting story.
LG G5: the smartphone reinvented
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Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge: smartphones refined
Last year, Samsung debuted their newly redesigned Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge smartphones. The phones sold well and were critically acclaimed, thanks to their metal unibody designs, powerful hardware and lighter software. Now Samsung are back with the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, refined models that offer better cameras, bigger batteries and even waterproofing. Let’s take a look.
New LG G5 ‘Magic Slot’ accessories leak
Yesterday we covered the LG G5’s Magic Slot accessories, including a camera battery grip and a theorised DAC module. Today, we’re back with the latest news, including new details on the audio module and a shot of an extra battery module. Let’s get right into it!
Shumuri cases arrive at Mobile Fun
Shumuri has quickly gained a reputation for their thin and light cases, and we’re happy to announce they’ve made it to our coveted virtual shelves. At the time of writing, we’re stocking twenty-two different varieties, including leading smartphones and laptops. Let’s take a closer look at what’s available.
The first eSIM smartwatch is Samsung’s Gear S2 Classic
Last year we first heard that phone makers and carriers were working on a new all-digital SIM standard called eSIM. The idea is that it can connect to multiple carrier networks, allowing you to switch phone companies without replacing your SIM. eSIMs are 90% smaller than the nano SIM cards too, providing a little extra space for batteries or extra circuitry. This week, Samsung announced that their next smartwatch?—?the Galaxy Gear S2 Classic?—?will be the first eSIM device on the market when it launches in March.