The hype around Firefox 57 is building fast, with many expectations riding on its release later this year. And for good reason. Firefox 57 is a bold reset for Mozilla’s browser. A stack of familiar pieces have been nudged out or replaced with newer, nimbler, and …
We went hands on with Alcatel’s budget A3 and entry-level U5. BARCELONA—Flagship phones like the LG G6 and the Sony Xperia XZ Premium got a lot of love at MWC 2017, but that doesn’t mean there was nothing worthwhile for lovers of affordable phones. Aside from …
The ZTE Blade V8 Mini and Lite aren’t as powerful as their higher-end sibling, but they offer solid specs packaged in a sleek metal body. BARCELONA—The ZTE Blade V8 Mini and V8 Lite are midrange and entry-level versions of the Blade V8 and V8 Pro that …
The SIM card of the future may exist only in our imagination if virtual SIMs become widespread. BARCELONA—SIM cards haven’t changed much over the years. Sure they’ve reduced in size from large tabs to tiny nano SIMs, but overall you still need to stick a little …
We check out the DTEK app, device settings, app-level permissions, and encryption options. BARCELONA—BlackBerry is back in a big way at Mobile World Congress this year, returning to its business-focused smartphone roots with the new BlackBerry KeyOne. Yes, BlackBerry made a phone again. But is there …
BARCELONA—Guess who’s back? Nokia at Mobile World Congress on Sunday announced plans to take on the mobile phone industry again, unveiling a quartet of new phones: the Nokia 3, 5, and 6, and a reboot of the classic Nokia 3310. We got a chance to check …
BARCELONA—When we reviewed Motorola’s Moto G4 and G4 Plus phablets, we liked the combination of hardware and price, but we still felt build quality and camera performance left something to be desired. Not anymore. At MWC, we went hands on with the 5-inch G5 and the …
BARCELONA—Don’t call it the Mercury. The new keyboarded, Android-powered BlackBerry is the KeyOne, and it’s launching in April for $549. Made by TCL, the parent of Alcatel, the KeyOne has a 4.5-inch screen and the full BlackBerry keyboard you remember; it will be compatible with all …
Heads up, selfie junkies: Meitu, the company behind the viral app of the same name, just announced a new phone specifically built for taking selfies. Dubbed the Meitu T8, the Android-powered handset is only available in China, so if you live in the US, don’t get …
