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Sony has issued a new flagship phone every six months for the last few years, and the company has done so yet again with the brand new Xperia 1. This is the flagship phone following up the Xperia XZ3, but instead of the long-rumored Xperia XZ4 name the company has decided to slim down its branding for a more easy to understand Xperia 1 name. The company isn’t starting from the bottom in terms of hardware though – this is the most advanced Sony phone yet, taking a lot of what made the Xperia XZ3 great, mixing in a little of the Xperia XZ Premium and adding a few extra features and quirks we’ve never seen before on a Sony phone. We’re soon set to try out the phone at MWC 2019 and we’ll be sure to share all of our first impressions of the phone, but for the time being you can find all of the details we know so far about Sony’s flagship choice below. Sony Xperia 1 release date and price http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bRP4QZSUJugUVaBJDJE8ii.jpg Image Credit: Sony We've yet to find out exactly when the Sony Xperia 1 will be on sale, but it's expected to land at some point in Q2 2019. As for what it will cost, the UK price is set at £849, which is around $1,110 / AU$1,550. That makes it more expensive than the Xperia XZ3, which cost £699 / $899 (around AU$1,260) at launch. Sony Xperia 1 display The big upgrade here is a brand new aspect ratio, though not everything else is new, as once again Sony is using a super-sharp 4K display. The Xperia 1 comes with a 6.5-inch display, and while on paper that may sound huge it’s unlikely to feel as big in the hand because of the new aspect ratio the company is using, which is 21:9. It’s an OLED display with the company’s own BRAVIA tech division working toward improving the panel so it should be at least a match for the display on the Xperia XZ3. The company has adopted the 21:9 aspect ratios to give you a wider display for watching films and when you’re looking at photos. The reasoning here is because most filmmakers make their projects in 21:9, so it makes sense to watch in that same aspect ratio on your phone. If you’re watching other content in a different aspect ratio it will appear with black bars along the edges of the phone, but the company says that shouldn’t happen a lot as almost 70% of films on Netflix are apparently 21:9. Lots of content on other streaming services is also available in 21:9. Films you buy from Sony’s own virtual store can also play in that aspect ratio, but if you’re watching TV shows that weren’t originally shown in that aspect ratio it’s unlikely they’ll play on your phone without black bars down the sides. Sony Xperia 1 design http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zF9CuMcahyJszeLvqkrbii.jpg Image Credit: Sony Because of the aspect ratio, the Xperia 1 is a much longer phone than others you’ve seen on the market. It has dimensions of 167 x 72 x 8.2mm, but we don’t currently know how much it weighs. Corning Gorilla Glass 6 is used to protect the glass panel on the rear of the phone, and there’s a long border (rather than a notch) at the top of the display to house the important front-facing camera tech. You’ll have the choice of black, grey, white or purple colors for the phone. The Xperia 1 doesn’t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, but it is IP68 water resistant, so you’ll be able to let this slip into the sink without worrying about the internals flooding. There is a fingerprint scanner on the Xperia 1 but it’s built into the side of the handset on the right edge. There’s no in-screen fingerprint scanner technology here. Sony Xperia 1 OS and spec Under the hood is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, so you’ll get all the benefits of the top-end processor working behind the scenes but it’s important to note this phone isn’t capable of connecting to 5G. Sony has yet to unveil when it plans to move into the world of 5G, but you’ll have to upgrade your phone in future to make full use of that technology. It does come with NFC, Bluetooth 5.0 and a USB-Type C port at the bottom of the phone. Back to the internals, and you’ll find 6GB of RAM which should be more than enough to keep this phone chugging along and there’s 128GB of storage so you can fill it up with apps and media. If you want more space for the movies you’re going to watch on this wide-screen display you’ll make full of the 512GB microSD card capacity. When it comes to audio, the phone has Dolby Atmos hi-Res audio built into it and the speakers are, according to Sony, some of the best the company has ever made. We’ll be sure to push them to their limits during our full review. Sony Xperia 1 battery and camera Powering this phone along is a 3,330mAh battery with fast-charging support but there’s no wireless charging here if you were hoping to avoid using the USB-C jack. As for the camera, this is the first time we’ve seen Sony embrace a three sensor rear setup. The company has also dropped the megapixel count in its camera too and instead now uses three 12MP sensors at the same time. There’s a 12MP wide-angle lens combined with a Super Wide 12MP and a 12MP telephoto shooter. All three parts of the camera are set to work in tandem, and the idea here is that you’ll be able to get super wide shots that are easy to view on the 21:9 display. There’s also 4K video recording with a variety of other features including a new mode called Cinema Pro. The idea here is that you can film and edit video like a professional using the app that’s supplied directly on the handset, and we’ll be sure to test this out further soon. On the front of the phone sits an 8MP front-facing camera, which doesn’t sound like much but considering Sony’s recent history we’re hoping it’ll be a suitable selfie shooter. Be sure to check back soon for our hands on review of the Sony Xperia 1, and if you haven’t read them already read our hands on Xperia 10 review and our hands on Xperia 10 Plus review too. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/SzvMfrNpJck

Sony’s latest range of smartphones are all about watching films, video and TV with a 21:9 aspect ratio display. The Xperia 1 – that’s the flagship for Sony's latest range – as well as the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus all come with the widescreen display, which are the first phones to be announced with a 21:9 aspect ratio. A lot of other manufacturers currently offer 18:9 or 19:9 aspect ratio displays, but Sony is offering this taller display so you can watch films on your phone in their original format. A tall orderSony claims almost 70% of all films on Netflix are in a 21:9 aspect ratio, and you'll be able to watch them in that format here alongside content from Sony's own store and Amazon Prime Video. If the content isn't filmed in 21:9, you'll still be able to watch it with black bars down the sides of the display. It's not just about watching video either as the company claims the aspect ratio enhances gaming as well as offering a better format for viewing photos you've taken with the phone's cameras. You can read our hands on Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus - the new mid-range devices in Sony's range - and we have more information on the Sony Xperia 1 that you can read ahead of our upcoming hands on review. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/SCyAML7CX84

Oppo is working on its own version of a foldable phone which seems to take a couple of lessons from the Huawei Mate X, the latest foldable phone on the block. After Samsung announced its Galaxy Fold last week, Huawei entered the race just yesterday when it showcased a foldable phone with minimal bezels. On Monday, Brian Shen, VP at Oppo took to Weibo and gave us our first look at their yet unnamed foldable phone. Shen noted that the company doesn’t think that a foldable phone brings about a whole lot of improvement in user experience, which is why Oppo is not mass producing its foldable phone just yet as it wants to observe the response from consumers first. The Weibo post was accompanied by a couple of close-up shots of the phone in question which reminded us of the Mate X. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HUxcakdbw8zXbXbVQtG2nH.jpg Image Credit: Brian Shen Inspired by Huawei Mate X?Taking little cues from the Mate X, it looks like Oppo's foldable phone has a bigger screen when it opens up to a tablet. The bezels on the Oppo foldable are a bit more in comparison to the Mate X. Even the camera implementation looks similar to the Huawei counterpart as it uses the rear cameras to shoot selfies. It also features a sidebar-like design on the back which houses the dual-camera setup and the branding near the bottom edge. The top edge of the sidebar also seems to house the power button. There’s just no information regarding the internals of the Oppo foldable phone and it looks like it may be a while before we hear anything official from the company. Also Read: Hands on: Huawei Mate X reviewhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/TknlWCNUZ78

Last December, Intel revealed its new Gen11 integrated graphics solution at its Architecture Day event, and now we might have an idea of what the chipmaker's upcoming iGPU (Integrated Graphics Processing Unit) is truly capable of. Spotted by a Reddit user over the weekend, some in-depth benchmarks for a Gen11 part have leaked online, with the results from GFXBench and CompuBench indicating an iGPU that effectively outperforms other 15W chips – that includes AMD's current Ryzen 7 2700U and Ryzen 5 2400G, and Intel's own Core i5-8250U. As reported by Tom's Hardware, the Gen11 chip in question boasts up to one teraflop of 32-bit and two teraflops of 16-bit floating point performance right from graphics processor integrated into the CPU – no standalone graphics card necessary. Intel invites you help it develop its future graphics cardsWant a traditional GPU? These are the best graphics cards of 2019Nvidia vs AMD might not be the only fight in the graphics world for longThe Gen11 Iris Plus Graphics 940 iGPU that's been tested is roughly 62.97% faster on average than the AMD Vega 10 (as seen in the aforementioned Ryzen 7 2700U) in the GFXBench 5.0 benchmark test. Admittedly, that number is due in large part to the older Manhattan test, which returns an abnormally high score. When that's removed from the equation, that number drops to a more reasonable 44.81%. Of course, these benchmark scores are completely unofficial for the time being, and are likely not a true reflection of Gen11's real-world gaming performance. That said, they are incredibly impressive results – for a complete rundown of the Gen11 benchmarks, head over to Tom's Hardware. The best gaming monitor 2019: the 10 best gaming screens of the yearhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/6TPf1B6mn_w

Perhaps it’s not surprising that half of all small businesses are still unprepared for data loss. The complexity of backing up multiple environments using multiple tools with multiple licenses makes both setting up a new backup regimen (or updating an existing one) a modern-day Herculean trial. But Synology’s new Active Backup for Business is here to help. The company known primarily for NAS storage devices – that work with multiple providers and myriad technologies – has now leveraged that experience to create a single backup solution. This manages remote and local servers, virtual machines and PCs – plus the applications on them – with one central software environment that requires neither local client installs nor separate, expensive licenses. In short, with Active Backup for Business, Synology has become a fully-fledged backup service provider. To find out more about why backup is still so critical (yet overlooked) and how Active Backup for Business makes it super-simple to self-manage, we spoke to Jenn Yeh, Product Marketing Manager at Synology. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z6EZEtjSZicV4pT867ZSGm.png Advanced Backup for Business provides a centralised management console where you can see the status of all your devices and backup jobs. TechRadar: We hear the same stories about hacking, ransomware and businesses failing to back up properly all the time. Why aren’t things getting better? Jenn: The main things that stop businesses from operating complete backup protection are having a mixed-backup environment and a limited budget. They are slowly becoming aware of the importance of robust backups but the cost and complexity of backing up data that’s distributed across various clouds, plus virtual and physical systems, is very challenging. To reduce expenditure, some businesses apply file-level backup instead of system-level backup. Others back up data without proper restoration policies which leaves them at great risk of cyber-attacks and data loss. TechRadar: A major perceived pain point for business backup strategies is that it requires multiple solutions to accommodate multiple vendor technologies. Is that still true? Jenn: Generally speaking, it is true. A 2016 Spiceworks survey found that organisations use an average of 4.1 backup solutions. What’s more, many companies are still inclined to purchase their storage servers and backup software separately when setting up their IT infrastructure. This increases the time and expense of procurement, configuration and ongoing technical support. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J5cLTys6jnDgzwypXy5kc5.jpg The compact DiskStation DS918+ supports Advanced Business Backup with up to 50 PCs or VMs. TechRadar: What is Synology Active Backup for Business? Jenn: Active Backup for Business is an all-in-one, license-free, business-grade data protection solution which centralises protection across diverse IT environments. It protects across virtualised environments, physical servers, file servers and personal computers and is based upon our award-winning DSM operating system. Admins can single-handedly deploy all of their desired protection via a centralised admin console. On top of this, we also offer Active Backup for Office 365 and G-Suite to protect workloads stored on public cloud. These are license-free as well. TechRadar: How does it differ to previous offerings? Jenn: Before launching Active Backup for Business, Synology’s own software solutions, Snapshot Replication and Hyper Backup, helped users to back up data stored on a Synology NAS to remote sites. Synology Drive and Cloud Station could also help sync and backup data to NAS but business users were unable to manage their mixed backup environment with a simple-but-centralised solution. Now that’s changed. By allowing business users to back up their distributed workloads to Synology NAS, they can also achieve what we call a “3-2-1 backup” strategy (three copies: two media types, one offsite) to ensure data security. Bare metal backup is also available. TechRadar: How is the pricing model cheaper than the competition and their license fees? Jenn: Costs can be significantly reduced. Unlike other solutions we, as a storage server provider, have a greater advantage when developing and bringing integrated backup solutions like this to our users because there are no additional licensing costs. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bs4rbdzefJNyeVqMRmiDRA.png You can restore system backups to a virtual machine first to ensure they meet your full requirements before finally deployment. TechRadar: How does the pricing change for SMB versus enterprise? Jenn: Active Backup for Business is an all-in-one backup solution. Businesses do not need to worry about any ballooning costs stemming from licensing that’s linked to the size of a userbase. The only cost to our users – SMB and enterprise – is the hardware (NAS) expense. TechRadar: It backs up PCs, servers, virtual machines and cloud services. What can’t it backup? Jenn: We started out by supporting the platforms and environments that held the largest market share; such as VMware and Windows. But we don’t support Hyper-V and Linux yet: these represent the next milestones on our road to continuous improvement. TechRadar: Do Changed Block Tracking (CBT), Windows VSS and global deduplication work with all backup tasks? Jenn: Active Backup for Business leverages CBT and Windows VSS (the native Windows snapshot service) to ensure the reliability of incremental backups on PC, servers and VMs. This allows businesses to only back up incremental data, saving transfer time, network bandwidth and the storage volume. For global deduplication, it works at block-level across devices, platforms and versions. This dramatically optimizes storage capacity and we’ve seen amazing deduped rates range from 40% to 60% in many of our customer sites. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YRiWGkW9tyS5AAnW8A5iFE.png File and folder versioning provides multiple copies of your backups in case you need to go back further. TechRadar: Does Active Backup for Business count as onsite backup, offsite backup or both? Jenn: With our forthcoming feature, it will be both. In the next update, Active Backup for Business will enable the replication of backup files to an additional Synology NAS. Even when the primary backup server is out of action, you can still re-link the backup tasks via the second NAS, completing your recovery plan. TechRadar: Why do people need to backup Office 365 and G-Suite email and applications? Jenn: Backing up Office 365 and G-Suite data to a Synology NAS helps preserve important documents that need to be legally held. It’s not easy to obtain old, deleted company emails directly from Google or Microsoft! Human error is usually responsible for unintentional data loss in these scenarios so an on-premise backup solution makes sense. Businesses also needn’t worry about having insufficient cloud storage space to hold large amounts of data. More and more businesses are recognizing the benefits of storing their data separately. TechRadar: How does VMware agentless backup work? How does it get through security intrusion detection? Jenn: Integrated with VMware official SDKs, Synology Active Backup for business asks users to verify their VMware account before starting the backup tasks. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V5ZiYxPkkL25mxq6xfXgV8.jpg For those looking to support a larger organisation, the DS1618+ will let you backup up to 200 PCs or VMs. TechRadar: Synology is still known for its hardware NAS devices. Which product works best with Active Backup for Business? Jenn: It is hard to select one best product for Active Backup for Business as this is a flexible package and users can customize their own backup strategies based upon their existing storage capacity and personal needs. It’s widely supported on our Intel-based, 64-bit NAS devices running on a BTRFS file system. TechRadar: Does Synology use its own technology? Jenn: Of course! Our IT administrators used to back up virtual machines by writing scripts. Now, Active Backup gives our IT administrators more resilience by offering scheduled backup and centralized management features. In addition, we haverun our official website and internal services on Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) since 2017. Our software engineers run their build machines on VMM too. In essence, we are our own customers and this helps with leveling-up the reliability and performance of our products. TechRadar: Finally, how do you expect Active Backup for Business to change the market? Jenn: Backup shouldn’t mean expensive, recurring costs to your businesses. Through Active Backup for Business, we’d like to raise awareness of the importance of data protection to the greater, business market. This integrated and modernized backup solution will benefit budget-constrained businesses with just a one-off hardware cost. We are confident that our users will be able to protect their workloads more efficiently and with a lower barrier to entry. If you’d like to learn more about Active Backup for Business, plus how it can help streamline and enhance backup for your organisation, click here to find out more.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/7qPG8rZGfsk

LG has unveiled not one but two smartphones at MWC 2019: its new flagship LG G8 alongside the company's first 5G phone, the LG V50 ThinQ. The LG G8 has some intriguing features, including advanced hand-scanning tech for aerial gesture controls and even authentication. But its unveiling is a bit overshadowed by the V50’s 5G capability given the industry’s excitement with the high-speed communication system. Regardless, LG has followed most other phone makers in announcing a flagship handset with a few new bits to charm casual consumers, while also introducing a phone poised to harness 5G for customers eager to buy cutting-edge tech. First look at the LG DualScreen, the company's alternative to foldable phonesXiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G might beat the other 5G phones to marketHMD unveils the 5-camera Nokia 9 PureView LG G8: gestures to the max The LG G8 looks to be a suitable flagship with a couple novel advances. The phone uses a depth sensor (which LG is calling ‘Z Camera’) combined with time of flight tech to intricately track hand movement in front of the camera. This system, if it works well in its final software, can scan through skin to identify users by the shape of their veins, a unique biometric identifier LG calls Hand ID. The logic? Facial identification can be fooled by 2D images, but vein identification is far harder (it requires a pulse, for one). This system also tracks hand movements, allowing users to use midair gestures for certain controls. The phone also lacks a front speaker, opting instead to channel sound through the front display, which LG is calling Crystal Sound OLED. It packs a 6.1-inch QHD+ display and a flat (no camera bump) rear cover. LG V50 ThinQ: the first 5G The LG V50, on the other hand, packs several cutting-edge components to link up to 5G (whenever network infrastructure is built out enough to deliver 5G, anyway). The phone packs the brand-new Snapdraon 855 chip with a Snapdragon X50 5G modem along with a Qualcomm connectivity chip to enable the phone to connect to WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5. The V50 is highly-specced in every other department, packing a 6.4-inch QHD+ OLED display, a 4,000mAh battery and even a vapor chamber to keep the phone cool while engaging in demanding activity, like streaming media or playing games. The LG V50 will be available from Sprint exclusively in the coming months, per an official press release. Other service providers will eventually get the phone; Verizon has already announced it will carry the phone “this summer" in the US, which means by September. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world’s largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar’s world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone.http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/2GTuz8U6kGc

Well, this is something new: LG's take on the foldable world of smartphones is that we don't need them... just yet. What we all want really is a second screen that we can bolt on the side. What to call it? How about the LG DualScreen? That sounds about right, and that's just what's appeared at MWC 2019. Designed as a companion to the LG V50 (curiously not the LG G8) this is essentially a fat ol' case that the phone clips into. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hQentHfHdsQChiMbiKnUEX.jpg From there you'll get access to another display that can communicate with the phone, giving you the equivalent of a secondary monitor for your phone that's tethered onto the side. We've got no idea when the LG DualScreen will be coming to the market, or the cost, but it can't be that far away - we'd expect it to launch before the summer this year, and we highly doubt it will be cheap. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mZYED5EGryPVWDKYszfRYX.jpg DesignThe LG DualScreen clips fairly nicely alongside the LG V50, but it adds rather a large amount of heft to your unit. It draws power and data from the pogo pins at the rear of the phone, although the information is sent wirelessly. It's not Wi-Fi, rather a specific short-throw signal that allows for low latency connection - important if you're (spoiler alert) using the DualScreen as a gamepad. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UPvaRWq3dXH4gR4PqdfCbX.jpg The DualScreen doesn't look good though - it's a fairly chunky device that's lighter than the phone, which makes the balance a little off. We're not saying we'd rather it was heavier, but we guess that it's a little bit unbalanced compared to other 'real' foldable phones. The bezels around the 6.2-inch OLED screen (which is only Full HD, rather than the QHD option on the V50) are rather chunky and look a little cheap compared to the phone itself, and their presence means that you can't have any apps that spread over the two screens. LG believes that this is fine, as too few apps are capable of working in these large-screen modes that the likes of Samsung and Huawei are throwing out with their foldable devices. The rear of the phone is shiny and it's easy to get smudged with fingerprints - but there's nothing new there and holding the device with both screens shut feels like you're holding a solid phone indeed. The hinge of the screen also folds the whole way around, so you can prop up the V50 with the DualScreen on and watch a movie, or use the rear screen as a viewfinder for the camera. A new way to use your phoneSo how does the LG DualScreen actually perform? Does it make anything easier or more immersive, or is it just a total gimmick? Well, it's somewhere in the middle. Seeing the device demonstrated, with the LG reps skillfully navigating through the different camera or gaming modes, makes everything look quite slick. Pick it up with no instruction though, and you're instantly lost. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pxKbPEL4KqsyUA3RNNHVHW.jpg Firstly, there's a small power button that appears on the side of the screen that you'll need to tap to activate the other display. This menu allows you to switch the screen that's in play, or show what's on one display on the other. This is a fiddly experience as it's too small, and flipping the displays around didn't feel hugely intuitive (or have a point to it, necessarily). http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/54V2DE5fCkwpE6Mp7DCPyW.jpg We tried watching a video while browsing the web, and in fairness it worked rather well. You could easily stream a YouTube video or Netflix show on one side and then browse for info on the other - but all that did was increase guilt that we're not focusing enough on what's important in life, adding in another distraction. The gaming mode was the most appealing, with the DualScreen functioning as the place to see the gameplay and the bottom for gamepad controls, with four to choose from. This was easily the coolest bit, but despite LG claiming it worked just like a Bluetooth controller, it wasn't easy to set up for a few games. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4ENZWv8JuZq9dS7NdnoK8W.jpg The camera is probably where the LG DualScreen was at its most impressive, with the phone showing you the live image on the screen and then the options available if you used the other sensors and how that would change your photo. The screen quality of the DualScreen was just fine though, and at no point did we feel it was too low-res. We wish it was the same 6.4-inch size as the phone though, if nothing else just to make things more aesthetically pleasing Early verdicthttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7KCbWPxJRoRKnvuCBS4hVW.jpg The LG DualScreen shows promise. It feels like something that needed to be made to convince users that there's something innovative in the pipeline, worth waiting for and spending a little more for. It's certainly a boon for the LG V50's innovation reputation, if nothing else. The overall effect could have been more premium though, and it would have been wonderful if LG had made more easy-to-use features. Like its phones, it's the interface that gets in the way the most, with the DualScreen not acting in the way you might expect and packing some fat bezels too. We're still waiting for the price to really deliver a verdict here, but we don't expect it to be cheap and it's hard to see how many people really want something like this at the moment, especially when foldable phones are drawing the eye so much. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. Image credits: TechRadar http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/bSiGJCTQHso

Microsoft has revealed an upgraded version of its HoloLens mixed reality headset at MWC 2019. The HoloLens 2 was unwrapped at a media event today by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, who noted that, “this new medium is just the beginning of experiencing what's possible - when you connect the digital world with the physical world to transform how we work, rest and play.” “Our collective opportunity has never been greater... this future is here.” Microsoft Surface Book reviewMicrosoft is bringing mixed reality to phones with a new Hololens mobile appWindows Mixed Reality: everything you need to knowhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xdhiji7tK63gBHQHitrt5B.jpg (Image credit: Microsoft) HoloLens 2Four years on from the original device's launch, HoloLens 2 offers a significant hardware upgrade on the first-generation device, providing more immersion than ever before. The new unit will offer than double the field of vision than the original Hololens thanks to a newly-designed 2K MEMS display that features eye-tracking for the first time. HoloLens 2 also adapt to you personally, learning from your gestures to lead to even more in-depth experiences, calibrating to an individual's own hands, and can now adopt holograms in real-time thanks to new “intent detection” tools. Security is provided by the same iris authentication tools used in Windows Hello, with logins starting as soon as you put on the device. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E4pua2bwjkvqEP6kJr5WCY.jpg (Image credit: Microsoft) Comfort and openMicrosoft has also improved the comfort of the design, scanning the heads of thousands of people to create a more elegant, universal-fit design system that it says can fit more kinds of people than ever before – even if you wear glasses. HoloLens 2 is also lighter and more durable due to a new carbon-fibre build that “sets a new standard for comfort”, Microsoft’s Alex Kipman said. Microsoft showcased a number of impressive demos in its event designed to show off the sheer scale of use cases it anticipates for HoloLens 2, from construction workers to nurses to schoolchildren. The device will be ready to use out of the box for business customers, as well as all Microsoft's own suite of mixed-reality specific solutions on Microsoft Dynamics 365. This now includes a new Guides feature that will allow companies to train workers faster than ever before, offering step-by-step instructions for mechanics, construction workers or maintenance crews. And thanks to the new HoloLens customization program, companies can tweak the kit to their own needs, adding specific services, apps or branding. Microsoft is also opening an open app store, allowing developers to create their own marketplaces for content, and will support all web browsers - not just Edge. Firefox is the first big partner to sign up, with its new browser offering available on HoloLens 2. HoloLens 2 preorder are open now, with price schemes starting at $125 per month, or an enterprise edition available soon, costing from $3500. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/7gpJ5gyCRqs

Smartphone maker Alcatel has launched three new smartphones (and a tablet) at MWC 2019, as it looks to bring high-end features right down to the budget end of the market. The most interesting of the three new arrivals is the Alcatel 3 (2019), which features a tall 19.5:9, 5.94-inch HD+ display complete with teardrop notch, octa-core Snapdragon 439 chipset, either 3GB or 4GB of RAM, the choice of 32GB or 64GB of storage, dual rear cameras, 8MP front camera, fingerprint scanner and face unlock. The 13MP and 5MP rear cameras come with the ability to recognize up to 21 different scenes and automatically adjust settings accordingly. That's an extremely strong spec sheet for a phone which will set you back just €159 (around $180, £140, AU$250) for 3GB/32GB and €189 (around $210, £165, AU$300) for the 4GB/64GB model. You'll be hard pushed to find another smartphone offering this amount of storage and RAM for the money. The Alcatel 3L is very similar, with the only differences between it and its more expensive sibling being its quad-core Snapdragon 429 chipset, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, lack of a fingerprint scanner and less premium rear design. It will cost €139 (around $160, £120, AU$220) when it goes on sale later this year. Both handsets offer AR emoji, allowing you to become one of three animals on-screen, or a simple man or woman. The front facing camera tracks your facial movement and mimics your face, mouth, eyes and brows on the digital character on screen. Lots of memory for not much moneyThe Alcatel 1S is an entry-level offering, with a 5.5-inch HD+ display, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, fingerprint scanner, face unlock, dual rear cameras and a 5MP selfie snapper for just €109 (around $120, £95, AU$170). You won't find another phone with this much storage at this price. Finally, there was also an Android tablet on show in the form of the Alcatel 3T 10, an affordable big screen slate with a price tag of €179 (around $200, £155, AU$280). It offers up a 10-inch display, 4G connectivity, dual front facing speakers, 4,080mAh battery and Android 9 Pie. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/1Ys-RxdsVDY

Electronics manufacturer TCL, the brand behind Alcatel and BlackBerry smartphones, has confirmed at MWC 2019 that it will launch a foldable phone in 2020 which won't cost anywhere near as much as the Samsung Galaxy Fold. It also had a concept foldable smartphone on show in Barcelona, Spain, although it was behind glass so we couldn't physically touch it or try it out. The key takeaway here though is the fact TCL says its foldable device will have an "affordable price point". It wouldn't be drawn on just how much it's planning to charge, but it did tell us that it won't be producing a device which costs anywhere near $2,000 (the price of the Galaxy Fold). A TCL spokesperson told us "it's not important to be first. We don't want to rush or be the first [to launch a foldable phone]. We want to bring something to the market that's really accessible and useful for the user." That's why we won't see TCL, or its Alcatel or BlackBerry sub-brands, launch a foldable phone in 2019. It's happy to play the waiting game, see what rivals launch and then offer something more cost-effective next year. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kRF5ThSR7vyCSR7yFn2tXo.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar The foldable phone challengeTCL explained that it had to overcome three core challenges when designing its foldable phone concept. First up is the flexible display, which it has produced itself (with the help of sister company CSOT), so it won't need to rely on the likes of LG or Samsung to supply the panel - this could help to keep the cost down, but will likely mean a reduction in quality in comparison to those South Korean giants. Next up was the challenge of the mechanics of the folding hinge, and TCL has developed a few different options for different form factors, allowing a display to be safely folded by 180 degrees. Finally, it has had to develop a software solution to allow for larger applications, multi-tasking, gaming and more across a display which bends in half and potentially moves from one size and aspect ratio to another almost instantly. While we were able to see the foldable display and hinge in the flesh, it's not clear how far TCL has got with developing the software. We hope it does a lot better than the Royole FlexPai, which suffered from major software issues when we got hands on with it at the start of the year. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/97UwFe8yA7uwgkjcQBkRWo.jpg Image Credit: TechRadar Meet DragonHingeThe concept we got to see was snazzily named the TCL DragonHinge, which is a pretty awesome name for a phone if you ask us, but that's highly unlikely to be a name used for the final device. It's technically the name for the patented casing and hinge TCL has created for its flexible displays, rather than the device has a whole. We'd be surprised if the foldable concept phone we saw is the final device which launches next year, as it appeared to have a high-end spec line-up, including a 7.2-inch QHD+ (2048 x 1536) AMOLED display and four rear cameras - which doesn't sound very affordable to us. This DragonHinge device also features a 90.73% screen-to-body ratio, ensuring bezels around the large display which folds in on itself - like a book - are kept to a minimum. While the folding form factor is similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold, there's no additional screen on the front (when folded), which means you'd have to open it up whenever you wanted to use it - potentially another cost-saving measuring. As this is just a concept device, the design, specs and form factor could change entirely before TCL launches its first foldable device in 2020, and it had some other example designs of what we may be able to expect in the future. These included a form factor more akin to the flip-phones of old, and a similar DragonHinge device which folded the opposite direction, keeping the screen on the outside of the device instead. View our TCL DragonHinge foldable phone concept gallery below MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ioXCsNQKc1E

Nokia has announced its latest range of phones at MWC 2019, with a quartet consisting of the Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2, Nokia 4.2 and the flagship Nokia 9 PureView. It's the Nokia 9 PureView which is the standout smartphone here, with a market-leading five (yes, FIVE) rear cameras. The Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2 build on previous low-end generations, while the Nokia 1 Plus offers another super-entry level handset next to the bargain basement Nokia 1. Hands on reviews: Nokia 9 Pureview | Nokia 4.2 | Nokia 3.2 | Nokia 1 PlusNokia 9 PureViewhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9enpLr9wZqKy7JxZTgkHtf.jpg The Nokia 9 Pureview. Image Credit: TechRadar The most interesting device launched is the Nokia 9 PureView, a handset with five 12MP rear cameras. Two of these are RGB snappers and the other three are monochromatic, and with all five perched on the rear of the device along with a flash and time-of-flight hole, you'd be forgiven for thinking the phone looks like a creepy spiders' eye. Nokia is marketing the handset strongly towards an audience of photography enthusiasts, with a partnership with Adobe Lightroom to help photographers with their post-processing, and Google Photo's reliable range of effects available to use with the device. Clearly HMD Global (the Finnish firm behind Nokia handsets these days) wants to give the great camera phones, like the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, Google Pixel 3 and iPhone XS Max, a run for their money. You also get a 5.99-inch, QHD+ pOLED display, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of RAM, 3,320mAh battery and Android 9 Pie. The Nokia 9 PureView price is $699 (around £540, AU$980) and is expected to go on sale in the coming weeks. New budget optionshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QGcsY6PXLaHPFVZKGbmSKg.jpg The budget Nokia 4.2. Image Credit: TechRadar The Nokia 4.2 comes with a 5.71-inch HD+ display, Snapdragon 439 chipset, either 2GB or 3GB of RAM, the choice of 16GB or 32GB of storage, dual rear cameras, an 8MP selfie snapper, 3,000mAh battery and Android 9 Pie. It's set to cost $199 (around £150, AU$270) for 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, and $169 (around £130, AU$230) for the 2GB/16GB model. Next up is the Nokia 3.2, with a 6.26-inch HD+ screen, Snapdragon 429 chipset, 2GB or 3GB of RAM, 16GB or 32GB of storage, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera and Android 9 Pie. The Nokia 3.2 price is $169 (around £130, AU$240) for 3GB/32GB and $139 (around £105, AU$200) for 2GB/16GB. Finally there's the Nokia 1 Plus is, with a 5.45-inch FWVGA+ display, quad-core MediaTek chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, 8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, 2,500mAh battery and Android 9 Pie Go Edition. The 1 Plus is aimed at developing markets, will be available from mid-March and is priced at just $99 (around £75, AU$140). HMD Global is giving Nokia smartphones a second windMWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Zu_kSXo3kUA

Yearning for an 8210? Wishing for an updated Nokia N-Gage? Desperate for a N95 re-imagining? Well, you may be in for a treat this year. During the HMD Global press conference at MWC 2019, company CEO Florian Seiche took to the stage to reveal that over 10 million rebooted 3310 and 8110 handsets have been sold worldwide, and he revealed HMD will "double down" on retro phone reboots in 2019. Seiche didn't reveal which iconic handsets were in line for a reboot, but none were announced in Barcelona. Instead, the only new feature phone on show was the Nokia 210. Developing... MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/OB_4tnf4FTM

If you're looking for the best SD and microSD memory cards for your camera or smartphone in 2019, then you've come to the right place, as in this guide, we've collected the best memory cards that can boost the storage space of your device. The best memory cards will have fast data transfer rates which are essential for recording in ultra high definition (4K) resolutions as well, as your camera will be writing a lot of data to the memory card. Of course, the best memory cards will also provide much needed extra capacity to your devices, allowing you to store more files. In 2019, there is a huge range of devices that require memory cards, from phones and cameras, to laptops, security cameras, drones and much more - so our list of the best SD cards money can buy can help ensure you get the most out of your device. In our list of the best SD and microSD memory cards, we look at value for money, speed and capacity, and our price checking software will make sure you get the very price. The best microSD cards of 2019http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VpSE82AM7osMMqbJverhYQ.jpg The best SD card you can buy is technically a microSD card, albeit one that can be used full-size when married to the proper hardware. Despite not being the most resilient SD card on the market, the Samsung Evo Plus’ 100 megabyte per second (MB/s) read and 90MB/s write speeds are impressive nonetheless. Not only that, but there is a wide variety of sizes to choose from too, so whether you need 32GB of storage or 128GB, rest assured you’re in good hands. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qAAzPQBBoeuoFu3a34mrYZ.jpg If you do a lot of filming, especially in 4K, then you're going to want a reliable microSD card that can write large amounts of data fast, which is exactly what the Samsung Pro+ can do. It features a U3 rating and read/write speeds of 95MB/sec and 90MB/sec. The kind of speeds the Samsung Pro+ microSD card can handle will be largely wasted for day-to-day tasks, such as being installed in a smartphone, but for 4K video, this is a fantastic buy. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LEX8hKuYJjcC23VWiNEGrf.jpg SanDisk claims this microSD card can read up to 95MB/s and write 90MB/s, and in tests it came pretty close to those speeds. This makes it a very fast card, and with smaller files it's even faster, which means this is a great card for action cams, drones or burst photography. Again, it's a bit on the pricey side, but if you don't mind spending a bit above the odds, you'll get a great microSD card for your needs. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pnAWh99DNLryuN5HsPLMJm.jpg The Lexar 1000x isn't the fastest microSD card here, but it has a lot going for it. For example, its read speeds are still some of the fastest around, and it's priced cheaper than many of its competitors. While it falls short with its write speeds, the difference won't be too noticeable for many people. It also comes with a microSD to USB 3.0 adapter, which makes it easy to transfer your files to a PC. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zMo3q5pN7R8VvQ4jWTZXQ5.jpg As you can probably tell from the number of entrants it has in our best microSD list, Samsung is excellent at producing fast, efficient and dependable microSD cards. The Samsung Evo Select is another great all-rounder that can happily sit in a digital camera, drone, phone or Nintendo Switch games console. While it doesn't necessarily excel in any one task, it is a strong performer that does the job well. Currently Samsung Evo Select microSD cards are only available from Amazon. While that makes hunting for a bargain a bit more tricky, it at least means you can buy with confidence from a reputable seller. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L8jhjTn4S8U9DxKFiCAif6.jpg The SanDisk Ultra microSD is a brilliant microSD card for people who are looking for large capacities, with the latest version offering up to 400GB of storage space. That should give you plenty of room for storing high resolution images and video files. Write speeds are good, but they are not the fastest we've seen. If you shoot in 4K, that might be an issue, but for many people the slightly slower speeds are worth it for the amount of storage space you get. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ztgzMpHDKgXmhS85LuE4eJ.jpg If you're looking for a microSD card to put inside an action camera, like the Go Pro, then you want something that can record data quickly, while also being able to withstand drops, shocks and splashes. This is where the Kingston microSD Action Camera comes in - it's designed especially for action cameras. This means it has an incredibly robust design, as well as good read and write speeds. It's a bit overkill if you're just going to use it in a smartphone, so one of the other microSD cards in this list could be better suited to your needs. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yutgkkjcm9g5Fp5e9GVKaD.jpg Many microSD cards are low capacity, which is fine if you just need an extra bit of space in your smartphone or tablet, but if you're taking lots of high resolution images, or you want to take advantage of modern smartphone's support for microSD cards up to 2TB in size, then the Integral 512GB microSDXC Class 10 Memory Card is definitely worth considering, offering a huge 512GB of storage space. Of course, you can also get versions with less space if you don't need as much, but for those of you who need to store large files, this is the microSD card for you. How to choose your microSD memory cardIt's not worth looking for memory cards with capacities smaller than 4GB simply because the price premium you pay for twice or four times the storage is tiny.Make sure you include the delivery price when doing the numbers as quite often you end up paying more for the postage than the drive itself, particularly for low-cost models.If you plan to opt for large capacity cards (32GB or more), make sure that your device is SDXC compatible.If you plan to move files to and from portable devices (tablets or smartphones), consider a microUSB card reader such as the Leef Access.Avoid buying your memory cards from vendors with few feedbacks on auction websites as these drives might turn out to be fake. All the vendors listed below are tried and trusted ones.For 128GB and above, SD cards are generally cheaper as users usually settle for 64GB as this matches the maximum supported capacity of most portable devices. In general, microSD cards with an adaptor cost less than the equivalent SD card.Note that all the capacities are likely to be much less than stated when they are formatted.SD cards are usually divided into classes which gives a rough idea of the minimum performance to be expected. A Class 4 card is guaranteed to deliver at least 4MBps while a Class 10 should surpass 10MBps.Similarly, many vendors report their speeds in terms of "x" rating which is a multiple of 150KBps (the read speed of a standard CDROM drive). A 100x card can be expected to deliver more than 14MBps.If you plan to buy microSD cards simply to store data, don't. Memory sticks, being cheaper and more robust, are a better choice.Storage wars: do we really need microSD cards in our phones?http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/oXdy1L2bGic

Ever wished Instagram was a bit more like Pinterest? You could be in luck – code discovered in Instagram for Android suggests the app is about to launch a new feature to make your collections public. First discovered by regular tipster Jane Manchun Wong and reported by TechCrunch, the feature would let you show off a collection of pictures to the wider world. Instagram told TechCrunch the new option isn't currently being tested – so we don't know if or when it's going to roll out, or which countries it's going to appear in at first. It does look to be on the way though. Facebook shuts down its VPN appPost to Instagram from a laptopDo more with your online photosCollections in Instagram let you save photos privately in groups (themed around travel, cooking, friends, or whatever you like). The toggle switch that's been found would let you make one or more of those collections viewable by anyone else. Testing, testing...Instagram is constantly testing new features of course, and isn't shy about ripping off good ideas other people have – like the Stories concept that Snapchat introduced. In this case it would be drawing inspiration from Pinterest, which lets users compile boards of images based around particular themes. It could also boost e-commerce activity on Instagram at the same time, making it easier to showcase groups of products for sale. While it started as a simple photo-sharing app, Instagram has since grown to do just about everything else instead – including direct messaging. And speaking of messaging, parent company Facebook – which smartly decided to buy Instagram nearly seven years ago – is apparently planning to integrate communication channels across Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram. Google Fit is closing its website to focus on the appshttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/8_wMKRC41Jc

Buying the best external hard drive for your needs is essential, so our guide to the top external hard drives can help make sure you buy the right one for you. The reason why you'll need to think carefully when buying the best external hard drive is that you'll want something that can safely and reliably store your important documents, while also quickly and easily expanding the storage space of your PC, laptop or games console. So, we've listed the best external hard drives money can buy in 2019. Each external drive on this page has been carefully picked to make sure it offers fast data transfer speeds – essential if you move lots of big files regularly – while also offering sturdy build quality so you don't have to worry about them breaking and losing your files. When buying the best external hard drive for your needs, there are certain things you need to take into account. For example, you'll want to make sure you have a drive that offers fast data transfer speeds. The biggest deciding factors when it comes to data transfer rates is the connection the drive uses, and whether it is a standard hard drive or a solid state drive (SSD). Many external hard drives use USB 2.0 connections, but for faster speeds you'll want USB 3.0 or ideally the newer USB Type-C connection. You'll need to ensure your PC or laptop also has a USB Type-C port. You'll also need to think about how much storage space you need. The best external hard drives offer a range of capacities. We'd recommend 500GB to start with, as that gives you plenty of space to store your files without costing too much money. However, if you deal in large files, such as high resolution photos and videos, then you may want to consider buying a bigger drive, with external hard drives offering terabytes (TB) of storage space. Buying the best external hard drive for your needs involves figuring out how much space you need. You don't want to buy an external hard drive that's too small, and end up running out of space, but neither do you really want to pay over the odds for storage space you'll never need. In this guide we list the best external hard drives with both traditional hard drives and faster (and more expensive) solid state drives. Still, the best external hard drives are also dependable and rugged, so you can safely store your data without worry. The best external drives will also be light enough to carry in your bag, with large capacities so that you can keep your data safe when travelling. There's a huge range of external hard drives on offer, so we've put together this list of the best external hard drives to help you find the perfect one for your needs. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/js7pFP6yJ9kdzKWwcGumjV.jpg An external hard drive you can buy without breaking the bank, Buffalo's MiniStation Extreme NFC could be your match made in heaven. With compatibility for both Mac and Windows machines, the Buffalo MiniStation Extreme NFC is very flexible, and comes with a rugged case that's dust and water resistant, along with a built-in USB 3.0 cable. Not only is your data kept protected from knocks and drops with the rugged shell, but it's also got 256-bit AES security features and NFC (Near Field Communication) features as well. Essentially it allows you to unlock the drive to get to your files quickly and easily by tapping the supplied NFC card onto the drive's body. Pretty neat! This product is only available in the US at the time of this writing. UK and Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rEHdAZSJugnRRdWVbjHEwf.jpg The latest generation of the Western Digital My Passport range of external hard drives has landed, coming in sizes from 1TB to 4TB. It features cloud storage and 256-AES encryption, along with WD's own backup software. Best of all, it is a very good performer when it comes to data transfer speeds, beating many of its competitor. Unsurprisingly, it doesn't reach the top speeds of solid state external drives, but for external hard drives based on traditional HDDs, this is the drive to get. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z9b79bGsddCAitdZ47cboV.jpg If you'd rather have an external hard drive that took advantage of solid state drive (SSD) speeds, then the Samsung Portable SSD T5 is definitely the best external hard drive for you. Samsung has a brilliant reputation for external SSDs, thanks to products like the T3, and the T5 builds on its predecessor by adding a fast USB Type-C connection that ekes out every last drop of performance from the solid state drive inside. Of course, it's also backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 if your PC doesn't have USB Type-C. It's expensive, but it's well worth the cash. Read the full review: Samsung Portable SSD T5 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jhpsWnGSHnt2ZMFVHcAFjg.jpg The Adata SD700 will suit those looking for a rugged storage device that can provide ample capacity without costing too much. It performs superbly well and remains the only SSD we’ve seen that is IP68 rated. Thanks to the solid state drive that resides in this external hard drive, it's a lot faster than external drives that use traditional spinning hard drives - so you're getting great transfer speeds as well as rugged protection. It also comes in capacities up to 1TB, so you don't have to worry about missing out on storage space just because it uses an SSD - this drive really does hit all the right notes. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ApFmLZrb58HRA5tXgTFRa8.jpg If you're looking for the absolute largest capacity external hard drive, then the WD My Book Duo 4TB is the one to get, offering a huge 4TB (you can also get versions with up to 20TB) of storage space over two hard drives. If you don't mind sacrificing some of the ample storage space you can set the drives up in a RAID array, so you have file backups of your files should one of the drives die. This USB 3.0 drive has many of the features of a fully-fledged NAS device (including a high price), and if you have a router with a USB 3.0 port you could use this as a network attached storage device in its own right. The device, which comes with two-year warranty, has 256-bit AES hardware encryption, and automatic backup software (WD SmartWare Pro). Worth noting that the enclosure used is fully serviceable and that WD ships the drive already pre-formatted for Windows users (NTFS). http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Q9YfSXUrwV9dRCPpcTfTUk.jpg If you have a device with a Thunderbolt port, then this is a great option, as it provides twice the speeds of standard USB 3.0 drives. It's also not especially expensive compared to other Thunderbolt drives. The price is kept down due to its use of a traditional hard drive, rather than an SSD, which limits the potential speeds. It also comes with a USB 3.0 port for people without access to Thunderbolt. This product is only available in the US and UK at the time of this writing. Australian readers: check out a fine alternative in the WD MyBook Duo Considering a USB Type-C hard drive? Read this firsthttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gwi2fVQH7CPF8e5JBQqkNa.jpg If you want to combine speed and capacity, then the Seagate Backup Plus Desktop Drive 5TB is definitely worth considering. It comes in a range of sizes up to 8TB and it beats the competition when it comes to read and write speeds as well. On top of this storage and speed, you get a decent amount of peace of mind thanks to Seagate's lower than average failure rates, especially in bigger capacity hard drives. You also get backup software, and the drive is compatible with both Windows and Macs, though it's formatted for Windows out of the box unless you go for a Mac-specific hard drive - though these are more expensive. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b49722858c6e4206405a9a7988461a9f.jpg Even if we had mixed feelings on past versions of the My Passport Wireless, the 2016 “pro” variant of the external HDD restores faith in the Western Digital name. The design, for one, has been overhauled and no longer resembles the My Passport Ultra or My Passport for Mac. Instead, there’s now a more premium feel to the My Passport Wireless Pro. It resembles an external DVD drive, but considering the onboard SD card slot, don’t worry about getting it confused with anything else. For photographers, this will make the Wireless Pro stand out. For everyone else, there’s a massive 6,400mAh battery built into the device. This lets the drive be used completely free of wires over 2.4GHz or 5GHz channels. When it’s wired up, however, don’t expect cutting edge connection tech, as the My Passport Wireless Pro uses only USB Type-B to Type-A. Completely absent is the latest and greatest USB-C connection. Where the My Passport Wireless Pro compromises on affordability, it’s able to benefit in just about every other area. Of course, not everyone needs a wireless hard drive or SD card support, but for those who do, it’s almost essential. Read the full review: Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LeLPvurXHxxFJoUwTmfKKj.jpg You may have stumbled upon the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile Drive when perusing the Apple website for USB-C accessories. There’s a reason for that: the Porsche Design ships with both USB Type-C to Type-A and USB Type-C to Type-C connectors, making it a worthy candidate regardless of your setup. It’s expensive for an external hard drive, don’t get us wrong, especially if you’re in the market for the top-end 4TB option. On the other hand, this is an HDD that could theoretically output speeds of up to 5Gbps, if it weren’t hindered by the limits of SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) technology. Comprising five 800GB platters in a 15mm form factor, the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile is an excellent challenger to the Seagate M3, though it’s notably bigger in both weight and dimensions. Sure, it packs an extra convenience factor in the form of USB-C, but it should be noted that the Porsche Design Mobile is still limited to USB 3.0 speeds. Plus, even an aluminum finish can’t prevent it from clashing with your Rose Gold MacBook. Nevertheless, LaCie’s offering is the best USB-C external HDD money can buy, at least for the time being. Read our full review: LaCie Porsche Design Mobile Drive 4TB http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fd940581aee2d56d5dd67bc39fd6b245.jpg Typically, iStorage hard disks cater best to governments and multinational organizations around the world, for good reason too – they offer tight security like no other drives around. If someone tries to tamper with your iStorage drive, you can configure it to self-desturct. What's more, the data is encrypted by the 256-bit AES protocol, with multiple forms of protection in place to ensure the bad guys don't get in no matter how persistent. When you consider all that extra security, the prices won't scare you away either. Sure, it's still expensive, four times the price of an equivalent 2TB drive, and unlikely to be the most nimble performer. But, you're paying for a product that's virtually uncrackable. Bear in mind, though, you'll get no help from the manufacturer if things go awry and you lose your password. Read our full review: iStorage diskAshur DT Gabe Carey and Matt Hanson also contributed to this article http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/amk13inpVmA

If you want an alternative to Microsoft's Windows or Apple's macOS operating systems, then Linux, the open source operating system that's been knocking about since 1991, is the way to go, and in this guide we'll show you the best Linux laptops that come specially built for running the software. Because none of the main notebook vendors – bar Dell – offer Linux as a base OS option, this leaves other smaller companies the ability to carve a niche for themselves. Of course, you can install Linux on many existing laptops, however some manufacturers lock down their products that makes installing Linux instead of Windows a real pain - and you can completely forget about running Linux on a MacBook. The five of the best Linux laptops you can buy today on this page have been fine-tuned to run a specific flavor of Linux (like Ubuntu, for example), which means they will run the popular open source operating system out of the box without any annoying fiddling about needed. The most popular Linux gaming distrosThe most popular lightweight Linux distrosThe best Linux distrosThe best free Linux firewallshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nkw7guB2SwQ8m8nJLndWnK.jpg Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition The XPS 13 retains its crown as the undisputed champion of the Ultrabook market, and one can only admire Dell for its unwavering Linux support on a flagship machine. The laptop is customisable so you can configure it to be suitable for everything from routine office tasks to gaming, depending on how much you’re willing to pay. If you wish, you can plump for the most expensive XPS 13, which has a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) InfinityEdge touchscreen. The slightly more wallet-friendly configuration runs with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) 13.3-inch InfinityEdge non-touch display. It’s also worth bearing in mind that the higher-res screen will tax the GPU and CPU more, and may affect battery life adversely. As this is touted as a 'Developer' edition, it's surprising there aren't more customisation options. The basic model - which costs $1049.99 at the time of writing - comes with 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD, and cannot be upgraded during checkout. The more expensive version allows you to choose between the default 512GB SSD or to pay extra for a 1TB solid-state drive. All models come preinstalled with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and 8th-generation Intel CPUs. You can buy the Dell XPS 13 herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xr5GJcuuUc7a5r3NUTyHfe.jpg System76 Serval WS System76's Serval WS is the ultimate powerhouse of laptops. Available with a 15-inch or 17-inch display, it incorporates an 8th generation Intel Core i7 CPU which is usually found in desktop machines. The Serval WS is highly customisable incorporating up to 64GB of system RAM and up to 12TB of storage. Buyers are also offered a variety of Nvidia GeForce GTX 10-series GPUs, and gamers will further appreciate the choice of either a Full HD or 4K display. It's clear that a lot of thought and care has gone into the design of the Serval WS, given that each key on the keyboard comes with its own multi-colour backlight. The laptop, like all System76 models, comes preinstalled either with the firm’s own custom POP!_OS or Ubuntu Linux. This notebook also offers impressive connectivity chops with both USB 3.1 Type-C and Type-A ports (the exact number of ports varies by model). One thing to be aware of is that this laptop is a fairly hefty beast, with the basic 15-inch model weighing 3.4kg and the 17-inch version tipping the scales at 4.17kg. This heftiness is matched only by the weighty price tag: the base 15-inch model is equipped with a GTX1060 and a relatively basic 8GB of RAM and a 250GB SSD for storage, but costs an eye-watering $1,989 (around £1,515, AU$2,695). You can buy the System76 Serval WS herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DRN6fCj26wCxcsqcnyE2gY.jpg Purism Librem 13 Purism embarked upon a quest to build the most secure laptop ever and (obviously) chose Linux (PureOS) to power the device – it is the only notebook vendor on the market to offer physical kill switches as standard on its laptops. Instead of going mainstream, the company tapped into the crowdfunding community to gain more than $430,000 (around £300,000, AU$550,000) worth of funding, allowing it to adopt a stricter ethos than most firms when it comes to privacy, rights to free software and security. The Librem 13 might look and feel like a bog-standard laptop but there's far more to it than meets the eye (for example, the company designed its own motherboards). In addition, Purism’s commitment to Linux (and security in general) certainly goes beyond most of the vendors on this list. You can buy the Purism Librem 13 herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Qv5XDs2fA6h4QwrvfxWDf.jpg System76 Oryx Pro The Oryx Pro was built for Linux and indeed currently offers a choice of either Ubuntu 16.04 or System76’s own Ubuntu-based Pop!_OS 17.10 on purchase. The chassis is made from lightweight aluminium with a matte black finish and you even have a choice of display size (15.6 or 17.3-inch). Graphics are provided by GeForce GTX 10 series GPUs and the Oryx packs an Intel Core i7 quad-core processor (with Turbo to 3.8GHz) into its thin frame. The online store encourages you to customise the Oryx to suit your needs. By default you get 8GB of RAM and a 250GB SSD, but you can pay extra to upgrade to 64GB of system memory with a 2TB SSD if you wish – although the top-end configurations get very expensive here. You can also choose between Nvidia’s GTX 1060 and GTX 1070 when it comes to the GPU, and it’s possible to add extra drives, or purchase a laptop bag designed to carry and protect your machine. The warranty of the notebook can be extended to provide coverage for three years. You can buy the System76 Oryx Pro herehttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tBmufcMBh4cNJtsQa67yc5.jpg System76 Galago Pro On paper, the Galago Pro from System76 is an absolute beast of a machine, and yet it weighs less than most laptops which also have a 13-inch screen. This is a notebook that rivals the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition, featuring an aluminium chassis, and managing to make space for up to 32GB of RAM (yes, 32GB). The Galago Pro has two hard drive bays. The 'OS Drive' in the first bay is a 120GB SSD by default but can be specified at up to 2TB when you order. You can also choose to install a second SSD in the other bay of up to 4TB capacity. If that wasn’t enough, it has a 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 3,200 x 1,800, an Ethernet port, an SD card reader, two USB ports and a Thunderbolt 3/USB Type-C/mini-DisplayPort connector. In a nutshell, you will be hard pressed to get anything in Windows-land that can deliver this sort of compute power and storage capacity. You can buy the System76 Galago Pro herehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/PZ1PtaOLRnM

Welcome to our list of the best mobile workstations of 2019. On this page you'll find the top powerful business laptops that combine the power of desktop workstations, with the portability and convenience of the best business laptops. The best mobile workstations, then, are devices that allow you to complete intensive tasks, such as video editing and rendering, while away from the office. Thanks to advances in modern mobile technology, laptops are now more capable than ever before, with processor makers like Intel and AMD working hard to make mobile chips that can perform brilliantly at multitasking. Meanwhile, mobile graphics cards have also advanced, allowing for brilliant performance in laptops that remain thin and light. This level of performance in a mobile workstation does come at a cost, however, as the parts they use, build quality and the level of after-sales services mean that these are an investment that can be expensive, but choosing the right one means you'll have a solid and dependable performer that will help you with your work for years to come. Thanks to our price comparison tool, we can help take the sting out of the price tag by helping you find the very best prices for these excellent mobile workstations. So, read one for our list of the best mobile workstations money can buy in 2019. For a more WASD-centric alternative, here is the best gaming laptopIf you'd prefer a Best Desktop Workstation roundup or, if you're interested in a business laptop that isn't necessarily a workstation, we've got you covered. Because mobile workstations are so specialist - and come with such a high price tag - finding one that suits your business needs is important, and we're here to help with this list of the best mobile workstations in 2018. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aN8nP2iNhn92CMuqCqXVz3.jpg Apple's most powerful laptop ever is also the best workstation laptop in 2018. It comes with the innovative Touch Bar that makes certain tasks much easier, but it's the powerful innards that really impress us with this mobile workstation. It features up to 32GB of RAM and a super-fast solid state hard drive, and comes with Intel's latest and most powerful processors. You can configure the MacBook Pro 2018 to match your needs and budget, and it all comes in Apple's trademark gorgeous design. If you're looking for the best mobile workstation that combines design and power, then this is a brilliant choice. As long as you have the budget. Read the full review: MacBook Pro (15-inch, mid-2018) review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/faGg9vs2E2o6Q9VJEp4gfA.jpg Not only is the Razer Blade one of the best gaming laptops money can buy, it is also an excellent desktop replacement and mobile workstation for non-gamers, thanks to its excellent array of features and powerful components. It’s thin, powerful and includes some of the latest hardware money can buy. Read the full review: Razer Blade review http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2e7f8xMhrNjsQ64wnM34Mj.jpg HP's mobile workstation Ultrabook has already reached its third generation but the last one is still very much a best-in-class especially when it comes to sheer value for money. It is one of the cheapest workstations on the market to offer a professional dedicated graphics card, and the most affordable business laptop to come with a whopping half-decade warranty. HP opted for a 14-inch diagonal which may well hit a sweet spot for some. Read the full review: HP ZBook 14 G2 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ccd155fed3b3e9cbbda070f90b761be.jpg HP calls it the perfect combination of brains and beauty and it is kind of hard to disagree. The G3 is essentially a mobile workstation that has been squeezed in an Ultrabook form factor. A 4K monitor adorns it and there's plenty of oomph under the hood. It is actually the only device known to us that comes with a Xeon CPU. Add in extensive ISV certification, a super-long warranty and MLD-STD 810G certification and you have a very attractive candidate. Read the full review: HP ZBook Studio G3 http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r2Bydz5WeqVtiRq6yv6iYS.jpg Despite being just over 10mm thick and weighing just over 1.16Kg, the HP Spectre Pro 13 G1 manages to pack a proper Core i7 CPU with a full HD 13.3-inch display, a massive 4-cell 38Whr battery and three USB Type C connectors. This makes it a formidable mobile workstation that offers plenty of power for even the most demanding of tasks. If you want a laptop that offers similar performance to your work desktop PC, then this brilliant machine is definitely worth considering. Its 3 Year Next Business Day onsite warranty also means if something goes wrong with the device, you can quickly get it fixed without missing out on work. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e5dbd75b2b9ef3e02882c1f1983a258e.jpg Lenovo hails this model as the world's first multi-mode workstation, one that manages to combine power and creativity thanks to a 360-degree hinge that has, to some extent, set the standard when it comes to convertible or 2-in-1 designs. What's more, it is one of the very rare laptops to come with built-in Wacom Active ES pen technology, capable of delivering 2048 levels of pen pressure sensitivity and tilt recognition. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sfG5n5MH4UDgUF6gagZrSQ.jpg As with most of Dell's laptops you can configure the Precision 7720 to meet your needs, which makes it one of the best workstation laptops in the world. By boosting the processor, screen and GPU of this laptop (compared to its base model) you'll get an excellent laptop for heavy-duty work. The 17-inch screen (which can be upgraded to 4K), is brilliant for photo and video editing, but it does mean that it's a bit larger and heavier than other machines in this list. It's also pricey, especially if you configure it with the latest components, but it remains a brilliant http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fb988a2e541ab58b32f78330057e6b3e.jpg The ThinkPad T-series is a no-nonsense design with a focus on robustness over style. Even so, the T460s' 18.8mm thickness is within 1mm of the MacBook, and it's actually lighter at 1.4kg. It's not as powerful as some of the workstation laptops in this list, but it's not as expensive either, which makes it a great choice if you're looking for an accomplished workstation laptop for less hardcore workloads, while also keeping to a budget. Read the full review: Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Want more choices? Check out our list of the best laptop 2018http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/Wy-6u7zKHcQ

After years of bitter rivalry and months of preparation, the two super-middleweights are finally about to meet in the boxing ring. The former sparring partners' relationship turned sour when insults got personal, and they've been at each other's throats ever since. Now it's time to take that into the ring and we'll tell you how to get a DeGale vs Eubank live stream regardless of where on Earth you are. Chris Eubank Jr (27-2, 21 KOs) will be up against former two-time world super-middleweight champion DeGale (25-2-1, 15 KOs). At 33 years old, DeGale has admitted that the outcome of this fight could determine if he continues his boxing career or retires completely. After giving up his IBF title last summer to chase big fights like this one, this is the decider. While Eubank Jr lost badly to George Groves last February, after an eight fight winning streak, and will be out in the ring looking to prove a point. To make sure you don't miss this grudge match, we've got information about your viewing options below together. Getting a DeGale vs Eubank live stream is even FREE in some regions and all perfectly legally. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg Live stream DeGale vs Eubank Jr from outside your countryIf you've been looking forward to this fight and already know where to watch, your plans may be scuppered if you're out of the country when you go to watch. That's because broadcasters geo-block their coverage if you try to watch from abroad. But there's a clever workaround for this, which is perfectly legal (assuming the broadcaster's Ts&Cs allow it) and it involves using a piece of software called a VPN. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How watch the DeGale vs Eubank Jr fight in the UKhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg Live stream DeGale vs Eubank Jr in the US for FREEhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/2X49Ai31ZMo

MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the biggest mobile tradeshow of the year, and the next installment - MWC 2019 - has begun. While MWC 2019 officially kicks off in Barcelona on February 25 and runs through to February 28, we've already seen manufacturers making announcements a few days early. Update: Oppo has already had its press conference, announcing its plans for 5G and showing off a smartphone camera technology which features a 10x lossless zoom. So what can you expect? A number of things are now confirmed, such as the foldable Huawei Mate X, a 5G prototype from OnePlus and the arrival of the flagship LG G8, but there are plenty of MWC 2019 rumors, including high-profile handsets such as the Sony Xperia XZ4. We've put together this guide highlighting all things mobile that might be on show this week, and we'll update it with everything that launches as it happens. HuaweiWe know the Huawei P30 and P30 Pro won't launch at MWC 2019 - they have a March 26 date in Paris, France - but the Chinese firm will have something to show us in Barcelona. Huawei had already confirmed that it would launch the world's first 5G phone with a foldable screen, and the day before the firm's press conference a billboard was spotted seemingly revealing the device as the Huawei Mate X. Whether or not Huawei has any other devices to announce at MWC 2019 remains to be seen, but we'll be reporting live from the firm's press conference on February 24 to bring you all the news. Sonyhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EPACddC7ecnN6BkLhemn9B.jpg We could see the Xperia 1 at MWC 2019. Image Credit: TechRadar Sony often announces one or more new phones at MWC and the next flagship we're expecting is the Sony Xperia 1 (formerly rumored as the Xperia XZ4), so that may well make an appearance. The Sony press conference is set for February 25 at 8:30am CET, and we'll be reporting live to bring you all the latest. Not much is known about it yet, but we have seen leaked renders supposedly showing the phone and revealing a triple-lens camera on the back. That would be a big jump since other Sony handsets only have one rear camera. Based on this leak, the Sony Xperia 1 also appears to have a 6.5-inch display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, which would make it even more widescreen than most handsets. There’s no notch and no sign of a headphone jack, while the back appears to be glass and there are bezels above and below the screen. Not the most modern design then and while three cameras is novel for Sony it’s something other companies already offer, so it remains to be seen if or how the Xperia 1 / XZ4 will stand out – assuming this leak is even accurate. We might also see the Sony Xperia XZ4 Compact at the show. Renders of that have leaked too, revealing an even more dated, bezel-heavy design, a roughly 5-inch screen and just a single rear camera. LGhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6JdbruFTGRCNK2TYV3wNi.jpg The LG G8 ThinQ will arrive at MWC 2019. Image Credit: TechRadar The LG G8 will land at MWC on February 24, as confirmed by the South Korean company. What LG has also said, is that it will announce a 5G phone at the event, one with a 4,000mAh battery, a vapor cooling chamber, and a Snapdragon 855 chipset. This however may not be the G8, but rather the LG V50 ThinQ according to other reports, which say both phones will land at MWC 2019, but only the V50 will support 5G. As for the LG G8, rumors point to a 4K LCD screen and potentially a 'sound-emitting display', which could allow the earpiece to be built into the screen. That in turn might allow LG to shrink or eliminate the top bezel, though renders show it sporting a notch with a dual-lens front-facing camera. Oppohttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6CUQJdkDRVsM7sWGB2et6k.jpg Oppo hasn't launched a smartphone at MWC 2019, rather it's confirmed it will launch a 5G phone in the future, and it showed off a new camera technology. During its "Innovation Event" on February 23 in Barcelona, Spain, we saw Oppo's new smartphone camera that features a 10x lossless zoom. The technology utilizes three camera modules with a main camera is a 48 megapixel for capturing everyday images, while a second 16mm, 120-degree wide-angle lens is designed to take in more of whatever you'’re trying to capture. The third, and final snapper is a telephoto lens with a focal length of 160mm. Read the full article here. Samsunghttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yAv2qoHGsvwqrAQJnP72K9.jpg The Samsung Galaxy Fold has already been announced. Image Credit: Samsung Samsung is set for a surprisingly quiet MWC, as it announced the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Watch Active, Galaxy Fit and Galaxy Fit E ahead of time on February 20. Samsung could use MWC 2019 as a platform to launch a refreshed line-up of its mid-range A series of devices, while there's an outside chance of a tablet (although it only launched the Galaxy Tab S5e a few weeks ago) - but don't hold your breath for either of these. HTChttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/muk5AoJ2bmjmHVv5SVpktD.jpg We might well see one or more new handsets from HTC at MWC 2019, though we’re not yet sure what. The company reduced its smartphone output during 2018 but has confirmed that new handsets are on the way, some of which should arrive in early 2019, making MWC 2019 a possible venue. One handset that’s apparently on the way is an updated version of the mid-range HTC U12 Life, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, so perhaps that will appear at MWC. However, we wouldn’t count on seeing an HTC U13, or whatever the company’s next flagship is called, as there’s no real news on that and the HTC U12 Plus only landed in May. OnePlushttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jaVhuFsTotteMWBYKLHd2n.jpg While the OnePlus 7 is unlikely to launch until mid-2019, we might see the beginning of a new range from the company at MWC 2019. Specifically, we already know that OnePlus is working on a 5G handset for launch in 2019, and according to a report it could land at MWC 2019. We don’t know much else about the handset, but apparently OnePlus has chosen to launch it separately from the OnePlus 7 as the addition of 5G could push the price up beyond what it typically charges. In other words, this phone might not be as much of a bargain as the company’s main flagship range. Motorolahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/arrW4uQ2CRYf5DAFy5nMvR.jpg While the Moto G7 range has only just landed, we might get something even more exciting at the show, namely a foldable Motorola Razr V4. It's rumored to launch in February, so MWC would be an obvious venue. Other than it being able to fold we don't know much about the Razr V4 yet, though it's expected to be very expensive. Honorhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EbTujEcBHFDJaTaS4fwB8G.jpg The Honor 20 probably won’t be ready in time for MWC given that the Honor 10 didn’t land until May, but you never know, and there’s a good chance the company will have something to show (though notably it didn’t last year). Then again, the Honor View 20 only recently landed, so Honor might keep things quiet at MWC. Nokiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QJXqBnjE3C2rjeGAzWCBvW.jpg We saw lots of Nokia-branded phones at MWC 2018, so we may well see some more at MWC 2019. The highlight of the bunch might be the Nokia 9 – a long-rumored flagship phone which some sources say will land at the event. It’s a believable claim too, since the high-end Nokia 8 Sirocco landed at MWC 2018. However, it wasn’t the only Nokia phone in attendance. The Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 1 and more were also announced, so don’t be surprised if there’s a whole range of new handsets present at 2019’s event. Rumors of the Nokia 9 PureView have been circulating for a long time now, and we're hearing conflicting reports on whether it'll be launching at MWC or before the show. MWC still looks the most likely though, as we know the company has something planned on February 24. At the previous two shows, Nokia has also launched a rebooted handset, with the 3310 and 8110 pumping a sense of nostalgia into the halls at MWC. Will it repeat the trick at MWC 2019? There aren't any rumors just yet, but we're not ruling it out. 5G phoneshttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CYNjBw7G7i7EHwRWFH6cyG.jpg MWC 2019 could be where we first start seeing 5G handsets, as a number are expected to land in 2019. We’ve noted above that 5G LG and Huawei phones will be announced, but don’t be surprised if we see others too. OnePlus and Oppo for example are both working on 5G phones, so there's a chance those might make an appearance. Xiaomihttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AVECmn6CtuQ8bF2jeaDRvK.jpg Xiaomi has officially started selling products in the UK at the end of 2018, while it's been established in other parts of Europe for a while, and in 2019 we might see it do the same in the US. So don't be surprised if we see phones from the Chinese giant at MWC 2019. What we might see is unclear for now, but Xiaomi is known for delivering great value handsets, including flagships that massively undercut most rivals, so it might launch some bargains. 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Samsung's announcement of its new Galaxy S10 phone wasn't the only new product information to drop. The tech retailer also announced its newest Galaxy smartwatch - the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active. The newest Samsung wearable will be available to buy on March 8, but you can pre-order now at several retailers that we've listed below with prices. As the name implies, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is focused on fitness, and its new design and features reflect that. The ultra-lightweight Galaxy Active comes in one size and features a 1.1-inch display. The fitness watch continually monitors your heart and will send alerts when an abnormal heart rate is detected. The Samsung watch can also help with your sleep and stress, analyzing your sleep patterns and sending you breathing exercises when high stress levels are detected. The Galaxy Active will also help you keep on track with your health and fitness goals by tracking up to 39 exercises and displaying your health summary on the smartwatch display. The waterproof watch comes in four different colors and has a battery that lasts for days on a single charge. The Samsung Galaxy Active Watch has a pre-order price of $199.99/£229. The main reason the Active Watch is cheaper than the original Samsung Galaxy Watch ($329 / £279 for the 42mm model) is that the Active is missing the rotatable bezel, a core feature from the Samsung Galaxy Watch. So navigation of the menus and features is handled by the touchscreen and two side buttons. If you plan on using the Samsung watch just for fitness purposes, then the Galaxy Active is a great alternative at a lower price. You'll find all the pre-order prices from several retailers below. For a limited time, Walmart is even offering a free charging pad if you pre-order the Galaxy Watch Active before March 17. Amazon UK is also offering a free charging pad if you order before April 19. Samsung UK is not only offering a free charging pad (must order before March 20), but will also knock £80 off your order if you trade in your old watch. Samsung Galaxy Watch pre-order pricesYou can also find out more about the Samsung smartwatch with our Samsung Galaxy Watch Active review. If you're interested in Samsung's newest phone you can find the best Samsung Galaxy S10 prices and deals in the US, and we've got you covered for UK pre-order deals of the Galaxy S10 too. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/lBpgpyq74UA

Oppo is ready to give your distant subjects an extreme close-up. At a presentation today just ahead of Mobile World Congress, Oppo announced the new camera system that will be coming to future smartphones in the second quarter of 2019. Its 10x lossless zoom technology will utilizes three camera modules to make it all come together. The main camera is a 48 megapixel, one for capturing everyday images, while a second 16mm, 120-degree wide-angle lens is designed to take in more of whatever you’re trying to capture. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JKLjfWRJVzkVWMNDFCrznX.jpg The last is a telephoto lens with a focal length of 160mm, which has been carefully set up in a ‘periscope’ manner. A prism reflects light at 90 degrees onto the sensor, while also stabilizing the image the more you zoom in. According to Oppo, this new setup has improved image precision by up to 73%. We got our hands on a prototype phone with the new camera, and we came away rather impressed. It’s important to note that you can’t just snap a photo and then zoom into it afterward expecting all the details to remain. The 10x zoom only comes into effect while you’re framing your image, not in-post after you’ve captured it. Oppo had set us up in front of a town diorama, and we were able to use the demo phone to zoom in on a market scene. Even though we were slightly shaking our hands – on purpose – while taking the photo, the captured image was clear and detailed. Due to it being a prototype device, we weren’t able to test if the lossless zoom worked on video as well. Scenarios where this level of zoom would be welcomed could be anything from snapping photos at a concert to trying to zoom in on architecture detailing. Zooming in on a subject while trying to retain detail is something that smartphones have struggled with for years, and have only recently gotten better at. We’ll have to wait and see how Oppo’s new cameras fare when it officially comes out next quarter, but for now it’s a suitably impressive bit of tech that snap-happy users are bound to appreciate. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/ErTuTJRAAsg

Press events for MWC 2019 start tomorrow, and one of the shows in the schedule is being hosted by Nokia: perhaps to unveil the Nokia 9. Now we've got what could be the first Nokia 9 snap to be made publicly available. The image was snapped and posted to Instagram by photographer Konsta Punkka, with a caption referencing the Nokia event on February 24. The post is also labeled as a paid partnership with Nokia Mobile. That Instagram post was then shared on Twitter by HMD Global's Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas, who said he was "super excited" to have Konsta appearing on stage at the launch. Another new phone we're expecting is the Sony Xperia XZ4The Xbox Two reveal is being tipped for 2020Huawei should have something to show off at MWC 2019You don't have to be a professional detective to put two and two together and make an informed guess that this really is a Nokia 9 image – and quite an impressive one at that, with plenty of detail in the darker and lighter areas. Five-lens cameraNokia phones have always put plenty of emphasis on camera quality, and the Nokia 9 is being tipped to have a five-lens camera around the back. That should mean the phone is capable of some rather impressive photo trickery, but we'll have to wait and see on the details. If we're able to snap pictures as good as the one above with the Nokia 9, we'll be happy. Away from the camera, the Nokia 9 is being tipped to come with a 6-inch display, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage on board. It might also have the "PureView" name attached – but we're not sure yet. We are of course on the ground in Barcelona at MWC 2019, and will bring you all the announcements right here as they happen on Sunday and Monday. High-quality Nokia 9 press renders leak days before launchhttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/rrjVJa2Y64o

The OnePlus 7 5G has an official release date window and carrier, at least in the UK, but you shouldn't expect anything more than the 4G LTE version in the US. The next OnePlus phone – and the first to support 5G – will launch in the second half of 2019 in the UK, exclusively through carrier EE, according to USA Today. We'll even see a OnePlus 7 5G prototype teased at MWC 2019 on Monday, but for US consumers, it'll be a literal tease of what's to come, mostly likely in the OnePlus 7T. The OnePlus 7 timing makes sense – Q2 2019 is between April 1 and the June 30. The OnePlus 6 was announced on May 16 last year and released on May 22. OnePlus 7 specs confirmedOnePlus 7, the popular placeholder name following the OnePlus 6T in November, won't deviate from the company's cheaper price for flagship-level specs philosophy. It'll have the Snapdragon 855 chipset and use Qualcomm's 5G-capable X50 modem. This is the chipset that's inside the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus and S10E phones, as well as the forthcoming Samsung Galaxy Fold. The best news is that while 5G phones are going to be more expensive across the board, OnePlus founder and CEO Pete Lau said in the interview that he wants to keep them under $1,000 (about £766, AU$1,402). Samsung never announced the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G price, but it'll certainly be well over $1,000 – that's the starting price of the 4G LTE Galaxy S10 Plus with a smaller screen, smaller battery and one less camera. MWC (Mobile World Congress) is the world's largest showcase for the mobile industry, stuffed full of the newest phones, tablets, wearables and more. TechRadar is reporting live from Barcelona all week to bring you the very latest from the show floor. Head to our dedicated MWC 2019 hub to see all the new releases, along with TechRadar's world-class analysis and buying advice about your next phone.Here's what Huawei 'Mate X' foldable 5G phone might look likehttp://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/s38ANum2lQE

England are back after beating the favourites, Ireland and destroying France last match, to potentially win the 2019 Six Nations and this time it's an undefeated Wales standing in their way. It's yet another of the tournament's grudge matches, and you can be sure not to miss out on watching by following our advice on getting a Wales vs England live stream. While England is on a bit of a winning streak, it's nothing compared to that of Wales. They've cruised (kind of) to a 24-19 win over France and a 26-15 defeat of Italy -that means they've won a record-equalling 11 in a row. The two undefeated sides will meet on Welsh turf at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Welsh side has made a few changes to it since beating France as coach Warren Gatland has opted for Gareth Anscombe to start as fly-half instead of the more experienced Dan Biggar and scrum-half Gareth Davies steps in for the injured Tomos Williams – lock Cory Hill will replace Adam Beard as skipper. England's side now has Jack Nowell back on the wing, after sitting out the last game, and Ben Moon at loosehead prop replaces the injury-scuppered Mako Vunipola. England has beaten Wales in their last four matches, but this will be a tremendous test of their talent. This game is set to be a powerful clash and is not to be missed. What's more, it's free-to-air in the UK. So keep reading to discover how to get an England vs Wales live stream in the third round of the 2019 Six Nations. See how to watch a live stream of every Six Nations rugby matchhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to live stream Wales vs England in the UK for freeHow to live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your countryIf you're outside your home country - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll realise that you can't as it's location restricted. Fear not, the action is still within your reach. All you need to do is download and install a VPN to effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage (assuming you comply with the broadcaster's TS&Cs), minus the risk of using a naughty stream from an illegal source. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg Live stream England vs Wales in Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg Live stream Wales vs England in New Zealandhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch a Wales vs England live stream in the UShttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg Live stream Wales vs England in Canada - for FREEhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/yUsfT29_OPs

France are back after a battering from England last game, this time to take on Scotland in the 2019 Six Nations. It's a tricky one to predict, so make sure you tune in - regardless of where on Earth you are - with a France vs Scotland live stream. France hasn't had a good run at the Six Nations so far, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory to Wales first and then being destroyed by England a fortnight ago. Scotland beat Italy but then lost narrowly to Ireland and now is riddled with injuries, so this game could be a chance to save face for the French side in front of their home support. Scotland has lost its star man Finn Russell to injury, replaced by Pete Horne. Stuart Hogg at full-back and Huw Jones have also been lost to injuries. With Wales and England still to face, Scotland need to overcome all that to make sure that they have the best possible springboard to the World Cup later in the year. The French side has been named by Jacques Brunel with youngsters Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack to replace veterans Morgan Parra and Camille Lopez. This game is certainly going to be an intriguing clash and is not to be missed. What's more, it's free-to-air in the UK. So keep reading to discover how to get a France vs Scotland live stream in the third round of the 2019 Six Nations. See how to watch a live stream of every Six Nations rugby matchhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B9XNGCRYNHKJzN5zVfTMje.jpg How to live stream Scotland vs France in the UK for freeHow to live stream the Six Nations when you're not in your countryIf you're outside your home country - whether that be the UK or anywhere else - and try to start streaming the rugby via your native broadcaster, you'll realise that you can't as it's location restricted. Fear not, the action is still within your reach. All you need to do is download and install a VPN to effectively trick your computer into thinking that it's back home. That way you can enjoy your home coverage (assuming you comply with the broadcaster's TS&Cs), minus the risk of using a naughty stream from an illegal source. http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VgyagGS9HpAEPUQtUJBfrg.jpg http://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D39crXd3gob7KPsE3LAFUo.jpg Live stream France vs Scotland in Australiahttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kZWNrTtXZs7Ep2c7452KSo.jpg Live stream France vs Scotland in New Zealandhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4WvmjGdnEUCFeqhMUrnWo.jpg How to watch a France vs Scotland live stream in the UShttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgvvohCEmS99W9XuRfJMSo.jpg Live stream France vs Scotland in Canada - for FREEhttp://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ebGZgkd4qVX7mUuvz3WNkH.jpg http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/techradar/digital-home/~4/omgiOikJSxE