CES2016 News, Reviews and Phones

CES 2016 Wrap-up: All the highlights from the show

What’s most notable, however, is the sudden surge of rising stars that infiltrated the show with some attractive devices in the mid-range segment. We won’t go into the specifics right now, but we certainly will go in detail in the slideshow.

BLU Vivo XL hands-on

Just like its close sibling in the Vivo 5, the Vivo XL fashions the same svelte construction and lightweight figure that makes it stand out from a first inspection. Rather than having an all-metal body, however, the casing features what BLU called a “liquid metal finish” that coats the entire back.

BLU Vivo 5 hands-on

Miami based smartphone maker BLU has been making great strides over the course of the last year, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they’re generating even greater news out of CES 2016. Known for its affordable set of smartphones, they’re continuing the trend with its BLU Vivo 5.

Vivo X6 Plus hands-on

You have to give Apple credit for its iPhone designs, it’s just renowned and acclaimed, so it should be no surprise that others will continue to try and replicate it. That plainly comes to life as we managed to get a quick hands-on look at the Vivo X6 Plus.

Hisense C20 hands-on

Watching the live demo of the Hisense C20 being dropped time-after-time inside of this contraption, it’s undoubtedly something that’s meant to withstand punishment. Add to that, the C20 features a water-resistant IP67 construction to survive submersion for an extended amount of time.

Asus ZenPad 10 hands-on

Over on the tablet side, we managed to get a quick look at its full-sized Android offering in the Asus ZenPad 10 during CES 2016. The price is to die for, honestly, just because it’s rocking a price point under the $200 threshold, which is pretty affordable considering it’s a full-sized offering.

Poll results: Which of the phones announced at CES 2016 did you like the most?

CES 2016 has come and gone, and all the major phone announcements are now behind us, that is why we asked you last week which of the handsets that were presented there tickled your fancy the most. Somewhat surprisingly, Huawei's big Mate 8 6-incher got the accolades of our 1876 respondents, earning 44% of the vote. The phone has already been announced for Asia, but Huawei thought it prudent to showcase it on the world's biggest electronics expo as well. Next in line is the first phone with Snapdragon 820, the LeTV Le Max Pro, followed by the amazing value of the 5.5" metal Honor 5X....

First Snapdragon 820 phone, golden Nexus 6P, and Galaxy S7 specs: weekly news roundup

Once again, it is time for our weekly news round-up, where we put the most interesting stories from the past seven days for anyone who needs to catch up...

Nextbit Robin hands-on

If you, or anyone you know, has ever owned an 8GB or 16GB smartphone with no, or limited...

Sony FES Watch hands-on

When you see a watch morph into different designs, you know it’s something sweet and different. To be honest, it’s a futuristic looking watch that commands attention due to how the watch face and band morphs into different designs – a total of 24 different options to be exact.

Asus Zenfone Selfie hands-on

Selfies have become engrained into our society, how our infatuation of taken photos of ourselves have almost become a socially accepted thing. Phone nowadays have adapted to carry on this trend, so if you’re into that kind of thing, the Asus Zenfone Selfie is sure to please.

Asus Zenfone Max hands-on

If you’re tired of constantly having to recharge your smartphone in the middle of a work day, the Asus Zenfone Max will ensure that you won’t need to recharge until your day is done; including power users.

ZTE Nubia Z11 front panel surfaces in series of photographs snapped at CES

A leaked photograph that surfaced today allegedly reveals the front panel of the unannounced ZTE Nubia Z11. Like the ZTE Nubia Z9 which was launched last May, the Z11 employs ZTE's Frame Interactive Technology (FIT) to give the device a bezel-less appearance. The front panel also includes the small red circle that marks the capacitive home button on most Nubia devices...

Which of the tablets announced at CES 2016 did you like the most? (poll results)

The CES 2016 is in full swing, but we've already had our fair share of mobile-related announcement with phones and tablets arriving from Samsung, LG, Huawei, Alcatel and a few others. The tablet unveilings in particular have been few and far between, reflecting the changing dynamics from the times that Apple's iPad ruled supreme, to the current state of affairs where tablets are seeing a decline in both interest and purchase for the sake of phones with larger displays, or thin and light laptops...

Get to know the Galaxy TabPro S better thanks to Samsung's newest infographic

Merely days ago during its press event at CES 2016, Samsung unveiled its the Galaxy TabPro S, a Windows 10-powered tablet that is its answer to Microsoft's Surface Pro as well as Apple's iPad Pro slate. It's well-equipped for the task at hand and does not bring a knife to a gunfight: with a 12-inch 2160 x 1440-pixel Super AMOLED display, a 6th-gen 14nm Intel Core M chipset, and 4GB of RAM, the TabPro S might nor be as over-spec'd as its rivals, but is a viable alternative...

featured Interview: We sit down with Huawei’s VP of smartphone products and strategy

A year ago, before CES 2015 started, we met a representative from Huawei’s marketing communications...

ExoLens shows premium iPhone camera lens attachments with Zeiss optics

We've seen lens attachments for the iPhone before, but none of them have been of this caliber. Or price point, but more on that in a minute. At CES 2016, a young brand known as ExoLens (owned by its parent Fellowes) is showing off its latest products, including a pretty awesome-sounding set of lenses developed in collaboration with a name you might have heard of – Zeiss. The latter, in case you need a refresher, is one of the leading companies in the realm of professional optics...

Up-close and sweaty with the Under Armour HealthBox by HTC

HTC and Under Armour announced their partnership to develop connected fitness hardware last year...

HTC Vive Pre hands-on

For CES 2016, the company brought on its second-generation model, the HTC Vive Pre, which we feel to be more of a version 2.0 than anything else. We spent some time with the new gear, so we’re eager to share the experience with you.

Lenovo's Project Tango phablet for consumers announced at CES; device to be ready this summer

A few days ago, we told you to expect Lenovo and Google to make an announcement on January 7th related to a new Project Tango device. This is the project that uses a combination of cameras and sensors placed on mobile devices to produce 3D mapping. While developer versions of a smartphone and a tablet have both been available, neither were designed for consumers. Today, Lenovo announced a phablet for consumers based on the technology...

featured Best of CES 2016: here are the coolest devices on the show floor

Right now, there's one place where every geek in the world wants to be. That's the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where the hottest, newest gadgets are being shown off for the world to see. We're there, needless to say, reporting every major announcement, covering every exciting mobile gadget we come across. Yeah, we know that's hard to miss, as our news feed is dominated by CES 2016 coverage. Of course, some of the devices shown at the show floor stand out more than others – enough for them to deserve another mention...

Fossil Q Founder smartwatch: hands-on

The stainless steel Q Founder is the company's first ever Android Wear smartwatch, and also a genuine Fossil watch that's priced in the ballpark of direct competitors like the Moto 360, LG Watch Urbane, and Huawei Watch...

Lenovo VIBE S1 Lite: hands-on

Back in September of 2015, Lenovo announced an affordable, selfie-centric smartphone called the Lenovo VIBE S1. It featured pretty good midrange hardware and a dual front camera setup for some bokeh effects, all for the reasonable price of $299. Now, the company has announced a more affordable variant of the handset, called the VIBE S1 Lite. Here at CES 2016, we’ve had a closer look at the device

BLU announces two shiny entry-level handsets: Vivo 5 and Vivo XL

BLU is here at CES 2016 and the company has announced two shiny new handsets, entry-level but focused on beautiful aesthetics. The phones are named Vivo 5 and Vivo XL and are very similar in specs, with the XL variant being slightly downgraded.

LeTV Max Pro: hands-on

At CES 2016, Chinese media company LeTV presented its newest smartphone, the LeTV Le Max Pr, saying that it's headed to the US sometime in the first half of this year. At a glance, it is certainly competitive, boasting a metal build in addition to being the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 820-powered handset to be formally announced...

Samsung Galaxy TabPro S hands-on: a Surface competitor?

The announcement of the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S marks the company's push into territory it has barely charted – that of 2-in-1 tablet devices. And when looked at from a broader perspective, the TabPro S is clearly coming in response to Microsoft's Surface Pro line and Apple's iPad Pro tablet. Could it stand a chance against them, however, and is it a device worth being thrilled about?..

Netflix goes truly global: arrives in whopping 130 new markets

Netflix has just dropped some huge news: starting today, the streaming service is becoming truly global, by adding a whopping 130 countries to its reach for a total of 190 countries...

LG K10 hands-on

When the rumor mill churns, we listen. And usually, we like what we hear. But when it came to CES 2016, word on the street was that it'll be slim pickings. With CES now in full steam, it turns out that the rumors were true. Case in point: Instead of the usual update to its extravagant and futuristic G Flex line, this time around LG limited itself to just two phone releases: the entry-level K7 and K10, the latter of which we finally managed to get our hands on...

Tag Heuer Connected smartwatch hands-on

Do you want a smartwatch running Android Wear, but one made by a company that has a proven track record in making high-end traditional time pieces that withstand the test of time?...

Acer Liquid Jade Primo: Hands-on

A couple of months ago, Acer announced that it’s working on a Windows 10 handset to join the Liquid Jade lineup, named Acer Liquid Jade Primo. Here at CES 2016, we finally got a chance to take a closer look at what is currently the only non-Microsoft-made WIndows 10 flagship smartphone.

ZTE Axon Max hands-on

Unlike the Axon Mini, there is no doubt that the ZTE Axon Max that we are previewing here deserves its "max" moniker. For now, the 6" phablet is present at Chinese carriers, but given ZTE's push for a pronounced US presence with the Axon line, it might pop up on this side of the pond in some shape or form, too, so let's grab this biggie, and check it out...

Samsung Gear S2 Classic Platinum and Rose Gold hands-on

The Samsung Gear S2 Classic is easily one of the best smartwatches of 2015: with its innovative rotating bezel that acts as a navigation dial, it is a comfortable and stylish timepiece...

Actionproof Bozon Apple Watch charging dock hands-on

Italy-based Actionproof is all about simplistic style for your Apple products. For the Apple Watch, the...

Verizon to launch BlackBerry Priv late March; news on the slider's Android 6.0 update due this quarter

Earlier today, we told you that the BlackBerry Priv would soon be available from all four major U.S. carriers. AT&T's period of exclusivity expires on January 20th, and as we told you last month, T-Mobile will launch the device for its subscribers on January 26th. At the time we posted the story this afternoon, neither Sprint nor Verizon had revealed when they would release the Android powered slider. But that has changed...

Polaroid introduces two new Android smartphones

Before Apple and Steve Jobs, before Microsoft and Bill Gates, there was Polaroid and Edward Land. Years before digital cameras and smartphones allowed photographers to instantly see a photo that was just snapped, Land's Polaroid Camera allowed users to take a photo and peel-off the finished picture in just 60 seconds. The first Polaroid Camera was launched in 1948...

Withings Go hands-on

Wearables continue to find unobtrusive ways to be part our lives, and simplicity may be the key...

MisFit Ray hands-on

Within a few months of releasing the popular Shine 2 activity tracker, then being acquired by renowned...

ZAGG's new portable charging station will power your iPhone and Apple Watch simultaneously

No matter how advanced our favorite gadgets are, they become hardly useful once their batteries get depleted. True, portable powerbanks are one way to temporarily avoid this, but fumbling around with cables and proprietary connectors is nobody's favorite pastime. Accessory manufacturer Zagg, just made it easier for iPhone/Apple Watch users to simultaneously charge their gadgets with its new Mobile Charging Station...

LG K7 (a.k.a. Tribute 5) hands-on

If you were hoping for a major LG unveiling at CES 2016, you were likely disappointment by the company's show yesterday. Not only did the company omit smartphones from its presentation, which instead focused on its TV and home appliances businesses, but the phones that it nevertheless brought to the show are anything but exciting. We had the opportunity to spend some hands-on time with the less inspiring one: the entry-level LG K7, which will debut on Boost Mobile's network in Q1 as the LG Tribute 5...