Huawei already built some of the best premium smartphones in the world, and the P30 Pro makes astonishing gains in low light and zoom photography. It will not be sold in the U.S. for political reasons, but the P30 should sell well in China and Europe despite a general slowdown in global smartphone sales.
Read MoreApple News+ is not a bad service, but, on its own, it is not threatening to other device or content vendors. The user experience needs to improve, and Apple needs to reorganize its services management.
Read MoreThe Apple Card was the most compelling product Apple launched at the event and should make the iPhone and Apple Pay ecosystem stickier. An updated Apple TV app consolidates various third party apps, but Apple is not showing off clips or discussing pricing for its own Apple TV+ service.
Read MoreApple’s iPad was already the best-selling tablet, and now there are more options at regular price intervals. The iPad mini badly needed an update – or even acknowledgement that an update was coming. The new model won’t make everyone happy, but it enables use cases that the larger models can’t fill, while serving a vital role for Apple in the enterprise.
Read MoreMWC was overwhelming this year; this report provides context and an overview of key themes and winners. It then dives deeper into new phone form factors, the rise of China, and odds and ends.
Read MoreLenovo’s Moto G series updates a successful formula with notched displays and updated processors. Three models cater to buyers prioritizing budget (G7 PLAY), battery (G7 POWER), or balance (G7). They will sell, but flaws in pricing and materials leave room for competitors.
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