Mark has been in the tech industry since 2004 when he wrote a regular eBay column for AuctionBytes (now renamed eCommerceBytes). He also contributed articles to the now-defunct Bookologist, Google Tutor, and a few other sites now lost to time (although you could probably find them on the Wayback Machine). Then came a couple of years of English teaching work before MakeUseOf appointed him managing editor in 2007. He remained in that position until 2013.

Evan Blass TL;DR Motorola has confirmed its 200MP smartphone will launch in July. The device is reportedly called the Motorola Frontier. Moto has also teased a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus flagship. Motorola has confirmed that it will launch its first 200MP camera smartphone in July. The company made the announcement on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. It is teasing the upcoming device as the “new benchmark for image experience.

If you’re in the market for a high-end, large-screened Samsung device, your best options are now the Galaxy S9 Plus and the Galaxy Note 8. The differences between the two phones might be obvious — only one has the S Pen — but there is more to the picture than meets the iris. What might be most exciting about this comparison is looking at how the current Galaxy S line could influence the Galaxy Note 9 release later this year.

Sony Xperia Z5 CompactUnlike other "mini" handsets, the Z5 Compact retains almost the same specs and quality as its larger siblings while giving consumers a small form factor option. It is certainly a small powerhouse, however the camera could disappoint those who were expecting the very best in photo capture. Table of contents It is no secret that Sony is struggling in the smartphone market. In fact the company has publicly declared that it is now make-or-break time for its Android handset division, if the board doesn’t see progress in sales and profitability then the whole unit could be for the chop.

CES 2021 breaks precedence, as it’s all virtual. The booths, the briefings — everything is online, but the products are very much real. From creative software to eyewear attachments, these are the best new audio products of CES 2021, as voted by our editorial team. Sony 360 Reality Audio Creative SuiteSony announced its new creative suite plugin, compatible with popular digital audio workstations (DAWs). This plugin simplifies the process of creating 360-degree sound from Sony’s spatial sound technology.

Back when the Razer Phone was announced, we were told it would hit store shelves on November 17. We’ve been eagerly anticipating that date to get our hands on the first Android phone with a 120 Hz display. But it looks like Razer was even more excited than we were and put the phone for sale early.  As of right now, all you can get is the regular edition of the Razer Phone.

Today, Samsung announced a new tablet: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e. The Android tablet will hit the Samsung online store and various major retailers sometime in the second quarter of this year for a relatively cheap price of $400. Back in August, Samsung launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, it’s most high-end offering in the tablet market. That device was sold as a sort of laptop replacement, with an optional Bluetooth keyboard cover and a heavy emphasis on playing games, particularly Fortnite.

The Weather ChannelIf you’re looking to track the coronavirus as it inevitably spreads across the United States, there’s a new tracking tool within The Weather Channel’s Android app. The Weather Channel sources its info from local governments as well as the World Health Organization (WHO). It’s a useful tool but also a very sobering — and terrifying — look at how fast the virus is spreading. It clearly indicates that things are getting worse, not better, and that it’s only a matter of time before pretty much every state sees cases in at least the triple digits.

A new update for the official Google Keyboard has landed on the Play Store, bringing with it some useful new features, while simultaneously chucking out a few less popular options. Unfortunately, there’s no sign of Android M’s split keyboard option yet, but that will probably arrive in time. The most notable and by far the most useful addition with Google Keyboard 4.1 is the ability to sync your dictionary to your Google account.

We have seen gaming phones come and go, but in 2018 competition got fiercer than ever. The Asus ROG Phone, Razer Phone 2, and Xiaomi Black Shark lead the race to your pocket. They also want to get to your wallet, so you must find out which gaming handset offers the best bang for your buck. This is not simply a spec battle — gaming is a sensory experience. Picture and audio quality are huge factors, as is battery life.