ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in…

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET At the Mobile World Congress 2025, Honor announced a series of new hardware, but that was arguably the least important thing. Instead, the focus on software, especially AI applications that may just strike a chord with users, stole the show. Also: What to expect at MWC 2025: Best phones I’m anticipating from Xiaomi, Honor, Samsung, more At the event, Honor announced what it calls “Alpha Plan,” an initiative to transition the smartphone brand…

Infinix I thought I had seen it all. But Infinix just unveiled a tri-fold concept phone at Mobile World Congress 2025, and I’m starting to wonder what else has been kept in secret going into this year’s trade show. Also: I replaced my Galaxy S25 Ultra with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra – and it’s spoiled me big time While this isn’t the first phone with a screen that folds thrice — the Huawei Mate XT…

Video conferencing software has become extremely popular thanks to remote and hybrid work. You no longer need in-person visits with clients or colleagues to stay informed. Now, you can use your PC or mobile device to hop into a quick meeting, which can be far more productive and convenient — especially if participants are in different time zones. Also: Google Meet now automatically centers you – and it’s kind of freaky Video conferencing software comes in…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Honor Pad V9 was just launched at MWC and costs $500. Aside from its impressive AI features for work and productivity, the Honor Pad V9 is the entertainment tablet with the longest battery life I’ve tested. The tablet’s display and sound are beautiful if you can find media to do it justice, but the Android platform is prone to bugs and app crashes compared to iOS (through no fault of Honor’s)….

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Honor Pad V9 was just launched at MWC and costs $500. Aside from its impressive AI features for work and productivity, the Honor Pad V9 is the entertainment tablet with the longest battery life I’ve tested. The tablet’s display and sound are beautiful if you can find media to do it justice, but the Android platform is prone to bugs and app crashes compared to iOS (through no fault of Honor’s)….

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET At the Mobile World Congress 2025, Honor announced a series of new hardware, but that was arguably the least important thing. Instead, the focus on software, especially AI applications that may just strike a chord with users, stole the show. Also: What to expect at MWC 2025: Best phones I’m anticipating from Xiaomi, Honor, Samsung, more At the event, Honor announced what it calls “Alpha Plan,” an initiative to transition the smartphone brand…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The new Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing $1,555. The moment I unboxed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, I knew I was in trouble. While the flagship had launched in…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Every new Google email account comes with 15GB of free storage — a solid offer at no cost. However, that space can fill up fast, especially since it also covers files in Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is cluttered with unread newsletters and sneaky spam, there’s a way to clean house without losing important messages. With the right approach, you can preserve what matters while giving yourself a fresh start….