Category: Android

HONOR MagicPad 4 – Review.

It’s a Sunday morning, and I’m sitting here staring at something that shouldn’t, by the laws of physics or common sense, actually exist. It’s the Honor MagicPad 4. Now, if you’ve been following my ramblings on Coolsmartphone for a while, you’ll know I have a bit of a …

Honor MagicPad 4 The World’s Thinnest Tablet.

Honor has just pulled the silk sheet off the MagicPad 4, and there’s a bit of “give and take” going on. First up, the screen has been put on a slight diet—down to 12.3 inches from the 13.3-inch slab we saw on the MagicPad 3. But don’t go …

CUKTECH 10 Mini Power Bank Review – Pocket Powerhouse Done Right

Introduction – Why the CUKTECH 10 Mini Matters. The portable power bank market is absolutely saturated. You can barely scroll through Amazon without being bombarded by endless identical-looking black slabs claiming astronomical charging speeds, questionable capacities, and frankly, dubious build quality. So when CUKTECH entered the market promising …

Honor Magic 8 Pro – Review

I like phones that try to do something interesting rather than just be a shiny slab — and the Honor Magic8 Pro does exactly that. It pairs serious camera hardware with an ambitious on-device AI assistant (YOYO), a dedicated AI Button and Honor’s MagicOS optimisations.  The Honor Magic8 …

HONOR Magic 8 Lite Review.

A phone that quietly refuses to die (and that’s its superpower)   Every now and then a phone comes along that doesn’t try to dazzle you with one headline feature or claim to “redefine” anything. Instead, it just gets on with the job, day after day, without drama. …

HONOR Magic8 Lite 3 days of Battery Life !!!

You know some of us don’t particularly care about having the best camera phone out there, as so long at it takes a nice Social Media shot thats will suffice. Some of us care about battery life and it looks like HONOR have listened. HONOR has released further …

First Look At The Awaited HONOR Magic8 Lite.

HONOR has today released the first visuals of the eagerly awaited HONOR Magic8 Lite, launching in the UK early next year. The device introduces HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology and new ultra-deep tempered glass, achieving an industry-first SGS Triple Resistant Premium Performance Certification. This sits alongside its SGS 5-Star …

Motorola Edge 60 Pro – Review.

I’ve been living with the Edge 60 Pro as my daily driver for more than a few weeks now, and it’s given me plenty of time to dig into the real-world strengths and compromises. In a market where “mid-range” means so many things, this phone attempts to deliver …

Creative Labs Audio Gear – Deals

Creative Pebble Nova Creative US – $279.99        Creative UK – £239.99 Premium sound and galactic style collide in the Creative Pebble Nova, a flagship 2.0 desktop speaker system delivering 100W peak power with a coaxial driver setup—3” woofers paired with 1” tweeters—for unmatched audio precision. Its 45° elevated …

Honor Magic V5 – Review

Honor has just announced its new folding flagship for 2025. I was fortunate enough to have been able to use this device for the last month or so, and now it’s time for me to share my thoughts on the brand new Honor Magic V5 folding phone.So, without …

Honor Magic V5 – Launch Event

Today in London, Honor have just announced the UK and European launch of the Honor Magic V5 at a glamourous event filled with journalists and fans of Honor’s products from around Europe. I was lucky enough to attend the event in person thanks to Honor’s support. The Honor …

Back to School and Uni Gadgets and Accessories

Curve Nano Price: £29.99 Available from Twelve South Compatible with Qi2 and MagSafe-enabled devices, the Curve Nano is the ultimate companion for streaming, chatting, or studying on a smartphone, at home or on-the-go. A hidden magnet holds a smartphone securely, while the silicone top ring prevents slipping and movement. …

Honor and Google announce joint commitment to Android platform

Today, as part of the build-up to the upcoming Honour Magic V5 launch, Honour and Google announced the continuation of their partnership and commitment to software updates for at least another seven years. Honour will offer updates to the Honour Magic V5 for years on Android updates and …

Honor and Qualcomm partner on Honor Magic V5

Honor will be announcing the Global version of the Honor Magic V5 in just over a week now, and part of that launch is the announcemnt of their partnership with Qualcomm technologies. The Honor Magic V5 will feature at its core the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile platform. …

Motorola Edge 60 – Review.

The Motorola Edge 60 arrives in the mid‑range segment, boasting design touches and specs that belie its price. Destined to disrupt the balance between value and performance, it features a curved OLED display, a capable triple-camera array, a sizable battery, and more—all wrapped in a sleek, rugged package.   …

Save the Date and some interesting research into folding phones

We don’t normally report on the market trends at Coolsmartphone, but this little tidbit was too interesting not to share with you. As you may know, Honor has an event coming up where it will be launching its next-generation folding phone in Europe and the UK. In the …

OnePlus Nord 5 – Review

The OnePlus Nord 5 has now been publicly announced. So, it is time for us to sit down and go through its features, its specifications and use it for some time to ascertain whether or not this is a suitable replacement for the predecessor, the OnePlus Nord 4. …

Honor Magic V5 – Unboxing the world’s skinniest foldable.

Foldable phones are lit at the moment and are getting a lot of attention and IMHO rightly so. We have got to the point where we can now make the choice between having a skinny slab with a 6ish-inch display or a skinny phone with two displays, one …

OneOdio Focus A6 – Review

Looking for effective noise-cancelling headphones that won’t break the bank? We get it! Many good active noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones start at £100 and quickly go up from there. It’s frustrating when all you want is some peace and quiet for work, study, or your commute without spending a …

OnePlus Summer Launch – July 2025

OnePlus have just launched their summer lineup in the form of the OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord CE 5, OnePlus Watch 3 43 mm, OnePlus Pad Lite and the OnePlus Buds 4. While OnePlus have not actually had an event for this launch of the new product listed …

OnePlus Nord 5 – Unboxing

The new OnePlus Nord 5 has now arrived on my desk for an unboxing. This is the latest mid-tier release from OnePlus and the replacement for the year-old OnePlus Nord 4. I was very impressed by last year’s OnePlus Nord 4 with its all-metal design, so much so …

Honor share the specs of Honor Magic V5 UK version

Honor has today announced the Honor Magic V5 in China, and whilst that is fantastic news for China, they did share a tidbit of information for us in the UK who are interested in this device. What they have shared with us is the specifications of the device. …

REDMAGIC Announces, REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet

Following the recent release of the REDMAGIC 10 Air Gaming phone, which I recently reviewed for Coolsmartphone, we have another tablet from REDMAGIC. This time around it is going to be called the REDMAGIC Astra Gaming Tablet, and quite a few things look to have changed from the …

Dangbei Announces Prime Day Deals: Up to $800 Off Smart Projectors.

Dangbei slashes up to $800 off smart projectors from July 11th to 16th The Dangbei MP1 Max – 4k Home Projector with Google TV and Licensed Netflix! Hybrid Light for Every Moment – Perfect for Sharing Dangbei introduces the MP1 Max, a groundbreaking home cinema projector that redefines visual …

Twelve South launches the Curve Nano.

Compact, magnetic smartphone stand, perfect for life on the go  Twelve South  a leading designer of premium tech accessories, today launches the Curve Nano a magnetic, adjustable and portable stand for smartphones. Compatible with Qi2 and MagSafe-enabled devices, the Curve Nano is the ultimate companion for streaming, chatting, or working on a smartphone, at home or on the go. Easy to use, a hidden magnet …

ThinkPhone 25 – Review.

The ThinkPhone 25 stands out as one of the most practical rugged phones yet, achieving durability without compromising on style. If you’re looking for a reliable device that can handle tough conditions while remaining suitable for everyday use, this is a strong contender.   Good Points :- Powerful …

OnePlus Pad 3 now available.

Just over two weeks ago OnePlus launched the OnePlus Pad 3 on pre-order. Well that pre-order window is now over and the OnePlus Pad 3 is now available on full open sale via the OnePlus website. You are still able to take advantage of some of the preorder …

REDMAGIC 10 Air – Review

So we have another gaming phone in for review, this time from REDMAGIC. I have previously reviewed REDMAGIC devices in the form of the REDMAGIC 9 Pro and the REDMAGIC Nova Gaming Tablet. The device we have for review now is a little bit different in that they …