Category: General

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 …

GameSir Unveils X5s Wireless Mobile Game Controller with Tri-Mode Connectivity

Tri-mode connectivity, Hall Effect sticks, HD rumble, native motion control, and swappable ABXY layouts combine in an ultra-lightweight, travel-ready design for Switch, Android, iOS, and PC gaming. GameSir, a leading innovator in gaming peripherals, has announced the launch of the X5s Wireless Mobile Game Controller, a high-performance, multi-platform …

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 …

MIXX Revival 55 Vinyl Record Player.

Ahh remember the good old days of Vinyl records and record players ? There’s just something about putting a record on and slowly lowering that needle, to hear that analogue sound. Well Next Tuesday 12th August is National Vinyl Record Day which encourages listening to all genres of …

OpenRock S2 Earphones – Review

Introduction In a market saturated with earbuds vying for ultimate sound isolation, the OpenRock S2 Earphones emerge as a distinctive contender, carving out a unique niche with their innovative open-ear design. These aren’t your typical in-ear or over-ear headphones; instead, the S2 prioritizes a harmonious blend of audio …

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 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 …

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 …

MIXX StreamQ TV – Review

Experience your favourite movies in wireless surround sound—without stretching your budget or disturbing the little ones. The Mixx StreamQ TV Bundle makes it possible. What’s the StreamQ TV Bundle I hear you ask ? well its a  pair of over-the-ear headphones that comes with an audio transceiver that …

Honor 200 Lite spotted for great deal.

While doing my weekly shopping at Tesco recently, I noticed a great new deal from Tesco Mobile on the newly launched Honor 200 Lite. What makes this pay-monthly contract especially appealing is the reduced price for Clubcard holder. For the past few months, I’ve been on a Tesco …

OnePlus gearing up for new tablet launch

OnePlus has been in the tablet market for a few years now and had a hit last year with the OnePlus Pad 2, which I was a big fan of and still use to this day as my go-to tablet. On the OnePlus website, you can now see …

TCL 60r 5G – Review

This device shouldn’t perform this well at this price point. The TCL 60R is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone designed to make next-generation connectivity more accessible. Announced in March 2025 and officially launched in May 2025, it offers an affordable way for more users to experience 5G technology. Specs:- …

REDMAGIC 10 Air – Unboxing

It’s time to unbox another phone, this time the Slimline gaming powerhouse from REDMAGIC. I am pleased to introduce the REDMAGIC 10 Air, one of the thinnest gaming-focused phones on the market.Without further ado, let’s get into the unboxing video. Now that we have got that bit out …

UGREEN Launches the World’s First 500W GaN Desktop Charger with Six-Port Fast Charging.

UGREEN 500W 6-Port GaN Fast Charger debuts with record-breaking output power, advanced safety features, and cutting-edge GaN technology to support high-performance laptops, e-bikes, and everyday devices. UGREEN, a leading innovator in consumer electronics announces today announced the launch of its groundbreaking 500W 6-Port GaN Fast Charger, the world’s first …

Vertagear Partners with Audi to Launch a New Gaming Chair Collection.

Blending Automotive Precision with Cutting-Edge Seating Innovation. Watch video here Vertagear, a leader in high-performance ergonomic gaming chairs, is proud to announce a new collaboration with Audi, the renowned German premium car manufacturer. This partnership introduces a revolutionary line of gaming chairs that seamlessly blends luxury, performance, and cutting-edge …

Honor 400 – Review

The Honor 400 series has been officially launched and consists of the Honor 400 and the Honor 400 Pro. We at Cool Smartphone Towers have been lucky enough to have been given an Honor 400 device before launch. So I have been spending some time with the phone …

Honor 400 – Unboxing

Fresh off the back of the Honor 400 Lite review, I have another Honor device to unbox and review. This time, it is the midtier of the series, the Honor 400. There have been some changes from the Honor 400 Lite that are worth investigating, particularly the camera …

Honor announce OS support timeline for 400 series

Honor have announced that they will be stepping their support for Android updates up to the next level today. In a press release (see below), Honor announced that they will be supporting the 400 series of devices for up up to 6 years of OS and Security updates …

Groov-e Launch over-ear Active Noise Cancelling headphones for under £35…

Groov-e, one of the UK’s leading tech brands known for its affordable audio, today adds two new models of wireless headphones to its range – Rhythm and Fusion. Blending modern design with the latest technology, the Rhythm and Fusion headphones both combine Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) with advanced …

Honor Announce ‘AI Image to Video’ for the Honor 400 Series

Today Honor has continued to tease some more info about the Honor 400 Series devices, but this time it is not hardware related this time it is all to do with AI, specifically AI image to Video. This is new premium service that Honor have been working on …

CUKTECH 15 Ultra Powerbank – Review.

For A Modern Powerbank the CUKTECH 15 Ultra has it all. Good Points:- Bad Points. You might not have heard of Cuktech yet, but this emerging brand has a solid foundation. Previously a white-label manufacturer, Cuktech took a significant step in 2022 by merging with ZMI, a well-known …

Honor 400 Series launch date unveiled.

Following my recent review of the Honor 400 Lite, there’s been a teaser about the upcoming launch from Honor. It will likely be the rest of the Honour 400 Series as expected. Here’s the teaser video released by Honor today: We are still awaiting confirmation of where the …

Honor 400 Lite – Unboxing

After the delightful experience of reviewing the Oppo Find N5 folding phone, we return to reality with a new device from Honour, a brand known for its number-oriented series. This time, we’re focusing on the Honor 400 Lite 5G. Without further delay, here’s an unboxing video for you …

AirFly Pro 2 – Review.

Building on their already impressive Bluetooth headphones enhancer, Twelve South has launched the AirFly Pro 2. This clever device lets you connect your Bluetooth headphones to audio sources lacking Bluetooth, such as those found on airplanes, and even share the audio with another person. Furthermore, it enables you …

Tribit StormBox Lava – Review

Good Points :- Bad Points  :- The Bluetooth speaker market is packed with choices. You’ve got fancy picks from Bose, home-friendly options from Sonos, and budget-friendly ones from Anker’s Soundcore. Tribit has been around for a while, but it seems like they’re stepping up their game with their …

MIXX Airflow Open Ear Headphones – Review

  Good Points:- Price. Comfort. Sound Quality. Bluetooth Range. Battery Life. Good Button Control.   Bad Points :- Case doesn’t wirelessly charge. Call quality can be a bit lacking at times. A bit fiddley to get them on one handled if your a glasses wearer.   I’ve noticed …