Articles by David Lumb

David is now a mobile reporter at Cnet. Formerly Mobile Editor, US for TechRadar, he covered phones, tablets, and wearables. He still thinks the iPhone 4 is the best-looking smartphone ever made. He's most interested in technology, gaming and culture – and where they overlap and change our lives. His current beat explores how our on-the-go existence is affected by new gadgets, carrier coverage expansions, and corporate strategy shifts.

Articles by: David Lumb

Google Pixel Fold may have been cancelled before it was even announced

By David Lumb last updated 16 November 21

A report claims the Google Pixel Fold won’t come to market in 2021 or the first half of 2022, suggesting it may be cancelled.

Apple Arcade’s next game is like Pokémon Unite, but with Disney and Pixar icons

By David Lumb published 16 November 21

Apple Arcade’s next exclusive game is a MOBA with Mickey, Buzz Lightyear, Elsa and other Disney and Pixar characters.

ZTE Axon 30 review

By David Lumb published 15 November 21

The ZTE Axon 30 is a great value phone with an under-display camera and respectable specs at a good price.

Which iPhone is right for you this Black Friday?

By David Lumb published 14 November 21

Curious how Black Friday iPhone deals will look? Here's our guide for what to expect and which iPhones to watch for.

Royole FlexPai 2 is the sequel to the first foldable phone – here's what it's like to use

By David Lumb last updated 11 November 21

The Royole FlexPai 2 follows the first foldable phone as a more refined and market-ready competitor to the top foldables out there – and yet, isn't sold outside China yet.

Best iPhone XR cases: our guide to protecting your phone

By Sean Cameron, David Lumb published 11 November 21

TechRadar Suggests Here are the top cases for the iPhone XR, Apple's fast-yet-more-affordable smartphone.

Best iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max cases

By Sean Cameron, David Lumb published 11 November 21

Updated To protect your iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max from drops, dings and back-cracking shatter, get a case from our curated list of top cases.

iPhone 13 screen replacement won’t kill Face ID after all

By Raj Narayan, David Lumb last updated 11 November 21

The retail repair industry raised a hue and cry over how Apple was making third-party repair tougher in recent times and for once it appears that collective pressure has worked.

My first few months with the first PC I built for myself

By David Lumb last updated 11 November 21

PC Gaming Week 2020 I built my first PC (with video chat coaching) a few months ago, and it's changed my understanding of gaming – and finally let me play with friends.

OnePlus 10 Pro leak may be our first look at the phone’s big square camera block

By David Lumb published 10 November 21

A render leak of the OnePlus 10 Pro may have given us our first look at the flagship’s big square camera block.

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra may launch in January with top Snapdragon 898 chipset

By David Lumb published 9 November 21

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra could be the first of next year’s Android flagship phones, ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S22.

Google Pixel 6 cameras: how they stack up against Apple and Samsung flagships

By David Lumb last updated 3 November 21

Photo comparison: we put the Pixel 6’s cameras in a head-to-head with cameras on iPhone and Samsung flagships to see how they stack up.

iPhone 13 likely more scarce through December as shortages continue

By David Lumb published 28 October 21

The iPhone 13 will likely be harder to find this December after Apple admitted supply chain issues would lead to fewer devices on store shelves over the next few months.

Fossil Gen 6 review

By David Lumb published 28 October 21

The Fossil Gen 6 smartwatch has better specs and a blood oxygen sensor, but it’s largely the same as its predecessor, with a disappointingly short battery life.

Sony State of Play October 2021: 10 game trailers you have to watch

By David Lumb, John Loeffler, Nick Pino last updated 28 October 21

From Deathverse and Five Nights at Freddy's to a new Star Ocean and Little Devil Inside, we’ve rounded up all the best trailers and news in one spot.

Android 12L is a new version for big screens on tablets and foldables

By David Lumb published 28 October 21

Android 12L is coming for tablets to expand functionality of Android to better harness big screen real estate.

Diablo Immortal lets you become the ultimate bad guy – the dungeon boss

By David Lumb published 28 October 21

Diablo Immortal has launched its closed beta with an enticing event for hardcore players: the best players will be able to become colossal dungeon bosses.

The Google Pixel 6 release date is October 28 but its new wireless charger will be late

By David Lumb last updated 27 October 21

The Google Pixel 6’s official wireless charger, the Google Pixel Stand (2nd Generation), won't launch on October 25.

Apple Glasses could project a screen straight onto your eyeballs

By David Lumb published 26 October 21

A new patent suggests the rumored Apple Glasses could skip conventional lenses and project a screen input right onto your eyeballs.

Kindle Paperwhite 2021 Signature Edition

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021 is out now with a big display and thinner bezels

By David Lumb published 26 October 21

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 2021 is out now with a bigger display, slimmer bezels, and a few other slight upgrades to the ereader.

The back of the Sony Xperia Pro-I smartphone on a blue background

Sony Xperia Pro-I is an on-the-go YouTuber’s dream phone

By David Lumb, Mark Wilson published 26 October 21

The Sony Xperia Pro-I is an on-the-go videographer’s dream phone with fast specs, custom video software, and a 1-inch light sensor for low-light recording.

Where is the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE?

By David Lumb published 23 October 21

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE wasn’t revealed at the October Unpacked event, so where is it?

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE and Samsung phone being used together

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 renders give us first look along with another specs leak

By David Lumb published 22 October 21

We may have gotten our first look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 thanks to renders, along with a specs leak revealing possible display info.

Google Pixel 6’s in-app translation may be the travel dream you’ve been waiting for

By David Lumb published 24 October 21

Google Pixel 6’s live translation feature could solve travel headaches – like the one I felt trying to get a stranger home from a stormy airport.

iPhone 13 and MacBook Pro orders are running into big delays

By David Lumb last updated 22 October 21

If you're keen on getting your hands on some of Apple's latest gadgets, you may have to wait a while.

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