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

Make your own Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 with 49 different color and hinge combos

By David Lumb last updated 20 October 21

Wanting to buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3? Now you can mix and match colors to customize your own clamshell foldable.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 BTS edition blatantly teased by Samsung itself

By David Lumb published 20 October 21

Updated Samsung looks like it’s gearing up to release a Z Flip 3 BTS edition themed to the K-pop megagroup at the next Samsung Unpacked.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and other prices leak ahead of Unpacked

By David Lumb last updated 20 October 21

Prices have leaked for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and other devices set to be revealed at Samsung Unpacked on August 11 - here’s what they’d cost.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked will indeed be August 11, Bixby assistant confirms

By David Lumb last updated 20 October 21

Samsung’s Bixby assistant has slyly confirmed that August 11 will be the date for the company’s next big Galaxy Unpacked event, where we expect to see the Galaxy Fold 3 and other devices unveiled.

RIP Galaxy Note 21? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 to launch in August, hints Unpacked invite

By David Lumb last updated 20 October 21

It’s not just Bixby telling us: the next Samsung Unpacked is officially happening on August 11, Samsung has announced, leaving us wondering what big gadgets will get revealed.

Android 12 is out now, and it's coming to Pixel phones first

By David Lumb published 19 October 21

Android 12 has been released alongside the new Pixel 6, allowing older Pixel phones to update to the software.

Six Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro lying face down on a surface

5 things about the Google Pixel 6 we have left to learn

By David Lumb published 19 October 21

Updated Here are 5 Google Pixel 6 things we have left to learn about the new phone when it’s revealed today (October 19).

Apple October event: 5 things you might have missed at Unleashed

By David Lumb published 19 October 21

Apple Event The Apple October event brought new MacBooks, AirPods, and more: here’s 5 things you might have missed at Unleashed.

What do 10 million fewer iPhone 13 shipments mean?

By David Lumb published 17 October 21

A report claimed 10 million fewer iPhone 13 units will hit shelves – what does that mean for consumers and Apple itself?

Did the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 just get better? Official video teases new colors

By David Lumb published 15 October 21

You might soon be able to pick the colors on your Samsung Z Fold 3 or Z Flip 3 foldables, according to a new teaser video.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE might finally have a launch date – in January

By David Lumb published 14 October 21

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's rumored launch date could collide with the release of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S22.

Major iPhone 13 chip shortage reportedly forcing Apple to slash 10 million iPhones

By David Lumb last updated 14 October 21

Report: Apple expects to produce 10 million fewer iPhone 13 models due to chip and component shortages.

Forget Alexa, Astro is the next step in Amazon's infiltration of your home

By David Lumb last updated 12 October 21

The Amazon Astro is the company’s next step in infiltrating your home and making its products essential to your day-to-day.

Why the Fossil Gen 6 didn't convince me to switch away from my Apple Watch

By David Lumb published 10 October 21

Opinion The Fossil Gen 6 is classy and speedy, but Wear OS still isn't good enough to pull me away from Apple Watches.

Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp go down for some in second outage this week

By David Lumb published 8 October 21

Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp go down for second outage in a week, though it seems far less widespread.

OnePlus 9RT leaked renders appear, and it's landing in China on October 13

By David Lumb published 8 October 21

Updated We may have gotten our first look at the OnePlus 9RT courtesy of new leaked renders, showing more rear cameras than the OnePlus 9.

TCL 20S review

By David Lumb published 7 October 21

The TCL 20S is an impressive budget phone for its price, thanks to its crisp and vibrant display, respectable cameras, and big battery.

Samsung Galaxy S22 may be delayed with Galaxy S21 FE taking its place in January

By David Lumb published 6 October 21

The Samsung Galaxy S22 may have been delayed, and the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could launch in its January slot.

Samsung Galaxy S22's chipset could support ray tracing

By David Lumb published 6 October 21

A leak claims the next Exynos chipsets will have ray tracing, which could come in the Samsung Galaxy S22 phones.

Four iPhone 14 leaks you need to know, even though it isn’t coming until 2022

By David Lumb last updated 6 October 21

Here’s five iPhone 14 features that we’re looking forward to when we expect it will land in 2022, both based on rumor and speculation.

Updated: Facebook apologises for outage, claims no user data compromise

By James Peckham, David Lumb last updated 5 October 21

Breaking Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp eventually came back online after a six-hour outage - and the brand has said sorry.

Samsung Galaxy S22’s small battery feels pretty final with new leak

By David Lumb published 29 September 21

A new leak reinforces the Samsung Galaxy S22’s small battery size, suggesting the phone may not last as long as predecessors.

Amazon Glow is a kid-friendly device to video chat and play games with family

By David Lumb published 28 September 21

The Amazon Glow is a kid-friendly alternative to tablets that simplifies video chatting and playing games with family members.

Lego Star Wars Battles is Clash Royale for brick builders in a galaxy far, far away

By David Lumb published 24 September 21

Lego Star Wars Battles, out today on Apple Arcade, is a tower defense game pitting player against player in a brick-built galaxy far, far away.

Amazon Halo 2: what we want to see

By David Lumb published 26 September 21

The Amazon Halo has been out for less than a year, but we’re already looking forward to what an Amazon Halo 2 could improve on.

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