OPPO X 2021 is a shapeshifting phone that grows to the size of a tablet
Chinese electronics company OPPO has revealed a concept smartphone, called the X 2021, which expands by rolling out its screen on a miniature conveyor belt. More
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Duo is a minimalist and modular smartphone by Roc H Biel
OPPO x RCA Humanising Technology: Roc H Biel has developed a modular smartphone named Duo that can be fitted with different sized screens. More
Paul Priestman makes DIY smartphone stand from an egg box for video calls
Transportation designer Paul Priestman has shared his hack for making a smartphone stand from an egg box to avoid "bad angles" and painful "phone arm" when video calling during the pandemic. More
Envelope paper sleeves turn smartphones into analog devices
London design studio Special Projects has created a series of paper envelopes that seal away smartphones and minimise screen time for the day, while still allowing access to basic functionality. More
Special Projects distills essential smartphone functions into a daily Paper Phone
London design studio Special Projects has developed an app that condenses important information such as contacts and maps onto a daily printout to help people live without their devices. More
Samsung launches Galaxy S20 smartphone with 108-megapixel camera
Samsung has launched its first full range of 5G smartphones that have AI-powered camera systems, a 108-megapixel sensor and 100x zoom. More
Samsung releases foldable Galaxy Z Flip smartphone
Samsung has brought the early noughties flip phone into the 21st century with its Galaxy Z Flip smartphone, which has a 6.7-inch flexible glass display that folds down to fit in the palm of your hand. More
"Sexist advertising for the Escobar phone is everything tech wishes it could still get away with"
Holly Brockwell is unimpressed by the sexist advertising for the gold folding phone launched by Pablo Escobar's brother, but is not surprised. More
Pablo Escobar's brother launches gold foldable smartphone in a bid to "beat Apple"
Roberto Escobar, brother of the infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar, has launched a gold folding phone using a raunchy campaign featuring women in their underwear. More
TypeCase keyboard simplifies texting for people with visual or motor impairments
Product-design engineer Dougie Mann has created a keyboard that, when hooked up to a smartphone via a custom case, can help amputees and people with sight loss type more easily. More
The classic flip phone returns as Motorola updates Razr with foldable display
Motorola has thrown its hat into the folding smartphone ring with a revamped version of its Razr flip phone that was first launched 15 years go. More
50 artists respond to society's struggle to switch off at Somerset House's 24/7 exhibition
In the first major exhibition dedicated to 24/7 culture, Somerset House presents "creative responses to this modern malaise" by more than 50 artists and designers, including Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg. More
Samsung Mobile Design Competition finalists present their accessory designs to the jury
In this movie, jury members of the Samsung Mobile Design Competition discuss how the finalists in the accessory category offered a wide range of interpretations of what a mobile device can be. More
Samsung Mobile Design Competition finalists present their wallpaper designs to the jury
In this movie, jury members discuss how the finalists in the wallpaper category of the Samsung Mobile Design Competition incorporated elements of nature and colour into their responsive designs. More
Google includes recycled plastic in latest Nest Mini speaker
Google has created a fabric made of recycled plastic for the latest version of the Nest Mini speaker, which launched today along with an updated Pixel smartphone with two cameras on its back. More
Microsoft unveils dual-screen folding Android smartphone
Microsoft has revealed the design of the Surface Duo, a dual-screen Android folding phone, which can be opened down the middle like a book. More
Fairphone 3 promises to be "real sustainable alternative" to regular smartphones
Dutch social enterprise Fairphone has released a new version of its "ethical" smartphone that is designed to be easily taken apart for repairs. More
Top five wallpaper designs revealed in Samsung and Dezeen's mobile design competition
Dezeen promotion: a vibrant rainforest, a personalised flower made by an algorithm and a screen that changes in social situations are among the finalists in the Samsung Mobile Design Competition wallpaper category, revealed today. More
Top five accessory designs revealed in Samsung and Dezeen's mobile design competition
Dezeen promotion: a stress-busting phone case, a huggable toy and a storage solution for wireless earbuds are among the finalists in the Samsung Mobile Design Competition accessories category, revealed today. More
Olympic committee unveils 2020 medals made from recycled smartphones
Reflective, ribbon-like rings form a border around the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic medals by Junichi Kawanishi, which are made from old electronic devices donated by the public. More