Future proof phones are always a good value, and it turns out we’ve had future-proof phones for a while now. Hardware of 2013 still remains competitive for those who want a decent user experience. That year also brought some great phones, so which ones have stood the test of time the best?
LG is all set to dip its toes into the race of mobile payment systems with the launch of its own service as early as next month. Rumored to be called LG Pay, the system will see the company signing deals with major Korean card companies in a bid to race ahead of Samsung, Google and Apple in the mobile payment market.
The Fairphone 2 is the second modular smartphone from the small dutch company that released the first one at the end of 2013. This time around iFixit gives the device a repairability score of 10 out of 10 and noted that while the LCD and glass are fused (which makes it easier to remove), replacing the panel will cost more than if they were kept separate.
At its 2015 Investors Forums, Samsung took the wraps of the BRITECELL camera sensor that has been in the works at the company. The technology builds up on the previously developed ISOCELL sensors, focusing on improving low light performance. The sensor also makes use of PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) for quicker focus action.
