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Ulefone subsidiary RugOne has revealed a rugged smartphone called the Xsnap 7 Pro that lets you detach an actioncam from within the body and wear it on your bike helmet, while the handset acts as a footage processing mothership.

Finnish smartphone brand Jolla isn't in the business of competing with the dizzying array of Android handsets out there. In fact, it took a long break before announcing its latest model – but from the sound of things, it might be worth the wait.

HMD's new phone is purpose-built for military personnel, law enforcement agents, first responders, and infrastructure operators who find themselves in super hot or cold environments on the job. It's all about essential features for tough conditions.

Ulefone's Armor 27T Pro+ combines thermal imaging and infrared night vision in a rugged Android phone built for rescue teams and field professionals. Its 10,600-mAh solid-state battery works at -22 °F, and promises week-long runtime.

Researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan have developed a way to leverage the cameras on smartphones to provide accurate radiation readings. The system they created costs less than $70 and could be a big help in disaster situations.

The Tank X replaces several gadgets in your outdoor loadout, and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve. This upcoming model from 8849 packs an enormous battery that should last you several days, as well as a powerful flashlight and a 1080p projector.

If you're tired of running out of juice for your phone and other doodads on the go, Realme's got you. Its upcoming phone packs one of the biggest batteries around, and can also fast charge your devices. Talk about earning your keep in your EDC.

After a decade of false starts across the industry, Nex Computer revisits the idea of replacing your laptop with a smartphone. By combining Android, Linux, and Windows in one device, the NexPhone may have made the vision a reality.

We previewed the RedMagic 11 Pro last year, but with any technology it feels better to have a real-world, lived experience with it. And while this phone isn't an all-rounder, its gaming capabilities and insane battery life demonstrate its strengths.

There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world. Some rugged phones can do this too, but Fossibot reckons that none have the reach and clarity of its recently launched F113.

Ulefone has already made a name for itself in the rugged smartphone business. Now, it's got a sub-brand that's focused on more niche innovations for people who want more differentiated devices – and its first flagship product is quite something.

Redmagic's 11 Pro features not one, but three cooling systems to keep temperatures low while you annihilate your foes in the most graphics-intensive games. One of those is an eye-catching industry first: liquid cooling that you can actually see.