Xperia Z5 Compact’s color options. Photo: Sony

If you like small smartphones that are just as spectacular as the latest phablets, Sony’s Compact lineup really is your only option. And thanks to Amazon and Best Buy, the latest in the series — Xperia Z5 Compact — is now more affordable than ever.

Here’s one big reason to buy the G5 on T-Mobile. Photo: LG

T-Mobile will start taking pre-orders for the LG G5 on March 29, and those who order one before April 5 will bag $280 worth of free goodies, including the new LG 360 Cam for shooting VR videos, and a spare battery and docking station.

Apple Watch will continue to lead, but don’t expect its current lead to stay the same. Photo: Apple

In terms of marketshare, the Apple Watch’s watchOS compared to Google’s Android Wear is likely to follow a similar trajectory to iOS and Android.

In other words, while Apple is dominating right now in smartwatch shipments, that balance promises to shift somewhat over the coming years as new low-cost competitors enter the market.

Two major carriers won’t get the instantly recognizable Robin smartphone. Photo: Nextbit

In a move that will come as a surprise to anybody who backed Nextbit’s successful crowdfunding campaign, the company has cancelled the CDMA version of its Robin smartphone.

Nextbit cited its inability to fully understand the costs involved with getting a smartphone onto Verizon’s and Sprint’s CDMA networks, as well as the lengthy approval process that would be required. Nextbit CEO Tom Moss said the company was simply “too optimistic, too bullish” when setting out on its CDMA journey.

The Connected watch is selling well so far. Photo: TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer’s first Android Wear watch might be pricey at $1,500, but that hasn’t prevented it from being successful. The Swiss company has revealed that it “totally underestimated demand” for its first smart wearable, and it has more planned for 2017.