The best smartphones of 2021 (so far)

Last year was unusual to say the least, and the first half of 2021 hasn't been very different, with tech conferences, events, and lavish product launches all canceled (or virtualized) until further notice due to a raging global pandemic. 

Still, the smartphone industry has chugged on, delivering some awesome products with slightly less fanfare than unusual. Having launched four new flagships in late 2020, Apple was completely absent from smartphone headlines in the first half of 2021, but Android makers delivered some of their best devices yet. 

It's time to take a look at the best and the most interesting phones that have launched so far in 2021.  Read more...