Smartphones are great, but they can be awfully easy to break. A tumble onto concrete or a slip off the table will often lead to chips, cracks, and undesirable dings. If you work in construction, the ...

There’s always an assumption that phones designed to take a substantial beating will be ugly. We generally think tough phones should be like a pair of walking boots, ready to wade through mud, and ...

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Update, November 12, 2019 (09:58 AM ET): The Cat S52 rugged phone detailed below is now available for purchase in the United Kingdom. Simply visit the official Cat website and grab one for yourself ...

Sometimes using a case on a smartphone just isn’t enough for some users. Sometimes there is a need for a phone specifically made for rugged conditions and that’s where the CAT S48c comes in. The CAT ...

On the hardware front, CAT S42 nails down just about everything and, despite some issues with our initial review unit, offers a reasonable value for those who need a rugged smartphone. Single-lens ...

With a FLIR 3.5 professional-grade sensor, the Cat S62 Pro features the best thermal camera on any Android phone. While the rest of the phone may not live up to its flagship price tag, the top-tier ...

CAT today launched the S42, its latest "mid-range" rugged phone, for sale unlocked in the US. Like most CAT phones, it's rugged and waterproof (IP68), but also fully washable with soap and water. It's ...

Cat smartphones, which are designed and manufactured for Caterpillar by Bullitt Group, have traditionally been aimed at the 'hard hat' market and look the part -- chunky, weighty and well-protected ...

Earlier this year I took a look at the Cat S41 rugged smartphone. It's more advanced big brother, the Cat S61 was announced a few weeks later at MWC and I've spent the last few weeks testing out its ...