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The iPhone 14 Pro, Pixel 7 Pro, Mate 50 Pro, and Phantom X2 Pro's camera modules.

A phone you never heard of just beat the Pixel 7 Pro in an unusual camera test

Two phones are going all-out to take amazing bokeh photos, but are they better than the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro? We find out in an unusual camera test.
Oppo OHealth H1 health device on a table.

Oppo’s weird health tracker is a smartwatch without the watch part

The Oppo OHealth H1 health holdable is the oddest product to be announced at the company's Inno Day 2022 event. Here's all the news.
Tablets for seniors

The secret to helping older people get online is right in front of us

Forget hardware designed specifically for seniors, it's software that needs to be improved to help older people enjoy all online life has to offer.
Iqoo 11 held in a person's hand.

Using the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 showed me that 2023 phones will be monsters

The Iqoo 11 has the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor inside, which will also power many major phones released in 2023. We put it to the test.
The back of the Realme 10 Pro Plus.

Realme 10 Pro+ review: all that glitters is not gold

The Realme 10 Pro+ has been a faithful companion during our review, but it hasn't captured our heart, and that's a problem for this otherwise good phone.
The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro held in a person's hand.

This bright orange phone has a pop-out camera unlike anything I’ve seen before

The Tecno Phantom X2 Pro has an unusual and very capable pop-out camera, unlike anything we've seen before. Take a look at it in action.
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

Twitter’s downfall made me look for alternatives, but they just made it worse

Twitter, under Elon Musk's ownership, prompted me to look at alternatives. However, the poor selection ended up changing the way I feel about social media.
OnePlus 10T camera module.

4 tech collabs we want to see on the OnePlus Featuring co-creation platform

OnePlus is making a mechanical keyboard with experts Keychron, the first in its new OnePlus Featuring initiative. Here are 4 more products we want to see.
Dynamic Island padlock icon on the iPhone 14 Pro.

The iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island needs to get a lot more useful, fast

The Dynamic Island is one of the main reasons you consider the iPhone 14 Pro, but it hasn't got as useful as we hoped, even several months after release.
The Apple Watch Series 8 and Galaxy Watch 5.

Apple Health vs. Samsung Health? What I learned after using both

Apple and Samsung make the best smartwatches you can buy, but what about the apps that track your health? We compare Apple Health to Samsung Health.
Nothing Phone 1

The most innovative smartphones of 2022

2022 has been a great year for smartphones, but which ones went above and beyond what we expected? Here are the most innovative phones of the year.
The back of the Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro.

These 6 things could make the Pixel 7a the perfect Google phone

What does the Google Pixel 7a need to beat the already great Pixel 6a? We sat down and came up with six things it needs to have to be a winner.
App store icon showing three notifications.

Don’t listen to billionaires like Elon Musk — app stores are fantastic

Billionaires tell us app stores are stifling choice and suppressing free speech, rallying us against them. Ignore it all, because app stores are great for us.
Man holding the Google Pixel 7 like a camera.

Google Pixel 7 review: hard to resist, but a bit of a risk

The $599 Google Pixel 7 is a great smartphone with a fantastic camera, but is every Pixel 7 alike? In our review, we examine if this matters.
The Apple Watch Ultra's heart rate sensor active.

We asked the experts if biological sex affects heart rate sensor accuracy

We asked the experts if biological sex affects the accuracy of heart rate sensors fitted to wearable devices like smartwatches, rings, and fitness bands.
OnePlus 10T camera module.

OnePlus’ new Android update policy matches Samsung, shames Google

OnePlus will update the software version on selected phone models coming out next year four times and provide five years of security updates.
The Apple Watch Ultra and Oceanic+ app.

Why this new Apple Watch Ultra app made me want to go diving

The Oceanic+ app turns the Apple Watch Ultra into a dive computer, but is it only for the pros? Turns out, it's much more inspirational than expected.
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro camera modules.

Surprisingly, the iPhone 14 Pro can’t win this epic camera shootout

Huawei has long been known for its excellent cameras, but can it retain that reputation without Leica, and up against the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Car Charger seen from the side attached to an air vent.

My favorite iPhone MagSafe in-car holders are Cyber Monday bargains

My favorite MagSafe in-car holders for the iPhone are reduced in the Cyber Monday deals, and here's why they're worth getting.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 sitting upright on a bench.

Cheap Galaxy Z Flip 4 deal means you can avoid making the same mistake as me

I should have bought the Galaxy Z Flip 4 this year. This cracking Amazon Black Friday deal means you don't have to make the same mistake.
The Oura Ring 3rd generation seen from the front.

I love the Oura Ring, but I’m increasingly worried about its future

The Oura Ring is still my most worn piece of health tracking tech, and while I love it, I am concerned about its future.
The Honor Magic Vs slightly open and held in a person's hand.

Honor’s exciting Magic Vs has the potential to change foldables in 2023

We've tried the new Honor Magic Vs, a folding smartphone that's truly moving the game forward by curing several pain points people having with foldables.
Leaked render of the Google Pixel Fold.

The good thing is, it won’t matter if the Pixel Fold turns out to be rubbish

There's reason to be concerned about the Google Pixel Fold, but I'm going to tell you why it won't matter if the phone doesn't live up to expectations.
iPhone 14 Pro in Deep Purple, held in a mans hand.

My lack of self-control is a warning not to upgrade your phone this year

The top phones from Samsung, Apple, and Google this year are all excellent, but should you upgrade if you have a recent version? I found out the hard way.
The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

The Pixel Watch reminds me why I love smartwatches, but don’t love it

Revisiting the Google Pixel Watch has reminded me why I love smartwatches and all the associated benefits. But also why I don't love the Pixel Watch.
The top of the open Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Huawei Mate Xs 2.

I used a phone that’s the opposite of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and I want more

There's more than one way to fold up a big-screen smartphone, and now having used the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Huawei Mate Xs 2 back-to-back, I want both.
The Pixel 7 Pro's camera module.

Why I don’t want to stop using the brilliant (but risky) Pixel 7 Pro

I've loved the last few weeks with the Pixel 7 Pro, and I'm not looking forward to taking my SIM out. Here's why — and why the phone still remains a risk.
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Pixel Watch main screens.

Wearing the Galaxy Watch 5 showed me just how basic the Pixel Watch really is

It's no secret that the Pixel Watch is a pretty basic smartwatch. But after wearing the Galaxy Watch 5, that point is made even clearer.
The back of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Neo.

Why Motorola wants your next phone to have a 200MP camera — or be purple

What's the link between a 200MP camera and Pantone's Color of the Year 2022? Motorola's using both in its latest devices, and we spoke to the team about it.
The Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro camera modules.

It’s hard to choose a winner in our Pixel 7 Pro vs. Pixel 6 Pro camera test

Does the Pixel 7 Pro's camera improve over the Pixel 6 Pro's? We put the two to the test, and the results show how difficult it is to choose a winner.
Apple Watch SE 2 with protective case and generic Alpine Loop-style strap.

Meet the Frankenwatch, an Apple Watch Ultra alternative you can make for $352

Do you want 90% of the Apple Watch Ultra's looks and ability, for less than half the price? It can be done, and it's ideal for the casual outdoor enthusiast.
The Pixel 7 Pro's camera module.

Want the most out of your Pixel 7 Pro’s camera? You need to try these features

There are several very cool camera features on the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro that you must try out. Here's how to find them, and what they do.
The sign outside MediaTek's headquarters in Taiwan.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 9200 chip is packed with world’s-first tech

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9200, a new flagship processor destined for high-end smartphones that's packed with world-first tech.
Activating Low Power Mode on an Apple Watch Ultra.

Low Power Mode totally changed the way I use my Apple Watch Ultra

Low Power Mode is said to make the Apple Watch Ultra's battery last for 60 hours on a single charge. We found out it doesn't. It can last much longer.