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Realme GT 2 Pro held in hand.

The Realme GT 2 Pro has a crazy wider-than-wide-angle camera

The Realme GT 2 Pro has the world's first 150-degree wide-angle camera on a smartphone, and we've put it to the test. The results are surprising.
Charging port on the Realme GT Neo2.

Realme’s fast charge tech only needs 5 minutes to reach 50%

Realme has announced its 150W UltraDart Charge technology at MWC 2022. It's set to arrive on a phone soon, and will charge to 50% in just five minutes.
Nokia C21 colors.

Nokia goes low-cost crazy with 3 new cheap phones at MWC

HMD Global has brought three low-cost phones with Android Go installed to MWC 2022, and all are designed to appeal to first-time smartphone owners.
Huawei MatePad Paper

Huawei’s MatePad Paper is an E Ink-equipped Kindle rival

Huawei's big new mobile device for MWC 2022 is the MatePad Paper, a large tablet with an E Ink screen that's ideal for readers wanting a big screen.
Huawei MateBook X Pro 2022

Wedge-shaped MateBook X Pro headlines Huawei’s MWC lineup

Huawei is at MWC 2022 with a selection of new computers, including the wedge-shaped MateBook X Pro laptop and MatePad E 2-in-1 tablet hybrid.
Oppo Find X5 Pro seen from the back and held in hand.

Oppo’s slick Find X5 Pro is a phone loaded with potential

The Oppo Find X5 Pro has a lot of expectation attached to it, following the Find X3 Pro and folding Find N. We've spent 24 hours finding out if it's a winner.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro cameras seen from the back.

Galaxy S22 Ultra’s camera takes on the iPhone 13 Pro’s

Camera phone heavyweights -- the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and new Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra -- fight it out in a photo shootout, to see which one comes out on top.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and S21 Ultra camera modules.

I put the Galaxy S22 Ultra camera up against the S21 Ultra’s

Is the Galaxy S22 Ultra a worthy upgrade to the still excellent Galaxy S21 Ultra? We've put the camera and S Pen to the test to find out.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and Note 20 Ultra screens held in hand.

Should the Galaxy S22 Ultra replace your Note 20 Ultra?

The Galaxy S22 Ultra seems to do a lot of what the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra does, so is it worth the upgrade if you absolutely must keep the S Pen stylus?
OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G camera seen from the back.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G review: Entry phone may be too good

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is a great gateway into the world of OnePlus phones, but the question is, will you ever want to upgrade when it's this comprehensive?
oppo find x5 pro announcement date news teaser close

Camera fans, get ready for the Oppo Find X5 on February 24

Oppo will announce the Find X5 series of smartphones on February 24. The Find X5 Pro is the one to watch, due to some exciting camera developments.
Realme 9 Pro+ in Aurora Green.

The Realme 9 Pro+ is as pretty as the photos it takes

The Realme 9 Pro+ looks great, and the main camera takes really excellent photos, plus it has a low price, but how does the rest of the phone stack up?
Audio Technica ATH CKS50T earbuds in ear.

Audio-Technica’s latest wireless earbuds have monster battery life

Audio-Technica has crammed a high-capacity battery into its new ATH-CKS50TW earbuds, allowing them to return an amazing 20 hours of playback on a single charge.
OnePlus 9 Pro front side.

Like OnePlus, Oppo is now a Hasselblad camera partner too

Oppo has entered a three-year partnership with camera experts Hasselblad. The pair will work together to improve the performance of its smartphone cameras.
Timex X Space Invaders T80.

Timex’s cool Space Invaders watch is dripping with nostalgia

How do you up the nostalgia around an already classic watch like the Timex T80? By making a special edition celebrating the Space Invaders video game.
Nothing Ear 1 earbuds with ladybug climbing on top for a size comparison.

Nothing Ear 1 review: Everything you could want, for just $99

The Ear 1 true wireless earbuds are the first product from Nothing, and at $99 they have an enviable spec list. Can they live up to our high expectations?
4 weeks with the samsung galaxy s21 ultra update back

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is still a must-buy, if you can find it

The Galaxy S22 Ultra looks superb, but don't pass the Galaxy S21 Ultra by if you find one, as it still more than holds its own against the latest model.
Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 smartwatches.

Tag Heuer reinvents its luxury smartwatch with 2 stunning models

Tag Heuer pioneered the luxury smartwatch, and is now back with two brand new models, each with a distinctive look. Here's what you need to know about them.
oneplus nord ce 2 5g release date news camera teaser

OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G has 65W charging, coming on February 17

OnePlus will announce the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G on February 17, and in anticipation it has teased several of the features we should expect on the phone.
Galaxy S22 Ultra in Phantom White.

How Samsung reimagined the Galaxy Note to make the S22 Ultra

Is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra really a new Ultra phone, or is it a new Galaxy Note just without the name? We spoke to Samsung's Nick Porter to find out.
Galaxy S22 Ultra in hand.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on: Ultimate superphone mash-up

Holding and using the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is confusing at first. You wonder, is this the latest S Series, or a new Note? The good thing is, it's both.
Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus side-by-side.

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus are here, and ready to last

You'll have to take a close look at the new Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus to see what makes them special, but it's worth it. Here's what you need to know.
Galaxy S22 Ultra with a dog.

Samsung’s big Galaxy S22 Ultra has an S Pen surprise inside

Samsung has combined what was great about the Galaxy Note range with the brilliance of the S21 Ultra to make the powerful, exciting new Galaxy S22 Ultra.
The back of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus hands-on: All-new on the inside

We've tried the new Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus, and have been particularly taken with the smallest version. Here's what the phones are like.
iPhone 13 Pro from review.

What we want to see on the iPhone 14

The iPhone 14 won't be released for a while yet, but that just means it's a good time for a wish list of all the things we want to see on Apple's next phone.
Samsung Galaxy S21 with Galaxy Buds Pro

Samsung, please don’t let accountants build the Galaxy S22

Samsung probably let its accountants build the plastic-backed the Galaxy S21, and we really don't want to see the same thing happen to the Galaxy S22.
Jacob & Co Bugatti Chiron Blue Sapphire Crystal engine.

How Jacob & Co. made its $1.5M Bugatti Chiron-inspired watch

Watchmaker Jacob & Co. has made a unique, $1.5M timepiece inspired by Bugatti's $3M Chiron hypercar, and we spoke to the CEO about how it was made.
Huawei P50 Pocket open and seen from the back.

Huawei’s $1,800 folding P50 Pocket isn’t expensive enough

Huawei faces serious technological challenges at the moment, and it needs to do something different. The folding P50 Pocket needed to be more expensive.
Chord Mojo 2 seen from the top down.

Chord Mojo 2 review: Sound so good, it may move you to tears

The Chord Mojo 2 is a mobile DAC that turns your phone into the dream home audio system you've always wanted, without the space or price drawbacks.
Joby Wavo Air wireless microphones.

Sound like a pro with Joby’s wireless mic for your phone

Joby has announced four new microphones in its Wavo range, including the Wavo Air, a wireless microphone system made for smartphones and cameras.
Chord Mojo 2 buttons.

Phone’s music player lost its charm? It needs Chord’s Mojo 2

The Chord Mojo 2 is a DAC and amplifier for your phone or computer, with a world-first cutting edge, lossless DSP complete with an equalizer feature.
Apple's Craig Federighi standing in front of the iOS 15 logo.

Apple iOS 15: News, features, and everything you need to know

The new iOS 15 operating system is out and comes with a variety of enhancements and new features for the Apple iPhone. Here's everything you need to know.
Huawei Watch GT Runner on wrist.

Huawei finds its niche with the sporty Watch GT Runner

The Huawei Watch GT Runner has found its niche as a fitness-orientated multi-sport smartwatch, thanks to a better design and lower price than the competition.
A collection of Apple Watch bands.

How to build a fun and varied Apple Watch band collection

Building a collection of different bands for your Apple Watch is one of the best things you can do with it, as it becomes more personal and longer-lasting.