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Someone wearing the Apple Watch Ultra while climbing.

Hey Samsung, the Apple Watch Ultra is how you make a real adventure smartwatch

The Apple Watch Ultra has shown how misguided Samsung was to promote the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro as an outdoor smartwatch.
The iPhone 14 Pro with Dynamic Island.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro buying guide: Everything you need to know

You want to know all about the new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max before buying, right? You need our full guide right here.
iPhone 14 Pro rear with camera array.

The iPhone 14 and 14 Pro lineups are all about bigger, crazier designs

Apple's big new iPhone 14 model range is here, including new iPhone 14 Pro models and a larger iPhone 14 Plus joining the normal iPhone 14.
Nothing Phone 1 with the Nothing Ear 1 headphones.

6 weeks in, can the Nothing Phone 1 still light up our life?

Now that our excitement over the Nothing Phone 1's lights and design have subsided, what's the phone like now, six weeks after release? We revisit it to find out.
Asus ROG Phone 2

The best gaming smartphones for 2022

We all know which phones offer the best cameras and the most gorgeous looks — but here are some of the best phones if mobile gaming is your top priority.
The Honor 70 held in a mans hand, seen from the back.

Honor 70 review: a good phone that I can’t recommend

Has the Honor 70 got what it takes to stand out among some very strong competition? No, but that doesn't make it a bad phone, as you'll read in our review.
All the devices included in HMD Global's new Circular plan.

HMD Global wants you to keep your new Nokia phone and save the planet

HMD Global wants you to hold on to your new Nokia phone for longer than usual with its new environmentally friendly Circular plan, and the X30 smartphone.
The Asus Zenbook Fold 17 with the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Fold.

Asus’ folding laptop reminds me why I fell in love with folding phones

The Asus Zenbook Fold 17 folding laptop isn't that great, but as we learned from the original Samsung Galaxy Fold, that makes it really exciting.
The back of the Oppo Reno 8 Pro held in a mans hand.

Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: A great no-nonsense phone

Oppo's sensibly priced Reno 8 Pro's cool design will win it plenty of fans, but can the rest beat its in-house rival, the OnePlus 10T?
Man wearing a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: buy with your heart, not your head

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is big, powerful, and has a long-lasting battery. But is it worth the steep price tag? We find out in our review.
Honor 70 and Honor Pad 8 seen from the back.

Honor 70 and Honor Pad 8 promise high specs for modest money

Honor has announced the Honor 70 phone and Honor Pad 8 tablet, and both will be out in early September. We've seen them, and have all the details.
Multiple apps running at once on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

7 easy ways to make the most of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Want to get the most from the Galaxy Z Fold 4's unfolded and cover screens? Here are 7 ways we've found that really exploit this phone's talents.
Happy Ring and charger, seen with a concept of the app.

The Happy Ring is a smart mood ring that tracks stress, not steps

There are wearables for tracking steps and fitness, but the Happy Ring is a smart ring that's all about monitoring your mood and stress levels.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Fold 3's camera modules.

See how the Galaxy Z Fold 4 beats the Fold 3 in a tough camera test

Samsung has updated the camera on the new Galaxy Z Fold 4, so how much better are the photos it takes compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 3? We found out.
Open Oppo Find N held in hand.

Oppo reveals the real reason it thinks foldables are being held back

The foldable niche is one of the most exciting in the mobile space. But, according to Oppo, there's still one big thing holding foldables back.
Promotional photo of Ive for the After Like comeback.

First listen: Ive’s disco-fueled song After Like shows a new side to the group

After Like, the summer comeback from K-pop group Ive, has been released. The song takes the group in a new direction, and is filled with disco influences.
The Keychron Q8 seen from above.

Keychron Q8 review: Looking for a committed relationship

What's it like switching to an ergonomic keyboard like the Keychron Q8? It's a relationship that needs commitment, but the benefits may actually be worth it.
Oppo ColorOS 13's splash page on the Oppo Find X5 Pro.

ColorOS 13 is coming in August — and it’s better than expected

Oppo's ColorOS 13 will start its release in August, and we've got all the news — plus some hands-on experience with the new software.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

I want Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for all the wrong reasons

Samsung's pushing the Watch 5 Pro as a durable, rugged smartwatch. And it looks great! But I want it for a totally different reason.
Choi Yena during a performance of her song, Smartphone.

Itzy, Stray Kids, Yena, and more: New K-pop you need to hear

Looking for some new K-pop songs to listen to? Here are a few recent releases that have been on repeat for us, including songs from Yena, Stray Kids, and Itzy.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 being closed.

Making the Galaxy Z Fold 4 mainstream all hinges on this one thing

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is different to the Z Fold 3 in several ways. We spoke to Samsung about the hinge technology making it possible, and its mainstream appeal.
The iQoo 9T Legend showing its rear panel design.

This lesser-known Android phone is everything I wish the OnePlus 10T was

The OnePlus 10T isn't representative of the company's best efforts, and this great, similarly priced and specced phone from a lesser-known rival proves it.
The front of the Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition.

Tag Heuer’s new smartwatch goes perfectly with your Porsche

Tag Heuer has launched a special edition of the Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch, and it'll perfectly complement the Porsche you own, or want to own.
The open screen on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is Samsung’s fastest and smartest foldable flagship yet

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 promises to make even better use of its big, unfolded screen with more multitasking features and greater power. We've tried it out.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.

Sleek Galaxy Watch 5 sticks to the playbook, big Watch 5 Pro rips it up

Samsung has updated the best smartwatch for Android phones, launching the Galaxy Watch 5 and new Watch 5 Pro. We've tried them both on.
Nothing Phone 1 and OnePlus 10T camera modules.

OnePlus 10T vs. Nothing Phone 1 camera battle shouldn’t be so close

Can the more expensive OnePlus 10T, with its top Qualcomm processor, easily beat the cheaper, midrange Nothing Phone 1 in a camera battle?
iPhone SE (2022) held in a mans hand.

5 things I learned about the iPhone SE after swapping from the iPhone 13 Pro

I switched from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone SE (2022) to see how much I'd have to compromise to live with the smaller, cheaper phone.
The K-pop group Girls' Generation.

Have you listened to Forever 1? Here are the Girls’ Generation songs you need to hear next

Forever 1 is K-pop group Girls' Generation's long-awaited comeback song, and if you're new to the group, here are some songs to listen to next.
Ive group members standing on a staircase.

Your guide to After Like, K-pop group Ive’s big summer comeback

On August 22, K-pop group Ive will release After Like, its third single album. Here's your guide to Ive, its members, songs, and more.
Oura Ring, iPhone 13 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 7.

Is the Oura Ring finally good enough to replace your Apple Watch?

Oura has added a workout tracking feature and SpO2 monitoring to the Oura Ring smart ring. Does this mean it's now ready to be worn on its own?
Back of the OnePlus 10T.

OnePlus 10T review: Don’t you dare settle for it

OnePlus's latest phone, the OnePlus 10T, drops the Hasselblad camera, the alert slider, and a metal chassis. Is it still worth buying?
OxygenOS 13 logo shown during the OnePlus 10T launch event.

OnePlus gives us our first look at OxygenOS 13, and the phones getting it

OnePlus has revealed the first details about OxygenOS 13, its new software based on Android 13, and the phones that will work with it.
The sensors in the Oura Ring.

Oura ring now syncs its temperature data with Natural Cycles app

The Oura Ring smart ring now shares temperature data with the Natural Cycles app, removing the need to manually check and enter temperature data each day.
Diablo Immortal on the iPhone SE (2022)

Diablo Immortal on the iPhone SE is held back by one thing, but it’s not the screen

Surely the iPhone SE (2022)'s small 4.7-inch screen makes playing Diablo Immortal quite difficult? Surprisingly, it doesn't. But something else holds it back.