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A person holding the Realme 11 Pro+.

This cheap Android phone is one of the best I’ve used in 2023

The Realme 11 Pro+ does something most other cheap phones can't. It delivers on the promise of its specs, and shows what cheap phones should be like.
A person holding the Oura Ring 3rd generation Horizon model.

Oura Ring’s newest feature lets you spy on your friends

The Oura Ring has its first social feature, called Circles, which lets you share your three key daily scores with friends.
The back of the red Motorola Razr Plus.

Motorola did something ridiculous to its new Razr phones

Motorola's new Razr folding smartphones look like winners, except the company has made an odd decision with the device's names, and its very confusing.
iOS 17 contact posters

iOS 17’s coolest new feature is horrible news for Android users

Forget the argument about blue bubbles versus green bubbles. iOS 17 is adding another new feature that's bad news for Android users.
A screenshot from Apple's WatchOS.

Everything new in watchOS 10 — the biggest Apple Watch update in years

WatchOS 10 is a big update for the Apple Watch, and it's coming later this year! Here's a look at all the new features.
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) lying face-down on a table.

Motorola made one of the year’s best phones — but it’s not enough

The fantastic Edge Plus (2023) is the first Motorola phone we've fully recommended for a long time, and the company needs to see it as a new start.
A rendering of an Apple mixed-reality headset (Reality Pro) in a gold color seen from the front.

I don’t want Apple to announce its VR headset

The rumors say Apple will announce its long-awaited Reality Pro VR headset at WWDC 2023, but my wallet is begging the company not to do so.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Honor Magic Vs review: a load of old hocus-pocus

The Honor Magic Vs is a big-screen folding smartphone here to take on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4. Unfortunately, as we found out, the Galaxy is safe for now.
The Withings BPM Connect blood pressure monitor with the Health Mate app.

I used a smart blood pressure monitor for the first time — and it blew me away

When I was told I had to monitor my blood pressure, I wanted to use something more high-tech than a normal cuff. It was exactly the right thing to do.
A person opening the Honor Magic Vs.

Is this cheap foldable finally a good Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 alternative?

After being given a lower-than-expected price, we've revisited the Honor Magic Vs folding phone. Is it good enough to buy now?
A mockup of the MediaTek and Nvidia platform for cars.

MediaTek wants to bring its phone tech to cars, and Nvidia’s going to help

MediaTek and Nvidia have announced a partnership to work on a connected platform for cars called Dimensity Auto.
A Pixel Watch and TicWatch Pro 5 side-by-side.

The Pixel Watch has been utterly crushed by its latest rival

After being impressed by the TicWatch Pro 5, we made a return to the Pixel Watch -- and it shows exactly where Google went wrong with its smartwatch.
Google Assistant listening on the Google Pixel Watch.

No, you really don’t need Google Assistant on your smartwatch

Google Assistant is becoming a rarity on smartwatches, and isn't on the new TicWatch 5 Pro. But does it really matter?
The Google Pixel 7a face down on a table.

I have to stop using the Pixel 7a — but I don’t want to

Despite having phones that are a lot more expensive at hand, I realized the $500 Pixel 7a is all the phone I actually need, and without compromising either.
The Oura Ring on a person's finger.

I should stop wearing the Oura Ring, but I can’t

I'm still wearing the third-generation Oura Ring smart ring, but things about it make me think I shouldn't be, despite it being a great product.
The Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 on a person's wrist.

TicWatch Pro 5 review: the Wear OS watch I’ve been waiting for

The days of disappointing Wear OS smartwatches may be at an end, as the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 has finally arrived, and it has lived up to expectations.
The Pixel 7a and Pixel 4a's camera modules.

Have an old Google Pixel? This camera test will make you want a Pixel 7a

Google is renowned for great phone cameras and photo software. In our Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 4a camera test, we see how things have moved on in three years.
A person holding the Oppo Find X6 Pro, showing the back of the phone.

I used YouTubers’ favorite camera phone of 2023, and I wasn’t impressed

The Oppo Find X6 Pro has been described as having the best camera out there at the moment, but is it? We found out.
The Pixel 7a in a case and being taken out of a pocket.

The Pixel 7a would be better if Google brought back this brilliant accessory

I like the Google Pixel 7a, but I'm not so taken with the official cases for the phone, and it has made me wish for the return of a great Google accessory.
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a held in a person's hand.

Our Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 7 camera test has a surprising winner

The Google Pixel 7 isn't much more expensive than the Google Pixel 7a, but is the camera a lot better? We found out in our extensive, in-depth test.
The Huawei P60 Pro held in a person's hand.

Apple, Samsung, and Google could learn a lot from this unique phone

We take a close look at how the Huawei P60 Pro's special Rococo Pearl finish and ergonomic design set it apart from the competition.
The Google Pixel 7a in a person's hand.

Sorry, but you’re all wrong — any Pixel 7 is a great buy

I bet you're worried about buying a Google Pixel 7, aren't you? Scared off by stories of reliability issues? Well, don't be.
A person holding the Poco F5 Pro and showing the back.

Using this new Android phone made me miss my Pixel 7

The Poco F5 Pro is the highest-spec phone the brand has made, but that doesn't make it exciting. Our review goes into why it needs more than good stats.
The Google Pixel Fold in someone's pocket.

Don’t buy the Google Pixel Fold (yet)

The Pixel Fold is here and it's all very exciting, but don't let that cloud your judgment, as it's worth waiting before you buy one.
Dual Screen Interpreter Mode for the Pixel Fold.

The Pixel Fold’s most interesting feature won’t be available at launch

The Dual Screen Interpreter feature Google showed off on the Pixel Fold won't be available at launch, and you'll have to wait for Android 14 to try it.
The Huawei P60 Pro with the Google Pixel 7 Pro.

The Pixel 7 Pro’s camera has finally met its match

Can the Huawei P60 Pro's camera really beat the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which has one of the best cameras available? We find out in a quick, and tough, test.
Huawei Mate X3 in green, showing closed and open design.

This amazing new foldable beats the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in two ways

Huawei's new big-screen folding smartphone manages to be thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and it looks amazing.
The Xiaomi 12S UItra's camera module.

I’m sick of big, ugly phone cameras — and they’re only getting worse

We all want better cameras on our phones, but are we willing to accept the cost? I don't mean financially — I mean aesthetically and ergonomically.
Motorola Edge 40 being put into a pocket.

Motorola’s newest phone has something we’ve never seen before

Motorola's newest phone — the Edge 40 — has something we've never seen before in any other smartphone.
The Oppo Find X Lamborghini Edition in its case.

This forgotten Lamborghini phone is one of the coolest I’ve ever used

Lamborghini once teamed up with a smartphone brand to make the coolest, most desirable car-related special edition we've seen, and it's worth revisiting.
The Casio G-Shock DW-H5600's screen.

Casio’s newest watch fixes the thing most people don’t like about G-Shocks

Casio's latest hybrid fitness watch uses the classic G-Shock square case, making it suitable for all wrist sizes. It's not lacking in tech either.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Vivo X90 Pro's camera modules.

I tested 2 of the year’s best camera phones — it was brutal

Does Leica or Zeiss, two big names from the camera world, make the best smartphone camera? We try the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Vivo X90 Pro to find out.
Nokia XR21 in green, in water.

Nokia’s new phone is so tough, you can almost pressure wash it

The Nokia XR21 goes beyond an IP68 rating, and also claims an IP69K rating, where it can withstand high pressure streams of water. Here's what it's all about.
A woman coughing and holding a smartphone.

How an app that tracks your coughs could save your life

We're already used to tracking our steps, and this AI company's technology wants you to track coughs in the same way. It may end up saving your life.
A person holding an original iPad, showing the back.

My dad loves his 13-year-old iPad, and for a very specific reason

The original iPad was launched over 13 years ago. My dad still uses one to this day, and there's a very specific reason why.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4's hinge, and the phone half open.

I used 3 top flip phones, and this is why the Galaxy Z Flip 4 still rules

I've used the top 3 compact folding phones and can confidently say the Galaxy Z Flip 4 is still the best — all because of one particular hardware feature.
The K-pop group Girls' Generation.

The 50 best K-pop songs of all time

If the only K-pop song you know is Psy's Gangnam Style, get ready to have a world of amazing new music opened up for you. Here are the 50 best K-pop songs.
Cycler riding while wearing the Amazon Halo View.

Amazon Halo is dead, and it’s a bigger deal than you think

Amazon has killed off its subscription-based Halo health products, and it should be a warning about similar products in general.