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Apple MagSafe charger with box on table with iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, and MacBook.

I’ve used MagSafe for a year. It’s useful, but here’s why I wouldn’t miss it

Apple's MagSafe technology is part of the iPhone 13, and I've used it since its launch with the iPhone 12. What's it really like today, a year on?
The Beoplay EQ case open with both earbuds removed.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: Big buds, big sound — big price

Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EQ true wireless earbuds cost $400. But the high price is justified if you value heritage and a distinct sound signature.
Apple Watch Series 7 sleep data.

The Apple Watch Series 7 rumors were wrong, and here’s why I’m glad they were

The rumors that we'd see a slablike, flat-sided Apple Watch at Apple's most recent event turned out to be mistaken, and I'm hugely relieved. This is why.
iPad Mini 2021.

The all-new iPad Mini stole the show from the iPhone 13 at Apple’s event

The all-new iPad Mini stole the show from the iPhone 13 during Apple's September launch event, due to its new design and features for increased versatility.
Xiaomi 11T Pro.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Review: Not worthy of its Pro name

Xiaomi has dropped the Mi name from its latest smartphone, the 11T Pro. While the phone is decent, it's a struggle to find anything that makes it Pro at all.
Apple Watch Series 7 Announcement Screen.

Apple Watch Series 7: Everything you need to know about the latest smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 6 body on top of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12.

Why the rumored Apple Watch Series 7 redesign has me worried

The Apple Watch Series 7 is rumored to get a complete redesign, and renders have got me a little worried about what that will mean for the wonderful wearable.
Nokia XR20 rear panel.

Nokia XR20 review: A beautiful beast that’s built to last

The Nokia XR20 has a design that's prettier than most rugged phones, but does that mean it's not as tough as it needs to be? Don't worry, it definitely is.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with Sami Miró watch face and strap.

Samsung’s limited, sustainable Galaxy Watch 4 straps are made from apple peel

Samsung has teamed up with fashion designer Sami Miró to make a set of sustainably produced watch bands for the Galaxy Watch 4, with two made from apple peel.
Vivo X70 and X70 Pro.

Vivo and Zeiss go bokeh mad with the new Vivo X70 phone series

For the new X70 series, Vivo has worked with lens experts Zeiss to add iconic bokeh effects to the cameras, along with a new version of its gimbal stabilizer.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level

Inside Bang & Olufsen’s journey to make the Beosound Level last a decade

On the surface, the Beosound Level speaker is a typical, desirable Bang & Olufsen product, but it's actually just the first step in a commitment to the future.
Moto Edge 20 Pro on a desk.

Motorola Moto Edge 20 Pro review: A phone that’s very good at being average

The Moto Edge 20 Pro is Motorola's top new Edge phone for 2021 and the specification looks great. We've tried it to see what it's like in the real world.
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on the wrist.

Disappointingly, Wear OS 3 won’t be saving Android smartwatches for a while yet

Wear OS 3 looked like Google and Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch's dominance, but now it's here, it looks like it comes at the expense of choice.
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (left) alongside the Galaxy Watch 3 (right)

If apps are your thing, upgrading to the Galaxy Watch 4 makes sense

If the Galaxy Watch 3 is on your wrist, should you upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic? I've been wearing them both to find out if it's worth the money.
Joby GripTight Mount for MagSafe

Joby’s new iPhone camera accessories have MagSafe built in

Joby has launched a set of new iPhone camera accessories that use Apple's MagSafe technology, making them ideal for mobile vlogging and general at-home use.
Typing on the Keychron Q1 mechanical keyboard.

Keychron Q1 review: A personalized keyboard that will last for years

A customizable mechanical keyboard makes sense for both the novice and enthusiast, as it adds longevity. The $169 Keychron Q1 is the latest, and we've tried it.
Person using the Samsung DeX.

Can Samsung DeX really replace your college laptop?

Can Samsung's DeX productivity mode on a Galaxy phone really save you from buying a laptop for college? Depending on your needs, the answer is yes.
Galaxy Z Flip 3 being closed.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The foldable future is now ready for everyone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 combines its cool folding action with a reasonable price, so you're right to be tempted. This is what it's like to live with.
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on the wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review: A first-rate smartwatch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic introduces new software and a stylish, mature design. We think it has what it takes to succeed the Galaxy Watch 3.
Dvd or CD disc inside a player.

Listening to music on CD can be just as nostalgic as listening on vinyl

Spending time listening to my CD collection recently has shown me vinyl records don't have the monopoly on musical nostalgia, despite what you may have heard.
Oppo Find X3 Pro camera module

Oppo details supersmooth optical zoom and new camera sensor for future phones

Oppo has detailed a new RGBW camera sensor, super smooth optical zoom, and a five-axis stabilization technology, all coming to its smartphones in the future.
The Realme GT Master Edition's camera module.

Realme GT Master Edition hands-on review: Quirky but confusing phones

Realme has launched two new GT series phones using the Master Edition name, each with a quirky design that mimics the look of a suitcase. We've tried them.
Audio Technica ATH M50xBT2 cups seen from the side.

New Audio-Technica M50xBT2 headphones add new features, retain iconic design

Audio-Technica's new ATH-M50xBT2 headphones keep the classic design, but introduce some new features along with longer battery life and faster charging.
Realme Book laptop.

The Realme Book is the smartphone brand’s first try at a laptop

Realme has made its name making smartphones so far, but in its efforts to build an ecosystem of products it has announced its first laptop, the Realme Book.
Honor CEO George Zhao holding the Honor Magic 3.

The Magic’s back at Honor, as brand returns with its Magic 3 series smartphones

Now independent from Huawei, Honor has launched the flagship Magic 3 smartphone series, complete with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chip.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Samsung is now so far ahead in the folding phone game, will anyone else bother?

Samsung's name is synonymous with folding smartphones, but has its success been too great, and has it scared the competition off of making alternatives?
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 seen from the front with open screens.

How Samsung has given the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 mass market appeal

Samsung says it really listened to feedback from folding smartphone fans and has engineered the Fold 3 and Flip 3 to have more mass appeal than ever before.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and Watch 4 side-by-side.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, Classic hands-on review: Your choice of sporty or stylish

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, each with several options, to give you the best chance of finding the right one for you.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S being held in one hand.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S review: No 5G means no deal

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 10S isn't very expensive, but there are a lot of very good low-price phones available today, so is this one to buy? We've found out.
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 face-on, on the wrist.

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: The long lasting smartwatch

Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor, the $200 TicWatch E3 is a low-cost, speedy smartwatch, but the software situation is a problem.
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 seen from the top down.

The TicWatch E3 will get Wear OS 3, making it a better buy

The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 will eventually get an update to the new Wear OS 3 software, so we revisited the smartwatch to see if it's a better buy.
Oppo's prototype phone with an under display camera

Oppo releases photos taken with its prototype Under Screen Camera for phones

Oppo is still working hard on its Under Screen Camera (USC) technology, and has now released selfies taken with its updated module to show its performance.
Casio A100WEPC Pac-Man watch.

Casio’s Pac-Man tribute watch is about as retro and geeky as watches can get

Casio's A100WEPC Pac-Man tribute watch is seriously retro and geeky. Based on Casio's first quartz watch, it has been given the full Pac-Man treatment.
Nomad MagSafe Mount Stand seen from the back.

Nomad’s compact MagSafe Mount Stand holds the iPhone 12 up for you to see

Nomad, known for its quality Apple accessories, has launched the MagSafe Mount Stand, a discrete desktop stand for your MagSafe-compatible iPhone 12.