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Hands on: LG Optimus G Pro holds its own with Galaxy Note 2

The LG Optimus G Pro is one of the latest phablet devices, and easily one of the highest profile phones on display at MWC 2013. Our hands-on impressions.
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Hands on: Fujitsu ‘Stylistic S01’ is the best smartphone for the tech challenged

The Fujitsu Stylistic S01 could be dismissed as a smartphone for old people or your parents, but it's more than that. We had the chance to give it a try.
Phones Mobile
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Always in focus: This camera module turns your next smartphone into a Lytro

A company named DigitalOptics has developed a fast new autofocus smartphone camera module, which could bring a Lytro-like experience to your phone.
Phones Mobile

Hands-on: Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z could be the first Sony tablet worth owning

We get some hands-on time with the Sony Xperia Tablet Z at Mobile World Congress, where Sony confirmed the tablet will launch internationally during the spring. If you liked the Xperia Z smartphone, you'll love this.
Phones Mobile

Hands on: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 is good, but clearly an iPad Mini reaction

We get a hands-on test with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, which sits in-between the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Note 10.1 in Samsung's range.
Tablets Mobile
Vizio Computer Family

Vizio comes to PC land with minimalist ultrabook, laptop and desktop machines

Vizio has launched its range of ultrabooks, all-in-one desktop computers and a laptop, which it first revealed during CES 2012.
Computing News
Galaxy S22 Ultra with S22 Plus and S22.

Samsung has a cheaper (and greener) way to buy a Galaxy S22

Samsung's Certified Re-Newed program now includes the Galaxy S22 range, so you can save some money and do the environment good by reusing a fantastic phone.
Phones Mobile
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro worn on a man's wrist.

The (not so) silly reason I stopped wearing Samsung smartwatches

At first I thought the reason I didn't want to wear the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro all the time was a bit silly. But actually, it's an overlooked — and serious — issue.
Wearables Mobile
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra held in a man's hand.

I tried the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s insane camera — here are my first impressions

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is more camera than phone, as its packed with special features and expertise from experts at Leica. We've tried it out.
Phones Mobile
The Adobe Lightroom for Samsung app on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

An issue with a top Galaxy S23 Ultra camera feature has been fixed

If you tried to subscribe to Adobe Lightroom Premium on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, but couldn't, Adobe has fixed the issue. Here's what was going on.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Samsung Galaxy A54, showing the back.

Samsung Galaxy A54 review: buy it, and make your life more colorful

The Galaxy A54 is colorful in more ways than one, and in our extensive review, we find out if it's the phone to buy — or if it's worth spending a little extra.
Wearables Mobile
The Galaxy A54 and Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera modules.

This is the most unusual Galaxy S23 Ultra camera test I’ve ever done

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has phenomenal cameras. But are they really worth the $1,200 price when the $450 Galaxy A54 exists? I decided to find out.
Phones Mobile
The back of the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

Forget gaming — there’s another big reason to buy the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a brilliant gaming phone, but there is a secret second reason why you should buy it.
Phones Mobile
Close-up shot of the cameras on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

I’m no camera expert, but this S23 Ultra app makes me look like one

I wanted to take my photo edits to the next level, but as a non-professional, would RAW photography and Lightroom on the Galaxy S23 Ultra be a step too far?
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate.

Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate review: gaming phone royalty with some hidden talents

The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a seriously powerful smartphone with features galore and some hidden talents too. Our review dives into what makes it special.
Phones Mobile
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar on a person's wrist.

Garmin’s Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch never needs charging

Garmin's new outdoorsy Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch is powered by the sun, and there's even a version of the watch that tracks skydives.
Wearables Mobile
The Apple Watch SE 2 on a man's wrist.

Why I never want the Apple Watch to change

Rumors say the next version of Apple's watchOS software will bring some serious changes. That's fine — as long as Apple leaves the Watch itself alone.
Wearables Mobile
Promotional image showing the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite.

The new OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is perfect if you hate expensive phones

OnePlus's latest low-cost phone is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, and it has launched alongside the equally cheap OnePlus Nord Buds 2. Here are all the details.
Phones Mobile
Promotional image with people taking a selfue using the Motorola Edge 40 Pro.

Forget the Pixel 7 and Galaxy S23 — the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is here

The new Motorola Edge 40 Pro has almost every desirable spec you could want, and may give Motorola the flagship draw it has lost over the past few years.
Phones Mobile
Android logo on a smartphone.

Ranking all 19 versions of Android, from worst to best

Which is the best, or most important version of Google's Android software, and which is the worst? We rank them from 1.0 onwards to answer the question.
Phones Mobile
The G-Shock GBD-H2000 seen outside, showing the screen.

Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 review: an amazing, everlasting hybrid smartwatch

The Casio G-Shock GBD-H2000 combines great G-Shock looks with comprehensive activity tracking. But is it the hybrid watch for you?
Wearables Mobile
A still from the movie Zombie Flesh Eaters, showing a zombie.

5 more depraved and banned horror movies to watch this Halloween

Looking for a horror movie that's a little out of the ordinary this Halloween? We've got 5 banned movies that will absolutely fit the bill.
Entertainment Features
Oura Ring generation 3.

Wearing a fitness tracker could help you detect COVID faster

Research into COVID-19 by Oura shows the Oura Ring smart ring's sensors collect data that can warn when you're getting sick.
Phones Mobile
A person opening the Motorola Moto Razr (2022).

The Razr 2022 showed me what the Razr 2023 needs to be incredible

A new Motorola Razr phone is coming soon, and having used the Razr (2022) recently, I know exactly what the 2023 model needs to change and improve.
Phones Mobile
The Google Pixel Watch and the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro.

This smartwatch proves just how bad the Pixel Watch’s software really is

Xiaomi has used its own, new software for the Watch S1 Pro, and it turns out Google could learn plenty from it. In several ways, it's better than Wear OS.
Wearables Mobile
The Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra all next to each other.

Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 waterproof? What the IP rating means

We know water usually doesn't play well with smartphones, but are the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra waterproof? Let's take a closer look.
Phones Mobile
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, showing the camera lenses.

Our honest thoughts on the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera

The Galaxy S23 Ultra can take full-resolution, 200-megapixel photos — so should you be using this mode over the usual 12MP mode? We compare the results.
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A person holding the Redmi Note 12 Pro+.

You should pay attention to this cheap, colorful phone with a 200MP camera

The headline feature of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ is its 200MP camera, but the price promises to be more Galaxy A54 than Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Phones Mobile
The Huawei Watch Ultimate in Voyage Blue and Expedition Black themes.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate looks like the perfect Apple Watch Ultra rival

The Huawei Watch Ultimate is a dive- and expedition-focused smartwatch with a big screen and a big battery. We take a closer look at the specs and price.
Wearables Mobile
The Nothing Ear 2 earbuds inside the case.

Nothing Ear 2 Review: this time, it’s personal — in a good way

Nothing is back with its second pair of in-ear true wireless earbuds, the Ear 2, and this time, it's personal, in a good way, as we found out in our review.
Audio / Video Reviews
The Garmin Vivomove Trend on a person's wrist.

Garmin Vivomove Trend review: a cool smartwatch with a hidden secret

Do you want the excellent, free Garmin health and fitness platform wrapped up in a cool, fashionable smartwatch? The Vivomove Trend is for you.
Wearables Mobile
The Nomad Stand One in carbide.

Nomad’s hefty new MagSafe charger will stay exactly where you put it

Nomad's new Stand One MagSafe charger is a minimalist dream, plus it has the weight behind it to stop it moving around your desk.
Phones Mobile
The side of the Oura Ring Horizon.

The Oura Ring now tells you if you really are a night owl or an early bird

A software update has brought new sleep-related features to the Oura Ring, including assessing your Chronotype and if you're a night owl or an early bird.
Phones Mobile
pixel 4 xl rear sticking out

I’ve used Android phones for 10 years, and I hate these ones the most

After 10 years of using Android phones, a select few have the dubious honor of making it on my most-hated list, and its time to talk about them.
Phones Mobile
The green and purple Galaxy A54's camera modules.

Why the $450 Samsung Galaxy A54 may be 2023’s most savvy smartphone buy

The Samsung Galaxy A54 gets many crucial basics right, gives us some cool colors to choose from, and doesn't overcharge either. It's looking like a good buy.
Phones Mobile
Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Classic watch face.

One of last year’s most luxurious smartwatches finally has Wear OS 3

Tag Heuer says an update to Google's Wear OS 3 is imminent for its Connected Calibre E4 smartwatches, and it'll bring seriously major changes.
Phones Mobile
The open Nokia 5710 XpressAudio and Huawei Watch Buds

I used two of the year’s oddest tech gadgets so you don’t have to

You can buy a smartwatch and a phone that have true wireless earbuds hidden inside. Sadly, neither is very good, and this bizarre trend has had its day.
Phones Audio / Video
The side of the Apple Watch Ultra with the Solo Loop band.

My life with the Apple Watch Ultra transformed after changing this one thing

I love the Apple Watch Ultra, but even I can't deny it's a big, cumbersome thing. By changing the band to one you may not expect, that all changed.
Wearables Mobile
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