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The Amazfit T-Rex 3 smartwatch in Haze Grey.

This new color for Amazfit’s T-Rex 3 smartwatch looks fantastic

Amazfit has added a cool Haze Grey finish to the range of available colors for its tough T-Rex 3 smartwatch.
The Casio G-Shock MRG-B2100R-2A watch.

This $3,800 G-Shock is the Bluetooth watch you’ve always promised yourself

Casio has launched a new MRG series luxury G-Shock watch, this time based on its now iconic octagonal shape.
A person wearing the OnePlus Watch 3.

OnePlus Watch 3 review: The best Android smartwatch I’ve used

The OnePlus Watch 3 has to take on, and beat some great smartwatches to gain our attention. We find out if it succeeds in our in-depth review.
OuttaFocus promotional image.

Why I’m sad this delightful iPhone camera is about to go away

It looks certain Apple will take the 12-megapixel away from its cheapest iPhone very soon. Let me explain why I'm sad about it.
A photo of a Galaxy S25 Plus showing an Instagram page.

Why are really old iPhones suddenly so popular?

In a trend driven by K-pop stars and celebrities in South Korea, old iPhone models and digital cameras have become a desirable accessory.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S25 Ultra's cameras.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s camera crushed its old rival in our test

Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera a big improvement over the Galaxy S24 Ultra? We found out in an in-depth test.
OnePlus Open Apex Edition Crimson Shadow red held in hand in front of the black variant.

Why the OnePlus Open 2 situation is terrible for phone fans

OnePlus won't release a foldable phone in 2025, meaning the anticipated OnePlus Open 2 isn't coming. Here's what the news means to you.
Google Jacquard jacket levis front sherpa

A tiny antenna made on denim will put 5G in your clothes

Researchers have developed a tiny, flexible antenna with 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity that's designed for use in clothes.
Screenshots from Google's Family Link update.

Google makes it easier to manage kids’ phones and online lives

Google has introduced new features into its redesigned Family Link app, allowing parents to manage their kids' phones and wearables more easily.
The stage for Google I/O 2024.

We’ve got the date for Google’s biggest event of 2025

Google will hold its annual developer conference, Google I/O, in May this year.
A press image for the Motorola Razr Plus (2024) Paris Hilton Edition.

Motorola has made a pink Razr with the help of Paris Hilton

Motorola has partnered with Paris Hilton to make a special edition of the Rzr Plus (2024) smartphone, and as you'd expect, it's very pink indeed.
The Paragonix BaroGuard cooler.

The amazing story of how a cooler and app have transformed organ transplants

What started as a conversation about a new app, became a story about how new technology from a company called Paragonix has transformed organ transplants.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge next to the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 molds

The Galaxy S25 Edge may be even slimmer than we expected

Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy S25 Edge may be even slimmer than we first though, and come close to matching some of the world's thinnest phones ever.
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra's camera.

The phone I’m most excited about in 2025 is not an iPhone

The next iPhone models are definitely in my mind, but there's one phone I'm even more excited to try, and it's the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Here's why.
The Practice Pro app.

This music app is doing something different in the Apple App Store

A new music app called Practice Pro has decided against the popular freemium model, and gone in a different direction to attract downloads.
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra.

How I fell in love with the massive Galaxy Watch Ultra

I put the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra on when I started using the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but little did I know the way I felt about it would dramatically change.
Close-up of the OnePlus logo on the OnePlus 13R.

OnePlus may launch a compact flagship smartphone

More details about the possible OnePlus 13 Mini smartphone have leaked, this time giving us more about the camera.
A person holding the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra.

There’s another new Ultra phone coming, and we’ve tried it out

The Zenfone 12 Ultra is the latest phone from Asus, and given its name can it compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? We've found out in our hands-on review.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Galaxy S25 has already broken records, and it’s not even out yet

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series has broken pre-order records in South Korea, where the most popular model won't come as a surprise.
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro's mini-LED display on the back of the phone.

Asus has released a phone with a Samsung name on it

Asus has released the ROG Phone 9 FE, which makes it sound like an Asus/Samsung collaboration. Here's what it's all about.
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Review: a powerhouse you won’t regret buying

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a real powerhouse, but competition is tough, so has it got what it takes to beat them?
A person holding the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.

Exciting new software wants to be the Android of smartglasses

A new operating system, which wants to be the Android of smartglasses, has been announced. What's more, you can try it out today with the right hardware.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera.

This is the silliest Galaxy S25 Ultra controversy yet

A video shows the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's camera rings are not part of the glass rear panel, but should you be worried about it?
The header image for the OuttaFocus column, showing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

This terrible Samsung camera ruined my day out

Equipped with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and an old Samsung digital camera, I had a day out taking photos. One of them ruined it.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's cameras.

There’s a clear winner in our Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max camera test

Can the new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra beat the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in a camera comparison? We found out, and it was clear which phone won.
A person wearing the Casio Ring Watch.

Casio’s tiny Ring Watch is completely mad and I adore it

Yes, Casio's Ring Watch is a real watch you wear on your finger, not your wrist. It's as mad as it sounds, and I've been wearing it.
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus's camera and Glyph Interface lights.

Two Nothing phones are coming, but the names are a surprise

A report claims two new Nothing phones will launch on March 4, but the names aren't exactly what we expected.
Apple iPhone X Review

The iPhone 4 SE situation is insane

The iPhone SE 4 is being talked about a lot, but the conversation is centered around one particular screen feature, and the situation is getting ridiculous.
A person holding the Nothing Phone 2.

Nothing Phone 3 and Phone 3a: Everything we know so far

Nothing will hold an event on March 4 where it seems at least one Nothing Phone 3 model will be revealed, and here's everything we know about it so far.
Pebble 2

Pebble, the original groundbreaking smartwatch, is coming back

Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky has revealed he and a small team are working on a new smartwatch to replace the much-loved, and long-gone original.
The Now Brief icon on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's home screen.

My Galaxy S25 Ultra almost prompted an existential crisis

After five days with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the new AI-powered Now Brief feature prompted me to face a rather uncomfortable truth I hadn't expected.
Transferring an eSIM from an old iPhone to an iPhone 14.

Apple in hot water over adoption of new connectivity tech

A complaint has been raised against Apple's adoption of eSIM technology in the U.K., where the nation's biggest carrier is concerned it'll stiffle competition.
A person holding the OnePlus 13.

The OnePlus 13 has ruined Android phones for me

The OnePlus 13 has been my Android phone of choice for so many weeks, and I don't know how any other phone will match it for stickiness. Here's why.
The Google Messages app on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

A familiar Samsung app has been replaced on the Galaxy S25

Samsung has replaced its familiar Samsung Messages app with the Google Messages app on the Galaxy S25 series phones.