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Promotional images of the Space Invaders: My Play Watch smartwatch.

You can play Space Invaders on this crazy retro smartwatch

This is a smartwatch unlike any other, as not only does it not connect to your phone, but it lets you play the classic arcade game Space Invaders on your wrist.
Mobile News
The Xiaomi Mix Flip's cover screen.

This folding phone does something different, and I love it

The Xiaomi Mix Flip is yet another folding flip phone, but it's quite a bit different from the competition — and I love it. Let me tell you why.
Mobile Features
The back of the Xiaomi 14T Pro.

The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a cool (but confusing) new Android phone

You may think the Xiaomi 14T Pro is a straight update to the Xiaomi 14 Pro, but it's actually something different. Here's what you need to know about it.
Mobile News
The Apple Watch Ultra on a man's wrist in a pocket.

Apple Watch Ultra review: a big, exciting, overwhelming success

The Apple Watch Ultra may look like a niche product at first glance, but it's way more than that and has genuinely wide appeal. We explain why in our review.
Mobile Reviews
The Nothing Ear Open earbud.

Nothing’s cool Ear Open earbuds have an unexpected rival

I've listened to Nothing's new Ear Open earbuds. And while I've been impressed, I've also wondered why I wasn't using my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead.
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A person opening the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: I love it, and think you will too

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has won my heart after just a few short weeks with it, and in my in-depth review, I'm going to explain why you'll love it too.
Mobile Reviews
A person wearing the Apple Watch Ultra.

I don’t want to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra

I'm about to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra, but after using it with watchOS 11, I'm going to be sad to see it go.
Mobile Features
A promotional image of the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 tablet.

Huawei’s latest Android tablets have unusual anti-glare screens

Huawei has announced two new Android tablets that use its unusual anti-glare PaperMatte screen technology.
Mobile News
A promotional image of the Huawei Watch Ultimate Fairway Edition.

Huawei’s new smartwatches are set to embarrass Apple and Samsung

Huawei has announced a series of new smartwatches, which vary considerably in design and features and are ready to take on the best from Apple and Samsung.
Mobile News
The back of the Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 and Phantom V Fold 2.

Samsung and Google can learn a lot from these affordable foldables

With the Phantom V Fold 2 and Phantom V Flip 2, Tecno has proven you don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the latest foldable phones.
Mobile Features
A render of the Slate titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my next Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium appears to be the model to choose if you want to treat yourself, but is it truly special? I've bought one to find out.
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The main title image for the OuttaFocus column showing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to indulge in my hobby, and fell in love with it

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during a stay in Germany, where I had fun shooting photos of cars. Google's new folding phone turned out to be amazing at it.
Mobile Features
A person using the Double Tap feature on the Apple Watch Series 9.

A fantastic Apple Watch feature is at risk of being forgotten

Remember Double Tap on the Apple Watch? I do, but Apple seems to have forgotten it for the Apple Watch Series 10, and it's a real shame.
Mobile Features
Someone holding the iPhone 16 in its white color.

Apple made a brilliant decision with the iPhone 16

With the features and specifications of the iPhone 16 not being a huge leap forward, Apple did the right thing by not raising the price.
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A person holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V3.

I held 4 of the latest folding phones, and I learned something important

I held the thin Honor Magic V3 along with 2024's other top big folding phones, and soon discovered we shouldn't concentrate on its dimensions.
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A person using the Double Tap feature on the Apple Watch Series 9.

I don’t know anything about the next Apple Watch, and I love it

The next Apple Watch is almost here, and for once we don't seem to know much about it ahead of the launch. I couldn't be happier about it either.
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The Belkin Everyday Keyboard Case and Cradle's keys and touchpad.

Belkin’s new iPad keyboard case may be better than Apple’s Magic Keyboard

One of the stars I spotted at an early event during IFA 2024 was this excellent keyboard case for the Apple iPad Air and iPad Pro.
Mobile Features
The Amazfit T-Rex 3's screen.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is an Apple Watch Ultra for half the price

Want an Ultra smartwatch, but can't justify the high price? The Amazfit T-Rex 3 could be for you. I've been wearing it for a few days to see what it's like.
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Official rendered images of the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant.

Withings made the flashiest smartwatch to ever grace your wrist

The latest version of the Withings ScanWatch is the Nova Brilliant, and it's about as watch-like and flashy as smartwatches get.
Mobile News
A person holding the Shure MV6 microphone.

Why the Shure MV6 has become my new go-to microphone

Industry veteran Shure has launched a gaming microphone that it promises is very simple to set up and use. We put it to the test.
Mobile Features
A person holding the PlugBug charger.

This is the PlugBug, and it may be my new favorite charger

Twelve South has integrated Apple's Find My location service into a fast charger, and it's a wonderful creation.
Mobile Features
A person wearing the Soundcore Space One Pro headphones.

I loved traveling with these clever folding headphones

The foldable Soundcore Space One Pro headphones seem made for travel, so I took them on a trip to see if they lived up to expectations.
Audio / Video Features
The title image for the Outtafocus column, showing the Google Pixel 9 Pro's camera.

How AI has quietly transformed this one camera feature on your phone

Special AI camera modes are everywhere at the moment, but something more interesting is happening behind the scenes to our cameras.
Mobile Features
TCL's foldable phone concept

We may be at the start of an exciting mobile trend

Xiaomi is the latest brand to be attached to making a trifold smartphone, signaling we are at the very beginning of an exciting new trend in mobile.
Mobile News
Official images of the Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 concept phone.

This jaw-dropping phone looks like the future of foldables

The Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 takes the folding smartphone design we know, then adds another hinge to make a trifold phone -- and it looks incredible.
Mobile News
A promotional image showing the HMD Barbie Phone.

The Barbie Phone is here, and you’ll never guess what color it is

After teasing it earlier this year, HMD has launched the Barbie Phone, and it's just about as cute and collectible as phones get.
Mobile News
A person holding the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 8.

I took over 100 pictures with the Pixel 9 and the Pixel 8, and the results surprised me

Planning to upgrade from the Google Pixel 8 to the Pixel 9? Then you need to see this camera test, as it's much closer than you'd expect.
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The iPad Air 2024 in a Zagg Crystal Palace folio case with the Keychron B1 Pro keyboard.

How I turned my iPad Air into a great work machine for just $90

Can't justify the cost of the Magic Keyboard but still want to work on your iPad Air? I've found a winning combo that's yours for a third of its price.
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A photo of an Apple screen and a close-up of the App Store icon with three notifications on it.

The App Store is about to become optional on some iPhones

Apple will make it possible to delete the App Store from the iPhone and iPad later this year as part of its compliance with EU directives.
Mobile News
A person wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra showing the Ultra Analogue watch face.

Samsung did the impossible with the Galaxy Watch Ultra

After repeatedly failing to create a truly inspiring watch face for its smartwatches, Samsung has finally got it right with the Galaxy Watch Ultra.
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The Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 x Oracle Red Bull Racing Edition's screen.

The ultimate smartwatch for F1 fans is here

Tag Heuer continues its long-standing relationship with Red Bull Racing to release a special F1 edition of its Connected Cabibre E4 smartwatch.
Mobile News
Samsung Galaxy AI on the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

What is Galaxy AI? Everything you need to know about Samsung’s wild AI features

Samsung's Galaxy AI features are on many of its mobile products, from its phones to its earbuds and even its smart ring. Here are all the features available.
Mobile Guides
A rendered image showing a phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor.

This new Snapdragon chip will transform AI on cheaper phones

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 puts the emphasis on AI performance and better efficiency, and it will be available in a new phone very soon.
Mobile News
A person holding the Motorola Razr 2024 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Can Motorola’s cheap folding phone beat the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in a camera test? I found out

The Motorola Razr 2024 is much cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, so is the camera a lot worse? We found out when we tested them.
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