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A selection of the best smartphones in 2023 hand-picked by our expert team

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Here's how the new HTC U23 Pro compares to Google's capable mid-ranger

Apple is hard at work on its heavily rumoured AR/VR headset behind closed doors at Apple Park, but what about the software that powers it? Rumours are swirling about the upcoming software, dubbed xrOS, ahead of its expected reveal at WWDC 2023.  While Apple is yet to even tease the software officially, we know key […]

Huawei FreeBuds 5

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The most unique-looking earbuds we've seen

We compare the two ultra-premium flagship smartphones

Motorola Edge 40

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Motorola is onto a mid-range winner

We compare the upcoming foldable to Google's current flagship, the Pixel 7 Pro

The key differences between Sony's two latest smartphones

If Google can't get developers on board with the Pixel Fold, it could be dead in the water

The best Kindles and e-readers for your e-books, tested and reviewed

We explain the logic behind adaptive charging tech on smartphones

Our hand-picked selection of the best tablets under £350/$400

Sony has lifted the lid on its latest flagship smartphone, the Sony Xperia 1 V. Replacing the outgo…

The Sony Xperia 1 V is the latest top-end flagship from Sony with a particular focus on photography…

Will Google or Oppo win the foldable head-to-head?

Google has had a busy day with Google I/O, not only announcing a slew of AI-powered features coming…

The latest rumours about Google's 2023 flagship range

All the latest news about Google's Android 14 update

The latest news about Google's new foldable

Google’s long-awaited foldable, the Google Pixel Fold, is official and due out soon – but what makes it so different from Samsung’s popular Galaxy Z Fold 4? While the two look fairly similar on the surface with both sporting the same book-style design, look beneath the surface and there are key differences between the two […]

The latest news about Google's first official tablet

The latest rumours about Google's upcoming mid-ranger

Google has just revealed its new budget-focused smartphone, the Pixel 7a, set to take on the mid-range market in 2023. The question is, how does the Pixel 7a compare to its predecessor, the Pixel 6a? There may not be much point in upgrading if the two are functionally similar, after all. However, unlike the jump […]

All you need to know about tuning in to Google's big keynote, Google I/O 2023

OPINION: Google is set to take the stage at its annual Google I/O event next week, and while it’s usually focused on new software for Android smartphones and the occasional smart home update, this year’s event is gearing up to be one of the most exciting in years.  Why? Because Google is rumoured to launch […]

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OnePlus Pad

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An iPad killer in terms of hardware, but it lacks the software finesse

Huawei's mobile, tablet, wearable and smart home operating system explained

With quite a few foldable launches over the next few months, it's not hard to see why