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Apple reveals staggering start to 2021 and its more than just iPhone 12

Apple says iPhone sales rose 65% compared to the same time in 2020, in a mind-blowing quarterly earn…

Buyer's guide | Chris Smith

Bang and Olufsen launch space age Beolab 28 wireless speaker

Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen has taken the covers off its latest invention – the Beolab 28 …

Opinion | Kob Monney
Catch you later, Calibri! Microsoft Office is getting a new default font

Microsoft wants you to help pick a new default font for its Office productivity suite. The current g…

Buyer's guide | Chris Smith
Uber will help you book a vaccine and drive you to the appointment in US

Uber already provides us with rides and food so why wouldn't it help us get a Covid-19 vaccine and d…

Opinion | Chris Smith
Netflix 'Play Something' shuffle button arrives for indecisive streamers everywhere

Netflix has announced the wider rollout of the Play Something feature, which is designed to assist v…

Opinion | Chris Smith
PS Plus May games include a bona fide PS4 classic, but not much for PS5

Sony has announced the free PS Plus bundle for May, which includes a bona fide PS4 classic and, well…

Buyer's guide | Chris Smith

Spotify launches paid podcast subscriptions and Apple isn't going to be happy

Spotify has announced its new paid platform for podcasts, which enables content providers to charge …

Opinion | Chris Smith
Amazon updates its Fire HD 10 line – Here's everything you need to know

Amazon has updated its 10-inch and Kids Edition tablets for 2021. There's quite a lot to take in her…

Opinion | Max Parker
EA Sports responds to FIFA's leaked 'loot box' document

EA Sports has now responded to allegations of driving players to FIFA Ultimate Team's loot boxes, wh…

Opinion | Chris Smith
Pixel Watch: Release date, design and more for Google’s first-party smartwatch

For as long as the Pixel smartphones have been on the market, fans of Google’s devices have long sin…

Buyer's guide | Thomas Deehan
Apple AirTags: Everything you need to know about the Tile rival

The wait for Apple’s AirTag is finally over. The long-awaited tracking device was officially unveile…

Opinion | Max Parker

iOS 14.5 now available with app tracking protections, Apple Watch iPhone unlocking and more

Apple has released the iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 operating system update, adding the ability to unloc…

Buyer's guide | Chris Smith
Spotify is raising its subscription prices in the UK

Spotify has some bad news for its UK users. The music streaming service is reportedly reaching out t…

Buyer's guide | Hannah Davies
Jaw-dropping trailer revealed for Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

PlayStation has revealed a brand new trailer for Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, showing off the …

Opinion | Ryan Jones
How to watch Nomadland in the UK: Stream the Best Picture Winner

Looking to stream Oscar-winner Nomadland in the UK? Here’s all the info you need to dive straight in…

Opinion | Thomas Deehan
Pixel 5a camera sample teases Google's next cheap phone

The dinky Pixel 4a was one of our favourite cheap phones in 2020, and it looks like there could be a…

Opinion | Max Parker
Titanfall, Battlefield and more EA classics get Xbox FPS Boost treatment

Microsoft is retrofitting 13 more titles with the FPS Boost technology, which can enhance the frame …

Buyer's guide | Chris Smith
Apple AirDrop flaw 'exposes phone numbers and email addresses' to all

Apple's AirDrop tech is a really handy way to share photos, contact information and more, but a secu…

Opinion | Chris Smith
Oppo may take new approach to item trackers, following Apple AirTag launch

Following the launch of Apple's new AirTag trackers and Samsung's Galaxy SmartTags, mobile manufactu…

Opinion | Chris Smith
Considering a new iPad Pro 12.9-inch? Here's a reason to think twice

We've heard plenty about everything the new iPad Pro can do. It can access 5G speeds, benefit from t…

Opinion | Chris Smith