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App store icon showing three notifications.

Don’t listen to billionaires like Elon Musk — app stores are fantastic

Billionaires tell us app stores are stifling choice and suppressing free speech, rallying us against them. Ignore it all, because app stores are great for us.
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Man holding the Google Pixel 7 like a camera.

Google Pixel 7 review: hard to resist, but a bit of a risk

The $599 Google Pixel 7 is a great smartphone with a fantastic camera, but is every Pixel 7 alike? In our review, we examine if this matters.
Mobile Reviews
The Apple Watch Ultra's heart rate sensor active.

We asked the experts if biological sex affects heart rate sensor accuracy

We asked the experts if biological sex affects the accuracy of heart rate sensors fitted to wearable devices like smartwatches, rings, and fitness bands.
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OnePlus 10T camera module.

OnePlus’ new Android update policy matches Samsung, shames Google

OnePlus will update the software version on selected phone models coming out next year four times and provide five years of security updates.
Mobile News
The Apple Watch Ultra and Oceanic+ app.

Why this new Apple Watch Ultra app made me want to go diving

The Oceanic+ app turns the Apple Watch Ultra into a dive computer, but is it only for the pros? Turns out, it's much more inspirational than expected.
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The Huawei Mate 50 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro camera modules.

Surprisingly, the iPhone 14 Pro can’t win this epic camera shootout

Huawei has long been known for its excellent cameras, but can it retain that reputation without Leica, and up against the Apple iPhone 14 Pro?
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Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Car Charger seen from the side attached to an air vent.

My favorite iPhone MagSafe in-car holders are Cyber Monday bargains

My favorite MagSafe in-car holders for the iPhone are reduced in the Cyber Monday deals, and here's why they're worth getting.
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 sitting upright on a bench.

Cheap Galaxy Z Flip 4 deal means you can avoid making the same mistake as me

I should have bought the Galaxy Z Flip 4 this year. This cracking Amazon Black Friday deal means you don't have to make the same mistake.
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The Oura Ring 3rd generation seen from the front.

I love the Oura Ring, but I’m increasingly worried about its future

The Oura Ring is still my most worn piece of health tracking tech, and while I love it, I am concerned about its future.
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The Honor Magic Vs slightly open and held in a person's hand.

Honor’s exciting Magic Vs has the potential to change foldables in 2023

We've tried the new Honor Magic Vs, a folding smartphone that's truly moving the game forward by curing several pain points people having with foldables.
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Leaked render of the Google Pixel Fold.

The good thing is, it won’t matter if the Pixel Fold turns out to be rubbish

There's reason to be concerned about the Google Pixel Fold, but I'm going to tell you why it won't matter if the phone doesn't live up to expectations.
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iPhone 14 Pro in Deep Purple, held in a mans hand.

My lack of self-control is a warning not to upgrade your phone this year

The top phones from Samsung, Apple, and Google this year are all excellent, but should you upgrade if you have a recent version? I found out the hard way.
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The Pixel Watch on a person's wrist.

The Pixel Watch reminds me why I love smartwatches, but don’t love it

Revisiting the Google Pixel Watch has reminded me why I love smartwatches and all the associated benefits. But also why I don't love the Pixel Watch.
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The top of the open Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Huawei Mate Xs 2.

I used a phone that’s the opposite of the Galaxy Z Fold 4, and I want more

There's more than one way to fold up a big-screen smartphone, and now having used the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Huawei Mate Xs 2 back-to-back, I want both.
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The Pixel 7 Pro's camera module.

Why I don’t want to stop using the brilliant (but risky) Pixel 7 Pro

I've loved the last few weeks with the Pixel 7 Pro, and I'm not looking forward to taking my SIM out. Here's why — and why the phone still remains a risk.
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The Galaxy Watch 5 and Pixel Watch main screens.

Wearing the Galaxy Watch 5 showed me just how basic the Pixel Watch really is

It's no secret that the Pixel Watch is a pretty basic smartwatch. But after wearing the Galaxy Watch 5, that point is made even clearer.
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The back of the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Neo.

Why Motorola wants your next phone to have a 200MP camera — or be purple

What's the link between a 200MP camera and Pantone's Color of the Year 2022? Motorola's using both in its latest devices, and we spoke to the team about it.
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The Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro camera modules.

It’s hard to choose a winner in our Pixel 7 Pro vs. Pixel 6 Pro camera test

Does the Pixel 7 Pro's camera improve over the Pixel 6 Pro's? We put the two to the test, and the results show how difficult it is to choose a winner.
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Apple Watch SE 2 with protective case and generic Alpine Loop-style strap.

Meet the Frankenwatch, an Apple Watch Ultra alternative you can make for $352

Do you want 90% of the Apple Watch Ultra's looks and ability, for less than half the price? It can be done, and it's ideal for the casual outdoor enthusiast.
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The Pixel 7 Pro's camera module.

Want the most out of your Pixel 7 Pro’s camera? You need to try these features

There are several very cool camera features on the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro that you must try out. Here's how to find them, and what they do.
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The sign outside MediaTek's headquarters in Taiwan.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 9200 chip is packed with world’s-first tech

MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9200, a new flagship processor destined for high-end smartphones that's packed with world-first tech.
Mobile News
Activating Low Power Mode on an Apple Watch Ultra.

Low Power Mode totally changed the way I use my Apple Watch Ultra

Low Power Mode is said to make the Apple Watch Ultra's battery last for 60 hours on a single charge. We found out it doesn't. It can last much longer.
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The OnePlus 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra's camera modules.

Ultimate Leica vs. Hasselblad phone camera test has a decisive winner

Leica and Xiaomi are taking on OnePlus and Hasselblad in the heated world of camera phones. So which partnership produces the best photos? We find out.
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The OnePlus 10T and Google Pixel 7's camera modules.

The Pixel 7 accidentally killed the OnePlus 10T — and it isn’t pretty

The OnePlus 10T isn't the best phone OnePlus has ever made, and now that the Pixel 7 is out, the phone has taken a further hit. Is it still worth considering?
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The Galaxy Z Flip 4 open next to a Galaxy Z Fold 4's box.

Using the Galaxy Z Flip 4 showed I bought the wrong foldable this year

My Galaxy Z Fold 4 remains sealed inside its box. Not because it's a bad phone, but because I've been using the Z Flip 4 — and I think it may be even better.
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Amagami Ham Ham's Yuzu the cat, held in someone's hand.

This robotic cat bit my finger and made my heart flutter

Can a robotic cat and dog, designed to bite the tip of your finger, really be a calming, relaxing companion? We've lived with Amagami Ham Ham to find out.
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The Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 7 held in someone's hand.

Serious Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 5 camera test shows if it’s time to upgrade

If you have a Pixel 5 and love the camera, is it worth upgrading to the new Pixel 7? We took both phones out to answer this question once and for all.
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The Nothing Ear Stick's case alongside a smartphone.

Nothing Ear Stick review: the coolest ‘buds you’ll ever see

It's impossible not to love the way the Nothing Ear Sticks look, but do they have the right sound to back the looks up? We find out in our review.
Audio / Video Reviews
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
The Google Pixel Watch's Big Time watch face.

What Google needs to do to make the Pixel Watch 2 worth buying

A Pixel Watch 2 seems inevitable. Whenever Google decides to make one, here's what it absolutely must do to move the device forward.
Mobile Features
Promotional image of the Nothing Ear Stick case and earbuds.

You can stick Nothing’s Ear Stick earbuds in your ears for $99

Carl Pei's Nothing has launched its second audio product, and third overall. The Nothing Ear Stick are everyday earbuds with a cool transparent design.
Audio / Video News
The Netflix Games logo on the Pixel 4a.

The Netflix app on your phone is hiding dozens of games, and they’re great

If you have a Netflix subscription, you can play some exclusive mobile games for free. We try it out on three different phones to see if your device matters.
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Slim Folio Pro For iPad Pro

I won’t pay $1,877 for a new iPad Pro because these 3 options are way better

When I priced up my dream iPad Pro (2022) the high price gave me an unpleasant shock. Surely this wasn't the only option? Turns out, it's not.
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The Motorola Razr 2022 folded up.

Motorola Razr 2022 is coming to the U.K. with a price Samsung will hate

Motorola has announced the Moto Razr 2022's release in the U.K., and has given it a price to make you think twice about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.
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