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The back of the Oppo Reno 8 Pro held in a mans hand.

Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: A great no-nonsense phone

Oppo's sensibly priced Reno 8 Pro's cool design will win it plenty of fans, but can the rest beat its in-house rival, the OnePlus 10T?
Honor 70 and Honor Pad 8 seen from the back.

Honor 70 and Honor Pad 8 promise high specs for modest money

Honor has announced the Honor 70 phone and Honor Pad 8 tablet, and both will be out in early September. We've seen them, and have all the details.
Multiple apps running at once on the Galaxy Z Fold 4.

7 easy ways to make the most of your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4

Want to get the most from the Galaxy Z Fold 4's unfolded and cover screens? Here are 7 ways we've found that really exploit this phone's talents.
Happy Ring and charger, seen with a concept of the app.

The Happy Ring is a smart mood ring that tracks stress, not steps

There are wearables for tracking steps and fitness, but the Happy Ring is a smart ring that's all about monitoring your mood and stress levels.
Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Fold 3's camera modules.

See how the Galaxy Z Fold 4 beats the Fold 3 in a tough camera test

Samsung has updated the camera on the new Galaxy Z Fold 4, so how much better are the photos it takes compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 3? We found out.
Open Oppo Find N held in hand.

Oppo reveals the real reason it thinks foldables are being held back

The foldable niche is one of the most exciting in the mobile space. But, according to Oppo, there's still one big thing holding foldables back.
Promotional photo of Ive for the After Like comeback.

First listen: Ive’s disco-fueled song After Like shows a new side to the group

After Like, the summer comeback from K-pop group Ive, has been released. The song takes the group in a new direction, and is filled with disco influences.
The Keychron Q8 seen from above.

Keychron Q8 review: Looking for a committed relationship

What's it like switching to an ergonomic keyboard like the Keychron Q8? It's a relationship that needs commitment, but the benefits may actually be worth it.
Oppo ColorOS 13's splash page on the Oppo Find X5 Pro.

ColorOS 13 is coming in August — and it’s better than expected

Oppo's ColorOS 13 will start its release in August, and we've got all the news — plus some hands-on experience with the new software.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro.

I want Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for all the wrong reasons

Samsung's pushing the Watch 5 Pro as a durable, rugged smartwatch. And it looks great! But I want it for a totally different reason.
Choi Yena during a performance of her song, Smartphone.

Itzy, Stray Kids, Yena, and more: New K-pop you need to hear

Looking for some new K-pop songs to listen to? Here are a few recent releases that have been on repeat for us, including songs from Yena, Stray Kids, and Itzy.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 being closed.

Making the Galaxy Z Fold 4 mainstream all hinges on this one thing

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is different to the Z Fold 3 in several ways. We spoke to Samsung about the hinge technology making it possible, and its mainstream appeal.
The iQoo 9T Legend showing its rear panel design.

This lesser-known Android phone is everything I wish the OnePlus 10T was

The OnePlus 10T isn't representative of the company's best efforts, and this great, similarly priced and specced phone from a lesser-known rival proves it.
The front of the Tag Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Porsche Edition.

Tag Heuer’s new smartwatch goes perfectly with your Porsche

Tag Heuer has launched a special edition of the Connected Calibre E4 smartwatch, and it'll perfectly complement the Porsche you own, or want to own.
Nothing Phone 1 and OnePlus 10T camera modules.

OnePlus 10T vs. Nothing Phone 1 camera battle shouldn’t be so close

Can the more expensive OnePlus 10T, with its top Qualcomm processor, easily beat the cheaper, midrange Nothing Phone 1 in a camera battle?
iPhone SE (2022) held in a mans hand.

5 things I learned about the iPhone SE after swapping from the iPhone 13 Pro

I switched from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone SE (2022) to see how much I'd have to compromise to live with the smaller, cheaper phone.
The K-pop group Girls' Generation.

Have you listened to Forever 1? Here are the Girls’ Generation songs you need to hear next

Forever 1 is K-pop group Girls' Generation's long-awaited comeback song, and if you're new to the group, here are some songs to listen to next.
Ive group members standing on a staircase.

Your guide to After Like, K-pop group Ive’s big summer comeback

On August 22, K-pop group Ive will release After Like, its third single album. Here's your guide to Ive, its members, songs, and more.
Oura Ring, iPhone 13 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 7.

Is the Oura Ring finally good enough to replace your Apple Watch?

Oura has added a workout tracking feature and SpO2 monitoring to the Oura Ring smart ring. Does this mean it's now ready to be worn on its own?
Back of the OnePlus 10T.

OnePlus 10T review: Don’t you dare settle for it

OnePlus's latest phone, the OnePlus 10T, drops the Hasselblad camera, the alert slider, and a metal chassis. Is it still worth buying?
OxygenOS 13 logo shown during the OnePlus 10T launch event.

OnePlus gives us our first look at OxygenOS 13, and the phones getting it

OnePlus has revealed the first details about OxygenOS 13, its new software based on Android 13, and the phones that will work with it.
The sensors in the Oura Ring.

Oura ring now syncs its temperature data with Natural Cycles app

The Oura Ring smart ring now shares temperature data with the Natural Cycles app, removing the need to manually check and enter temperature data each day.
Diablo Immortal on the iPhone SE (2022)

Diablo Immortal on the iPhone SE is held back by one thing, but it’s not the screen

Surely the iPhone SE (2022)'s small 4.7-inch screen makes playing Diablo Immortal quite difficult? Surprisingly, it doesn't. But something else holds it back.
Nothing Launcher and NothingOS Home screens.

Want the Nothing Phone 1? Try the Nothing Launcher first

If you download and try the Nothing Launcher app, is it just like the software experience on the Nothing Phone 1? We've tried them both to find out.
The Asus Zenfone 9 held in hand, showing the back of the phone.

Asus Zenfone 9 review: the flagship phone you can use with one hand

The Zenfone 9 is small in size, but it makes a big impact with masses of processing power. If you're tired of massive flagship phones, this could be for you.
The cameras on the Nothing Phone 1 and iPhone 11.

Can the Nothing Phone 1’s new cameras beat a 2-year-old iPhone?

The Nothing Phone 1's design is clearly influenced by the iPhone, but can its camera match an iPhone, even the old iPhone 11? We found out.
Google's redesigned Google Play logo.

Play ‘spot the difference’ with Google’s new Play Store logo

The Google Play Store has a new logo to celebrate its 10-year anniversary, and while the changes aren't huge, they are there. Can you spot them?
The Pixel 6, iPhone SE, Galaxy A53, and Nord 2T camera modules.

Google, Apple, Samsung, and OnePlus camera test exposes poor performers

Does having multiple cameras mean a phone takes better photos? Putting the Galaxy A53 against the Nord 2T, Pixel 6, and iPhone SE (2022) revealed the truth.
Nothing Phone 1 held in hand showing the Glyph Interface.

The Nothing Phone 1’s biggest problem isn’t the lights — it’s something else

The lights on the Nothing Phone 1 are great fun and nothing to get mad about. There's something more problematic happening inside the phone.
Nothing Phone 1 Glyph Interface lights.

3 ways I’m using (and loving) the Nothing Phone 1’s Glyph lights

Do you think the Nothing Phone 1's rear lights are just for show? They're not, and there are some smart features that make the Glyph Interface a must-use.
The Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro with the Kunai 3 controller and AeroActive Cooler 6 fan.

I used the ROG Phone 6’s two wild gaming accessories — here’s which you should buy

Asus makes two accessories for the ROG Phone 6 gaming phone, the Kunai 3 and the AeroActive Cooler 6. But are either worth buying?
Nothing Phone 1 held in hand showing the Glyph Interface.

Is the Nothing Phone 1 waterproof? What its IP53 rating really means

Waterproofing is an important feature to have when buying a new smartphone. Does the Nothing Phone 1 deliver here?
The back of the Nothing Phone 1 with Glyph lights active.

Does the Nothing Phone 1 have wireless charging? 3 important things to know

Does the Nothing Phone 1 have wireless charging? Yes, it does, but there's a lot more you need to know about the phone's charging system than just that.
mobvoi ticwatch 3 pro review white face

Mobvoi to use Qualcomm’s new chip to make its most powerful smartwatch yet

Mobvoi's next TicWatch smartwatch will use Qualcomm's new W5+ Gen 1 processor, which it says will make the new model its most powerful smartwatch yet.