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A rendered image of the OnePlus Pad 2 tablet.

The exciting OnePlus Pad 2 puts the Pixel Tablet to shame

The new OnePlus Pad 2 is a high-spec Android tablet with a pair of accessories that help make it more versatile than the Google Pixel Tablet.
A person holding the OnePlus Nord 4.

I reviewed the OnePlus Nord 4, and I found something surprising

The OnePlus Nord 4's unusual all-metal body catches your eye, but can the rest of the phone keep up with the style? We find out in our review.
A person holding the Ultrahuman Air ring, showing the logo.

This smart ring has a feature you won’t find on the Galaxy Ring

The Ultrahuman Ring Air can now detect atrial fibrillation, making it the only smart ring available with the feature.
The back of the Redmagic 9S Pro.

There’s an unheard-of processor inside this fun gaming phone

The Redmagic 9S Pro has a version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 inside that we've never heard of before.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro against some leaves.

This Galaxy Watch 5 Pro deal puts the Galaxy Watch Ultra to shame

The new Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung's newest and most powerful smartwatch. Here's why you should buy the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro right now instead.
A person holding a closed Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Why I’m not upgrading to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 this year

I liked the Galaxy Z Fold 6 enough to consider upgrading from my Galaxy Z Flip 5 to it, but that was before I saw the trade-in and preorder offers where I live.
A render of the Realme 13 Pro in Monet Gold.

An $81M painting inspired the design of this unusual phone

Realme will use paintings by Claude Monet as inspiration on its forthcoming Realme 13 Pro series devices, and we've got details here.
The gold Samsung Galaxy Ring.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring may change wearables forever

Samsung has made the Galaxy Ring's app and all its data free to access, and the decision may have a big impact on its competition now and in the future.
A person opening the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6.

I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6. This is the best thing about it

I'm smitten with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, but you'll have to ignore Samsung's sales pitch to understand the reasons why.
A person wearing the gold Samsung Galaxy Ring.

I wore the Samsung Galaxy Ring. Here’s why the Oura Ring is in trouble

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is here to take on the Oura Ring, and having tried it on, I think half the battle is already won.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra on a person's wrist.

The Galaxy Watch Ultra is Samsung’s most controversial smartwatch yet

I've worn the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, and it's all set to be a highly controversial product. Here's why, and why it's still set to be a winner.
A render of the Up Mobile smartphone.

An absurd new phone is coming to crush the iPhone and Android

A new smartphone with Web3, blockchain, and AI technology is coming to take on the might of Apple and Android later this year.
A person holding the OnePlus Nord 4.

The OnePlus Nord 4 has something I haven’t seen on a phone in ages

The OnePlus 4 brings back the metal unibody back, a design trend that once dominated phones, but has largely been forgotten until now.
The Oura Ring resting on a rock.

The Oura Ring’s latest feature helps it battle the Galaxy Ring

On the eve of when we expect Samsung to launch the Galaxy Ring, the Oura Ring gets an in-app AI assistant to help you meet your personal health goals.
A person wearing the CMF Watch Pro 2.

This is the cheapest smartwatch I’ve worn in ages, and I’m really impressed

The CMF Watch Pro 2 is the cheapest smartwatch I've worn in a while. And you know what? It's actually pretty darn good.
A person holding the CMF Phone 1.

I used the CMF Phone 1, and it’s 2024’s best smartphone bargain

Looking for a new bargain Android phone? The CMF Phone 1 is what you want. Best of all, it's so much more than just another cheap phone.
The Oura Ring on a flower's petals.

I’ve worn an Oura Ring for 3 years. Can the Galaxy Ring beat it?

I've worn an Oura Ring for three years. As we get closer to the Samsung Galaxy Ring's launch, I'm not sure if Samsung's ring will be able to compete with it.
Outtafocus column lead image with the Nokia 3210.

I tried using a phone with a 2MP camera. These were the 5 worst things about it

I set myself a task: use a 2MP phone camera in 2024. I quickly discovered just how bad things were with phone cameras 20 years ago.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera and logo.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is my favorite smartphone. Here’s why.

I've used the iPhone 15 Pro Max since release, and although it's not perfect, it has become my favorite phone released since late 2023. Here's why.
The Amazon Fire Max 11 and Poco Pad in their keyboard cases.

I put two cheap Android tablets head-to-head. This is the one to buy

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is almost a year old but still a great buy. Can it take on a new reasonably priced Android tablet with a keyboard?
A cropped version of the OnePlus X Lordi teaser poster

We have no idea what to make of OnePlus’ next collaboration

OnePlus is teasing its next collaboration, and we doubt anyone expected its partner: Finnish metal band Lordi. Here's what we know so far.
A person holding the Amazon Kindle Fire Max 11

Amazon made a brilliant Android tablet you should actually buy

Amazon's Fire Max 11 takes the Fire tablet range in a brave new direction, and our extensive review examines if the strategy has worked.
A person holding the Motorola Edge 50 Pro.

This cool new phone shows what’s wrong with Motorola in 2024

I've been using the Motorola Edge 50 Pro, a phone I really like. Unfortunately, I'm tired of Motorola not fixing the same old problems that plague its phones.
A person holding the Nokia 3210, showing the screen.

The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024

The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it.
A promotional image of the Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses.

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are about to get new competition

Soon, the Ray-Ban Meta won't be the only pair of smart glasses with a camera you can buy, as later this year Solos will release the AirGo Vision smart glasses.
The front of the Amazon Kindle Fire Max 11 with its keyboard case.

One year later, Amazon still makes one of the best Android tablets you can get

The Amazon Fire Max 11 is still one of the best Android tablets, even with its little foibles, as I found out revisiting it a year into its life.
The Motorola Razr Plus (2024) and Razr (2024) next to each other.

Razr 50, Razr 50 Ultra, Razr 2024, and Razr Plus 2024: What’s different?

Motorola is up to its old tricks again, just to confuse us. Here's what's different between the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra, and the Razr 2024 and Razr Plus 2024.
A promotional image of the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro in Slate Grey.

This great Wear OS smartwatch is suddenly a lot more attractive

Mobvoi has released a new Slate version of the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro smartwatch, where it joins the original Obsidian Black version.
A person holding the Realme GT 6.

A much-missed Android phone maker is back with a real winner

Two years ago, Realme disappeared from the global market. Now it's back with the Realme GT 6, and it's exactly the return I wanted.
A person wearing the Based Hardware Friend AI necklace.

This AI necklace is one of the weirdest wearables I’ve ever seen

The world of wearables has more than its fair share of unusual products, but the Friend AI necklace may be one of the strangest yet.
A promotional image showing the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite.

OnePlus’ new cheap phone has a worrying surprise inside

The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is a lovely new phone from the popular brand, and while we like most of what we see, one important component is worryingly old.
A promotional image showing the Blackmagic Camera app for Android.

Long-awaited pro-level video app arrives on Android, with a catch

Blackmagic, one of the top makers of cinema-grade cameras and editing software, has launched an app for Android phones, but it comes with a catch.
Outtafocus column main image showing the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra.

I used a phone you should only buy for the incredible camera

The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra isn't a phone for the unprepared, but as a camera, it's spectacular. See why it should be your next camera, but not your next phone.
iPhone 15 Pro Max laying outside in a park.

I have a mysterious problem with my iPhone 15 Pro Max

I've had enough of the iPhone 15 Pro Max's unpredictable battery life, but I have no idea what needs to change for it to be fixed.