The Alcatel 1 (2021) might be a very cheap phone, but even as a value proposition, it’s sorely lacking. This is literally a phone from a different era, with creaky components that leave it borderline unusable for anything other than light calling. Pros Very cheap Very small and light Cons Terrible performance Dated design Awful […]
The Astro Slide is the very definition of a niche device, providing a uniquely accomplished full qwerty typing experience that you simply won’t find elsewhere. It’s lacking in almost every other way, however, and it isn’t as cheap as its components suggest, so only those who genuinely want that ‘pocket laptop’ experience need apply. Pros […]
Verdict The iPhone 14 Pro is a fantastic phone, even if it’s not necessarily a huge upgrade from the iPhone 13 Pro. Pros Great screen that gets very bright outdoors Versatile camera system for both photography and videography Always-on display and Dynamic Island are both neat tricks Additional safety features are always welcome Cons Not […]
The Polar Ignite 3 is a more likeable fitness watch and almost a great sports watch if it wasn’t for some software niggles that let it down. Pros Lovely AMOLED screen Includes some of the best Polar features Customisable watch faces Cons Software is very laggy Battery drain with always-on display and overnight Screen already […]
Verdict The Huawei Watch D is a good showcase for bringing cuff-style blood pressure measurements to the wrist. If you like the idea of a more convenient way to track blood pressure, then it will appeal. If you’re hoping it will also match the features and smarts of Huawei’s other smartwatches then that’s sadly not […]
The Fitbit Sense 2 feels like a better watch for monitoring different aspects of your health but a worse smartwatch than the original Sense. If you want the best that Fitbit can offer on all fronts, then you might be best avoiding this one. Pros Physical button is back Reliable resting heartrate data Strong sleep […]
The Vivo V25 is a solid mid-range Android phone with a textured glass back, bringing a kind of class you don’t often see at the price. However, it’s a little hard to get hold of in some western markets and is not as hot for entertainment as some rivals. Pros Textured glass rear panel Vibrant […]
If you’re after a complete smart notebook, the Smart Paper might very well be worth a look when it arrives later this year. AndroidThe software here is a very customised version of Android Pen and folio includedNo need to buy the accessories separately as they come in the box Built for notesExcellent 10.3-inch e-ink display […]
The Suunto 9 Peak Pro offers a good core sports watch experience from a mostly attractive look, but is let down by some performance and software issues and there also being much better options in and around the same price. Pros Stylish and comfortable design Sports modes aplenty Good smartwatch and GPS battery Cons Laggy […]
Forget Ultra, this Lenovo Tab is Extreme and it comes packing some seriously high-end features. Here’s our first look from CES 2023. Can be used as a secondary monitorDisplay Port input allows you to connect up other devices High-end specsHuge OLED display, fast chipset and big battery Introduction Launched alongside the modest e-ink Smart Paper […]
