Verdict Google’s mid-range series of smartphones has never been this good. While I would have liked to see better battery performance, the rest of the Pixel 7a is a triumph. Pros Excellent camera for the price Plenty of upgrades over the Pixel 6a Smart software Some nice colour options Cons Middling battery life Achingly slow […]
Verdict While the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness edition promises to improve the way you can track your general health and fitness, it still needs to deliver a better core hybrid smartwatch experience to make this worthy of a place on your wrist. Pros Nicely designed watch More data packed watch face Improved companion app Cons […]
Verdict The Apple Watch SE 2 is a basic, affordable and very good smartwatch for iOS users. Pros Plenty of the best Apple Watch features in a cheaper package Excellent software Wide customisation options Accurate tracking Cons Slow charging No always-on display Key Features Plenty of sensorsHRM, GPS but no temperature sensor WatchOSPlenty of apps […]
Verdict A smarter addition to the Rocketbook line of reusable notebooks, the Rocketbook Pro has a premium cover and can have its pages swapped for different packs for different uses. It’s as nice to write on this as it is with real paper, but the pages can be wiped clean and used time and time […]
Verdict The Oppo Find X6 Pro is an excellent phone with one of the best camera experiences on an Android phone. You get a great and bright display, solid performance, great battery life, and super quick charging. It’s only held back by the lack of a global launch. It’s a China-exclusive phone and runs the […]
Verdict The Poco F5 is another strong mid-range phone, with excellent performance for the money and a very good AMOLED display. Add in a relatively refined design, and it’s a clear improvement over the Poco F4. However, a stagnant camera system, the ever-unlovable MIUI 14, and an unwelcome price bump temper some of those encouraging […]
Verdict Motorola has managed to deliver something that not only looks good and feels good in the hand, but a smartphone of substance. The Edge 40 boasts a gorgeous display, a rear-facing camera just as capable in low light as daylight, fast charging and decent performance – it’s just a bit of a shame it […]
Verdict Ye ole reliable: a budget smartphone that works well across the board. It won’t amaze, but it does what you need it to do. Pros Lightweight and familiar design Large 6.5-inch 120Hz display All-day battery life Clean approach to Android 13 Cons Rather sizeable chin Performance struggles under pressure Camera quality isn’t amazing Reliable, […]
Verdict The Ray-Ban Stories are camera-toting smartglasses that really do look like a lovely pair of shades and are capable of capturing your adventures in a more memorable way. Ultimately though, they don’t have the hardware to deliver the standout performance to match that attractive, designer look and also doesn’t always make it obvious to […]
Verdict The Poco F5 Pro is a mid-range specialist, offering the best combination of performance and display that you can get for less than £600. If you’re after a premium design, a strong camera, or crisp and uncluttered software, there are much better ways to spend your money. Gamers and media hounds on a slightly […]
