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 […]
Verdict With the Garmin Forerunner 965 it really is all about the screen because with that aside, it’s offering the same features as the 955. If you’re desperate for a top-end Forerunner with a lovely colour display and that same great sports tracking and that still manages to deliver good battery, then you’ll be very […]
First Impressions Google continues its strong run of affordable phones with the Pixel 7a which packs numerous impressive upgrades over the Pixel 6a. Upgraded camera systemNew 64MP main camera, 13MP ultrawide and faster Night Sight Four coloursCharcoal, Sea, Coral and Snow Upgrades over Pixel 6aWireless charging, more RAM and faster display Introduction The Google Pixel […]
First Impressions Huawei has built a truly outstanding camera phone with the P60 Pro. Whether that’s enough to offset other issues remains to be seen. Key Features Fantastic camera skills2x 48MP rear cameras combine for excellent results Unique rear designThe Pearly, marble-like finish certainly stands out Introduction Huawei’s P60 Pro has finally found its way […]
Verdict Going far beyond what’s usually expected from an e-ink device, the Onyx Boox Tab Ultra is a full-on Android tablet that combines the benefits of e-ink technology with the wealth of apps on the Google Play Store. Pros Full access to the Google Play Store Fast performance in spite of its e-ink technology Writing […]
Verdict The Kobo Elipsa 2E is another strong pick for the platform-agnostic or anti-Amazon eBook consumer. Its large, clear screen is great for reading, while the Kobo Stylus 2 and accompanying software make for a useful note-taking tool. Pros Extensive file support Dropbox, OverDrive and Pocket support Powerful handwriting recognition Ability to annotate your eBooks […]
First Impressions With an attractive design, a particularly capable main camera, a fast 144Hz display and 68W TurboCharge capabilities, there’s not a lot to dislike about the £529 Motorola Edge 40. Premium 6.55-inch displayWhile slightly smaller than some competitors, the pOLED display boasts key specs including HDR10+ certification and a rapid 144Hz refresh rate. Fast […]
Verdict The Garmin Forerunner 265s is a great multisports watch with an even lovelier display than the 255, but that screen and some other software extras do come at significantly greater price. Pros Vibrant and high quality AMOLED display Solid sports tracking performance Still strong battery life Cons It’s more expensive than 255 No cheaper […]
