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Samsung’s next flagship chipset might enable even better Galaxy AI
The Exynos 2500 is likely to power the Galaxy S25 series in some markets, and it could bring improvements to performance and artificial intelligence
News
What is Google’s Find My Device network and how does it work?
Google has revamped its Find My Device network for Android devices, making it the most obvious alternative to Apple’s Find My Network for iPhones and AirTags
How-To
How to tell if your phone is fast charging
Whether you want to test a new charger or cable, or simply find out how good the bundled charger is, here's how to know if it's going quickly
Best Picks
The best Xiaomi phone 2024
Xiaomi is known for its competitive Android smartphones – here are the best models we've tested, including ones from Poco, Redmi, and Black Shark
Feature
The smartphones you should buy if you want AI features
2024 is the year of AI, and these smartphones are already putting artificial intelligence to good use
Reviews
Xiaomi 14 Ultra review
In the 14 Ultra, Xiaomi has made one of the outright best phones money can buy, but you have to be all in on photography to make it worth it
How-To
How to use Circle to Search on your phone
Selected Android smartphones can search Google for anything you circle on your screen. Here's how to get started and why it's worth using
Updated
The best upcoming phones in the UK and US in 2024
The first few months of the year have seen plenty of big smartphone launches, and lots more are expected between now and the end of December
News
Android 15 will automatically re-enable Bluetooth after you switch it off
24 hours after switching off Bluetooth, devices running Android 15 will turn it back on automatically
Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 (4G) review
The 4G version of the Redmi Note 13 offers a lot for not much money, but it's not just 5G that you miss out on compared to the 5G model
News
WhatsApp: New filters for chat messages saves a lot of time
Whatsapp is now offering a new filter function for its chats. This new feature, which has long been requested by many users, saves a lot of time.
Updated
Samsung's new AI features are coming to even more Galaxy devices
One UI 6.1, complete with Galaxy AI features, has arrived on many recent Samsung devices, and it'll be available on more phones and tablets soon
Opinion
It might be a great phone, but Motorola’s Edge 50 Ultra doesn’t deserve its name
The Edge 50 Ultra is a clear step down from ‘Ultra’ phones by Samsung, Xiaomi and Oppo on paper, and I can't see how extended usage will change that
Best Picks
The best USB-C & Thunderbolt cables for 2024
USB-C cables are not all the same. Here's what to look for.
Reviews
Should you buy the Nothing Phone (2) or save money and just get the Phone (2a)? Here’s our verdict
Nothing is trying to conquer the mid-range market with both the Phone (2a) and Phone (2a) – does the cheaper phone offer everything you’re looking for?
Reviews
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review
The 11 Ultra is a lot like Asus' own ROG Phone 8 Pro gaming phone, meaning it loses some of the appeal of earlier Zenfone handsets
Updated
Asus' big-screen Zenfone 11 Ultra is on sale now
The Zenfone brand has long been associated with compact phones, but the new Zenfone 11 Ultra is anything but
Feature
What is an IP rating and what does it mean for my smartphone?
When it comes to water and dust resistance, an IP rating is important. Here's what all the different numbers mean for a smartphone
Feature
What are piggyback networks? UK MVNOs explained
Lots of mobile operators 'piggyback' on another operator's network. Here are all the main options in the UK, plus the pros and cons of using one
News
Galaxy S20 owners just got an amazing free upgrade
Thinking about upgrading your Galaxy S20 phone? This great news from Samsung means you might not need to
News
Harry Potter fans will go mad for this special edition smartphone
The Redmi Turbo 3 Harry Potter Limited Edition will delight fans and there's a special edition of the Redmi Pad Pro too
News
This endlessly useful Android app is free for a limited time
An extremely practical Android app is now available to download for free on Google Play but only for a short time
How-To
How to recover files from an SD card for free
If you've accidentally deleted files from your SD card or it's stopped working, all hope is not lost. Here are some things to try
News
WhatsApp: Changes to the popular messenger from 11 April
New terms of use and privacy policy is about to kick in. Find out what is changing and how you can accept the new terms here
Updated
It took me a while, but I know which Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone is best
Can't decide which of Samsung's latest Android flagships to buy? Here's how to figure out which S24 phone will suit you best
Reviews
Comparing the Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy A35, I didn't expect to choose this model
The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 are twins, but what really makes them different? Here's which one will prove to be the better buy
Best Picks
The best Honor phones 2024
Honor makes some of the best smartphones you can buy. Here are the eight we recommend, plus how to decide between them
Reviews
Motorola Moto G04 review
A decent phone for under £100? Motorola has one for your consideration, and the Moto G04 is full of surprises
Best Picks
The best iPhone 2024
Apple is yet to release a new phone in 2024. Here are the 10 we still recommend buying, plus how to decide between them
Feature
Why I buy refurbished tech over used
If you want to save money on your next phone, tablet or other gadget, consider buying a refurbished device. Here's what you need to know
Deal
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is now available for a scarcely believable sub-£300 price
No, that's not a typo – you really can get Samsung's excellent flip-style folding phone with an incredible 71% discount
News
OnePlus reveals first of many new AI features – is it coming to your phone?
Artificial intelligence looks set to be a major part of upcoming OnePlus smartphones, but many will also be available on existing handsets
How-To
How to flip a photo on Android
Android smartphones usually default to a mirrored photo when you take selfies. Here's how to flip them the right way round
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S24 review
It's undoubtedly one of the best small phones you can buy, but with minor upgrades over last year's model, is the Galaxy S24 worth the cash?
How-To
How to make your own iPhone ringtone
Here's a detailed step-by-step guide on how to take any portion of a song and make it a ringtone for your iPhone for free
How-To
Just bought a phone? Here's how to tell if it's new
Here's how to work out if you've bought a refurbished phone or not, and why refurbished models can offer good value
How-To
Pinning messages and chats will transform how you use WhatsApp
Tired of losing conversations or important messages on WhatsApp? Now you can pin them to make them easy to find. Here's how it's done.
Feature
We bought multiple items to see if the TikTok Shop is safe
There's now a TikTok shop for products that appear in videos and much more. We explain what it's about and if it's safe to use
Reviews
Apple iPhone 15 Plus review
The iPhone 15 Plus is something of a sweet spot within Apple's 2024 smartphone range but it doesn't blaze any trails
How-To
Are you being spied on via WhatsApp? Here's how to tell and what to do about it
Do you have the feeling that someone is spying on your chats? Here's how to find out and how to stop it happening
How-To
How to properly charge a phone battery
Can you damage a phone's battery by charging it too often, or for too long? We round up the best battery care tips to keep your smartphone battery healthy for as long as possible
Reviews
Honor Magic 6 Pro review
The Magic 6 Pro is a superb camera phone with plenty of key strengths, but there are several factors to consider before buying it over flagship rivals
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE review
Samsung's value-focused alternative to the Galaxy S23 has solid specs but questionable timing
How-To
You can watch Now while you're on holiday – here's how
Watching Sky content from abroad is possible if you have a Now Membership – you just need this one thing
Updated
Samsung's Galaxy A55 could be the new mid-range phone to beat
The long-awaited Galaxy A55 is on sale now in the UK, complete with a few significant upgrades, but it's not coming to the US
Updated
Samsung's new Galaxy A35 is even cheaper than last year
The Galaxy A35 is on sale in the UK and coming to the US soon, though a release date for the latter is yet to be confirmed
Deal
Don’t sleep on these deals for the brand new Redmi Note 13 phones
They've only been on the market for a matter of weeks but you can already save big on these already good value Redmi phones
Deal
This superb Samsung Galaxy A54 deal is one I'd recommend to my friends
The Galaxy A54 was already good value at its usual £449/$449.99 launch price, but the phone is now up to 28% cheaper. You'll need to act fast, though
Deal
Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A34 hits budget price
Amazon has the lowest price we've ever seen on the Samsung Galaxy A34, but this deal is only available for a limited time
How-To