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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
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
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
How-To
How to secretly read a WhatsApp message without the sender knowing
Here are six ways to reduce the chances of someone knowing you've read a WhatsApp message
Reviews
Xiaomi 14 review
A contender for best flagship phone, the Xiaomi 14 bests the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 in many ways, but is it enough to splash the cash?
Updated
The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra are on sale now in Europe
Both phones are heavily focused on the cameras, even if the high-end 14 Ultra's setup is more advanced. But there's no sign of the 14 Pro
Updated
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 brings AI to more affordable phones
The 8s Gen 3 isn't quite as powerful as the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but it should offer a nice performance boost for mid-range handsets
Updated
Magic V2 foldable becomes latest Honor phone to get Porsche Design version
The Magic V2 has finally launched in Europe, and it's now available in a Porsche Design finish as well as traditional colours
Updated
Honor Magic V2 review
The Magic V2 impresses with slick looks and a slim profile, but is it still worth buying following the delayed European launch?
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A15 vs Galaxy A14: Which is the better buy?
The 4G version of the Galaxy A15 is a very good budget smartphone, but is it really better than the equivalent A14 model? Here's how the two compare
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G vs Galaxy A15 5G: Which is the better buy?
There are two different models of the Galaxy A15, and 5G isn't the only difference between them. Here's how to decide which is right for you
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G vs Galaxy A14 5G review
Samsung recently debuted the successor to the last year's Galaxy A14 5G. Let's see if the A15 5G is indeed a worthy replacement
Updated
Nothing Phone (2a) review
Despite a more affordable price, the Phone (2a) retains all the key hallmarks of a Nothing smartphone, but there are downsides to consider
Updated
Nothing's new Phone (2a) is its cheapest smartphone yet
The Phone (2a) is technically a successor to the original Phone (1), though it draws a lot of inspiration from the Phone (2) and retains a unique design
Reviews
Vivo V30 Pro review
This is Vivo's first mid-range phone to benefit from its partnership with Zeiss, but does it deliver the photographic goods like its pricier siblings?
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A15 (4G) review
The Galaxy A15 is the cheapest model in Samsung's 2024 A-series but can it compete with the likes of Motorola and Nokia?
Reviews
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G review
Xiaomi's not-quite-budget phone series gains a sharper design, but seems to be treading water elsewhere
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A25 vs Galaxy A34: Which is the better buy?
Choosing the right mid-range phone is not easy, especially as the Galaxy A25 has just joined the brand's portfolio. Let's find out if the Galaxy A34 has anything to fear
Reviews
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G review
The Galaxy A15 5G is one of the prettiest budget phones on the market, where battery life and a perfectly usable camera make up for the lack of power
How-To
How to reset an Android phone or tablet
Want to sell on an old Android device or sort out any problems it may be having? A reset can often work wonders
How-To
How to factory reset your iPhone or iPad
If your iPhone or iPad is having trouble or you want to sell it on, a factory reset could be the answer. Here's a step-by-step guide on getting it done
How-To
How to reset a Samsung phone or tablet
How to clear problems on your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet by giving it a reset, wether it's a soft reboot or full factory reset
Opinion
Is this concept really the future of smartphones?
Many, many years in development already, Motorola's Adaptive Display Concept, aka 'the bendy phone', might be a glimpse at the new normal for phones
Feature
Tech Advisor's Best of MWC 2024 Awards
We round up the best phones and other gadgets from Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona
News
Honor confirms its first-ever flip phone is on the way
Honor is set to make its flip foldable debut in 2024, providing competition for the likes of Samsung, Motorola and Oppo
Opinion