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When is the next Apple event and what will be announced?
A rumour suggests Apple will be holding another launch event this month, with no fewer than five new devices expected to launch
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Next iPhone SE set to launch in the first half of 2025
The fourth generation of Apple's cheapest phone isn't far away, and it's likely to get the design overhaul many have been waiting for
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Apple Intelligence exact release date leaked and it's almost November
Apple Intelligence is a Google Gemini rival, but what can it do? And will your device be upgraded?
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YouTube Shorts won't be quite so short soon
You'll soon be able to create much longer short-form videos on the site, though the limit will still be well behind main rival TikTok
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A cheaper S24+? The Galaxy S24 FE is a little more complicated
As the cheapest Galaxy S24 phone, the S24 FE is the new baseline for Galaxy AI smarts, but does it do enough to appeal to its target audience?
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Some Samsung Galaxy phones bootloop after latest update
Various models of the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10 are getting borked, and the only fix appears to be a factory reset, wiping out user data.
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Samsung might never launch the Galaxy S26
Samsung's new flagship tablet lineup is missing the regular model, and now it looks like the company's 2026 flagships will take a similar approach
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RCS for iPhone is being rolled out at a crawl
Despite iOS 18, only a few operators in Europe and the US support Rich Communication Services
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Video calls in Whatsapp will soon offer filters and backgrounds
You don't have to worry about how tidy your room is before jumping onto a video call
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Samsung's Galaxy A16 to set new standard for software support
The Galaxy A16 and A16 5G are both expected later this year, complete with an improved commitment to updates that beats all rivals
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Not updated to iOS 18 yet? Read this first
iOS 18 is available as a free update for all compatible iPhones now, but there are a few things you should consider before installing it
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Problems with the touch screen affect iPhone 16 Pro and older models
The strange bug seems to be down to iOS 18 and is also affecting the Camera Button
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There's an even better Galaxy Z Fold 6 coming, but you can't have it
A larger, slimmer and better-equipped version of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 may be on the horizon, but even if it comes out, you probably won't be able to buy it
Opinion
It's time for Android phones to embrace Apple's MagSafe
Loathe as I am to admit it, MagSafe is great. Why are Android manufacturers dragging their feet on the MagSafe-compatible Qi2 wireless charging standard?
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Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro and Pro+ launch in China with huge batteries
Only the two Pro models have been unveiled so far, but a good balance of specs and affordability means the Note 14 range is off to a strong start
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra might offer three high-end finishes including ceramic
Qualcomm’s next flagship chip looks set to debut on the Chinese company’s next high-end phones, but don’t expect them in Europe this year
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Motorola might be working on a budget Razr 50s flip phone
Motorola's new flagship flip phone is an upgrade over its predecessor in several key areas, yet it still manages to be cheaper in the UK
Opinion
Don't buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE – these 4 alternatives are better
Samsung continues to launch Fan Edition models of its flagship phones but I have a selection of better options for you
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Samsung's new Galaxy S24 FE is a cheaper, less powerful Galaxy S24+
The S24 FE has arrived more than eight months after the other Galaxy S24 phones, but is the cheapest handset in the range too much of a downgrade?
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE gets 3 key upgrades, including one big one
Samsung's latest fan edition smartphone has landed and it improves on its predecessor in these areas
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Xiaomi's new 14T and 14T Pro include key Pixel 9 software features
Xiaomi's next generation of upper mid-range phones has launched globally, with performance and photography both getting a significant upgrade
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Xiaomi Mix Flip arrives in Europe to take on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Razr 50 Ultra
Xiaomi's first flip phone has launched in Europe after an initial Chinese release, and it looks like a compelling alternative to Samsung and Motorola
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This new flip phone's unique feature is a conversation starter
The Xiaomi Mix Flip has officially launched on UK soil, and there's one quirky feature that I didn't think I'd get lots of use out of… until I started testing
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Best eco-friendly phones 2024: Sustainability at their core
Here are our pick of the most environmentally forward smartphones today; through their use of green design, long software commitments, ethical life-cycle manufacturing and more.
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Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate is the world's first tri-fold phone
Huawei has unveiled its latest foldable, the Mate XT Ultimate, which is the first publicly released phone in the world that can fold into thirds
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Pixel phone owners, get ready for a major free upgrade
Google has added loads of new features to its Pixel 9 phones, but you don't need to buy one of the new phones to get some key features
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Your phone could be about to get a huge search upgrade
One very useful Android feature is currently exclusive to Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones, but other Android handsets look set to benefit soon
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Forget the iPhone 16 – big iPhone 17 news has already leaked
We're fresh from the launch of the iPhone 16 series, but there's already some pretty big news about the iPhone 17 series, including mentions of a new ‘Slim’ model
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iPhone 16 far more repairable thanks to electrically deactivated glue
Apple's new glue makes it super easy, barely an inconvenience to remove the battery, no pull tabs or cutting ribbons requied.
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Samsung phones might lose wireless charging after patent battle loss
A long-simmering patent battle over wireless charging has Samsung on the hook for almost 200 million dollars.
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Apple's latest iPhone 16 series has hit the shelves
The iPhone 16 series has bigger screens, longer battery life and new machine-learning abilities, and it's available to buy right now
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I just tried the phone science fiction has promised us for years
It might be a China-exclusive for the time being, but the Huawei Mate XT may have just laid the path for where foldables go next
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YouTube confirms annoying change when you pause a video
YouTube is bringing a new form of advertising to the platform that will annoy many users, and it's already rolling out in the US
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Android 15: This clever feature declares war on the biggest smartphone problem
Smartphones have one main problem: the battery, which gets weaker and weaker over time but Google is now tackling this problem
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Google's Find My Device app could point you in the right direction soon
New code indicates the app will add a "compass" view to add a directional component, enabled by new UWB tracker gadgets.
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Netflix drops full support for older iPhones and iPads – is yours affected?
If you have an iPhone or iPad that can't upgrade to the right iOS version, then Netflix won't provide regular updates anymore – find out if you're impacted
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Which phone has the longest warranty?
We take a look at the standard UK and US warranties offered by phone makers, to see which brands leave you best protected
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Forget folds, Samsung's next trick could be a massive phone you roll up
Samsung has already showed off rolling displays in concepts, but a real flagship phone using the tech would be an incredible achievement.
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Apple's first foldable allegedly delayed again
Apple's first foldable iPhone could be either a folding iPad, a folding MacBook or a flip-style phone, but there's also a rumour that it's been cancelled altogether
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4 key Android features the iPhone is still missing
The iPhone hardware has been top notch for a while, but some Android phones have features that even the latest iPhone 16 series lacks
Opinion
4 iPhone 16 features I can't wait to try – and none of them are Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is the headline addition to the iPhone 16, but Apple has introduced some exciting hardware upgrades that are just as interesting as AI
Opinion
The iPhone 16 feature that'll almost certainly come to Android
All four of Apple's new phones have a unique new design feature, but it's unlikely to remain exclusive to the iPhone for long
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5 ways the Pixel 9 beats the iPhone 16
All four of Apple's new handsets are impressive on paper, but none can match Google's latest Pixel 9 series in these key areas
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Apple confirms iOS 18 release date, but it won't include Apple Intelligence at launch
At the iPhone 16 event, Apple revealed when you'll be able to download the next major version of iOS, albeit without the new AI features for a while
Opinion
Forget the iPhone 16, this is why I will wait for the iPhone 17
The future of the iPhone is imminent, but is delayed in the EU and this makes the iPhone 16 unattractive
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Case makers appear to confirm iPhone 16 design change ahead of launch
Hours ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, case makers have confirmed a highly speculated design change to the next-generation Apple smartphone
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Apple iPhone 16 event bingo… according to Google Gemini
Can Google's new AI tool correctly predict the iPhone 16's new features and upgrades?
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This is the most interesting phone I've seen all year
It has some seriously impressive tech that you won't see on the iPhone 16 next week
Opinion
HMD's new phone is both fun and eco-friendly – here's why flagship makers should take note
At IFA 2024, HMD launched the Fusion smartphone with a build that could revolutionise the industry… if other brands follow its lead
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