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Opinion
Are these really the Google Pixel 9 Pro colours? Yawn
Fingers crossed Google has something more interesting for us in store on 13 August, but I'm not getting my hopes up
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Samsung set to revive Bixby with a big AI upgrade
Samsung has confirmed that its voice assistant will be making a return soon, with artificial intelligence at the centre of it all
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is here, and it's betting big on AI
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is on sale now, and despite a similar design to its predecessor, there are more upgrades under the hood than you might think
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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a flip phone for now and the future
The Z Flip 6 is on sale now, complete with several notable hardware and software upgrades, but also a price increase in the US
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Samsung is phasing out its own messaging app
In future, the Google app will come pre-installed on Galaxy models
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5 things the OnePlus Nord 4 teaches us about mid-range phones
Extended usage of OnePlus' new phone reveals a few key things mid-range handsets need to prioritise in the future
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The OnePlus Nord 4 is the cheapest phone with this key feature
OnePlus has introduced the world to its latest mid-range phone, and only a handful of more expensive phones can match it in one particular area
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The new OnePlus Nord 4 wants to be your next mid-range phone
The global version of the China's Ace 3V has finally been unveiled as the Nord 4, a mid-range phone with plenty of flagship features
Feature
3 ways Circle to Search is getting even better
Here's how Google's Circle to Search feature is becoming more versatile, with new updates that boost its functionality
Opinion
The 5 Galaxy Z Flip 6 upgrades that I'm most excited for
On first impressions, not much has changed on Samsung’s latest flip phone, but there are some exciting improvements if you dig a little deeper
News
This is every Samsung product launched at Unpacked 2024
New AI-powered foldable smartphones, a rival to Apple's Watch Ultra, a first-generation wearable and more
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Samsung's Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 are the first foldables with this milestone
Both devices match the Galaxy S24 series in one key area, becoming the first folding phones to do so
Opinion
Samsung's new foldables go all-in on AI, but is that enough?
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 are jam-packed with AI features, but with only minor hardware improvements, is that enough to compete in 2024?
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Samsung may have fixed two of the Z Flip’s major issues, but another big one remains
The new Galaxy Z Flip 6 addresses two of the major problems we had with the Flip 5, but inexplicably leaves another unchanged
Opinion
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 could be the perfect device for trips abroad
Book-style foldables are already a great choice for travelling, but Samsung’s new smartphone takes things to the next level
Feature
Why won't my phone turn on?
If your phone won't turn on, the most important thing is to find the cause. Don't worry, though, as there are many ways to turn it back on again
Opinion
The OnePlus Nord 4's design is both a blessing and a curse
The Nord 4's new metal unibody design means it instantly stands out from the crowd, though it's not an improvement in all areas
Opinion
Nothing's CMF Phone 1 is exactly what the smartphone market needs – fun
The budget-friendly sub-brand is here with its first smartphone, aiming to shake up a stagnant market with bold design
News
OnePlus confirms the four new products it's launching this month
OnePlus is holding an event on 16 July in Milan, and the company has already revealed which devices will be unveiled in Italy
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OnePlus teases metal unibody design for its next Nord phone
The company's next mid-ranger – likely known as the Nord 4 – is launching in Milan later this month, and its build could be something of a throwback
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WhatsApp: Three new features that are now available to everyone
Some new features on WhatsApp can easily be missed. However, these three shouldn't be overlooked
Feature
Why is my phone charging slowly?
If your phone is charging slowly, there could be a problem. Here are some things to try to get your device charging at full speed again
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What is an eSIM and can you get one on your phone?
Some smartphones have the option for an eSIM, while others have removed the physical port altogether. Here's what this means for you
Opinion
This phone was amazing for a day at Wimbledon in three ways, but awful in one
I don’t regret taking it to the All England Club, but a significant flaw threatened to ruin my experience
Opinion
This phone has the first macro camera that I actually enjoyed using
Terrible macro cameras are an all-too-common presence on modern smartphones, but one handset has emphatically bucked the trend
Opinion
Why am I so excited about a budget phone launch?
‘Wonderful by design’ has me all eyes and ears on the first CMF smartphone, which won't be your average budget handset
News
WhatsApp sets new 30-day deadline – here's what you need to do now
Anyone who backs up their WhatsApp chats with Google Drive currently will receive a warning from the app. This is why
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When is the next Google launch event?
When will the next Made by Google event be and what will it be for?
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The Nothing Phone (3) won't be released until next year
Despite a number of credible rumours, Nothing won't release a second smartphone in 2024. However, we know what to expect next year
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When is the next Samsung event and what might it announce?
Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked of the year is expected to focus on foldables and wearables, and it's happening very soon
Opinion
I finally got my hands on the phone I dreamt of having as a kid
As a millennial, I still get a little thrill from seeing a flip phone – and the latest launch from Motorola leans into that nostalgia factor
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This new £299 OnePlus phone betters most flagships in one key area
OnePlus has unveiled the Nord CE 4 Lite 5G, a new mid-range phone with specs you won’t find on some handsets costing three times the price
Feature
Why Apple won't let its AI work on the regular iPhone 15
Is Apple's high minimum requirements for Apple Intelligence only intended to force its devices to make expensive new purchases? Apple denies this and explains the real reasons
Opinion
Whatever you do, don’t buy a flip phone right now
Ready to join the flip side? Now is the worst time of the year to buy a new flip phone, but it'll make a lot more sense in just a few weeks
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Oppo's new AI-powered mid-range phone is a direct Pixel 8a rival
The Reno 12 and 12 Pro have some AI features that even Google’s latest mid-range phone can’t match, and both are coming to the UK and Europe
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The 8 biggest WhatsApp mistakes – and how to avoid them
Avoidable mistakes and faux pas with WhatsApp and what you can do about it
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How Apple's Genmojis will work in iOS 18
One of the features of Apple Intelligence coming in iOS 18 is Genmoji creation – but what are Genmojis, and how are they different from emojis?
News
Miss the Nokia Lumia? Get ready for an interesting surprise from HMD
Nokia phone makers HMD’s next lineup of phones has leaked, with one model bearing an uncanny resemblance to classic Lumia handsets
Opinion
The new Nokia 3210 isn't the phone I remember – for better and for worse
With a lack of familiarity coupled with limited functionality, it's difficult to see who the Nokia 3210 will appeal to.
Opinion
I waited two hours for a smartphone portrait. The end result shocked me
I've long believed that smartphone portraits can never compete with those from a proper camera. Did getting one of my own change my mind?
Feature
This iOS 18 feature could transform travel for me
The iOS 18 feature I’m most excited about wasn’t mentioned at WWDC. It was announced a month earlier and, like me, you may have missed it
News
Surprise – HTC is back with a premium mid-range Pixel 8a rival
The HTC U24 Pro, a new mid-range phone from the Android legend, has made its premiere. What's more, its price and specifications look very promising
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I took over 100 photos with the Honor 200 Pro – here are 5 things I learned
Honor's latest premium mid-ranger has plenty of advanced camera hardware. After a week of testing it out, I have lots of thoughts
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Apple Intelligence brings cool AI features to iPhone and more – but there's a catch
Apple's AI concept Apple Intelligence offers many useful functions, and a cooperation with Open AI further expands Siri
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The Light Phone III stakes its claim to be your next dumbphone
The Light Phone III is the latest basic phone from the company Light, offering a refined experience for those ready to leave smartphones behind
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Craig Federighi's 9 funniest moments from Apple's WWDC events
We've rounded up some of the best skits from Apple executive Craig Federighi across the years, including some new entries from WWDC 2024
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Nothing just teased its cheapest phone yet
An affordable mid-range smartphone, the CMF Phone 1, is set to debut on the market soon, and it’ll probably cost less than even the Phone (2a)
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These iPhones will get iOS 18, but some may miss out on AI features
In this article, we reveal whether your iPhone will receive the next major update to iOS 18, complete with its many rumoured new features
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New WhatsApp feature breaks the app – install this update now
A new feature for filtering messages has caused the app to crash for many users. WhatsApp is fixing the problem with another update
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