Updated : to include details of the OnePlus Nord 3’s EU release The upcoming OnePlus Nord 3 will not be sold in the UK, the company has confirmed to Tech Advisor. OnePlus has also paused UK sales of some of its smartphones on its official website. “Nord 3 is not scheduled to go on sale in the UK at all, but it’s possible that changes in the future. Other markets are not impacted,” a OnePlus spokesperson told Tech Advisor via email....

The Samsung Galaxy Fold 7 may not be quite as robust a foldable as we hoped, and could conceivably fall behind the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in design terms. We recently reported on claims that Google’s next foldable phone could feature IP68 certification. This level of dust resistance is seen by some as the holy grail for foldables, as they seek to match the durability of non-foldable phones. In that report, we mentioned that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 was also tipped for the IP68 treatment, but a fresh rumour casts doubt on the idea....

At a Glance Our Verdict The iPhone 6 Plus and Nexus 6 are fairly evenly matched, but there are some pros and Cons to both. If you’re already a huge fan of Android or iOS, then the decision is made a lot easier due to the software you’ll find on these two smartphones. The iPhone 6 Plus offers a bigger storage option (but it’s rather expensive), a more premium look and a Touch ID fingerprint scanner, but the Nexus 6 offers a bigger and better screen, front-facing speakers and probably a lower price tag though we’ll have to wait for official confirmation for that one....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It might be the old model, but the Pixel 2 XL is still a decent choice for those looking for a large screen phone with excellent cameras. The Pixel 3 XL might come with some improvements, but the new lower price of the 2 XL will make it a bargain buy for many. The design doesn’t look to dated and the hardware is still perfectly good....

Australia is recalling the Google Pixel 4a mid-range smartphone due to a perceived overheating battery risk. Earlier this year, Google issued a slightly odd firmware update for the Pixel 4a vaguely intended improve battery performance on the phone. Seemingly in response to Google’s update, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has issued a full recall for the Pixel 4a. What’s the problem with Google’s Pixel 4a update? Google rolled out an unusual Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program update on 8th January, and it hit the four-year-old phone hard....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Outstanding main camera Impressive performance Excellent Android 14 software Six more years of updates Cons Underwhelming battery life Slow charging No telephoto camera Our Verdict The Pixel 8’s price hike compared to the Pixel 7 has been reversed in the UK, making it a much better buy than at launch. With the Pixel 9 even more expensive, this older model is definitely worth Considering, especially with software updates continuing until 2030....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict For £500 you’d expect an exceptional action camera, and the GoPro Hero 6 Black is exactly that. It delivers surprisingly stable, smooth footage with better colours and contrast than the Hero 5. Photos show a marked improvement, too. It’s also a bit better in the dark and has new high-frame-rate modes that allow you to make even better slo-mo footage. Best Prices Today: GoPro Hero 6 Black Last year GoPro unveiled the Hero 5 range which brought huge design changes – such as a waterproof body – and image quality upgrades in the form of video stabilisation....

Todd Phillips’ take on the iconic DC villain The Joker is getting some renewed attention thanks to the release of the trailer to the film’s trailer, which stars pop legend Lady Gaga. Joaquin Phoenix gives a disturbing and haunting performance as Arthur Fleck in the first film, which charts his deep descent into madness. If you’re based in the UK, you may be wondering how you can watch the 2019 film, Joker....

Homefront The Revolution UK release date: When is Homefront 2 coming out? Homefront The Revolution UK release date: 20 May 2015 Initially thought to be available sometime in spring 2016, it has been announced that Homefront The Revolution will be released on 17 May in the US, and 20 May in the UK. Homefront The Revolution platforms Homefront The Revolution UK price, best deals & pre-order: How to buy (and play) Homefront The Revolution at midnight Homefront is available tomorrow in the UK, which means you can pre-order (and pre-download) a digital edition now and be playing it at 00:01....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Large display Stress & sleep tracking 5 ATM water-resistance Excellent battery life Cons Only 10 exercise types No GPS or NFC InConsistent SpO2 measurements Our Verdict The Honor Band 6 isn’t perfect, but there’s enough here to make it a decent option for anyone looking for an affordable fitness tracker. It has a range of tracking options, a big screen and excellent battery life, plus a 5 ATM water-resistance rating....

Hoover is launching a new range of washer dryers and dryers, the H-WASH and H-DRY series. They’re connected appliances, with smart features users can access via the hOn app. There are 39 washing machines in the line, with capacity ranging from 8-14 kg – that means the washing machines can take from 40 to 70 t-shirts in a load, depending on their size. There are also 13 washer-dryers, with capacity ranging from 9+6kg to 14+9kg....

Your iPhone or iPad is probably one of the most important possessions that you own. Not only is it your way of communicating with the world, the answer to any question that you might have and the map that shows your way home -It also holds your memories in conversations and pictures that reside within its storage, memories that are often irreplaceable. Making sure that all of the data in your phone is backed up and safe is a huge priority for everyone....

If you’re looking for a way to block spam messages from Gmail for Android, it’s important to first differentiate between spam messages and those emails from companies you have perhaps unwittingly authorised to send you marketing information at some point in the past. When you mark an email as spam it stops that message being a problem for you, but it can cause problems for others down the line. Marking an email as spam flags it up to Google, which will investigate if it gets multiple complaints about the same domain....

You need to change your LinkedIn password today to protect your personal security. Here’s why, and how to change your LinkedIn password. Plus: how to add two-step verification to LinkedIn for an extra layer of security. Also see: Best free antivirus 2016 LinkedIn has admitted that 117 million passwords have been breached and are now being sold on the black market. Also see: What is the Dark Web? Originally thought to be a much smaller hack, in which 6....

Sometimes it’s simple to find out what DPI a particular mouse has. Just look at its specifications on the original box, in the manual or on the manufacturer’s website. The thing is, and surely the reason you’re reading this, is because you’ve already tried that and didn’t find the info. Or your mouse has various DPI settings and you’re unsure exactly what each one is. Maybe you want to measure the DPI to check it against the manufacturer’s claims....

Last Wednesday Google promised an update to its Android Jelly Bean OS that would immediately roll out to Nexus devices, and over the coming months to smartphones and tablets from other manufacturers. Nevertheless, many Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablet owners, and Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 smartphone are still waiting for the chance to download Android 4.3. Here’s how to get Android 4.3 Jelly Bean right now. Jelly Bean 4....

We explain how to run pure Android KitKat on the OnePlus One phone . OnePlus says the vanilla Android ROM is ‘a work in progress’. There are some known issues, such as the Gyroscope, encryption features and VPN not working on all devices. Attempting this process does not void a OnePlus One phone’s warranty, according to OnePlus, but it says: ‘if you brick your phone, however, you’re on your own....

Sometimes you need to get online on the move, and only your laptop will do. Smartphones and laptops can do only so much. Here’s everything you need to know about USB dongles, Mi-Fi and tethering. At home, virtually everyone uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet from a laptop. But what do you do when you’re on the move anywhere out of Wi-Fi coverage? Some laptops have a SIM card slot so you can get 3G mobile internet wherever you are – within 3G coverage areas obviously – but these are few and far between....

Windows 8: how to exit fullscreen mode and go to the desktop It’s important to understand whether you’re using Windows 8’s Modern Interface, or the traditional desktop as this will determine whether you can, or how you can, exit fullscreen mode. If you press the Start button on a Windows 8 computer, this brings up the new Windows 8 Start screen by default. It’s like a start menu which covers the whole screen....

Installing a VPN on your router is a great way to increase your home security and ensure that all data leaving your home Wi-Fi network is safely encrypted and hidden from prying eyes. Having a VPN service running on your router means that all traffic that moves through your router will be encrypted. Any device that connects to the internet through this router will benefit from the encrypted connection, even devices which don’t have an interface or support VPN connections, such as smart home gadgets and your Apple TV....