Samsung’s Galaxy A-series is known for offering budget-friendly phones that retain a touch of premium design and reliable performance. The Galaxy A16 5G and its predecessor, the Galaxy A15 5G , are no exceptions. Both models are priced similarly around £200/$200 and target users looking for good value without breaking the bank. However, subtle differences between the two might influence your decision. Here, we’ll explore key differences in detail, highlighting key differences in the specs and our experience with them to help you decide which one to buy....

Sonos has announced its first battery-powered speaker that works away from Wi-Fi as well as away from the mains. The Sonos Move is £399 / $399, has a battery that should last ten hours and has a water and dust resistance rating of IP56 (translation – do not throw it in the pool). Despite Sonos’ enduring popularity , until now its speakers all relied on Wi-Fi to stream music and sync audio with one another....

Got a Sonos Move but feel like it’s too bulky to take beyond the garden? Well, say hello to the smaller, cheaper and smarter Sonos Roam. It was clear that Sonos had a new product on the way and it was a toss-up between this Bluetooth speaker and the highly anticipated Sonos Headphones . Well, the wait goes on for a pair of cans but the firm is still in a better place to rival the likes of Sony, Bose and others....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Astounding display Superb audio abilities Versatile camera capabilities Cons Intimidating Pro camera UI Pricey Our Verdict Sony made unusual (but not necessarily bad) choices with the Xperia 1 II’s hardware but if you’re after an entertainment powerhouse and can find the phone at a lower price than its RRP, this is a superb way to enjoy media on-the-go to the fullest. Best Prices Today: Sony Xperia 1 II The Sony Xperia 1 II may have a confusing name but it’s a clear statement from the company that doubles-down on what Sony fans like and serves as the brand’s first step into 5G....

Sony just unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 VII, and at a glance, it looks just like the previous version. So, what’s new? Let’s take a closer look. With the new model, we get the obligatory upgrade to the latest Qualcomm SoC. The Xperia 1 VII is powered by the almighty Snapdragon 8 Elite , which we already know is the chipset-of-choice for keen gamers. It comes with an ample 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but that can be expanded to 2TB of storage if you insert a microSD card....

At a Glance Our Verdict Overall, both the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Nexus 7 are brilliant smaller tablets. The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact will offer you more in the way of power, connectivity, battery and capacity, but it’ll cost you £100 more, so it really comes down to your budget on this one. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that there are rumours that the Nexus 7 is going to get an update soon, so it might be worth hanging on to find out what Google has up its sleeve before you buy the current version....

A “perfect storm” of struggling PC companies, aversion to Windows 8 and wider mobile-device adoption plunged the already struggling PC market into a free fall during the first quarter this year, IDC said. Worldwide PC shipments in the first quarter totaled 76.3 million units, down 13.9 percent compared to the same quarter last year, IDC said in research released on Wednesday. The decline was worse than 7.7 percent previously forecast by the analyst firm....

Since making its debut a little over five years ago, the Surface Laptop has consistently ranked among the best thin and light laptops you can buy , and Microsoft is no doubt hoping that the new Surface Laptop 5 will be worthy of the same praise. Announced alongside the Surface Pro 9 and the Studio 2+ all-in-one, it’s fair to say that the Laptop 5 is a conservative upgrade, with upgraded Intel processors and Thunderbolt 4 support embedded into a laptop with the same design and displays as last year’s model – and indeed as the year before....

Tacoma is the second game from Fullbright, the studio behind the acclaimed indie hit Gone Home. Like that game, it looks to be a thoughtful exploration of a space, unpacking detailed interpersonal relationships along the way. Unlike that game, it’s set in space. We’ve been waiting a while for the game, which was first announced in 2014, but it’s been one of our most anticipated releases ever since. It’s undergone a few revisions since, but here’s everything we know so far, including the release date, platforms, gameplay details, and trailers....

Smart heating brand Tado has announced a new range of Matter-compatible smart heating devices that should be simple to set up and use. Tado Genuinely integrated smart heating If you’re setting up a Matter-friendly smart home network that includes Tado X home heating, you’ll be able to use the Bridge X, the Wireless Smart Thermostat X or a third-party border router, such as an Apple HomePod, as your smart home master controller....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inexpensive Good range Effective app Cons Not very fast No modem Our Verdict If you’ve not upgraded your router in a while – or your ISP is too stingy to send you a newer up-to-date model – then the Tenda AC10U AC1200 might be what you need while you’re waiting to switch services. It’s very reasonably priced, and easy to set up and use, too....

With end-to-end encryption for your messages – and chat backups – along with security-centric features such as two-step verification and Screen Lock , which requires you to enter your passcode or use a fingerprint (or face) to use the app at all, it’s one of the best choices for keeping conversations private. That’s handy, because it’s also one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, and it isn’t as if you can switch to a different app if no-one else uses it....

Wireless charging is now fairly standard among flagship phones, though some phone manufacturers still leave it out in favor of a cheaper price. You’ll also find smartwatches and earbuds that charge over a wireless connection. Wireless technology adds convenience by allowing you to throw your phone or other gadget down onto a pad to charge, without having to worry about fiddling around with cables—or indeed carrying cables around with you. And with the phone’s USB-C charging port increasingly doubling-up as the headphone output, with wireless charging you can carry on listening to music at the same time as powering up....

In our opinion, Oral-B’s iO Series models are among the best electric toothbrushes you can buy. iO brushes have a quiet, magnetic-driven motor and brush using both oscillation and micro-vibrations for extremely effective cleaning. But the brand doesn’t make it easy to tell them apart. There are now nine models, from the iO2 to the iO10 (plus a limited-edition flagship model), and each one has a different feature set and price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great modern design Good performance USB-C Slick software Cons Stupid Apple Pencil connection 64GB is an insult Our Verdict The 2022 iPad is good, and very good if you also buy the Magic Keyboard Folio. And with a significant price drop in May 2024, it’s now much better value for money. Best Prices Today: Apple iPad (10th gen, A14, 2022) The iPad reviewed here is just called ‘iPad’ and is meant to be Apple’s standard iPad....

If you still can’t get over Osgood Perkins’ terrifying Longlegs, the director’s new horror film should also appeal to you. The Monkey is based on Stephen King’s short story of the same title. It’s a tale of twin brothers, both played by Theo James, who desperately try to get rid of a cymbal-banging monkey toy their father bought years ago. They have good reason to do so, as every time the monkey starts playing its tune, a person from the twins’ surroundings dies in horrible circumstances....

This morning, the BBC published private texts between Sir James Dyson and the Prime Minister from March 2020. The texting took place after Dyson had been commissioned to make 10,000 ventilators for the pandemic effort. After failing to get an official Treasury response to his liking on whether employees working on the ventilator project would be exempt from UK tax, Dyson contacted the PM personally to press the point. The texts aren’t a good look for the government, especially coming at a time when lobbying practices are under scrutiny at Westminster....

At a Glance Our Verdict Mobvoi’s new TicWatch Pro 4G/LTE looks much like its 2018 predecessor but the addition of twice the memory and 4G connectivity render this iteration far more versatile and enjoyable to use. Not everyone will appreciate the humble fit and finish, plus its cellular connectivity is limited to Vodafone in the UK and Verizon in the US, but so as long as you fit the bill, this new smartwatch is an affordable, capable option to Consider....

Free public Wi-Fi is a handy way to get online without using up your monthly data allowance, and sometimes the only way if you have a laptop or tablet. But public Wi-Fi isn’t safe. We explain why, and as well as how you can make it safe. Coffee shops seem to have become the open plan office of the 21st century. Visit any branch of Starbucks and the chances are you’ll be met with a sea of laptops, iPads, and people using their phones....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s not going to turn any heads, but the C50-B-IIL provides a perfectly usable laptop at a very competitive price. Its performance, screen quality and battery life match those of other budget laptops we’ve seen costing £400 – £500, making the C50 a good option for anyone that needs a reliable laptop for less than £400. Best Prices Today: Toshiba Satellite C50-B-IIL Prices for the C50 range start at just £229 for a model with a Celeron processor, but even this top-of-the-range C50-B-IIL comes in at just under £350 with an i3 processor running at 1....