Huawei seems to be putting a bigger focus on its wearables and earphones of late. That should come as no surprise considering the company’s phone business is still hamstrung in the West, being unable to use Google services. In fact, it has just announced that it will launch its own HarmonyOS on phones in 2021. The FreeBuds range has grown rapidly in the past year or two, with the FreeBuds Pro being the third pair of true wireless earbuds Huawei has launched in the past year....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Though it doesn’t feature all the bells and whistles of the Mate 20 Pro, the Huawei Mate 20 is an amazing smartphone in its own right. It boasts a stunning Dewdrop display, an impressive trio of cameras on the rear powered by AI to produce amazingly detailed, well-lit images and the world’s first 7nm chipset, the Kirin 980. In fact, the only real disappointment is that it isn’t officially available in the UK....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict In many ways, the Mate 8 is an excellent smartphone. It has a big, high-quality screen and is well made. It isn’t the most stylish of phones, but it’s fast (unless you’re talking about games) and has decent battery life. The camera is a disappointment in terms of limitations and outright quality – even with the latest software update. For £20 more, the Nexus 6P is a compelling alternative with a higher-resolution screen, a better camera and plain Android Marshmallow....

Why? There’s a difference between being disappointed by a film and laughing to the point of tears because it’s so bad. This movie falls into the latter category, and people are getting wind of it, with War of the Worlds climbing into Prime Video’s top ten most-watched list. Before I get into my observations and criticisms, I’m not a filmmaker. I don’t doubt that many people behind this project worked long, hard hours and put in all their effort, and I can’t say with confidence that I would have done a better job....

Three older iPhone models are set to be excluded when Apple rolls out iOS 19 later this year. Early rumours had suggested that Apple would be maintaining exactly the same roster of supported devices with its next mobile operating system, iOS 19. However, the latest report from an anonymous and private X (formerly Twitter) user with a solid track record suggests that may not be so. Which iPhones are set to be excluded from iOS 19?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Sleek design Stunning display Powerful performance Cons Expensive Our Verdict Overhauled for 2018, the iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd-gen) is a stunning tablet in almost every way. And in 2020, it’s not missing much compared to its replacement and supports the new Magic Keyboard. It’s still expensive though. Best Prices Today: Apple iPad Pro 12.9in (2018) Back in 2018, the iPad Pro got its big redesign following the iPhone and Watch....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Best-in-class performance Beautiful design & finish Impressive battery life Capable cameras Cons Smaller notch doesn’t add much No telephoto camera 60Hz display is dated Slow charging Our Verdict A 60Hz display is the only thing really stopping the iPhone 13 from being the most competitive phone on the market. It improves on its predecessor and otherwise outperforms rivals deftly. Best Prices Today: Apple iPhone 13 In 2020, across four iPhone models, most people’s decision making came between the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Exceptional battery life Top performance Superb dual cameras Light for its size Cons Overpriced 60Hz screen Slow charging No RAW photo shooting Our Verdict The iPhone 14 Plus is the oddest iPhone in 2022 as it is very capable but misses out on several features the iPhone 14 Pro gets while costing nearly as much. Best Prices Today: Apple iPhone 14 Plus Apple has ditched the mini version of the iPhone for this, the iPhone 14 Plus....

At a Glance Our Verdict Overall, there are many similarities between the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S as well as the differences. They both offer similar battery life, and they have the same display and broadly the same software experience. But the iPhone 5S is quicker, has a better camera and comes with the Touch ID. Plus, it’s more premium-looking than the bright, plastic iPhone 5C and only costs £80 more...

At a Glance Our Verdict Due to its price, the iPhone XR is sure to be a common sight on city streets when it launches in October. The smart new colours, powerful processor, and iPhone X-style display make it a tempting combination if an iPhone is your weapon of choice. For us, the Samsung Galaxy S9 remains the better option, thanks to its Super AMOLED display, expandable storage, and variable-aperture camera....

Is Xbox Live down? If you’re struggling to sign in to play games online or browse the Xbox Store, your first thought will probably be to wonder if the problem is your internet access or Microsoft’s servers. Luckily, it’s usually quick and easy to figure out if Xbox Live is down for everyone, or if it’s just you having problems. Widespread server outages for Xbox Live are relatively rare, which is good news – especially if you’re one of the people paying for an Xbox Live Gold subscription and finding the service you’re paying for isn’t even working....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With a neat, wingtip-free design, brilliant sound and outstanding connectivity, the Jabra Elite 65t are among the best wireless headphones you can buy. They are pleasingly among the cheaper wireless earbuds on the market too. Some similar products are fitness focussed but that jacks up the price. It’s just a shame that the buttons are fiddly and sometimes painful to use. But overall the Jabra Elite 65t are a great option with excellent reliability at a fair price....

The midseason finale of Outlander’s seventh instalment left Jamie and Claire on the ship’s deck, searching for Scottish shores. Does this mean that they have left the turmoil of war behind them? Viewers will learn the answer to this and other questions in the second part of season 7, which will debut this fall. Outlander is one of the most popular historical dramas on TV at the moment, and the characters have gone through a huge journey across the seven seasons....

Samsung has an exciting trade-in offer to complement the pre-orders for its latest foldable smartphones. By trading in almost any working Android phone , customers can receive up to $1200 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 or $650 off the Galaxy Z Flip 6 . During this pre-order event, which runs until 24 July , Samsung allows users to trade in almost any working Android phone . Aside from the iPhone 12 Mini ($100), you’ll get at least a $200 discount with any eligible device....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Uniquely huge 12.7in display Solid sound from quad JBL speakers High quality bundled-in stylus Thoughtful, tasteful software Cons Screen a little dim and only 60Hz Performance adequate but far from the best Battery life isn’t the best Only 20W charger supplied Our Verdict The Lenovo Tab P12 is a sold mid-range tablet with a unique focus on media playback and creativity. With its large, sharp display and bundled-in stylus, it manages to stand out from the smaller and more classically capable competition....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We can’t hide that we love the Lenovo Yoga Book. However, that might not mean it is for you; it isn’t the most practical of devices, sitting as it does halfway between casual use and productivity, with a bit of mystery thrown in. If you love bleeding edge technology and you have a bit of disposable income – do it, you won’t be disappointed....

At a Glance Our Verdict Although the Sony Xperia Z2 is a solid smartphone, the LG G3 comes in with newer and better technology – namely the stunning Quad HD screen – at a lower price point and inside a sleeker designed body. The LG G3 is a clear winner here. Best Prices Today: LG G3 LG G3 vs Sony Xperia Z2 review: Price The Xperia Z2 is the older out of these two phones and so its price has come down since launch – Sony’s official price is still £569....

At a Glance Our Verdict It’s impossible to give a definitive verdict until we’ve run the LG G4 through our benchmarks, but based on the specifications alone we can judge that the Samsung Galaxy S6 is the higher-specified phone with what we expect will be much faster performance, as well as more bells and whistles including wireless- and quick charging as standard, a heart-rate sensor and a fingerprint scanner, while the £100 cheaper LG G4 offers better value and the added benefits of a microSD card slot and removable battery....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s a lot to like about the LG Watch Urbane with its handy Wi-Fi connectivity and the welcome new version of Android Wear. Since it’s essentially the same device as the G Watch R in terms of hardware, your purchase really hinges on the design. It is expensive and bulky so we can’t see it appearing to the masses so the G Watch R is still our recommended choice....

Handheld consoles are nothing new but the current crop is more powerful and capable than ever before. Now it seems Logitech wants a slice of the pie after its upcoming hardware leaked. At the beginning of August, Logitech announced it was working on the G Gaming Handheld with Tencent Games “to advance handheld cloud gaming”. It hasn’t taken long, but images showing the device have now been seen online. Back then, Logitech said the G Gaming Handheld (presumably not the final name) would come with support for “multiple cloud gaming services” adding that it was working with Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now teams....