After several years of plain numbering, OnePlus could finally launch another Pro or Ultra model with this year’s OnePlus 16 range. It’s been four years since the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro . The following year, OnePlus ditched the Pro phone option, and has stuck to plain numbering for its flagship range ever since. Indeed, any added letters (like the OnePlus 15R ) have merely been used to denote a lesser model....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast and reliable performance Stunning display Excellent battery life Solid cameras Cons Samey design No water or dust resistance Warp charge loses its edge No telephoto lens Our Verdict The OnePlus 9RT is mostly for people who want uncompromised performance and straight-forward software. In other words, one of the best gaming phones in Android land. Best Prices Today: OnePlus 9RT Last year, OnePlus revealed a new strategy....

OnePlus has unveiled the Nord CE 2 5G, which it promises offers “a little more than you’d expect.” With a mid-range MediaTek chipset, fast charging, and a surprisingly sleep design, we’d say they’re not lying. Here’s what you need to know – or read our Nord CE 2 review to find out what we think of the phone. When is the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G release date? OnePlus revealed the Nord CE 2 on 17 February, launching it in India and Europe, and it’s on sale now....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Beautiful, unique design Powerful camera combo Brilliant display Great software Cons Big and heavy No periscope lens Expensive Our Verdict The Oppo Find X5 Pro is beautiful, powerful phone that delivers an excellent display, strong performance, decent battery and charging, and a powerful camera – all wrapped in a unique design. Best Prices Today: Oppo Find X5 Pro When Oppo unveiled the Find X3 Pro, its design was… a bit of a shock, to say the least....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredible cameras One of the brightest displays around Powerful performance Super fast charging Cons Not available outside of China Untranslated software elements Bloatware pre-installed Middling battery life Our Verdict The Oppo Find X7 Ultra is truly worthy of the Ultra moniker. It excels in every area, especially photography, but there’s a big problem. This phone has only been launched in China, and chances of an international launch are looking slim....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Hoplite is an extremely powerful out of the box system, requiring very little set up before it can be used thanks to the technicians over at Overclockers. It runs games at over 120fps at 1080p and will continue to do so for the next few years, but it will struggle to reach 60+fps at a 4K resolution. Best Prices Today: Overclockers Hoplite Overclockers is known for putting together powerful machines so you don’t have to, making sure they’re rigorously tested and checked before they’re sent out of the factory....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros High quality prints Portable and refined design Easy app navigation Cons Expensive printing costs Slow printing speeds Only 20 prints on one charge Our Verdict The Polaroid Hi-Print has a great design and produces high quality instant prints – but the running costs are pricey. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Polaroid Hi-Print Looking to get into Polaroid prints but prefer taking photos on your smartphone?...

Augmented reality, better known as AR, is the future – it started with the failed Google Glass back in 2014, but as technology has advanced, the headsets are making a comeback. Microsoft’s enterprise-focused HoloLens 2 currently leads the pack, but rumours suggest that Apple is rumoured to be working on an AR headset for release in the next few years unofficially dubbed Apple Glass. It’s the next logical step for wearable tech, allowing you to stay focused on the real world while getting digital hints and tips as you go about your business....

Ransomware has been one of the most lucrative businesses for cybercriminals – and a major pain for end-users and businesses – for the past couple of years. At first only the Windows operating system was targeted, but the status quo changed when Linux and Android ransomware samples started claiming victims. While security experts agree it was bound to happen, this diversification can only bring forth a 2016 that’s scary for the average internet user and profitable for malware developers....

A year after Facebook teased a collaboration with popular sunglasses maker Ray-Ban, the Ray-Ban Stories are official and available to buy in select territories around the world. The question is, what do the Ray-Ban Stories offer that’s different to other smart glasses like Snapchat Spectacles and Bose Frames? We outline everything you need to know about Ray-Ban Stories right here, including availability, pricing, features and more. Ray-Ban Stories release date and availability A collaboration between Ray-Ban and Facebook was first teased back at Facebook Connect in September 2020, and not much was said until a teaser appeared on the Ray-Ban store a year later in early September 2021....

Realme continues to provide us with an onslaught of new products. The X3 SuperZoom brings a periscope zoom camera to the mid-range phone market and the firm launched no less than four other products. The firm calls itself the “world’s fastest growing smartphone brand” and it’s easy to see why with the excellent value proposition of the Realme 6 range for starters. That brought the 90Hz refresh rate to the budget market and now Realme is doing a similar thing with insane levels of zoom....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inexpensive Good audio Quick pairing Cons A little plasticky No volume controls Our Verdict Xiaomi has proven once again that you don’t have to spend silly money to get a great product. The AirDots are good sounding buds that tuck neatly into your ears and avoid the silly dangling appearance of other, more expensive, offerings. Everything about them is simple, including paring, controls, and the general design....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Remington Heritage Foil Shaver looks the part, but will you after using it? Unfortunately this razor simply doesn’t cut it, with inConsistent results, especially under the jaw. That’s a particular shame since it’s so strong on looks, charging, and portability, and so this could still be a good choice for anyone who wants a snazzy shaver and doesn’t mind making a few extra passes every time in return....

The set includes a base station and keypad, contact sensor for a window or door, a motion detector and a range extender to serve as many property sizes as possible. The Alarm is a companion product that sits alongside Ring’s video doorbells and security cameras and is designed to sense unwanted motion in the home – just like any alarm system of course, but Ring’s strategy is to make such systems more accessible and affordable....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict As is stands, there’s no hugely compelling reason to buy the 860 QVO over rival SSDs – even Samsung’s own. Moving to the new tech was supposed to be more cost-effective but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Performance is great but this drive will be far more appealing in the larger 2- and 4TB capacities. Best Prices Today: Samsung 860 QVO Those involved in the making and marketing of SATA SSD technology are experiencing a challenging environment....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Dazzling 120Hz screen Capable performance Strong cameras Cons Unimpressive build Slow charging Upgraded chip doesn’t improve battery life Our Verdict The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a reliable mid-range Android phone that performs well and takes great photos, but its design lags behind some rivals. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G The Samsung A52s is the follow-up phone to the mid-range A52, which was released back in spring 2021....

At a Glance Our Verdict With it’s metal frame, the Galaxy Alpha is a little bit like an Android version of the iPhone 5S. The two look similar and have a similar hardware line-up. The Samsung is cheaper but the biggest difference here is Android and iOS. Also bear in mind that the iPhone 5S is about to be replaced by the iPhone 6. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Alpha With the announcement of the new metal design Samsung Galaxy Alpha, we’ve put it up against the Apple iPhone 5S....

The day we’ve been waiting for all year has finally arrived, and Samsung has at last ended the long stream of rumours and speculation with some cold, hard facts about the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S20 series, which replaces the Galaxy S10 family. Out now in both the UK and US , the standard Samsung Galaxy S20 is joined by a Samsung Galaxy S20+ and, new to the line, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Galaxy S20 Ultra is a big, ugly brick of a phone that does its best to make up for it in sheer specs. It almost succeeds too, with best-in-class display, phenomenal performance, and a compelling camera offering that’s let down only by its inConsistency. Factor in rubbish battery life on the Exynos variants available in the UK and Europe, and the S20 Ultra is really only for the specs-obsessed....

Samsung just launched its latest Galaxy phone, the brand new S25 Edge . In doing so, the brand has deviated from its usual strategy, wherein we normally see a trio of flagships at the start of the year and foldables in the summer. This new model joins Samsung’s flagship bar-phones as a significantly slimmer option for those who want class-leading specs without such a bulky chassis. Despite its slim design and lightweight body, it’s still a large phone, with a screen size similar to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and it also starts at the same price....