Oppo just launched the mid-range Reno 8 Series in Europe, but many are still wondering whether the Chinese company’s next foldable phone will also cross over to western shores. Finally, we have some more information, courtesy of Oppo’s President of Overseas Sales and Services, Billy Zhang. During a roundtable at which Tech Advisor was present, Zhang was asked whether the successor to the Find N would be sold in Europe. His one-word reply, “…probably”, isn’t a guarantee, but we have other information that seems to indicate that the follow-up to the Find N will get a wider rollout, and another style of foldable could be joining it....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent brushing performance Screen with timer Three-hour fast charge Cheaper than iO8 Cons No USB charging Expensive replacement heads Our Verdict Cheaper than the iO8, more able than the iO6, the Oral-B iO7 hits the one sweet spot your dentist will appreciate. If you can find it discounted, the iO7 is a great smart toothbrush with a wide range of brush modes and a fast-charge feature that is miles better than the iO6....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Brilliant brushing performance Full colour screen with timer Three-hour fast charge Real-time brushing feedback Cons No USB charging Less than two-week battery life Our Verdict The iO8 is a fantastic smart brush with a ton of great features. We wish it had USB charging and a slightly better battery life but it’s still one of the best you can buy. It’s a luxury item but if your budget stretches that far, we don’t think you’ll be disappointed....

At a Glance Our Verdict Adding Android to its Smart TVs is a huge leap for Philips making it a much bigger player in the market. It not only adds the Chrome browser but a wealth of other content thanks to the Play store. Furthermore, the interface is much improved in terms of design and performance. Best Prices Today: Philips Android Smart TV The TV has a quad-core processor and for now, Philips won’t reveal any other specifications....

At a Glance Our Verdict There’s no hiding from the fact that the Pixelbook limits you on the software you can run compared to Windows 10. But if entertainment is more of a priority then the svelte Pixelbook could tempt you. There are cheaper options, but if you want an top-notch device then one of Microsoft’s Surfaces is a better bet for those that need to get serious work done....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 11 fast ports, inc 4x 10Gbps USB-A ports 2x downstream TB4 ports 135W built-in power supply 2.5Gb Ethernet Cons HDMI 2.0 not 2.1 No fast-charge USB-C port Our Verdict The Plugable Thunderbolt 4 & USB4 HDMI Docking Station (TBT4-UDX1) boasts both two 40Gbps downstream Thunderbolt 4 ports and one HDMI 2.0 port, giving flexibility when choosing your external display options. It can charge a laptop at an impressive 100W but lacks fast-charging USB-C for other devices....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build with aluminium frame Speedy Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor Massive 6500mAh battery 90W fast charging with charger in box Cons No telephoto camera No eSIM or wireless charging Some bloatware to deal with Our Verdict The Poco F7 delivers a flagship-level gaming experience at a fraction of the cost. It has a gorgeous screen, premium look and feel, massive battery and speedy charging....

If you’ve got a smartphone or tablet kicking around there’s a good chance it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip inside. But what’s the difference between the Snapdragon 800, 600, 400 and 200 processors? Like traditional PCs and laptops , the processor is the digitally beating heart of mobile devices. “Each tier of Snapdragon processors is designed to give mobile users a perfect balance of power and efficiency. The result is a broad spectrum of mobile technology that is innovative enough to carry the name Snapdragon,” says Qualcomm....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Razer Blade 15 is pretty expensive, especially if you want a 144Hz model, but not more than rival gaming laptops and you’re getting a serious combination of design and specs here. This gaming laptop has been refined, upgraded and improved to provide a 15.6in experience in a size barely bigger than before (in fact, it’s thinner). Add in 8th-gen Core i7, Nvidia Max-Q GTX graphics and lots of other goodies and we’re looking at one of the best portable gaming laptops money can buy....

Xiaomi announced its new flagship Mi 9 alongside the Mi 9 SE and Mi 9 Explorer during a Chinese launch event on Wednesday 20 February, and today at MWC 2019 it confirmed the standard model would also be available in Europe from just €449 . Also revealed during the press conference was the fact Mi Mix 3 5G will be available in May at €599. It’s in essence the same as the standard Mi Mix 3, but with a new Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and X50 modem to enable 5G....

While there’s no single factor that has driven this dramatic increase, a recent survey from social media management platform Buffer found that 40 percent of remote workers see flexible working as a key workplace benefit. Other cited perks include the ability to work from any location, and having more time to spend with the family. As child and adult social care costs continue to soar , flexible working has enabled many white-collar working parents to complete the school run or care for elderly relatives whilst working a full-time job, a concept that might have been unimaginable in the not-so-distant past....

After the phenomenal success (both critically and commercially) of the Resident Evil 2 remake, it’s no real surprise that Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is getting the same treatment. Sadly ‘Nemesis’ is actually getting dropped from the title, but he’s still a massive (literally) presence in the game, pursuing you throughout and generally making the whole thing pretty stressful. Cheers Capcom. If you want to know how it feels in practice, we’ve already played the game so make sure to check out our RE3 review to see what we thought....

The camera features the tech that debuted in the UK with the Doorbell Pro 2, which upgraded the system from 2D to 3D. 3D motion detection The big change from the original camera to the new one is the addition of 3D motion detection. The set-up uses radar to measure the distance and angle of an object from the camera to create a much more accurate sense of what the camera is picking up and where it is....

In what’s set to be the start of an almighty mid-range smartphone battle, detailed renders of the Samsung Galaxy A56 have appeared online, following hot on the heels of a similar Pixel 9a leak . The Pixel 9a may be the hot mid-ranger on everyone’s lips right now, but the Samsung Galaxy A56 is likely to provide stiff competition. It’s certainly going to be a looker if leaked renders from a trusted tipster are anything to go by....

At a Glance Our Verdict The A71’s appeal will depend heavily on price, but if it’s similar to the A70 then Samsung will be onto a winner. The core spec here is really solid, and the compromises – plastic back, HD display, no wireless charging or waterproofing – are all on points that are less important to most users. If you can ignore the appeal of the S-series branding on the S10 Lite, the A71 looks like the phone to beat in Samsung’s mid-tier offering....

Samsung traditionally passes down the improvements seen in its flagship S series to its mid-range A-series early the following year. A little sooner than expected at CES 2018 the company confirmed its Infinity Display-toting Galaxy A8, which also features dual selfie cameras – a first for the company. When is the Samsung Galaxy A8 UK release date? The Galaxy A8 has on 27 April 2018 become available in the UK via Vodafone ....

At a Glance Our Verdict When compared to the Galaxy S9 the Plus model adds a telephoto camera, 2GB of RAM, a slightly larger screen and promises of extended battery life. It also comes at a £130/$120 premium, though you will notice this less when buying on a contract. If photography is your thing, or you will appreciate the extra screen room, buy the Galaxy S9+. Otherwise the more affordable Galaxy S9 should suit you just fine....

We finally have a date for Samsung’s latest One UI 7 software to come to older Galaxy smartphones and tablets . The Samsung Galaxy S25 range arrived with One UI 7 straight out of the box, but it’s taken a while for the company’s latest UI to filter through to the rest of the range. Now Samsung has announced that One UI 7 based on Android 15 will be rolling out to previous phones from April....

A new version of Android is released every year, but every manufacturer also makes changes and tweaks that are specific to its devices. One UI is one of the most well known of these ‘skins’, as it’s what you’ll find on all recent Samsung smartphones and tablets. Here’s everything you need to know about the newest version of Android for Samsung devices, including the latest One UI 6.1 update. When will One UI 6 be released?...

OnePlus has kicked off the year with an exciting pre-order deal for phone enthusiasts in both the UK and US. The flagship OnePlus 13 is being offered with up to £100/$100 off on the 16GB/512GB variant, a promotion that runs from 7 January to 5 February 2025. If you order now, you can get a free OnePlus Watch 2R (worth £249/$229 and our favourite smartwatch of 2024) or OnePlus Buds Pro 3 (worth £199/$179)....