Unless you’re a camera enthusiast, you probably take most of your photos and videos with a smartphone, and you’re not alone; according to UK photo printing company Max Spielmann (via Digital Camera World ) around 92.5% of the estimated 4.7 billion photos captured each day are taken using a phone. That’s a lot of people relying on their phones to capture the world around them every single day. So, it probably goes without saying that cameras are a crucial part of modern handsets....

February might not seem like an obvious time to buy a new phone. We’re many months away from Black Friday , and the new phones that have launched so far this year are unlikely to be discounted for a while. However, the quality of the deals right now suggests otherwise. Whether you’re looking for the absolute best phones , best mid-range phones or best budget phones , you’ll find offers to suit you....

What is a light alarm? Well, rather than shocking you out of sleep, the way your usual alarm clock does, a light alarm will wake you gently, so that by the time you need to get out of bed, you feel ready to face the day. Here’s how they work. Many people find it harder to wake up in the dark during the winter months, and need a morning boost. Light can prepare the body to wake up, signalling the brain to increase your body temperature and raise cortisol levels....

To find out more about this streaming service, visit our sister site Macworld and read the full guide to Apple TV Plus . You can also find out how to get Apple TV+ for free . The Morning Show Of all the launch titles Apple assembled, this gritty drama set in a busy TV newsroom was always the one that looked most likely to grab the headlines. Starring Jennifer Aniston as the principle news anchor who has to deal with the sudden fall from grace of her co-host (Steve Carell) after his involvement in a sex scandal, all while fending of the hungry ambitions of the new, younger starlet who wants her job (Reese Witherspoon), it’s a taught exploration of a woman trying to hold onto both her career and sanity....

Almost all VPN services offer an Android app, but that doesn’t mean any VPN app will do. Not only do the features and settings in each app differ, but so does the service behind it, from the monthly price to the number of servers available, and the speed of the connection. It is true that the best VPN services are often the best across all platforms, but some providers really go to town on their Android app, giving it lots of useful features, while others are much plainer....

Disney+ may be out now in the UK and US and a few other countries, but there are plenty of countries that still don’t have the streaming service – and a few TV shows and movies that are only available in certain regions because of licensing deals. Unlike Apple TV+, Disney has a huge library of content from launch. Most of the recent Marvel films are there, alongside loads of Star Wars, Pixar, and classic Disney animated films – not to mention all its old TV content, even the full Simpsons collection thanks to Disney’s Fox buyout....

Every VPN service runs on Windows. At least every major VPN service we’ve tested, that is. The problem with that is there are hundreds to choose between. The good news is that we’ve done all the hard work, testing dozens of VPN services and digging through their privacy policies and doing a virtual check under the carpets to see if there’s anything there that shouldn’t be. And so what you’ll find here are our top five picks: not so many that you still can’t decide which is right for you....

If you’re reading this, you’re probably more tech savvy and privacy aware than most Windows or macOS users. And therefore a VPN is a natural fit for Linux. The bad news is that its lack of popularity means only a few VPN providers actually offer dedicated software clients for Linux. If you don’t opt for one of them you’ll be stuck fiddling around in the system console (not that that’s anything new to Linux users, of course…)....

The stunt double comedy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt was supposed to be one of the biggest spring hits in cinemas. Instead, it flopped. Universal Pictures is so disappointed with the film’s outcome that it released the movie on VOD less than three weeks after its theatrical debut. In its opening weekend, The Fall Guy made $28 million in the US, when it was initially expected to make around $40 million....

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could make use of a special custom chip that lifts its performance level above its rivals. According to South Korea’s Business Post , Samsung could once again be receiving a special enhanced edition of the forthcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip for the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (and, presumably, US models of the Samsung Galaxy S26 ). However, there’s set to be an extra dose of special sauce applied to this particular ‘For Galaxy’ chip edition....

OnePlus is outdoing itself this year. Just a few months after the launch of its latest flagships, the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R , we’ve already received a mid-range model worthy of standing alongside it. And the new OnePlus Nord 4 could be one of the best mid-range phones you can buy, with software support that’s only found on a handful of more expensive phones. Alongside four major OS upgrades, OnePlus says the Nord 4 will get a full six years of security updates....

It’s taken six months, but it looks like Xiaomi’s flagship phone lineup for 2023 is finally complete. The top-spec Xiaomi 13 Ultra , which is now on sale, appears to be the final piece of the puzzle. It joins the regular 13 , 13 Pro and 13 Lite in Europe, while there a few other variations that remain exclusive to Asia. Here’s everything you need to know about the Xiaomi 13 Series, including pricing, release date and all the key specs....

Soon, HBO Max’s library is to expand with another gritty series. According to Variety , a V for Vendetta TV show is currently in development at Warner Bros. It’ll be the second screen adaptation of the famous graphic novel by Alan Moore and David Lloyd. Rumours suggest that the script will be created by Pete Jackson, a BAFTA TV Award-nominated writer of the Somewhere Boy series and the new Sky Atlantic show, The Death of Bunny Munro, based on Nick Cave’s novel....

It’s the season of the witch – and the serial killer, and the stalker, and the thing lurking in the basement. If you’re hosting this Halloween, or if you’re staying in to handy out mini chocolate bars to hordes of tiny Wednesday Addams and Minecraft Steves, you won’t have to spend a penny on your own entertainment, as we’ve rounded up the best free horror films to stream this Halloween in the UK....

Specifications and images for the forthcoming Poco F7 mid-range smartphone have leaked, and one component in particular is standing out to us. According to a fresh post from the website Android Treasure, the Poco F7 will feature a huge 6,500mAh battery, backed by 90W wired charging. Short of the Redmagic 10S Pro gaming phone and its 7,050mAh battery, that’ll be right up there as one of the biggest smartphone batteries we’ve ever seen, if accurate....

When Arcane premiered on Netflix in 2021, it quickly earned the acclaim of critics and audiences alike. The adaptation of League of Legends by Riot Games appealed to fans of the original title and those with little knowledge of the game. Arcane captivated viewers with its unique animation style, steampunk atmosphere, complex moral dilemmas and charismatic characters. The creation of Arcane consumed an enormous amount of time and money (a rumoured budget of $250 million) , but the effect was spectacular....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good sound quality Excellent battery life Gaming Mode Cons No ANC Tricky to get out of the case Can slip out of ears Our Verdict If you’re looking for a simple pair of wireless earbuds and don’t care about noise cancelling, then the Onyx Ace Pro are an excellent choice. Audio sounds great, battery life is long, and the price is one we can all afford....

X-VPN has added 13 new European servers, now covering 44 countries. That means you can keep watching your usual shows, access online banking, and log in to work accounts across nearly all of Europe, without worrying about slow or unstable links. If you’re worried that more servers might mean more exposure, every server runs with AES-256 encryption and a strict no-logs policy, no browsing history or real IPs are stored. This is designed to keep your connection private while you travel, work remotely, or move between countries, so you can focus on what you’re doing instead of your connection....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 12 ports 85W PD Three 4K 60Hz ports Ships with 100W wall charger Cons Expensive No USB device charging except laptop UHS-I card reader speed Our Verdict This dock is compact and well-designed, but is a little expensive alongside comparable docking stations. Best Prices Today: Ugreen Revodok Pro 312 12-in-1 4K Docking Station Ugreen is a respected maker of premium accessories, especially chargers and hubs, and its latest USB-C docking station offers the same quality, precision and speed....

You’ll be pleased to know that it’s legal to fly a drone in the UK. Currently, you do not have to register a new drone, but the law will change in November 2019 and require that all drone operators will have to be registered . And – naturally – you can’t just fly wherever and however you like. There’s a UK dronecode , a simple set of rules, to ensure you fly safely and legally....