There’s a dearth of accessible apps, particularly on Windows, and those you can download and use tend to either be unintuitive or just too limited in what they do. While there are better options at the premium end, they’re not just expensive but difficult to learn and slow to use. What’s more, some of the free, easy tools used by budding YouTubers and video sharers are disappearing fast. Microsoft has discontinued the venerable Windows Movie Maker, while Google has done the same with YouTube Video Editor (read The Ultimate Guide to YouTube Video Editor Alternatives ) ....

At a Glance Our Verdict Although we’ve spent a limited amount of time with the Mate 20 Lite – we haven’t had time to fully benchmark it or verify Huawei’s battery life claims – it looks very much like it is well worth the £50 extra over the P20 Lite. It’s bigger and heavier, which could be a negative, and a fairly large spanner in the works is the Honor 10....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Stylish, hardy design Rich user experince Feature-packed Cons HarmonyOS still has significant bugs Poor microphone performance Our Verdict Huawei’s Watch 3, paired with the company’s HarmonyOS make for a compelling duo and an interesting newcomer in what has felt like a two-horse race between Apple and Samsung but bugs hold this wearable back from greatness Best Prices Today: Huawei Watch 3 It’s no secret that – on the global stage, at least – Huawei’s smartphone business was ripped to shreds after the Trump administration’s entity list restricted its access to US-related technologies and companies....

As someone who has been trying to start a YouTube channel on and off for over half a decade now, trying to find the right combination of amateur-friendly filming equipment that doesn’t absolutely destroy my bank account has been a continued source of stress. I realised a few years back that any Apple device after the iPhone 12 is capable of recording crisp video that’s perfect for posting, so since then I’ve been on the hunt for the right accessory to pair with Apple’s ecosystem....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Saves space compared to a multi-lid cooker Wet & dry cooking functions Fast cooking times Cons Unlikely to fit beneath kitchen cupboards Crucial part broke off in testing Expensive if you’ll mainly use the air fryer mode Our Verdict The Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid is a brilliant multicooker that can cook a variety of wet food as well as being an air fryer....

At a Glance Our Verdict The iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4 are two very different smartphones. Both are top-end powerhouses and although the Note 4 is cheaper and has some hardware not found on its rival, the iPhone 6 Plus is more desirable and offers a more accessible user experience. For us, the Galaxy Note 4 is the batter phablet. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Price Even though the Galaxy Note 4 is priced at a hefty £575 (at Clove), the iPhone 6 Plus is even more expensive – one of the most expensive smartphones we’ve ever seen starting at £619 for the cheapest model....

According to BT’s website , more than 30 million consumers and one million businesses and public sector customers use its broadband and mobile services. That’s before you get to BT-owned Openreach, which maintains the phone cables and relevant infrastructure for most UK homes and businesses. So, as you can imagine, it’s bad news when BT experiences an outage of any kind. But is that what’s happening right now? Here’s how to find out if there’s a current problem at BT, or if the issue is specific to you....

The PlayStation Network is the beating heart of the PlayStation 4 , controlling not only access to online games but also the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Now and even your account management. So, when it goes down, it goes down in a big – and noticeable – way. Here, we show you how to check the current status of the PlayStation Network to check whether your problems are localised or worldwide....

Having a startup or small business in the tech sector is likely to include a lot of costs. Fortunately, these funds don’t have to come from yourself alone as you can seek investment from venture capital. Recent figures from the KPMG Global Venture Pulse Survey shows that venture capital investment continues to maintain a robust stronghold in Q2 2020, with a UK investment of £2.6bn. This investment has led to a vibrant venture capital ecosystem here in the UK....

On 20 May 2021, a message spread quickly among WhatsApp users that anyone can add you to a WhatsApp group chat, even if you didn’t give permission. The message claims that WhatsApp has just changed a privacy setting in a new app update which allowing anyone to add any other WhatsApp user to other WhatsApp groups. But that’s nonsense. WhatsApp hasn’t changed the privacy settings for groups, at least not for a few years....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Best Prices Today: LeapFrog LeapPad Platinum LeapFrog is one of the best-known brands when it comes to kids tablets. The Platinum is – as the name suggests – the top-of-the-range model. In looks and how it works, it’s similar to the older models. It has a built-in stylus, front and rear cameras, a speaker, headphone socket and Wi-Fi (with a kid-safe web browser)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Lenovo Flex tries to be different with its semi-convertible design, but can’t quite pull it off at such a low price. The folding design is handy for watching video, and the limited battery life is less a major weakness for a large laptop that will stay at home. However, the overall performance of the Flex is weak even for a budget laptop, so it can only be recommended for basic tasks such as web browsing, streaming video and word processing....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Lenovo Ideapad Miix 700 is embarrassingly similar to the Surface Pro but saying that, it’s got very decent specs even outdoing the Microsoft rival in places. All this at a lower price with the keyboard cover included means it’s in with a great shout for being the best hybrid tablet/laptop around. Stay tuned for a full review. Best Prices Today: Lenovo Ideapad Miix 700 Microsoft building its own devices, including the Surface, was an interesting move; going against its partners but we appear to have reached a point where those manufacturers are taking lessons from the software giant....

With the US holiday season just a few weeks away, Lenovo has announced its range of flagship laptops and tablets to round out the year. They’re headlined by the new Yoga 9i, the company’s flagship convertible. Available in 14in and 15in variants, the device aims to be extremely thin and light without compromising on performance. Lenovo said the 9i would be powered by “the latest generation of processors that are coming soon”, hinting at Intel’s 11th-gen ‘Tiger Lake’ CPUs....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The LG G Watch is the best smartwatch we’ve reviewed so far, partly due to the affordable price tag and the excellent, albeit not flawless, Android Wear system. You will need a device with Android 4.3 or later, though. The design of the G Watch doesn’t wow so check out the Gear Live and the upcoming Moto 360. Best Prices Today: LG G Watch Android Wear is upon us and is Google’s version of the popular mobile OS specifically designed for wearable devices like smartwatches....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredibly lightweight Detailed 16in 16:10 display Long battery life Cons No touchscreen Our Verdict The LG Gram 16 is a stunningly lightweight laptop that doesn’t skimp on performance or battery life, albeit at a premium. Best Prices Today: LG Gram 16 (2021) The LG Gram 2021 range is the latest thin-and-light offering from the company, introducing a new 16in model that sits alongside the ultralight 14in and 17in models....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable and lightweight Clear and bright display Excellent battery life Cons Not as good value as rivals Requires lots of subscriptions Powerful mobile games are laggy Our Verdict Best Prices Today: Logitech G Cloud Handheld gaming has always been popular, with brands such as Nintendo long dominating the market with the Gameboy, DS and Switch. In recent years there have been a surge of handheld gaming PCs, including the Steam Deck and the Asus ROG Ally....

In what world does a 13in MacBook Air costing less than a 12in MacBook make sense? Our guess is a world in which at least one of those laptops is about to get an update. There is certainly plenty of talk of a new 13in Apple laptop, probably with a Retina Display, launching in Q3 2018, and the fact the Air is also tipped to continue life as Apple’s affordable entry laptop suggests we could be about to see a new 13in-screen MacBook imminently....

macOS 10.13 High Sierra will be released to the public later today – likely at around 6pm in the UK. We detail all the facts you need to know, including new features in High Sierra. When is macOS High Sierra update coming out? macOS 10.13 UK release date: 25 September 2017 Apple took to the stage on 5 June during the opening keynote of WWDC 2017 to give us our first glimpse of macOS 10....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Beaten by the more recent Mi 9 (and soon Mi 10) but not out of the running yet, Mi 8 Pro offers phenomenal value at £249.97 from Laptops Direct. And now that Xiaomi phones are easily available in the UK, there’s no reason not to Consider it. With powerful performance, decent cameras, some genuinely useful software, a fancy in-display fingerprint sensor and a cool transparent back cover, this is a great all-rounder at a fantastic price....