Budget 5G phones are coming this year as Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 690 5G. The cheapest 5G chipset yet is expected to power sub-$500 phones from the likes of Nokia and Motorola in the second half of 2020. Qualcomm has so far limited 5G support to its flagship 8-series and mid-range 7-series chipsets, and the 690 5G is the first 6-series chip to handle 5G connections, along with support for 4K HDR video recording, 120Hz refresh rate displays, and 192Mp photo capture....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Affordable, high in capacity and able to keep three kids entertained at once, the RavPower Ace 22,000mAh is possibly one of the best family power banks. A great buy if you’re planning a long journey away from mains power. Best Prices Today: RAVPower Ace 22,000mAh External Battery Pack These are fast-charging outputs, too – not in Quick Charge 3.0-league, but significantly faster than a conventional phone charger rated at 12W each....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Inexpensive Great battery life Range of length options Cons Poor battery light Not waterproof Disappointing precision trimmer Our Verdict This is a solid budget option with a well-designed ergonomic grip, great range of guard lengths and good battery life – but few frills. Best Prices Today: Remington Barba MB320C beard trimmer First, a note. As I lack the requisite facial hair to try it out myself, I enlisted a test subject replete with lockdown beard to test the Remington Barba MB320C for a couple of weeks....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict With the recent price drop, the Asus ROG Strix Fusion 500 is now more tempting than ever before. Boasting 7.1 surround sound support, high-quality audio output, a gorgeous design and customisable LED lights, what’s not to like? Best Prices Today: ROG Strix Fusion 500 While Asus’ Republic of Gamers (or ROG) brand has produced a number of great gaming-focused products in the world of PCs, laptops and even smartphones , the manufacturer wants to extend that high-end look to gaming headsets....

Samsung might be known for its flagship phones , but the company is very active at more affordable price points. In particular, its Galaxy A series phones aim to offer the core Samsung phone experience for a fraction of the cost. The most expensive of its 2025 range is the new Galaxy A56, though it’s still very much a mid-range handset . Here’s everything you need to know it, including release date, pricing and all the key specs....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium build Thin and light Impressive display Good battery life Cons Mediocre performance Annoying bloatware Display resolution could be higher Our Verdict It’s not the absolute lightest convertible around and performance could be better, but the Book 3 360 ticks a lot of boxes in other areas. The combination of premium design, solid display and great battery life make it a real contender....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid performance Attractive display Decent port selection Cons Underwhelming battery life Unreliable trackpad No fingerprint or face unlock Our Verdict The Galaxy Book has the potential to be a great laptop, but its key weaknesses have a big effect on day-to-day usage. Considering the strength of the competition, most people are better off looking elsewhere. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy Book After a five-year hiatus, Samsung returned to laptops with a bang in 2020....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict In a sense, the Galaxy Buds+ don’t add much. The same design, similar sound, and a couple of software tweaks. But the original Buds were already a great true wireless option, and those minor adjustments make them even better. The real sell here is the battery life on the buds though. 11 hours’ playtime is basically the best around, and fast charging for the buds and wireless charging for the case make them easy to top up too....

At a Glance Our Verdict The Galaxy S5 mini adds a reasonable amount of upgrades compared to the Galaxy S4 mini. These include better components, more storage, a waterproof design and newer software. Let’s not forget the fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor either. It’s worth the extra £120 if you can afford it and will make use of those additional features. Best Prices Today: Samsung Galaxy S4 mini Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S5 mini, but the firm is launching it first in Russia to be followed by a global release....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is one of the firm’s best ever tablets with a thin and light design, although there is still too much plastic. Hardware is decent, namely that impressive display and great battery life making this a Consumption machine. It’s got pretty much everything you could want on a tablet, and it is priced competitively against its key rivals earning it a recommended award....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent performance Slim, lightweight design S Pen stylus included Good software support Cons Display is LCD, not OLED No charger included No 5G option in the US Our Verdict The Galaxy Tab S8 is still a very good tablet. The 11in display is the ideal size – big enough to work on, small enough to use in one hand – and specs are strong despite the affordable price....

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip turned out to be the best foldable on the market when it launched earlier this year, and now it’s getting a serious upgrade with a new 5G model. The Z Flip 5G brings 5G support obviously, but also a new processor and two new colour options that could tempt plenty of people to make the leap to the foldable phone. The device makes a lot more sense than the somewhat-flawed Galaxy Fold as a day-to-day smartphone and we’re sure it will tempt many more people into trying out a folding phone....

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 could finally steal a march on the foldable smartphone competition with a major camera upgrade. According to a recent report by Dutch website GalaxyClub , the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 will ditch the 50MP main camera of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in favour of a 200MP main sensor. This would appear to bring it in line with the range-topping (and decidedly non-foldable) Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra , potentially removing one more reason to stick with a classic form factor....

The Gear Sport lands later this week. It is a stylish and durable sports-focused smartwatch that Samsung claims goes beyond fitness to bring you wearable wellness. That sounds pretty cheesy, but this new watch looks cool. And better still, an exclusive partnership between Samsung and Speedo means that it and the also-announced Gear Fit2 Pro are the first wearable devices to run the new Speedo app. If you’re a swimmer – competitive or otherwise – the Speedo app can help make every stroke count, says Samsung....

Samsung is rumoured to be skipping One UI 7 altogether when it comes to its Galaxy Watch smartwatch range. According to a new claim from leaker IposDev (and backed up by Sammobile ), Samsung may well skip One UI 7 Watch later this year and head straight to One UI 8 Watch. Why Samsung may skip One UI 7 Watch The current Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 currently runs on One UI 6 Watch, with WearOS 5 at its core....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict If you can’t afford one of Samsung’s QLED models then the NU8000 is a more affordable option if you’re looking for a 4K HDR Smart TV. Generally, there’s very little to dislike here with many of the same features and technologies you find on the flagship range. Tiny bezels along with a crisp and vibrant picture make for very pleasant viewing experiences indeed. Just avoid the 49in model for reasons we’ll explain....

In summary Samsung pauses One UI 8 update for Galaxy S23 and S24 No reason specified Latest snag in a protracted rollout Samsung has paused its Android 16 update programme for millions of Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24 smartphones . The company belatedly started sending out its One UI 8 update to older Galaxy phones in September, but this has now apparently been put on hold – first for the Galaxy S24 line, and now for the Galaxy S23 line too....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Overall, the HU8500 can be Considered a head-turner of a TV. Although we are not entirely convinced by the value of the curve, we will concede it looks pretty cool. Picture performance is excellent, particularly with native 4K content streamed via Netflix. Once you’ve enjoyed UHD it’s difficult to go back. Best Prices Today: Samsung UE65HU8500 Samsung is hailing the launch of its 65-inch curved flagship 4K TV as nothing less than the dawn of a new era of TV....

Samsung has been making tablet computers for more than a decade, but in recent years the Korean company has really stepped up its game in recent years. 2020’s Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ were Samsung’s best efforts yet, the latter representing the best pure tablet experience you can get on Android. However, they don’t come cheap – bundling a 4G/5G model with keyboard cover can easily set you back four figures....

In the deal, you’ll get a Tado V3+ wireless smart thermostat starter kit, including a stand, an Echo Show 5 (2 nd gen, 2021 edition) and two Meross smart plugs. Get the deal now . The deal price is £175.99, which is less than the usual price of the Tado smart thermostat alone – meaning you get £25 off the Tado V3+, plus the Echo Show 5 (worth £74.99) and a pair of Meross smart plugs (worth £29....