At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros USB-C is versatile Solid performance Dynamic Island Affordable Cons 60Hz display Some camera issues Mediocre charging speed Our Verdict The iPhone 15 has a small collection of downsides but there’s nothing to cause any major problems. It’s otherwise more of the same from Apple with a solid balance of hardware, software and performance making the iPhone 15 a good-value option. Best Prices Today: Apple iPhone 15 Another year, another set of new iPhone models....

One of the interesting new features of the iPhone 12 range is that the phones include not just the expected wireless charging, but a circular magnet – plus some other tech – which will spawn a new ecosystem of accessories including cases, chargers, car mounts and even a snap-on wallet. Apple is bringing back the MagSafe brand for this, something that was previously used only for the charging cable of Macs....

When Apple’s award-winning ‘1984’ commercial was used to create an anti-Hillary Clinton video on YouTube, we waited for some warning from Apple about its abused copyright. It’s a surprise, then, to learn that Apple itself was censored for abuse of copyright when the TV ad first aired before the launch of the company’s Macintosh computer. “We’re not filing [a lawsuit] at this point; we’re monitoring the situation,” said William Coulson, who represents Rosenblum Productions....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great value Month-long battery life UV sanitising charging station Travel cases & 10 brush heads included Cons No pressure sensor on brush Non-charging travel cases Bulky charging stand No smart features Our Verdict Buy the AquaSonic Duo Series Pro and you’ll get a pair of great-value sonic toothbrushes that do the job – plus spare heads enough to last you for 15 months, twin travel cases and a UV sanitising charging base....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asus RoG Strix GL703VM is a high-quality laptop that packs great 1080p gaming performance into a respectably thin and light case. It’s not that portable, and isn’t designed to be, but is a good option for those who don’t want a machine that weighs 4kg and is 4cm thick. You don’t pay in performance, but the Asus RoG Strix GL703VM’s keyboard does get warm during play, which may annoy....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Beautiful 4K OLED display Slim design Thunderbolt 4 1TB storage Cons Small chassis throttles performance No fingerprint sensor No headphone jack Our Verdict With Thunderbolt 4 and a stunning screen the 2-in-1 ZenBook Flip S seems made for creatives, but bear in mind that peak performance is limited by the chassis design – and that there’s no headphone jack. Best Prices Today: Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371 The ZenBook Flip S is a premium, performance-focussed convertible laptop....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Asus ZenWatch 3 is a gorgeous smartwatch – and one of the slimmest – but there are shortcomings to the circular smartwatch. It’s limited in terms of fitness tracking, measuring only steps and standing hours and offering tracking for only basic exercises due to the omission of GPS and a heart-rate tracker. Its performance is sluggish (and that’s being kind) and things go downhill when you update to Android Wear 2....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Aukey’s five-port desktop charger is an excellent solution for charging multiple USB gadgets. The built-in support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 is excellent, but it offers only a single compatible port. Choetech’s desktop charger is a little more expensive and not as good-looking, but it offers an extra Quick Charge port (six ports in total), and may be a better choice if you have several compatible devices to charge....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Cheap businessy monitors are often exceedingly dull, but the BenQ BL2780T confronts those expectations with a stylish and modern design that has a higher spec than most. It combines the latest in eye-friendly technology with frugal power Consumption and excellent viewing angles. With a narrow bezel, fully articulated support, integrated speakers and a decent input selection, the BenQ BL2780T offers a flexible display option that can be used standalone or as part of a multi-panel installation....

Phones are powerful devices but it’s the apps which make them useful. At last count there were over 2.5 million of them available in the Google Play Store , so finding the real gems can be an arduous task. To separate the wheat from the chaff, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide, which outlines those essential apps that should be the first you download. Best Messaging Apps WhatsApp Skype Facebook Messenger Telegram Reddit Aside from texting and voice calls, there are many excellent ways to keep in touch with friends or even make new ones on your device....

Android is today every bit as easy to use as iOS , and most users will be familiar with the standard interface no matter which version of the OS they use. But every so often you pick up a phone that looks and feels completely different, a phone to which the manufacturer has applied its own skin. Google, too, talks about presenting Android as it should be in its Nexus and Pixel devices, so what is the difference between all these UIs?...

There are alternatives of course. You can go to any number of different websites or install various apps which will download online videos from many sites, including YouTube. And here you will find the downloaders we recommend for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android (and there’s even one that supports Ubuntu). Many of these options have paid-for ‘pro’ versions, but if you’re not averse to paying for some software we can wholeheatedly recommend ByClick Downloader ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Key2 LE is, obviously perhaps, not as good as the regular Key2. It’s noticeably slower and feels less premium thanks to the lightweight polycarbonate used. The loss of the capacitive keyboard is also a big deal. We really like not having to touch the screen on the Key2 and scroll with the keys, and on the Key2 LE you can’t do it. But then again if you never had it, you might not care....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Bluboo Xtouch offers great value, with a strong set of specifications all round and a design that is mostly very good for a phone at this price point. Storage and connectivity are excellent, the screen decent, software just right, performance sufficient and the cameras quite acceptable. It’s really rather difficult to fault for the money. Best Prices Today: Bluboo Xtouch The Xtouch is Bluboo’s 2015 flagship smartphone , and marketed as ‘Probably the best 5in Android phone so far’....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Superb sound quality Astonishing noise cancellation Clever ‘Aware’ mode Secure fit Cons No Hi-Res audio support No Bluetooth Multipoint No wireless charging Our Verdict Though they lack some features found on other earbuds of this price, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 make up for it with astounding noise cancellation and sound quality. Best Prices Today: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II There are a staggering number of options if you want to buy a pair of wireless earbuds in 2022....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent sound quality Smart features Durable 3.5mm input Solid battery life Cons Micro-USB No EQ in app Fairly expensive Our Verdict Yet another excellent Bluetooth speaker from Bose that ticks a lot of boxes and overperforms in areas. It just needs a new USB port. Best Prices Today: Bose SoundLink Revolve II Bose might not have changed much but the SoundLink Revolve II has a lot to like if you’re looking for a compact Bluetooth speaker with 360-degree sound and some smart features....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Fast Simple to use Inexpensive Cons Generic grey plastic build Single-function only Our Verdict This appliance is the fastest way to make iced coffee, and it makes it well. However, its budget-friendly price point is apparent in its basic, lightweight plastic build quality. Best Prices Today: Breville Iced Coffee Maker (VCF155) For most of us, coffee is a key part of our morning routine. Do you wake up and switch on the kettle?...

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Chromecast for 2018 is an odd one, not least because Google barely announced the device even existed. On the one hand it’s still one of the best cheap media streaming devices you can get that’s hassle free and easy to use. However, it’s not really any different to the last one so there’s no need to upgrade plus there are some better rivals out there at a similar price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Light and comfortable to wear Continuous heart rate monitoring Two battery modes Cons Unreliable tracking Busy companion app Slow data syncing Our Verdict The Circular Ring Slim delivers some solid fitness and wellness tracking from your finger, but the software experience that goes with it needs refining to make it well-rounded experience. Best Prices Today: Circular Ring Slim The Circular Ring Slim is another smart ring that wants to bring fitness and wellness tracking to your finger and is currently the slimmest smart ring you slip onto one of your digits....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good cameras compared to many rivals at this price point, comfortable ergonomics Cons Middling performance, Poor English in settings menus Our Verdict The Cubot X18 Plus is a decent effort that’s capable of good photos and completing everyday tasks with ease. If your needs are light to medium then it’s one to Consider. Best Prices Today: Cubot X18 Plus Cubot might sound like an arcade game from the 1990s, but the Chinese manufacturer is one of the growing army of smartphone makers in the region, joining the likes of Xiaomi and Honor ....