DJI has now officially launched its latest drone, the Mini 3 Pro. The company’s thunder was stolen by mistake: just like Best Buy has done in the past, UK retailer Argos slipped up and published listings for the Mini 3 Pro on April 29 – the original date the drone was supposed to have been announced. DJI delayed the launch, but Argos clearly wasn’t paying attention. Anyway, it meant that the world knew what was coming before DJI took the wraps off at its “A Twist in the Plot” event on 10 May....

New research from Compare the Market has shown that over half of British people would pay more for a home with smart tech already fitted. In a survey conducted on behalf of the brand, 51% of respondents said they’d be willing to pay £2,409 extra for a home with smart home devices already installed. A strangely specific amount, but that’s what the results say. The most requested product was a smart security system, with buyers willing to add an average of £345....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports that Android 17 leaks reveal Google plans to split Wi-Fi and mobile data controls into separate toggles, reversing an unpopular previous decision. The update may introduce a dual-pane interface separating Notification and Quick Settings menus, similar to iOS and existing Android manufacturer implementations. While this split UI will likely remain optional for smartphones, it appears mandatory for tablets and foldables, creating mixed user reactions. Google is set to reverse an unpopular decision with the release of Android 17, but there’s some bad news to go with the good....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Flux power banks just keep on getting better and better. A brilliantly designed portable power bank with enough juice to keep your device going several days, whatever device that may be. It is expensive though, so you’ll need to have money to burn. Best Prices Today: Flux Charger Plus Flux power banks just keep on getting better and better. Flux has once again updated its ultra-slim portable charger, now with 2....

The one perk that kept me, over the years, from leaving an iPhone for an Android was MagSafe. You could replicate it on Android phones with a magnetic case, but at the cost of poor charging speeds and overheating batteries. With the addition of Qi2-powered Pixelsnap tech on the latest Pixel 10 phones, Google has finally brought magnetic wireless charging to Android, and Nomad’s Stand One may be the best accessory to experience it....

From today, Freeview is rolling out an Accessible TV Guide across a range of its devices. The guide is designed to make the process of browsing through channels for people with accessibility needs – such as visual impairments or hearing loss – much easier through the use of text-to-speech navigation, design alterations and filtering programmes by those with subtitles, audio descriptions and sign-language interpreters. At launch, the guide will be available across roughly 50% of devices in the UK, with the aim to roll out to more across the coming months....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros In-depth fitness tracking and analysis Can take calls and access virtual assistant Stylish, understated design Up to a week of battery life Cons Workout UI isn’t user-friendly Need multiple companion apps on your phone No LTE model Lack of non-fitness apps Our Verdict The Garmin Venu 2 Plus is a great all-rounder if you’re a fitness fan, with in-depth workout tracking and analysis across multiple sports, custom multi-week workout schedules and excellent performance from the HR monitor and GPS....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros 8-litre capacity Alerts to phone when food is ready Easy to use Cons Doesn’t produce reliably crispy food Smart recipes are hit and miss Pricey Our Verdict The GeoSmartPro is capacious and easy to use. But it’s expensive and what you’re paying a premium for is the app – particularly its smart recipes, which we found disappointing. Best Prices Today: GeoSmartPro smart air fryer What can you add to an air fryer to encourage people to award it some of their limited kitchen countertop space?...

While other VPN services are gearing up for their Black Friday deals, PureVPN has a ‘spooktacular’ deal for Halloween right now. The offer is 85% off the usual monthly price of $10.95 (approx. £8.40) which brings it down to just $1.65 per month (approx. £1.27). It’s only available on the five-year plan, but as it’s so cheap you’ll still pay less than many two-year subscriptions from rivals. Get PureVPN’s Halloween deal now As with all these deals, you pay for the full subscription up front – not monthly....

Google releases a new major version of Android every year, and that’ll be no different in 2024. Android 15 had its official launch at Google I/O 2024 , and two public betas are now live – see how to get Android 15 beta now . So, what should you expect in terms of features and compatibility with existing phones? And when will the new software arrive on your device? Here’s an exhaustive list of everything you need to know about Android 15 at this stage, but we’ve also outlined our 10 favourite new Android 15 features , and which phones are likely to get the Android 15 update ....

Google Home Hub joins the Google Home, Mini and Max models in the company’s line of smart speakers with Google Assistant built-in. It follows the Echo Show with an integrated display, and is poised to become the ultimate device for connecting all your smart home tech and online services when it goes on sale later this month. Also announced at the ‘Made by Google’ event: Pixel 3 & 3 XL , Pixel Slate and Chromecast 3 ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Compact design Great cameras 3 years of Android updates Cons No 5G Screen limited to 60Hz Our Verdict The Pixel 4a might not tick all the techy boxes, but certainly has a unique charm that will appeal to many buyers. Best Prices Today: Google Pixel 4a For a while it felt like Google’s new mid-range phone would never arrive but the Pixel 4a is finally here in another attempt to provide the best value-for-money Android smartphone around....

The forthcoming Google Pixel 9a mid-range smartphone is now a fully known quantity, courtesy of a comprehensive spec leak. If last week’s leaked renders told us everything we needed to know about how Google’s next phone will look, the latest spec leak is similarly extensive in outlining how it’ll run. WinFuture has posted what appears to be a full rundown of the Pixel 9a’s vital statistics. Much of it we already knew – modern Google is a leaky ship – but it’s good to have all of the specs brought together like this....

It’s been a huge year for smartwatch launches with plenty of new models from the likes of Apple, Google, Samsung, OnePlus and other brands. Some took a backstep and others really stepped up. As usual, we’ve been up close and personal with these devices, testing them for weeks and months to find out which ones you should buy. It’s now time to crown the best new smartwatch of 2025, along with runners-up....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It’s easy to fall in love with the Pixelbook’s sleek hardware, but the combination of a high price and faltering software means that the competition bests it on both laptop and tablet fronts. If you’re after an entertainment device that’s also good for a bit of work, the iPad Pro 12.9 is better, while anyone needing a laptop first, tablet second will be better served by a Surface Pro, high-end Windows laptop or a Macbook....

Google has an app which is effectively the equivalent of Find My Friends on an iPhone or iPad that allows you to track the location of family members and friends. The idea behind Trusted Contacts is that someone knows where you are in case anything goes wrong, and it could be a very important way to stay safe. The app is free to use and we’ll show you how to get set up....

Wade Wilson and Logan finally became a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which swallows more and more superheroes, just like the multiversal monster, Alioth. Moreover, with Deadpool and Wolverine, the MCU has extended a welcome to many other superheroes. Some may have only been seen so far on comic pages, but some appeared in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men films. The creators of Deadpool 3 brought back the actors who portrayed them years ago, making character cameos even more exciting to spot....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Honor 5X is another great value phone from Huawei’s sub-brand. It offers excellent design and build with some solid specs too. It is missing some elements such as NFC and 11ac Wi-Fi so you might be better off spending a little more on the Honor 7, especially now it’s dropped to £209 (on offer). Software is once again not a strong point with EMUI still not convincing us as a top Android skin so take a look at some cheaper devices like the Moto G, too....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-tier specs Powerful triple rear camera Fast wired & wireless charging IP68 water-resistance Cons Ugly camera design Unreliable with 3rd-party chargers Only 2 years of Android updates Our Verdict The Honor Magic 4 Pro is an impressive phone, with premium performance, an excellent display, fast charging, and a powerful camera. But with minor issues ranging from poor portrait photos to inConsistent charging, there’s a distinct lack of polish, made worse by the lack of long term software support....

Honor, known for packing top-tier specs in mid-range smartphones like the Honor View 20, has just launched its first Wi-Fi 6 Plus router in the Honor Router 3, which boasts speeds up to 3000Mbps. Customers in the UK and can now pre-order the router for £79.99, while those in Germany , France , Spain , Italy and the Netherlands can pre-order the Router 3 for €79,90 and also qualify for a free Honor Band 5 fitness tracker and Honor Bluetooth earphones (until 31 July)....