A key criticism of Windows Phone is its lack of Google apps, but if you’ve just moved from Android to Windows Phone or simply enjoy the simplicity of Google’s apps, there are ways to access Gmail, Google Contacts, Google Calendar, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Search, Google+ and even Google Drive on Windows Phone. Here’s how to sync Google services with Windows Phone 8. Also see: Best Windows Phones 2015 ....

One of the protection features offered by Bitdefender Total Security is a secure web browser that’s designed to be used whenever you’re using online banking, shopping or anything else that requires you to enter sensitive financial information. And Bitdefender will, by default, pop up a notification when you click on a website that it thinks should be opened in Safepay instead of Chrome or whatever your usual web browser is....

Apple may not allow Android users to use the Apple Watch, but luckily for iPhone users, Google isn’t quite so strict. Following a rocky start with Android Wear, Google unveiled Wear OS, a complete overhaul of its smartwatch operating system, offering enhanced support for iOS users alongside a range of other benefits. So, yes, you can use a Wear OS smartwatch with an iPhone, as long as it’s an iPhone 5 or newer running iOS 9 or later, but it’s not the exact same experience as what you’d get using an Android smartphone....

Red Nose Day/Comic Relief is an annual charity event in the UK that has previously aired some of the most iconic pop culture sketches, and this year’s show is right around the corner. Whovians should be keeping an eye out, as David Tennant will be presenting this year’s proceedings. Adverts for the show have revealed him in costume as the fourteenth Doctor – and if previous Comic Relief shows are anything to go by, there could be the possible return of a Doctor Who minisode ....

However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t stream it at all if you’re in the States. We’ve rounded up all the ways you can watch The Office online in the USA – keep on reading to find out how. Watch The Office on Peacock Currently, the only streaming service in the US that has all nine seasons of The Office is Peacock. However, you need to have the right subscription to watch the whole show....

One of the first events to get cancelled due to coronavirus was SXSW (AKA South by Southwest), Austin’s biggest celebration of movies, music, technology, culture and the arts. This also includes the Film Festival, an event that premieres some of the biggest titles in cinema, with last year’s producing the likes of Booksmart and Us. However, they are accessible through using a VPN. This is the same method we use for watching the likes of Crisis on Infinite Earths ....

As music awards go, the MTV Video Music Awards (AKA the VMAs) is one of the biggest in the calendar. Hosted annually by music channel MTV, it invites some of the biggest names in the business for a night of celebration. We’re still a few months away from the VMAs, but we’ve rounded up everything so far about the show, including when it airs, how to watch it and who the projected nominees will be....

With Disney Plus entering the UK market, many of us entertainment freaks are getting spoilt for choice… quite literally. The spread across different streaming platforms does mean we’re all seeing a lot of our hard-earned cash dropping on several subscription services because we just can’t stop binging. Take me as an example. At one stage, I had a Netflix account for The Witcher , a Prime account for The Boys , a Disney Plus account for The Mandalorian and a Now TV cinema pass for all eight Harry Potter films (no judgement please)....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict It might not look like much on the ourside, but the 250 G7 has all the best bits hidden away inside. Despite it’s affordable price, it offers specs and performance comparable to laptops twice the price including a Core i5 processor and SSD. Port selection and battery life is also good but the big downside here is a poor screen. Best Prices Today: HP 250 G7 The HP 250 G7 has the insides of a performance laptop, and the exterior of a cheap one....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good ANC Solid sound quality Decent battery life Cons Awkward design App issues Limited touch controls Our Verdict While the FreeBuds 4i are an improvement on the 3i in some ways, the case design is worse, there are also software issues and more competition this time around. Best Prices Today: Huawei FreeBuds 4i Huawei has now made a number of different pairs of headphones and the firm’s latest budget wireless earbuds are the FreeBuds 4i....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Mate 20 Lite is a difficult phone to place. It looks attractive enough, if not exactly striking, and offers decent mid-range performance while falling short of the flagship processors found in similarly priced Honor phones. All of that would make for a solid mid-range business phone, but the emphasis on the selfie cameras throws things off. This isn’t an exciting enough phone for the Snapchat crowd, while business users can get better performance for less money elsewhere, making this a phone that doesn’t really have an obvious audience....

At a Glance Our Verdict There are no less than four Mate 20 models to choose from and we’re looking at the main three here. Overall, the Mate 20 Pro is the best model to opt for due to a number of things including its availability and it’s overwhelming amount of top-end specs and features. The regular isn’t on sale here and the Lite option just doesn’t cut it even at a lower price....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Matte display Premium build Solid performance Excellent M-Pencil included Cons No Google services support Limited range of apps Smart Keyboard is frustrating Our Verdict The MatePad PaperMatte is a very nice tablet, with the inclusion of the Smart Keyboard and M-Pencil making it something of a bargain. But, the absence of the Google Play store and Google services is a huge drawback in terms of what you can do with this device....

At a Glance Our Verdict There’s been a bit of drought of new tablets recently so it’s great to see something interesting from Huawei. The MediaPad M2 10.0 has some decent specs for the price, although we’d suggest getting the model with more memory and storage. Best Prices Today: Huawei MediaPad M2 10.0 There’s not a great deal of new Android hardware at CES 2016 but Huawei has a new 10in which it hopes will catch your eye....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Nova 5T nails the basics to provide a highly polished mid-range option. It has a gorgeous design, great battery life and cameras that can even compete with some flagships. Some premium features are missing, such as an OLED display and wireless charging, but these are not deal breakers for most people. Ultimately, the presence of Google Play services means this phone will be far more successful in Western markets than the Mate 30 series ever could be....

Up until this point, Huawei has focused on book-style foldables with its Mate X line but it’s finally time to meet its first horizontally-hinged handset, the Huawei P50 Pocket. The Chinese company already offers what could be considered the most powerful and premium foldable currently out there – the Mate X2 – but this is something different. Similar to Samsung’s Z Fold and Z Flip dual foldable strategy, the P50 Pocket takes a fashion-forward approach, without skimping on standout hardware....

In what could be described as ‘the slowest flagship phone launch ever’, Huawei has gradually been rolling the P50 series out internationally, following a Chinese launch in late July 2021 – itself delayed from March that same year. After a mountain of rumours and leaks, chip shortages, limitations imposed upon the company by US sanctions and successive delays, the P50 series was finally able to make its debut; showcasing a new design, new software and new technologies....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Two sizes Attractive and durable design Lots of new health insights Improved battery life Cons Health data can be overwhelming Questionable placement of sensor in some scenarios Some software quirks Our Verdict The Huawei Watch 5 is a smartwatch that now feels like it’s shifted to become more health watch. There’s lots to like, yet still needs some work in certain areas to make it truly one of the best smartwatches you can buy....

Huawei has been making laptops for a mere six years, but has already made significant inroads into a crowded market. And there’s no sign of the company slowing down any time soon. A month after they were revealed in China, two new 16in laptops have officially launched in Europe. The updated MateBook 16 D swaps AMD for Intel, but the brand-new MateBook 16s is the one to get excited about....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Inateck’s MercuryBox BP2101 Bluetooth Speaker is a decent budget speaker, both sophisticated and attractive in design. We were sceptical about its performance, but the Inateck impresses with a rich, deep sound; even at max volume no sound defects are heard. Best Prices Today: Inateck MercuryBox BP2101 Bluetooth Speaker Inateck’s MercuryBox BP2101 Bluetooth Speaker brings together a classic aluminium design that’s also waterproof and impressively powerful drivers....