At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Motorola’s Moto G is the best budget smartphone around. At £135 it’s got great build quality, an excellent screen, decent cameras and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean soon to be upgrade to 4.4 KitKat. Best Prices Today: Moto G 4G Despite over nine months elapsing since we originally reviewed it, the Motorola Moto G remains the best budget Android smartphone we’ve seen. Recently, Motorola released an updated model, adding support for 4G and expandable storage via a microSD card....

Well, grab an MSI Gaming PC along with a gorgeous monitor for a kickass gaming setup. What’s more, it can double up as an entertainment center or become THE place for friends to gather during the holidays for local multiplayer gaming sessions. First, let’s see what setups you can build for gaming and/or entertainment purposes. Whether you’re a fan of the latest, most demanding games or you prefer co-op games with lots of friends around, there’s a perfect setup for you....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great monitoring features Impressive app Easy to install Cons Expensive Subscription required for connected features Some features not yet available Our Verdict The iQ is a smart security camera you can put in practically any car and get alerts on your phone if anything happens. It’s expensive though, and there’s not much point in buying one unless you also take out a subscription. It has promise, but at the time of review was missing some of its big features....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The FuelBand SE is a reliable and motivational activity tracker with good battery life and handy automatic synching. However, it’s expensive, works only with iOS and lacks proper sleep tracking and movement reminders. If the list of missing features doesn’t worry you, it’s a great choice but for other people, it’s going to be worth waiting for the Fitbit Force to launch in the UK....

Apple has now launched iOS 18 , so getting the update is as simple as downloading and installing it on your iPhone. If you haven’t been prompted already, simply head to Settings followed by Software Update to update manually. However, if you have an older iPhone, check that your iPhone model is compatible . However, there are some things you should know before you update to iOS 18. Keep this in mind when installing iOS 18 Back up your iPhone: Back up your iPhone before installing the new version so you can always restore to the older version of iOS if something goes wrong Make space on your iPhone: If your iPhone doesn’t have a lot of free space internally, we recommend that you tidy up a bit....

It’s perhaps worse for someone who tests phones for a living, but I think you’d agree that the smartphone market has been pretty boring over the last few years. Similar designs and minimal upgrades in hardware have meant AI is the big trend right now, but Nothing is doing something completely different, and I love it. The firm is still relatively new on the scene and its sub-brand CMF is even more....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Adobe’s Acrobat Pro still has an edge in some areas, such as its more sophisticated batch conversion features, and Adobe’s background in print and publishing means that Acrobat will probably always be the first choice proofing tool for designers. But Power PDF 3.0 will be a strong alternative for many business users who do most of their work in Microsoft Office, and with no need for annual subscriptions it can work out a lot cheaper in the long run too....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Oculus Go has the potential to really show the masses the potential of VR, and despite all the tech being crammed into the headset, it’s still sleek, lightweight and comfortable to wear over long periods. The display is impressive too, boasting a fast-switch LCD display that almost completely removes SDE, an issue still prevalent in high-end VR headsets. Best Prices Today: Oculus Go As the years go by, technology improves, and this is also true in the case of virtual reality ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict Charge it from anything and charge anything with it, the Omnicharge is one of the smartest and the best power banks we’ve seen. There are cheaper and more compact power banks on the market, but none that work so intelligently and keep you as well informed every step of the way. Best Prices Today: Omnicharge Omni 13 The Omnicharge power bank is an Indiegogo project expected to ship in November....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The OnePlus 3 is another amazing smartphone from the Chinese company as easily its best effort yet. It’s a little bit more expensive than its predecessor but it’s still a ridiculous price Considering the design, build and hardware on offer which matches rivals but also beats them in some areas. There’s very little to dislike here unless you really need things like expandable storage and waterproofing....

After launching its second-ever smartwatch at MWC earlier this year, OnePlus is adding to its wearable portfolio with a Nordic Blue Edition of the Watch 2 in the UK and Europe. Setting sail today in Helsinki, this lifestyle watch boasts a nautical-esque royal blue and white design, with a split colour dial that takes inspiration from classic marine GMT chronometers. The strap seen on the OnePlus Watch 2 has also been upgraded to a fluororubber and leather combination for a more premium feel....

The OnePlus V Flip has been the subject of much speculation since we first heard about it in early 2023. While the release of the OnePlus Open 2 has been rumoured for some time now, the brand might also be preparing to launch a clamshell model. Here’s everything we know so far about the phone’s release date, pricing, and potential specifications. When will the OnePlus V Flip be released? Recent rumour suggests that the OnePlus V Flip is slated for a Q2 2025 launch (between April and June)....

One of the best mid-range smartphones of 2025 could be less than a month away from launching. The OnePlus Nord 5 promises to be one of the hottest mid-range smartphones of the year, potentially offering stiff competition to the Google Pixel 9a . We’ve been receiving a steady drip of spec leaks, and now we’re zeroing in on a firm release date. According to one tipster’s since-deleted X post (thanks GSMArena ), the phone will be announced on 8 July....

OnePlus used to only make phones, but now the company has expanded its line-up to include headphones, smartwatches, TVs, and more. And now, perhaps a little belatedly, it’s turned to tablets with the OnePlus Pad. The company’s first Android tablet is no slouch, with flagship specs and a bold, striking design. Here are the key details you need to know, or see our full OnePlus Pad review to find out what we think of it....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict There’s not a lot to say apart from these are the best USB-C headphones at the time of writing. They are £15.99 and sound far better than that price suggests. If you have a phone with USB-C and want some headphones we can recommend the OnePlus Type-C Bullets because they worked on every USB-C phone we tested them on as well as MacBooks and Windows laptops....

Smartwatches have really hit their stride in the last couple of years with sleek designs, powerful hardware and slick software to boot. They can do just about anything your phone can do from the convenience of your wrist and it’s no wonder that they are one of the most popular companion devices. Competition to be the best smartwatch is stronger than ever but we’ve chosen our favourite of the last year along with two runners-up....

All parents should be concerned about the ever-increasing threats to child safety, privacy and self-image on the Internet, and we’ve rounded up the latest online dangers to keep you aware. (Also see: Is YouTube safe for kids? ) Research has found that an a round teenager’s risk for depression jumps 27% when he or she frequently uses social media. And kids who use their phones for at least three hours a day are more likely to be suicidal....

At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unique eye-catching design Lovely quad-curved screen Handy AI features Speedy charging Cons Cameras prone to motion blur Gaming performance isn’t great No charger in the box Our Verdict The Oppo Reno 12 Pro has a stylish design, lovely display, decent cameras and a suite of useful AI tools. It’s a great value option that’s easy to live with, but the relatively weak processor means that it’s not ideal for gaming....

Oppo has just launched its mid-range Reno 8 Series in the UK and Europe. The phones have been available in China and India since earlier this year, and are now on sale in stores across the western market. The line-up is made up of three phones: the Reno 8 Pro, the Reno 8, and the Reno 8 Lite, priced at £599/€799, £419/€599, and £319/€449 respectively. The phones were all announced in Paris and were revealed alongside the Oppo Pad Air tablet – another device which is already available in Asia....

The Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Find X8s have been teased, but there’s reason to believe we might never see them in this country, or much of the world, for that matter. The designs for the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, Find X8s+, and Find X8s were recently unveiled by the company itself on the Chinese social media platform Weibo , including a brief teaser video ahead of their official launch on April 10....