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In summary Renders leak for new budget tablets Specs confirmed Impressive seven year update promise More details concerning Samsung’s new budget tablets , the Galaxy Tab A11 and A11+, have leaked online, and they promise an impressive amount of software support. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 has been heavily leaked in recent months, and now so-called “official renders” of the tablet have been published by Android Headlines . They highlight a device that looks a lot like the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 from two years back, this time in fairly drab Grey and Silver colour options....

If you want to take good care of your teeth, buy an electric toothbrush. But which one? At Tech Advisor, we test every new brush we can get our hands on. The perfect brush for you might not be the perfect brush for someone else. That’s why we have round-ups for the best electric toothbrush , the best cheap electric toothbrush , the best Oral-B electric toothbrush – and even a complete guide to all Oral-B iO models ....

Another spiritual BlackBerry smartphone successor has emerged in the form of the Titan 2. We’re not sure the recent spate of keyboard-packing smartphones and peripherals is enough to declare a full-blown BlackBerry resurgence, but there are clearly some people out there who want to make it a thing. The latest of those are the people of Unihertz, a Chinese manufacturer of compact Android phones. It has just announced the Titan 2, a phone that appears to take the BlackBerry Passport (from way back in 2014) as its template....

Despite fierce competition from other Chinese brands, Xiaomi has become one of the most prolific contenders in the smartphone industry with handsets that go above and beyond to provide outstanding value to consumers, often putting companies more familiar in the West, like Apple and Samsung, to shame. Xiaomi’s phones regularly make an appearance in our best phones list , but the company’s multi-faceted approach, which also includes phones for the lower end of the market, also ensures a steady presence amongst the best budget phones and the best mid-range phones ....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Light Cordless Easy to clean Propels itself forward Effective mop Cons Small water tanks Pricey at RRP Our Verdict This two-in-one mop and vacuum aims to save you time and effort. And yes, it succeeds, thanks to its thoughtful design and clever features. Best Prices Today: Tineco Floor One S3 Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner First off, it’s important to say what the Tineco Floor One S3 isn’t....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Freeview Play & streaming apps 3 HDMI ports Very cheap Cons Only 720p Poor on-board sound Low brightness Our Verdict The Toshiba WK3C is an any-room TV that’s great for catch-up if cost is higher up your priority list than picture quality. Best Prices Today: Toshiba WK3C The WK3C is a cheap flatscreen smart TV built to shift in volume. High-end screens may attract the attention of aficionados, with fancy tech and premium materials, but the frugal WK3C is the everyday workhorse most of us buy....

If you’re brave enough, you can download and install the developer version on certain Android smartphones and tablets . Ubuntu phone release date and price The first Ubuntu phone finally went on sale in the form of the Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition and cost €169. The full specifications are below. On June 10 2015, a second Ubuntu phone was announced: the E5. It’s available to pre-order immediately from the BQ website for € 199....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Ulefone Paris is a great budget buy at £88, but bear in mind that you may also need to factor in import duty. Even so, it’s a great rival to the £125 Vodafone Smart Ultra 6, which sits at the top of our budget smartphone chart, with faster core hardware and 4G dual-SIM functionality, but a lower-resolution screen. The camera isn’t as impressive as the rest of this budget phone’s spec, but it’s still acceptable for such a cheap device....

At a Glance Expert’s Rating Our Verdict The Volt Alpine is very well built, great to ride on- and off-road and has decent range even with the smaller battery. The motor is powerful enough for riding at 20mph, too. It’s pretty heavy at 23kg, though, and comes in just one frame size. Thanks to the fact you can test ride, you can check if you’re happy before buying. Best Prices Today: Volt Alpine There was no doubt left in my mind after riding a Volt Alpine for a couple of weeks: electric bikes are the future....

If you’re a blogger or follow lots of bloggers on social media, you may have noticed a new craze sweeping the web called CovetMe . Here, we explain what it is and how you can use it to earn shopping vouchers. See: How to start a blog What is CovetMe? CovetMe is a new social tool that’s designed to reward bloggers and others who are particularly active on social media for promoting fashion products....

Qualcomm has announced Quick Charge 4, which will bring even faster charging and other new features to devices including smartphones next year. Also see: Best Quick Charge power banks and Best Quick Charge desktop chargers At it’s Snapdragon Tech Summit in New York, Qualcomm has officially announced Quick Charge 4 ahead of its release in 2017. The platform, for want for a better word, is the leading charging method in more than 300 accessories and 100 devices....

In summary: Tech Advisor reports the next major Pixel Drop is expected in March 2026, featuring a virtual home button, adjustable flashlight, and removable ‘At a Glance’ widget. Google shifted from fixed quarterly updates to flexible deployment, releasing features immediately after testing completion rather than on scheduled dates. The March update represents Google’s continued commitment to enhancing Pixel devices with regular feature additions since launching Pixel Drops in December 2019. With the news that the latest Google Pixel update is rolling out – but that it’s a lot smaller and less consequential than we might be accustomed to – we thought now would be the ideal time to clarify Google’s plans....

When buying any new smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop PC, software support is a key area to consider. How long can you use the device before it stops getting updates and becomes vulnerable to bugs and other malware? This usually ranges from two to five years on Android, while iOS offers six as standard. macOS varies between 5-7 years, but Windows is the clear winner in this area. Major versions are supported for up to a decade, after which you might be able to update for free....

Where can you buy retro games in the UK? The likes of CEX and Cash Converters sometimes stock old consoles or games, but they’re not totally reliable – especially if you’re looking for slightly more niche consoles rather than just the Mega Drive or N64. The huge demand for the NES Classic and SNES Classic consoles proves that people are keen to play old games again, but there are still plenty of classic consoles that haven’t had modern updates yet....

Broadly speaking, there are three main types of air purifying technology: Hepa filters, carbon filters and ionisers. But how do they purify your air and which type will work best for you? Hepa filters remove solid particles from the air, while carbon filters trap chemical fumes. Ionisers take dust and pollen out of the air but many don’t trap it and are therefore less effective. Here’s what you need to know....

Your choice of broadband provider and the speed you can get are hugely affected by where you live. If you live in a rural area, for instance, it’s very unlikely that you’ll be able to get the same speeds that will be available in the city. Also, fast broadband that is available in one part of the country might not be available in another part. Some areas offer a choice of broadband types so if you’re willing to spend more, you can have a faster connection....

Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d type: a heated blanket has become my most-used and most beloved gadget. Or, at least, I never thought I’d be saying it before I reached a pensionable age. Electric blankets haven’t been on my radar for years and even then, they were a cautionary tale, associated with lurid tales of cheap wiring and house fires. But then the cost-of-living crisis kicked off, electricity prices rocketed, the temperature dropped, and things started to look a bit different....

It’s easy to be put off by the price of Apple’s Magic Keyboard, which comes in at £349 /$349 / AU$589 for the larger iPad Pro, especially when you consider the fact it costs the same as the entry-level 10.2in iPad . But if you want to get the most out of the iPad Pro hardware, I’d argue that it’s a must-have accessory. Much like the keyboard cover of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 , the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro delivers a truly transformative experience that brings the iPad Pro in-line with traditional laptops....

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will be available from 5 October, but not every new feature will be available on release day. That includes Android app support, one of the most eagerly-anticipated upgrades – Microsoft says this will be “rolled out over the next few months”. A more specific timeframe is yet to be revealed, but many have taken this to mean 2022. The feature will be available in the Windows Insider Program first, with user feedback shaping the final version....

The big iPhone launch usually tells us a lot about the state of the smartphone market. While Apple is rarely first to new technologies, it typically times its launch to ensure maximum attention and impact. In 2025, ultra-slim phones are in, with Samsung launching the 5.8mm Galaxy S25 Edge in May, before battling it out with Honor for the title of thinnest book-style foldable. The brand-new iPhone Air (5.6mm) can be seen as a direct response to that, and could even lay the groundwork for a future foldable iPhone ....