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Casio Edifice EQB-1100 on wrist.

One crucial element stops the Casio Edifice EQB-1100 from taking on a G-Shock

The Casio Edifice EQB-1100's cool chronograph watch looks makes it a tempting alternative to a connected G-Shock, but can the Bluetooth tech compete?
Mobile News
Polar Grit X Pro Titan.

Newish Polar Grit X Pro outdoor smartwatch offers tough titanium option

Polar has launched the Grit X Pro outdoor smartwatch, and although it doesn't seem to have changed much over the current model, it does also come in titanium.
Mobile News
The back of the Nokia T20 tablet.

Nokia gets back in the tablet game with the $250 Nokia T20

Nokia has returned to tablets after a long absence with the Nokia T20, a 10.4-inch slate that costs only $250. Here's what you need to know about it.
Mobile Android
OnePlus 9 Pro shown from the back.

If you’ve got a OnePlus 9 phone, you can try the open beta of OxygenOS 12 now

An open beta version of OnePlus's OxygenOS 12 software is now available for OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro owners. The software has various new features to try.
Mobile Android
Closed Galaxy Z Fold 3.

How bikes and vacuums inspired the tech that makes Samsung’s folding phones tough

Three key members of the team at Samsung that's responsible for the increased durability of its latest Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 smartphones talk about the project.
Mobile Android
Open Galaxy Z Fold 3 held in one hand.

It took me a month to fall for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but now I’m quite smitten

I've owned the Galaxy Z Fold 3 since release, but the first few weeks with it were bumpier than expected. Now I'm smitten, and this is how it happened.
Mobile Android
The iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S21 Ultra held in hand.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s great camera doesn’t make life easy for the iPhone 13 Pro

The Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera is feature packed and takes excellent photos, but is Apple's iPhone 13 Pro better? We've put them up against each other.
Mobile Android
Withings ScanWatch Horizon green dial.

Withings smart ScanWatch Horizon looks just like a desirable diver’s watch

The Withings ScanWatch Horizon adopts the popular diver's watch style and the same health tech as the original ScanWatch to make a highly desirable smartwatch.
Mobile Android
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro.

It turns out the iPhone 12 Pro is the iPhone 13 Pro’s toughest camera rival

Is the iPhone 13 Pro calling you? We test if the iPhone 13 Pro camera is a worthwhile upgrade from the iPhone 12's.
Mobile Apple
iPhone 13 Pro seen from the back and held in hand.

My first 48 hours with the iPhone 13 Pro were almost too easy

I've spent 48 hours with the iPhone 13 Pro, and they've been blissfully easy. Here's how the rest of the phone and the camera have performed over the weekend.
Mobile Apple
Sequent SuperCharger watch on a wrist with hand in pocket.

Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR review: Infinite power, limited tech

The Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR has an innovative power system that means you never, ever need to charge it up. Is that enough to make it worth buying?
Mobile Wearables
World Time watch face in WatchOS 8.

5 things we love about WatchOS 8, and 1 that has us baffled

WatchOS 8 is available to download now, so which features should you try out first? Here are five things we like, and one other that is less successful.
Mobile Apple
oneplus 9 pro hasselblad camera deep dive

XPan Mode on the OnePlus 9 Pro isn’t the best use of Hasselblad’s expertise

XPan Mode is the latest camera feature added to the OnePlus 9, and it draws on partner Hasselblad’s history. But it’s not what the pair should be working on.
Mobile Android
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition's custom watch face.

Samsung and Thom Browne give you a reason to spend more on a Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung and Thom Browne have announced the limited-edition Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will be released on September 29 for $800. Find out what makes it special.
Mobile News
Nokia G50 held in hand.

New Nokia G50 signals HMD Global’s leap into affordable 5G phones

HMD Global has launched the Nokia G50, its first affordable 5G phone, coming in at the equivalent of $272. The software update promise will help attract buyers.
Mobile Android
Apple MagSafe charger with box on table with iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, and MacBook.

I’ve used MagSafe for a year. It’s useful, but here’s why I wouldn’t miss it

Apple's MagSafe technology is part of the iPhone 13, and I've used it since its launch with the iPhone 12. What's it really like today, a year on?
Mobile Apple
The Beoplay EQ case open with both earbuds removed.

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: Big buds, big sound — big price

Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EQ true wireless earbuds cost $400. But the high price is justified if you value heritage and a distinct sound signature.
Audio / Video
Apple Watch Series 7 sleep data.

The Apple Watch Series 7 rumors were wrong, and here’s why I’m glad they were

The rumors that we'd see a slablike, flat-sided Apple Watch at Apple's most recent event turned out to be mistaken, and I'm hugely relieved. This is why.
Wearables Apple
iPad Mini 2021.

The all-new iPad Mini stole the show from the iPhone 13 at Apple’s event

The all-new iPad Mini stole the show from the iPhone 13 during Apple's September launch event, due to its new design and features for increased versatility.
Mobile Apple
Xiaomi 11T Pro.

Xiaomi 11T Pro Review: Not worthy of its Pro name

Xiaomi has dropped the Mi name from its latest smartphone, the 11T Pro. While the phone is decent, it's a struggle to find anything that makes it Pro at all.
Mobile Android
Apple Watch Series 7 Announcement Screen.

Apple Watch Series 7: Everything you need to know about the latest smartwatch

Apple Watch Series 6 body on top of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12.

Why the rumored Apple Watch Series 7 redesign has me worried

The Apple Watch Series 7 is rumored to get a complete redesign, and renders have got me a little worried about what that will mean for the wonderful wearable.
Mobile Apple
Nokia XR20 rear panel.

Nokia XR20 review: A beautiful beast that’s built to last

The Nokia XR20 has a design that's prettier than most rugged phones, but does that mean it's not as tough as it needs to be? Don't worry, it definitely is.
Mobile Android
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with Sami Miró watch face and strap.

Samsung’s limited, sustainable Galaxy Watch 4 straps are made from apple peel

Samsung has teamed up with fashion designer Sami Miró to make a set of sustainably produced watch bands for the Galaxy Watch 4, with two made from apple peel.
News Mobile
Vivo X70 and X70 Pro.

Vivo and Zeiss go bokeh mad with the new Vivo X70 phone series

For the new X70 series, Vivo has worked with lens experts Zeiss to add iconic bokeh effects to the cameras, along with a new version of its gimbal stabilizer.
Mobile Android
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level

Inside Bang & Olufsen’s journey to make the Beosound Level last a decade

On the surface, the Beosound Level speaker is a typical, desirable Bang & Olufsen product, but it's actually just the first step in a commitment to the future.
Audio / Video
Moto Edge 20 Pro on a desk.

Motorola Moto Edge 20 Pro review: A phone that’s very good at being average

The Moto Edge 20 Pro is Motorola's top new Edge phone for 2021 and the specification looks great. We've tried it to see what it's like in the real world.
Mobile Android
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on the wrist.

Disappointingly, Wear OS 3 won’t be saving Android smartwatches for a while yet

Wear OS 3 looked like Google and Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch's dominance, but now it's here, it looks like it comes at the expense of choice.
Wearables Android
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (left) alongside the Galaxy Watch 3 (right)

If apps are your thing, upgrading to the Galaxy Watch 4 makes sense

If the Galaxy Watch 3 is on your wrist, should you upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic? I've been wearing them both to find out if it's worth the money.
Wearables Android
Joby GripTight Mount for MagSafe

Joby’s new iPhone camera accessories have MagSafe built in

Joby has launched a set of new iPhone camera accessories that use Apple's MagSafe technology, making them ideal for mobile vlogging and general at-home use.
Mobile Apple
Typing on the Keychron Q1 mechanical keyboard.

Keychron Q1 review: A personalized keyboard that will last for years

A customizable mechanical keyboard makes sense for both the novice and enthusiast, as it adds longevity. The $169 Keychron Q1 is the latest, and we've tried it.
Computing
Person using the Samsung DeX.

Can Samsung DeX really replace your college laptop?

Can Samsung's DeX productivity mode on a Galaxy phone really save you from buying a laptop for college? Depending on your needs, the answer is yes.
Mobile Android
Galaxy Z Flip 3 being closed.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The foldable future is now ready for everyone

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 combines its cool folding action with a reasonable price, so you're right to be tempted. This is what it's like to live with.
Mobile
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic on the wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic review: A first-rate smartwatch

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic introduces new software and a stylish, mature design. We think it has what it takes to succeed the Galaxy Watch 3.
Mobile Android
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