Tag: phones

Good news for Samsung Galaxy owners – One UI 8.5 could bring these 3 big upgrades

More One UI 8.5 features have leaked Upgrades to the Camera app are rumored Network switching could get easier The significant One UI 8 update (based on Android 16) is continuing to roll out to older Galaxy phones, but One UI 8.5 is already being talked about – and new…

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It’s the best time to buy a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – and these two deals prove it

Have you been tempted by the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra but put off by the device’s admittedly hefty price tag? Right now, there are some excellent deals at the official Samsung Store that might just tempt you into committing. Samsung has just brought back one of its best Galaxy S25…

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Apple says iPhone 17 Pro ‘scratchgate’ debate is overblown – and explains why in-store phones are scuff magnets

Apple has responded to claims that the iPhone 17 Pro scratches easily The firm says scratches are actually material from worn MagSafe chargers Apple also says the iPhone’s camera plateau is durable The iPhone 17 Pro has only just launched, but already it’s been beset with claims that it scratches…

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I was disappointed by what I thought was the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE’s biggest upgrade, but it gets far more right than wrong

When Samsung unveiled the new Galaxy S25 FE at IFA Berlin, I was excited to see what the South Korean tech giant would deliver. Like its forbears, its key appeal is that it offers a flagship-like Samsung experience at a more affordable $649 / £649 / AU$1,099 price point. And,…

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: the best of the best compared

iPhone 17 Pro Max The iPhone 17 Pro Max has superb battery life and some handy camera upgrades, along with an attractive new design, and all-round great specs and performance. But it can’t match the Ultra for lens numbers. Pros Useful camera upgrades Superb battery life A bright screen Cons…

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Hate the new iPhone 17 Pro? That probably just means it wasn’t made for you

The wait is finally over; September’s Apple event introduced the latest iPhone 17 series, Series 11 Apple Watches, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the new AirPods Pro 3. Was it awe-dropping as promised? Yes, in places, but as always, everyone’s abuzz with their love – or disdain – for…

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