Tag: phones
I was convinced a discounted iPhone 15 was the best ‘budget’ iPhone to buy in 2025 but, after 2 weeks with Apple’s iPhone 16e, I’m a complete convert
As the proud owner of an iPhone 15 for almost two years, I’ve had no issues with the handset since I bought it. It runs perfectly for my needs – music, YouTube, texting and aimless doomscrolling social media – and seamlessly integrates with my other Apple devices. Other than its…
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The One UI 8 beta program looks set to be launching imminently – and could include a new Running Coach feature
One UI 8 could be available in beta very soon The software update is based on Android 16 A new Running Coach feature could be included While One UI 7 has only just recently been pushed out to the masses by Samsung, it looks as though One UI 8 will…
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Ignore the haters – I’m a big fan of the iPhone 16 Pro’s Dynamic Island
What do you think of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island? Apple’s pill-shaped cutout seems to be rather contentious, but I’m here to throw my hat into the ring firmly on the side of Team Island. Because unlike my colleague Lance Ulanoff, I absolutely love the Dynamic Island. As I wrote recently,…
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could be the end of the Galaxy S25 Plus – and to be honest I’m fine with that
In February, Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, bringing the baseline Galaxy S25, super-premium Galaxy S25 Ultra, and intermediate Galaxy S25 Plus to the world. This lineup, comprising a standard, enlarged, and premium model, was nothing new, but the reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge at a recent…
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This new USB-C power cable concept is so ingeniously simple, I’m amazed no one thought of it before
Twelve South’s PowerCord is so simple, with a wall plug on one end and a USB-C on the other It’s a one-stop solution for charging small to medium-sized devices With the cord, you can effectively ditch the power brick as it’s integrated When it comes to charging our devices right…
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No iPhone, no problem – the O+ Connect app from OnePlus gives UK users Airdrop-style file sharing
In the great iOS vs Android debate, you’ll often hear Apple fans bringing up Airdrop as one of the iPhone’s key advantages. However, it seems OnePlus is hoping to bring AirDrop-style sharing and drag-and-drop file transfers to its Android phones. O+ Connect, which comprises a feature built into OnePlus’ OxygenOS…
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