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Android 15: This clever feature declares war on the biggest smartphone problem
Smartphones have one main problem: the battery, which gets weaker and weaker over time but Google is now tackling this problem
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Google's Find My Device app could point you in the right direction soon
New code indicates the app will add a "compass" view to add a directional component, enabled by new UWB tracker gadgets.
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Netflix drops full support for older iPhones and iPads – is yours affected?
If you have an iPhone or iPad that can't upgrade to the right iOS version, then Netflix won't provide regular updates anymore – find out if you're impacted
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Which phone has the longest warranty?
We take a look at the standard UK and US warranties offered by phone makers, to see which brands leave you best protected
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Forget folds, Samsung's next trick could be a massive phone you roll up
Samsung has already showed off rolling displays in concepts, but a real flagship phone using the tech would be an incredible achievement.
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Apple's first foldable allegedly delayed again
Apple's first foldable iPhone could be either a folding iPad, a folding MacBook or a flip-style phone, but there's also a rumour that it's been cancelled altogether
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4 key Android features the iPhone is still missing
The iPhone hardware has been top notch for a while, but some Android phones have features that even the latest iPhone 16 series lacks
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4 iPhone 16 features I can't wait to try – and none of them are Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is the headline addition to the iPhone 16, but Apple has introduced some exciting hardware upgrades that are just as interesting as AI
Opinion
The iPhone 16 feature that'll almost certainly come to Android
All four of Apple's new phones have a unique new design feature, but it's unlikely to remain exclusive to the iPhone for long
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5 ways the Pixel 9 beats the iPhone 16
All four of Apple's new handsets are impressive on paper, but none can match Google's latest Pixel 9 series in these key areas
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Apple confirms iOS 18 release date, but it won't include Apple Intelligence at launch
At the iPhone 16 event, Apple revealed when you'll be able to download the next major version of iOS, albeit without the new AI features for a while
Opinion
Forget the iPhone 16, this is why I will wait for the iPhone 17
The future of the iPhone is imminent, but is delayed in the EU and this makes the iPhone 16 unattractive
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Case makers appear to confirm iPhone 16 design change ahead of launch
Hours ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, case makers have confirmed a highly speculated design change to the next-generation Apple smartphone
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Apple iPhone 16 event bingo… according to Google Gemini
Can Google's new AI tool correctly predict the iPhone 16's new features and upgrades?
Opinion
This is the most interesting phone I've seen all year
It has some seriously impressive tech that you won't see on the iPhone 16 next week
Opinion
HMD's new phone is both fun and eco-friendly – here's why flagship makers should take note
At IFA 2024, HMD launched the Fusion smartphone with a build that could revolutionise the industry… if other brands follow its lead
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Tech Advisor’s Best of IFA 2024 Awards
We roved the giant halls of IFA Berlin 2024 to find the very best new tech that you need to know about. Here are our 16 favourite gadgets from the show
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TCL 50 Nxtpaper phones switch to 'reader mode' with a dedicated button
These midrange phones build in eye-friendly features, hoping to replace a dedicated Kindle device for voracious readers.
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Android earthquake alerts are live across the United States
Google's system can detect earthquakes using distributed gyroscopic sensors in millions of phones.
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Android app downloads just got a whole lot faster
The Google Play Store can now handle three app downloads at once, for both new installations and app updates.
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Google's Pixel 9 phones are a nightmare to repair
Both iFixit and JerryRigEverything had to practically destroy the Pixel 9 XL and Pixel 9 Pro XL just to get the batteries out.
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Motorola's Edge 50 Neo is the cheapest phone with this key feature
Motorola has just unveiled the Edge 50 and Edge 50 Neo. The second of these smartphones is particularly eye-catching as it has a key feature often reserved only for flagships
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Motorola's G35 and G55 phones are here to rival Samsung's Galaxy A series
Motorola has unveiled its latest G-series phones, and the pricing of the new handsets suggests they're going head-to-head with Samsung
Opinion
Motorola’s Edge 50 Neo is something so few mid-range phones are… fun
With a quirky design and statement colour options, the Edge 50 Neo instantly stands out from the crowd. Here are my early impressions
Opinion
Can Motorola win its budget phone crown back?
I've tried the new Motorola G35 5G and G55 5G, but are they good enough to compete with the very best budget phones you can buy?
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Motorola unveils the Edge 50 and Edge 50 Neo
The Edge 50 Fusion, Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Ultra are already available, and now the Edge 50 and Edge 50 Neo join the family as well
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5 gadgets I took to Reading Festival and 1 I deemed unsafe
This is my tech survival kit for festivals, as well as a word of warning if you're thinking about taking a particular wearable
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CMF vs Nothing: What's the difference?
Nothing has been a small but influential player in the consumer tech space in recent years and its sub-brand – CMF – looks to be using the same playbook, so how do they differ?
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Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra could become the lightest luxury phone
Samsung seems to have slimmed down the phone quite a bit making the big phone a little easier to handle
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Rumour: OnePlus 13 will have a huge battery
We can expect to find out more about mobile phone in the autumn
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The 5 best apps for students
They say 'there's an app for that' and for students, there's an overwhelming amount of choice so here are our top picks to help you get the most out of your studies
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Pixel owners will need to wait for Android 15
A Google message to beta users confirms that the final release of the software won't arrive until October.
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Xiaomi might make a phone without buttons and I already hate it
Recent leaks indicate that Xiaomi's "Zhuque" flagship device for 2025 might have no power or volume buttons. Gross
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Got a favourite Pixel 9 colour? Good luck trying to buy it
The Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold are available in several distinct colours, but that doesn't mean your preferred colour and model will match
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The truth about Google Pixel 9 charging speeds
It might seem like all the Pixel 9 phones now come with 45W wired charging, but that's simply not true
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The Pixel 9 and 9 Pro XL are on sale now, but you'll have to wait for the others
Google has staggered the release dates of its new flagships, with the 9 Pro and 9 Pro Fold not available until September
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Google Pixel phones' astrophotography mode gets key update
Google is changing the way the astrophotography mode works on some phones, and it's good news if you don't like the current method
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Why you can trust us for Google reviews and not influencers
What is the Team Pixel controversy? We explain it and shed some light on how we work with tech brands on reviews
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Fraud with a new SIM card: How dangerous is SIM swapping?
There are warnings of a new scam called SIM swapping. But what is it, how dangerous is it and how can you protect yourself?
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New Chrome security feature hides passwords you didn't mean to share
Google is bringing a way to automatically hide passwords and credit card info from Chrome screenshots and screen sharing.
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Google has started testing Android's new anti-theft lock
You may lose your mobile phone, but your data can still be protected and it will even be coming to old Android phones
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Google is removing Verizon's unsafe app from Pixel phones
Verizon's retail demo app includes an unsecured HTTP backdoor. You can't remove it, but Google can, and it will in an upcoming software release.
Opinion
Why Google needs a Pixel flip phone ASAP
The latest Pixel range caters to almost all budgets and types of consumer, but the lack of a flip phone is a glaring omission in 2024
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WhatsApp brings screenshot lock to all devices
Meta has long banned taking screenshots of certain elements but now the ban is being extended to more devices and functions
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I'm an OG Pixel fanboy, but I switched to the Galaxy Z Fold6
Sorry not sorry, Google. Samsung is just too far ahead on foldable hardware…and it offered me a better deal to boot.
Opinion
The Pixel 9 Pro XL isn't what you think it is
Google has finally solved one of the premium smartphone problems that I've been irritated by for years
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 has already received global pricing
Xiaomi released the Mix Fold 4 last week in China and while we still don't know the global release date, its pricing has been revealed for global imports
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The history of the Google Pixel: Past, present and future phones compared
This comprehensive list includes every Pixel phone ever released, including the latest Pixel 9 series. Here's how Google's phones have evolved
Opinion
The Pixel 9 helps fix one of my worst phone habits
The way I use my phone leads to loads of unnecessary, useless clutter, but Google has a solution on its new handsets
Opinion