The Tech Advisor Guide to Phones
Your ultimate resource for smartphones. Tech Advisor experts bring you the latest phone reviews, buying advice and best buys, deals, tutorials and news.
Latest Phone News
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Samsung's Galaxy AI could soon get a major upgrade
Samsung is reportedly in talks with OpenAI to boost its Galaxy AI services, potentially changing the way users interact with their phones
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The first images of the Google Pixel 9a have leaked
The Pixel 9a isn't likely to launch until May, but that hasn't stopped images of what is supposedly the phone from being posted online
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WhatsApp is making it easier to see when someone is typing
WhatsApp already tells you when someone else in a conversation is typing, but it'll now be much more obvious for both iPhone and Android users
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Google Pixel 6, Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold get free software support upgrade
Want to use your older Pixel devices for longer but not miss out on new Android features? You're in luck
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Vodafone and Three merger approved: What it means for you
Vodafone and Three UK agreed to merge back in June 2023, and it's now been approved by the regulator. But what effect will it have on customers?
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iPhone 17 Pro without titanium? I don't know what to believe anymore
The iPhone 16 series only recently launched, but there's already some pretty big news about the iPhone 17 series, including mentions of new models
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Think twice before updating your Samsung Galaxy phone to One UI 7
One UI 7 promises to be a very exciting update, but it won't turn out well if you're a fan of a specific feature that's being removed
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Android phone owners, get ready for this brilliant free upgrade
Android 15 devices are in line for a great update that expands communication features and introduces brand-new sharing methodsLatest Phone Deals
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This Pixel 9 Cyber Week deal is even cheaper than Black Friday
Google's latest flagship phone was already down to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday, but an extra Cyber Week discount makes it even better
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Amazing Galaxy A35 Cyber Monday deal ends tonight!
The Galaxy A35 5G is already the best phone you can buy for under £400/$400, but big discounts make it a no brainer if you're fast
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The phone I use every day, the OnePlus 12, has a huge Cyber Monday saving
As a daily user of the OnePlus 12, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this Android phone. Right now, you can get £200/$250 off, but not for long
Deal
Get a Pixel 8a for £12 in this amazing Cyber Monday deal
Google's latest mid-range smartphone can be yours for less than the price of two fancy coffees with the right trade-in
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This is the best budget Pixel deal this Cyber Monday – now even cheaper
The Pixel 7a might not be Google's latest mid-range phone, but it's incredibly good value, especially with the necessary charger included in the cost
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The best budget phone you can buy is cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday
You might not have heard of it, but the CMF Phone 1 is the best budget handset around right now. And it gets significantly cheaper for a limited time
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Every Google Pixel 8 phone hits lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
This Cyber Monday, you can get the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8a at the cheapest they've ever been, both in the UK and US.
Best Deals
The best SIM-only deals in the UK and US
If you can buy your phone outright, pairing it with a SIM-only (SIMO) contract makes calls, texts and mobile data impressively affordableLatest Phone Hacks and How-Tos
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Don't miss the Black Friday deals you want with this Alexa trick
If you use an Alexa device and shop at Amazon, you'll want to know about this useful way to keep track of deals that are important to you
How-To
Pixel 9 tips and tricks: 9 ways to get the most out of your phone
Whether you've got the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL or Pixel 9 Pro, these tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your Google phone
How-To
How to stop Google from using your data for ads
Google monitors which apps you download on your phone to give you personalised recommendations. Here's how to stop it from having access
How-To
Can you screenshot a flip phone cover screen?
Most people know how to take a screenshot on a regular phone, but what if you want to capture what's on that small external screen?
How-To
iPhone 16 tips and tricks: How to get the most out of your 16 or 16 Pro
Apple's iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are brimming with power and an expanded feature set – here's how to make the most of them
How-To
How to Fix WhatsApp Green Screen Error
Getting a green screen when opening WhatsApp messages? Here's how to fix it.
How-To
How to spot a fake WhatsApp account
Anyone contacting a company via WhatsApp should make sure that it is not a fake account. This is how it works.
How-To
How to boost your phone signal
If the phone signal is poor in and around your home, here are five things you can try to solve the problemLatest Phone Reviews
Reviews
Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro review: Mobile gaming monster
Nubia's top-of-the-line gaming phone gets big upgrades to performance and battery life, but it's not as impressive in all areas
Reviews
Oppo Find X8 Pro review: A triumphant return
Oppo's recent flagships are among the best camera phones ever made, but they aren't available outside of China. With the Find X8 series, that changes
Reviews
Oppo Find X8 review: The sweet spot
The Oppo Find X8 offers most of the same features as its Pro sibling, but it has a slimmer design and a more affordable price. Is it the one to get?
Reviews
Samsung's Galaxy A55 and Motorola's Edge 50 Neo are both great, but which one is better?
Motorola has recently unveiled its latest mid-range phone, the Edge 50 Neo, which aims to overcome the dominance of the Galaxy A55 in the mid-range market
Reviews
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: Return of the king
The ROG Phone 9 Pro is a subtle yet significant evolution of Asus' flagship gaming phone, even if you can't take full advantage of its headline feature
Reviews
HMD Skyline review: Repair-it-yourself mid-range phone
The HMD Skyline is a mid-range Android phone that’s easy to repair and offers strong features, but there are compromises in other areas
Reviews
Apple iPhone 16 review: Unexpectedly irksome
While the latest flagship phone from Apple gets the basics right, the reasons to buy this generation are also the things that bugged me the most
Reviews
Read this if you're thinking of buying an iPhone 16 or Galaxy S24
We compare the Apple and Samsung phones across design, performance, and features, to see which is bestLatest Phone Best Picks
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The best iPhones you can buy right now
Which one of the iPhone 16 range is best, or would an older model be a better fit for you? Here are the 10 Apple phones that are worth buying
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The best mid-range phones you can buy right now
Mid-range phones offer a great middle ground between cheap budget phones and expensive flagships. Here are the 10 best options
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The best Android phones you can buy right now
Don't want an iPhone? Android is your only alternative for smartphones, but there are still loads of excellent options to choose from
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The best budget phones you can buy right now
Don't want to spend loads of money on a new phone or tie yourself to a long contract? Here are 10 great handsets that cost £250/$250 or less
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The best Oppo phone 2024
If you're thinking of buying an Oppo phone, we've ranked the best models we've reviewed – from the flagship Find X8 series to the foldable Find N range
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The best dual-SIM phones you can buy right now
Want to have separate phone numbers for work and personal use? Instead of buying two handsets, get one of these excellent dual-SIM phones
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The 10 best phones available now, and how to choose the right one
Here are the absolute best phones you can buy in 2024, whether you're looking for a budget buy, a premium handset or something in between
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