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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

Samsung's Galaxy AI could soon get a major upgrade
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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
By Artur Tomala 3 days ago
The first images of the Google Pixel 9a have leaked
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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
By Kristian Kask and Anyron Copeman 3 days ago
WhatsApp is making it easier to see when someone is typing
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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
By Kristian Kask and Anyron Copeman 3 days ago
Google Pixel 6, Pixel 7 and Pixel Fold get free software support upgrade
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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
By Artur Tomala 3 days ago
Vodafone and Three merger approved: What it means for you
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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?
By Anyron Copeman 3 days ago
iPhone 17 Pro without titanium? I don't know what to believe anymore
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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
By Artur Tomala 3 days ago
Think twice before updating your Samsung Galaxy phone to One UI 7
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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
By Artur Tomala 3 days ago
Android phone owners, get ready for this brilliant free upgrade
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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 methods
By Artur Tomala 4 days ago
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Latest Phone Deals

This Pixel 9 Cyber Week deal is even cheaper than Black Friday
Deal

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
By Anyron Copeman 6 days ago
Amazing Galaxy A35 Cyber Monday deal ends tonight!
Deal

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
By Anyron Copeman 7 days ago
The phone I use every day, the OnePlus 12, has a huge Cyber Monday saving
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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
By Hannah Cowton-Barnes 7 days ago
Get a Pixel 8a for £12 in this amazing Cyber Monday deal
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
By Chris Martin 7 days ago
This is the best budget Pixel deal this Cyber Monday - now even cheaper
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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
By Anyron Copeman and Artur Tomala 1 week ago
The best budget phone you can buy is cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday
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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
By Anyron Copeman 1 week ago
Every Google Pixel 8 phone hits lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
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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.
By Artur Tomala 1 week ago
The best SIM-only deals 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 affordable
By Anyron Copeman 2 weeks ago
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Latest Phone Hacks and How-Tos

Don't miss the Black Friday deals you want with this Alexa trick
How-To

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
By Anyron Copeman 2 weeks ago
Pixel 9 tips and tricks: 9 ways to get the most out of your phone
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
By Alex Walker-Todd 3 weeks ago
How to stop Google from using your data for ads
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
By Martin Appel 3 weeks ago
Can you screenshot a flip phone cover screen?
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?
By Artur Tomala 3 weeks ago
iPhone 16 tips and tricks: How to get the most out of your 16 or 16 Pro
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
By Alex Walker-Todd 3 weeks ago
How to Fix WhatsApp Green Screen Error
How-To

How to Fix WhatsApp Green Screen Error

Getting a green screen when opening WhatsApp messages? Here's how to fix it.
By Marie Black 4 weeks ago
How to spot a fake WhatsApp account
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.
By Christoph Hoffmann 1 month ago
How to boost your phone signal
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 problem
By Artur Tomala 1 month ago
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Latest Phone Reviews

Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro review: Mobile gaming monster
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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
By Martyn Casserly 6 days ago
Oppo Find X8 Pro review: A triumphant return
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
By Luke Baker 3 weeks ago
Oppo Find X8 review: The sweet spot
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?
By Luke Baker 3 weeks ago
Samsung's Galaxy A55 and Motorola's Edge 50 Neo are both great, but which one is better?
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
By Artur Tomala 3 weeks ago
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro review: Return of the king
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
By Josh Brown 3 weeks ago
HMD Skyline review: Repair-it-yourself mid-range phone
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
By Simon Chandler 3 weeks ago
Apple iPhone 16 review: Unexpectedly irksome
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
By Chris Martin 4 weeks ago
Read this if you're thinking of buying an iPhone 16 or Galaxy S24
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 best
By Artur Tomala 4 weeks ago
More Phone Reviews

Latest Phone Best Picks

The best iPhones you can buy right now
Best Picks

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
By Anyron Copeman 5 days ago
The best mid-range phones you can buy right now
Best Picks

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
By Anyron Copeman 2 weeks ago
The best Android phones you can buy right now
Best Picks

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
By Anyron Copeman 2 weeks ago
The best budget phones you can buy right now
Best Picks

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
By Chris Martin 2 weeks ago
The best Oppo phone 2024
Best Picks

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
By Hannah Cowton-Barnes 2 weeks ago
The best dual-SIM phones you can buy right now
Best Picks

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
By Anyron Copeman 2 weeks ago
The 10 best phones available now, and how to choose the right one
Best Picks

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
By Anyron Copeman 2 weeks ago
The best camera phones you can buy right now
Best Picks

The best camera phones you can buy right now

Want your smartphone to replace a DSLR or mirrorless camera? These are the smartphones that get closest in terms of image and video quality
By Anyron Copeman 3 weeks ago
More Phone Best Picks

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