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The back of the Nothing Phone 2a Plus.

Nothing’s next phone is the result of an unusual collaboration

Nothing is about to reveal a special version of the Phone 2a, which has been imagined and designed with the help of the brand's community.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Apple iPhone 16 Plus.

The iPhone 16 Plus is the most complicated phone I’ve reviewed in 2024

The iPhone 16 Plus is an excellent phone and one we recommend, but the question of who we're recommending it to is far harder to answer.
Phones Mobile
A policeman wearing a mask stands in Threads.

I’ll never watch this harrowing, notorious 40-year-old movie ever again. Here’s why

I watched Threads, a BBC film depicting the devastation inflicted on regular people after a nuclear war, and it's so horrific I vowed never to see it again.
Entertainment Features
The OuttaFocus column header image, with the iPhone 16 Plus Camera Control.

I’m so glad I didn’t ignore the iPhone 16’s Camera Control

I almost shrugged the iPhone 16's new Camera Control off as a bit useless, but after seeing how it works with the updated Photographic Styles, I'm converted.
Phones Mobile
The side of the Whoop 4.0 on a person's wrist.

Whoop fitness band gets a feature it has been missing for years

The Whoop fitness band has been around for years, but only now will it tell you how many steps you've taken each day.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the RingConn Gen 2 smart ring.

RingConn Gen 2 review: the money-saving smart ring to buy

The RingConn Gen 2 is cheaper than the other smart rings and doesn't have a subscription, and our review tells you if it's all too good to be true.
Wearables Mobile
The Garmin Forerunner 165 Music sat in an open gym bag.

Garmin may have cool new smartwatch screen tech to show off

Garmin may be about to debut a new kind of smartwatch screen on a its recently introduced Fenix 8 series.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium with the Reflections watch face.

The Apple Watch is no longer a smartwatch

Having worn both the aluminum and the titanium Apple Watch Series 10 models, I don't think the Apple Watch is a smartwatch any more. It's a true watch.
Wearables Mobile
The Apple Watch SE 2 on a man's wrist.

Amazon’s cheap deal on this forgotten Apple Watch makes it one to remember

The Apple Watch SE 2 isn't the latest model, but at the price it's being offered at in Amazon's Prime Big Deals Days 2024 promotion, you probably won't care.
Wearables Mobile
A person wearing the Huawei Watch Ultimate.

The Huawei Watch Ultimate is the best smartwatch you haven’t heard of

Certain smartwatches get all the attention, but if you want something different that works with iOS and Android, don't overlook the Huawei Watch Ultimate.
Wearables Mobile
A promotional image of the Oura RIng 4's different color options.

The Oura Ring 4 smart ring is here, and it looks superb

The Oura Ring 4 has a new design, an updated app, and improved accuracy, as the company pushes to maintain its status as the smart ring to beat.
Phones Mobile
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9's screens.

Why the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is this year’s Pixel phone to buy

I've used all but one of this year's Pixel 9 phones, and I absolutely know the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the one you should buy. Here's why.
Phones Mobile
Smart Stack and Live Activity on the Apple Watch Series 10.

This Apple Watch feature was driving me crazy. Here’s how I fixed it

Since I've been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10, one feature has been annoying me. It has to do with Live Activities, and I've finally solved it.
Wearables Mobile
social media addiction teens on phones

Doctor suggests regulating phones like smoking to curb addiction

As attention around smartphone and social media addiction grows, so does the need to do something about it. One doctor has suggested an extreme action.
Phones Mobile
4G reception bars on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

I still don’t have 5G at home, and the reasons why amazed me

It's 2024 and I don't have 5G at home, or even in my direct local area. It has been five years since 5G launched, and I wanted to find out what's going on.
Phones Mobile
A promotional image of the Motorola ThinkPhone 25.

Motorola is back with another nostalgic ThinkPhone

Motorola's back with a new Lenovo ThinkPad-inspired smartphone, the ThinkPhone 25. Aimed primarily at business types, it looks like anyone can buy it.
Phones Mobile
The header image for the OuttaFocus column, showing the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Goodbye, iPhone 15 Pro Max. Why did I barely know you?

My iPhone 15 Pro Max hasn't been my go-to camera despite it taking some fantastic photos. I've got an idea why the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be different.
Phones Mobile
Promotional images of the Space Invaders: My Play Watch smartwatch.

You can play Space Invaders on this crazy retro smartwatch

This is a smartwatch unlike any other, as not only does it not connect to your phone, but it lets you play the classic arcade game Space Invaders on your wrist.
Phones Gaming
The Xiaomi Mix Flip's cover screen.

This folding phone does something different, and I love it

The Xiaomi Mix Flip is yet another folding flip phone, but it's quite a bit different from the competition — and I love it. Let me tell you why.
Phones Mobile
The back of the Xiaomi 14T Pro.

The Xiaomi 14T Pro is a cool (but confusing) new Android phone

You may think the Xiaomi 14T Pro is a straight update to the Xiaomi 14 Pro, but it's actually something different. Here's what you need to know about it.
Phones Mobile
The Apple Watch Ultra on a man's wrist in a pocket.

Apple Watch Ultra review: a big, exciting, overwhelming success

The Apple Watch Ultra may look like a niche product at first glance, but it's way more than that and has genuinely wide appeal. We explain why in our review.
Wearables Mobile
The Nothing Ear Open earbud.

Nothing’s cool Ear Open earbuds have an unexpected rival

I've listened to Nothing's new Ear Open earbuds. And while I've been impressed, I've also wondered why I wasn't using my Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses instead.
Phones Audio / Video
A person opening the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: I love it, and think you will too

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has won my heart after just a few short weeks with it, and in my in-depth review, I'm going to explain why you'll love it too.
Phones Mobile
A person wearing the Apple Watch Ultra.

I don’t want to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra

I'm about to say goodbye to my Apple Watch Ultra, but after using it with watchOS 11, I'm going to be sad to see it go.
Wearables Mobile
A promotional image of the Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2 tablet.

Huawei’s latest Android tablets have unusual anti-glare screens

Huawei has announced two new Android tablets that use its unusual anti-glare PaperMatte screen technology.
Phones Mobile
A promotional image of the Huawei Watch Ultimate Fairway Edition.

Huawei’s new smartwatches are set to embarrass Apple and Samsung

Huawei has announced a series of new smartwatches, which vary considerably in design and features and are ready to take on the best from Apple and Samsung.
Wearables Mobile
The back of the Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 and Phantom V Fold 2.

Samsung and Google can learn a lot from these affordable foldables

With the Phantom V Fold 2 and Phantom V Flip 2, Tecno has proven you don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy the latest foldable phones.
Phones Mobile
A render of the Slate titanium Apple Watch Series 10.

Why I spent a ridiculous amount of money on my next Apple Watch

The Apple Watch Series 10 in titanium appears to be the model to choose if you want to treat yourself, but is it truly special? I've bought one to find out.
Wearables Mobile
The main title image for the OuttaFocus column showing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to indulge in my hobby, and fell in love with it

I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during a stay in Germany, where I had fun shooting photos of cars. Google's new folding phone turned out to be amazing at it.
Phones Mobile
A person using the Double Tap feature on the Apple Watch Series 9.

A fantastic Apple Watch feature is at risk of being forgotten

Remember Double Tap on the Apple Watch? I do, but Apple seems to have forgotten it for the Apple Watch Series 10, and it's a real shame.
Wearables Mobile
Someone holding the iPhone 16 in its white color.

Apple made a brilliant decision with the iPhone 16

With the features and specifications of the iPhone 16 not being a huge leap forward, Apple did the right thing by not raising the price.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Honor Magic V3.

I held 4 of the latest folding phones, and I learned something important

I held the thin Honor Magic V3 along with 2024's other top big folding phones, and soon discovered we shouldn't concentrate on its dimensions.
Phones Mobile
A person using the Double Tap feature on the Apple Watch Series 9.

I don’t know anything about the next Apple Watch, and I love it

The next Apple Watch is almost here, and for once we don't seem to know much about it ahead of the launch. I couldn't be happier about it either.
Wearables Mobile
The Belkin Everyday Keyboard Case and Cradle's keys and touchpad.

Belkin’s new iPad keyboard case may be better than Apple’s Magic Keyboard

One of the stars I spotted at an early event during IFA 2024 was this excellent keyboard case for the Apple iPad Air and iPad Pro.
Tablets Mobile
The Amazfit T-Rex 3's screen.

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 is an Apple Watch Ultra for half the price

Want an Ultra smartwatch, but can't justify the high price? The Amazfit T-Rex 3 could be for you. I've been wearing it for a few days to see what it's like.
Wearables Mobile
Official rendered images of the Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant.

Withings made the flashiest smartwatch to ever grace your wrist

The latest version of the Withings ScanWatch is the Nova Brilliant, and it's about as watch-like and flashy as smartwatches get.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the Shure MV6 microphone.

Why the Shure MV6 has become my new go-to microphone

Industry veteran Shure has launched a gaming microphone that it promises is very simple to set up and use. We put it to the test.
Phones Mobile
A person holding the PlugBug charger.

This is the PlugBug, and it may be my new favorite charger

Twelve South has integrated Apple's Find My location service into a fast charger, and it's a wonderful creation.
Phones Mobile
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