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Latest news

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Best iPhone 7 cases: how to protect your older iPhone

By David Lumb

Updated Whether you want to ramp up the style of your iPhone 7, or just guard it from nicks and scratches, we've got the case for you in our handy list.

iPhone 13 Pro

Here's why you can't buy an iPhone or iPad from Apple right now

By Tom Bedford

Apple has brought its online store down for a big event, but that means you can't pick up an iPhone right now.

iPhone 13

Apple just took a huge step forward in smartphone sales

By Steve McCaskill

Apple regains second spot, but global smartphone market contracts following component shortage and wider economic challenges.

The best free iPhone games

The best free iPhone games of 2021

By Craig Grannell

Updated The best free games for every iPhone, from the iPhone 13 Pro to the iPhone SE.

The Samsung Galaxy S22 may look a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (pictured)

Samsung Galaxy S22 release date rumors news, price, leaks and what to know so far

By James Peckham

Updated Samsung Galaxy S22 flagship smartphones may arrive in early 2022, and here’s what we know about them.

Latest reviews

Back 4 Blood

Back 4 Blood review

By John Loeffler

Review Back 4 Blood not only lives up to the co-op gaming experience of the Left 4 Dead franchise that inspired it, it easily surpasses it, but it's not the straight-up sequel some were hoping for.

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Nokia G50 review

By Jon Mundy

5G connectivity, clean software, and a huge display for less than $300/£200? Step right this way.

iPhone 12 Pro Max review

iPhone 12 Pro Max review

By Gareth Beavis

Updated The iPhone 12 Pro Max is still one of the biggest and best iPhones you can buy even a year after its release.

iPhone 12 review

iPhone 12 review

By Gareth Beavis

Updated The iPhone 12 doesn’t introduce anything game-changing, but its few new features and refined old ones make it a solid pick.

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 review

By James Peckham

The iPhone 13 is an iterative update, but it's arguably the most important one yet.

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Latest How Tos

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Google Pixel 6 live stream: how to watch the new Pixel phone launch

By Tom Bedford

The Google Pixel 6 is set to launch on October 19 - here's how to watch the new phone debut via the power of the internet.

Three iPhones running iOS 15

How to get iOS 15 on your iPhone

By Michael Hicks, Daryl Baxter

Updated Apple announced that iOS 15 is available to install for supported iPhones.

iPhone 13 Pro Max in AR

Can't wait for your iPhone 13 to arrive? Here's how to see it in your home right now

By Tom Bedford

If you're interested in pre-ordering the iPhone 13, you can actually see it in AR first to decide if you like the look of it.

WhatsApp dark mode

How to use WhatsApp in dark mode on iOS and Android

By Daryl Baxter

Updated WhatsApp dark mode looks great and can help reduce eye strain at night. Here's how to enable it on any device.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

What is pixel binning and how can it help my smartphone photography?

By Amy Davies

Updated Many new smartphones make the most of pixel binning for great pictures, but what does this actually mean?

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