Chris Hall

Chris Hall

With more than 15 years of consumer technology writing experience, anything Chris Hall doesn't know about tech isn't really worth knowing. Formerly the Editor-in-Chief of Pocket-lint, he's covered just about every product launched, witnessed the birth of Android, the evolution of 5G, and the drive towards electric cars. You name it and Chris has written about it, driven it or reviewed it, bringing everything into the context of real-world experiences rather than a load of specs and buzzwords. 


Now working as a freelance technology expert, Chris' experience sees him covering all aspects of smartphones, smart homes and anything else connected. Chris has been published in titles as diverse as Computer Active and Autocar, and regularly appears on BBC News, BBC Radio, Sky, Monocle and Times Radio. He was once even on The Apprentice... but we don't talk about that.

Articles by: Chris Hall

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Everyone is talking about the Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display — but there’s one major problem

By Chris Hall published

Samsung's Privacy Display tech is slick, but could be a social hand grenade in flagship phone form.

Apple iPhone 16 in Pink and Ultra Marine

I've not bought an iPhone since 2012, but Apple could win me back in one key area

By Chris Hall published

My last iPhone was the iPhone 5 – here's what Apple needs to do to win me back.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera

9 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera features you should be using (but probably aren't)

By Chris Hall published

These handy features will help you get the most from your Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra camera.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

I supercharged my Google Pixel 9 Pro with these 7 lesser-known features

By Chris Hall published

Get the most from your Pixel 9 Pro with these unique or lesser-known features.

Gemini on Android

How to use Gemini on Android

By Chris Hall published

Here's how to get Google’s AI Gemini working on your Android phone.

Google Photos interface displayed on two phones on a yellow background

These 9 Google Photos features will change the way you save, share, and edit images

By Chris Hall published

Take control of your images and get the most out of Google Photos with these top tips.

Android greyscale

I used greyscale on my Android phone to reduce my screen time – here’s what happened, and how you can too

By Chris Hall published

Android has a built-in feature to enable greyscale and it’s really useful.

Add account to Android

How to add another account on Android

By Chris Hall published

Here's how to get all your accounts on one phone quickly and easily.

Carv

I tested a Garmin watch against a virtual skiing trainer – here’s what happened

By Chris Hall published

Garmin takes on Carv to determine which tech you should take on your next ski trip.

Carv 2 on a ski boot

I tried an AI skiing coach on the slopes in real life: here's what happened

By Chris Hall published

Carv 2 is like having a ski instructor in your pocket.

an image of a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on a white table

5 things to do first with your Samsung Galaxy S24

By Chris Hall published

Got a new Galaxy S24? Then here are the five things I recommend you do first with your Samsung phone.

an image of an iPhone 15

5 things to do first with your new iPhone

By Chris Hall published

Got a new iPhone? Then here are the five things I recommend you do first with your Apple phone.

An image of the Apple Vision Pro used with the Porsche Taycan

Forget the Apple Car – Porsche has been using the Apple Vision Pro with its record-breaking new Taycan

By Chris Hall published

The Apple Vision Pro made a surprise appearance at the launch of the new Porsche Taycan, along with Tim Cook, touting a promising partnership.

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