Articles by Gareth Beavis, Formerly Global Editor in Chief

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iPhone 14 Pro Max review

By Lance Ulanoff last updated 6 October 22

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Apple retires the notch, adds always-on display tech, and finally catches up to Android in the megapixel department.

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Apple Watch 8 review: Apple's most iterative update yet

By Gareth Beavis published 23 September 22

Review The Watch Series 8 is Apple's most iterative update yet

AirPods Pro 2

By Gareth Beavis last updated 24 November 22

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The AirPods Pro 2nd Gen are some of the best true wireless earbuds we've used, and well worth a look for any iPhone user.

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Apple Watch Ultra review

By Gareth Beavis published 21 September 22

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The Watch Ultra is a brilliant smartwatch, apart from a battery life that still needs improvement.

iPhone 14 battery capacity shows Apple making a gamble on its specs

By Tom Bedford published 12 September 22

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a smaller battery than the 13 Pro Max, showing Apple doubling down on chipset efficiency.

Apple Watch SE 2 review

By Matt Bolton last updated 24 September 22

The Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen delivers all the features and performance most people need, but we miss the always-on screen.

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Apple AirPods Pro (2019) review

By Gareth Beavis published 8 September 22

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Updated The AirPods Pro (2019) offer strong noise cancellation, great features, and wonderful Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio.

Apple Event summary: iPhone 14, Watch Ultra and everything that happened

By Gareth Beavis last updated 9 September 22

Live Here's all you need to know about what happened at the Apple Event

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[Update] iPhone 14 release date 'change' is a surprise – but it could be clearer why

By Gareth Beavis last updated 19 August 22

Updated What a difference a day makes to an iPhone launch

Samsung Unpacked 2022 recap: Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4, Watch 5 Pro and more launched

By Gareth Beavis last updated 11 August 22

Here's everything that was launched at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2022 event - and there's a lot

A 2-inch Apple Watch 8 sounds ridiculous - but it's definitely the one you should buy

By Gareth Beavis last updated 8 July 22

Apple Watch A 50mm Apple Watch might sound ridiculous... but I bet I can change your mind

A drive in the Mercedes EQXX showed me why you should no longer accept range anxiety

By Gareth Beavis last updated 3 July 22

IN DEPTH I got to take an iconic ride in Mercedes' record-breaking car... but what was going on?

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Mercedes’ concept EQXX just set a mind-boggling new range record

By Axel Metz last updated 28 June 22

Mercedes’ ambitious Vision EQXX concept car just smashed its own range record.

Nothing Phone 1: why people are willing to pay thousands for an unknown smartphone

By Alex Walker-Todd last updated 27 June 22

Nothing’s first smartphone went up for auction this week ahead of its July launch, with people paying thousands above its expected price tag... what's happening?

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This hidden iPhone feature is blowing the minds of people I show it to

By Gareth Beavis last updated 10 June 22

How to Let your iPhone help give you the focus you so desperately crave

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The Apple Watch now has a new mystery, thanks to watchOS 9

By Gareth Beavis last updated 8 June 22

Running Man of Tech Apple's new running training features look useful - but they're leaving me thoroughly perplexed.

WWDC 2022 round-up: iOS 16 overhaul, new M2 MacBook Air, all-new macOS 13 Ventura and more

By Gareth Beavis last updated 8 June 22

Live We were live in California for the big keynote - but Apple's headset was trumped by new hardware, software and silicon

iPhone 14 delay could change the way you buy a new iPhone

By Gareth Beavis published 2 June 22

Opinion There may not be the slowdown in production we expected... but does Apple care?

Google IO recap: Google Glass is back, Pixel 6a and 7 shown, Pixel Watch launched

By Gareth Beavis last updated 16 May 22

Live Want to know what Google is launching today? Follow along with us for all the info and insight you need.

Week in Review: Try telling Netflix that sharing is caring

By Gareth Beavis published 23 April 22

Week in Review A frustrating watch - both in terms of Netflix's new plans and Garmin's leaked band upset our editor

The iPhone 14 Pro will never be truly Pro if the latest leak is true

By Gareth Beavis last updated 21 April 22

Opinion If the iPhone 14 Pro isn’t going to use USB-C, then it’ll be a real loss.

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This is the one Wordle hint I wish I'd had for today's answer

By Gareth Beavis published 25 March 22

Today's Wordle is a struggle - but my near-failure can surely help you.

Today’s Wordle answer #273 (with hints) Sunday March 20

By Gareth Beavis published 20 March 22

A chance to start again when the day begins with Wordle

Today’s Wordle answer and hints #273 (March 19)

By Gareth Beavis published 19 March 22

It’s a tricky Wordle answer today, so we’re here to help

Is this the hardest week in Wordle history?

By Gareth Beavis last updated 18 March 22

Insight With the week's Wordle answers have been fiendishly difficult - but are they actually the hardest we've ever seen?