Articles by Gareth Beavis, Formerly Global Editor in Chief

Gareth has been part of the consumer technology world in a career spanning three decades. He started life as a staff writer on the fledgling TechRadar, and has grew with the site (primarily as phones, tablets and wearables editor) until becoming Global Editor in Chief in 2018. Gareth has written over 4,000 articles for TechRadar, has contributed expert insight to a number of other publications, chaired panels on zeitgeist technologies, presented at the Gadget Show Live as well as representing the brand on TV and radio for multiple channels including Sky, BBC, ITV and Al-Jazeera. Passionate about fitness, he can bore anyone rigid about stress management, sleep tracking, heart rate variance as well as bemoaning something about the latest iPhone, Galaxy or OLED TV.

Articles by: Gareth Beavis

An iPhone 11 in someone's hand, with the screen on

iPhone 11 review

By Gareth Beavis published 29 September 21

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Updated With more cameras, a powerful Night Mode, and a faster processor, the iPhone 11's price makes it a value powerhouse.

Apple Watch 6 review

By Gareth Beavis published 16 September 21

Updated The Apple Watch range has plenty of potential, but the sixth iteration doesn't add much to the reliable wearable.

The iPhone SE lying flat on a wooden surface

iPhone SE (2020) review

By Gareth Beavis published 26 August 21

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Updated Apple’s ‘cheap’ iPhone packs advanced specs and the latest iOS software into a familiar design – and for a great price.

iOS 13.5: release date, beta features and changes coming to your iPhone

By Matt Swider, Gareth Beavis last updated 15 July 21

Updated Apple latest update for the iPhone is iOS 13.5, and it's coming with some game changing features you'll want to know about.

Update: Apple responds to AirTag being pulled by major Australian retailer

By Jasmine Gearie, Gareth Beavis last updated 12 July 21

The just-released AirTags tracking devices have been withdrawn from sale, but Apple is confident of compliance.

Apple TV 4K (2017) review

By Gareth Beavis published 29 June 21

Updated The Apple TV 4K (2017) does a good job with 4K HDR content, but does that alone justify the price premium?

Apple Watch 3 review

By Gareth Beavis published 17 June 21

Updated The third version of the Apple Watch is still a great all-round smartwatch despite being superseded.

Apple Watch 4 review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

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Updated Apple's fourth-generation smartwatch is still an impressive wearable, even if it's not the latest Apple Watch.

Apple Watch 5 review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

Updated The Watch 5 brings one key new feature with the always-on display, but there’s little else here to get excited about.

iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and iPad OS on stage with Tim Cook

macOS Monterey stars, iOS 15 lets you 'connect' and more: WWDC 2021 as it happened

By Gareth Beavis, James Peckham last updated 7 June 21

iOS 15, Watch OS 8, iPad OS 15 and new macOS Monterey - we've got all the news.

iPad 9.7 (2018) review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

Updated While not a dramatic upgrade, the iPad 9.7 is still the tablet to beat

iPhone 8 Plus review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

Updated Newer iPhones are getting much too pricey, but the 8 Plus is a cheaper yet still-powerful Apple handset to pick instead.

iPad Air 2 review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

Updated Powerful, beautiful and simply brilliant - Apple's taken the perfect tablet and made it even better.

The bottom half of an iPhone XR, resting on some wood

iPhone XR review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

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Updated The iPhone XR has a battery that lasts longer and offers a better price, especially in the years since it's come out.

iPad Pro 11 (2018) review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

Updated The new iPad Pro is easily Apple's best yet – but as the name suggests, you'll need to be a pro user to get the best out of it.

iPhone XS review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 June 21

Recommended

Updated The iPhone XS didn't improve much on its predecessor, but it remains a very powerful and polished smartphone.

Apple HomePod review

By Gareth Beavis published 24 May 21

Updated The Apple HomePod offers amazing sound quality, but still feels a little work-in-progress in other areas.

Apple Music Hi-Fi tier tipped to appear in coming weeks, launch with Airpods 3

By David Nield, Gareth Beavis last updated 1 May 21

Apple Music is rumored to be getting a new, lossless tier as it seeks to take on Spotify.

New 12.9-inch iPad Pro is 0.5mm thicker – so you’ll need a new keyboard

By Gareth Beavis published 20 April 21

If you’re thinking of upgrading from your older iPad Pro, you’re going to need new accessories.

Best Christmas gifts for runners

By Gareth Beavis, Cat Ellis published 17 December 20

Gift ideas Whether it's someone who has run for years or a loved one that wants to take it up, there's a gift here for every runner.

5 things I learned in my first Apple Fitness Plus workout

By Gareth Beavis published 16 December 20

We strapped on an Apple Watch, picked a trainer, and put Apple's workout subscription service to the test.

HomePod Mini launch reveals brilliant news for HomePod owners too

By Gareth Beavis published 16 October 20

Got an Apple TV and a HomePod (or two)? You’re in for a treat

iPhone 12 launch event as it happened: here's everything announced

By Gareth Beavis published 13 October 20

Live Apple's iPhone 12 launch event is now over, and we've seen the iPhone 12 mini, Pro, Pro Max... and a new HomePod mini

iPhone 12 looks more likely than ever to come without headphones

By Gareth Beavis last updated 7 October 20

A code tweak in iOS 14 suggests that Apple is about to jettison free headphones from the new iPhone box.

iPad Pro 10.5 (2017) review

By Gareth Beavis published 7 October 20

Updated A bigger, brighter screen in a compact format – has Apple cracked the tablet laptop replacement?

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