Articles by Thomas Thorn

In pictures: a history of Nexus phones and tablets

By Thomas Thorn, James Rogerson published 16 November 16

Updated The Nexus was many users' 'anti-iPhone' - here's how it evolved over the years.

Oppo R5 review

By Thomas Thorn published 4 June 15

The Oppo R5 was the world's thinnest smartphone, but is there more to it than meets the eye?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review

By Thomas Thorn, Gareth Beavis published 20 March 15

Updated Sony's new phone is small in size only - it packs such a mighty punch that Samsung and HTC should worry.

Best camera apps for Android

By Thomas Thorn published 27 December 14

In Depth Got one of the tip-top Android phones? Want to improve the stock camera app? Step right up...

Tablet or Phone: What should you choose?

Tablet or Phone: Which should you choose?

By Thomas Thorn published 24 December 14

In Depth In a world of super sophisticated smartphones, and increasingly intelligent tablets, we ask which is best for you.

Nokia Lumia 830 review

By Thomas Thorn published 26 November 14

Lumia applies its camera expertise to a shot at the mid-range market.

HTC Desire 820 review

By Thomas Thorn published 21 November 14

One of the first of the 64-bit Android clan, the Desire 820 is all about size and a mega-selfie camera for a low cost.

Nokia Lumia 735 review

By Thomas Thorn published 4 November 14

Nokia's 'selfie phone' brings a 5MP camera on the front, but it's found lacking in the power department.

Acer Liquid E3 review

By Thomas Thorn published 30 October 14

A mid-ranger with some nifty features and a decent price, Acer's G2-inspired handset is worth a look-in.

Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z2

By Thomas Thorn published 3 September 14

Versus Following its trend of bi-annual updates, Sony has announced its Xperia Z3 flagship. Here's our guide to what's changed.

Android L vs Android 4.4 - what's new?

By Thomas Thorn published 26 June 14

In Depth Google's launched a sneak-peak of the next version of Android - but how much of an upgrade will it be for your phone?

Sony Xperia M2 review

By Thomas Thorn published 10 June 14

The Xperia M2 takes great technology from Sony's smartphone family and attempts to stuff it into a cheaper package.

Your smartphone screen is rubbish - but that's about to change

QHD: why it's the future of smartphones

By Thomas Thorn published 28 May 14

In Depth Like it or not, QHD displays are landing on our smartphones, but this could just be the beginning.

EE Kestrel review

By Thomas Thorn published 16 May 14

The Kestrel from EE is the cheapest 4G smartphone around, but can this Huawei-built device make you love superfast data?

Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 review

By Thomas Thorn published 12 May 14

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Updated The middle child of the new tablet range from Samsung gets a price drop - and suddenly becomes a lot more attractive.

HP Slate 7 HD review

By Thomas Thorn published 14 April 14

It may have a low cost, but that doesn't hep the HP Slate 7 HD overcome its flaws in an increasingly competitive market.

Samsung Galaxy Young review

By Thomas Thorn published 10 March 14

There's a lot to be gained in the cheap phone game, and the basic Galaxy Young is looking to clear up at the low end of the market.

10 tips to make your phone more secure

By Thomas Thorn published 1 March 14

In depth Got some personal data that you don't want getting out, or just want to keep your phone safe from thieves, here are our top tips

iPhone 5C vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact: The best 'baby brother' for you

By Thomas Thorn published 27 February 14

In Depth It's a fight between the colourful siblings of two of the market's leading handsets - so which should you choose?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy: Which one is for you?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini: Which is best for you?

By Thomas Thorn published 26 February 14

In Depth Both have smaller screens, but the Compact and Mini are radically different. Here's what to know before you buy.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini vs Galaxy S3 Mini

By Thomas Thorn published 25 February 14

The Galaxy S3 Mini kicked of a smaller revolution, but the S4 came in to trump it - so what's the difference?

Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact: Which one should you choose?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra

By Thomas Thorn published 23 February 14

In Depth In the market for a Sony phone but can't decide which one is for you? Here's our definitive guide.

Has the LG G2 Mini been revealed before MWC 2014?

By Thomas Thorn published 19 February 14

Could LG really have given the LG G2 Mini game away with less than a week before MWC 2014?

Nokia X set to launch with average 5MP camera

Nokia X caught using a 5MP camera in leaked photo

By Thomas Thorn published 19 February 14

Leaked EXIF data shows the Nokia X/Normandy should launch with a 5MP snapper

The big tablets to look out for at MWC

By Thomas Thorn published 14 February 14

In Depth Samsung, Nokia and Sony are all being tipped to deliver slates at MWC 2014, but will any actually make an appearance?