Our own write-ups of the latest Android phone news and reviews, sourced from the best in the industry.
Google Photos adds two AI‑driven tools – a Virtual Wardrobe that suggests outfits from your existing clothes and Manual Photo Stacks for custom album organisation – now reaching Android users in the US with a wider rollout expected soon.
If your vehicle predates the CarPlay era, a plug‑in screen can bring iPhone integration without a costly retrofit. We break down price points, key specs and the situations where a portable CarPlay unit makes sense for UK drivers.
Walmart’s Marketplace lists a variety of refurbished iPhones at tempting prices, but UK shoppers need to navigate condition grades, third‑party sellers, warranties and return policies before clicking ‘Add to Cart’. This guide breaks down what to look for and how to avoid common pitfalls.
The Poco X8 arrives with an 8,340 mAh battery, 6.83‑inch 120 Hz AMOLED display and up to 12 GB RAM, priced at €400‑€450. It ships without a charger but includes a rubber case, and its size and weight make it a noticeable, yet affordable, option for power‑hungry users.
A growing number of high‑profile car manufacturers are pulling Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay) from new models, with GM planning a full switch to its own infotainment platform by 2028. We break down the reasons, the brands involved and how UK car‑buyers can navigate the change.
Four years after launch, the Steam Deck’s aging GPU struggles with modern titles. XDA Developers explains how the Lossless Scaling plugin restores playable frame‑rates by rendering at native resolution then down‑scaling without visual loss.
The ESP32 family spans dozens of chips, each with its own memory, radio and peripheral mix. This guide breaks down the key differences, highlights common pitfalls and shows UK buyers which boards suit specific IoT projects.
A deep‑dive into why an Android power‑user swapped Notion for Obsidian, leveraging community‑built automation plugins to streamline note‑taking, task management and knowledge‑base creation.
XDA Developers discovered that Windows 11 has been silently sending what you type to Microsoft’s cloud. A new privacy toggle in Settings now lets users stop the data flow, sparking fresh debate over Windows telemetry.
Dell’s new 14‑inch 14S lands at IFA 2026 with a thin, lightweight chassis, vibrant colour options and a 2.8K 120 Hz screen – a Windows‑based answer to the MacBook Neo for students and young professionals.
At this year’s IFA, Ascentiz unveiled a plug‑in exoskeleton that swaps a bulky full‑body suit for a belt‑based system with interchangeable hip and knee modules, powered by a new BodyOS platform and aimed at hikers, outdoor workers and mobility fans.
At this year’s IFA, RayNeo split its smart‑glasses strategy into two distinct devices: the ultra‑light iO, built for discreet AI assistance without cameras, and the heavier‑but‑feature‑rich GT Max, which turns a plane seat into a 307‑inch Dolby Vision theatre.
At IFA 2026 iFLYTEK unveiled the AINOTE 2, a 4.2 mm‑thin E‑Ink tablet that runs Android 14, offers on‑device AI for meeting notes and promises full privacy – a potential game‑changer for UK professionals hunting distraction‑free devices.
At IFA 2026 RugOne unveiled the Xsnap 7 Pro, a rugged Android handset that houses a magnetically detachable action camera. With a 9,300 mAh battery, dual‑lens system and MIL‑STD‑810H durability, the device targets outdoor creators and field workers looking for a single‑device solution.
HONOR’s new Robot Phone packs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 200 MP gimbal camera and a 7 060 mAh battery into a single device. While its Chinese‑only launch limits UK buyers, the tech could shake up the mobile‑video market.
Apple now ships most new iPhones with a 256 GB base, but heavy 4K video shooters, mobile gamers and offline travellers may quickly run out of room. We break down the numbers, compare with Android rivals and explain when a 512 GB model makes sense for UK buyers.
Engadget breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of using an iPad as a laptop. We translate the findings for UK Android fans, comparing performance, accessories, price and the impact on 5G‑enabled tablet contracts.
Apple’s Find My network can track iPhones even after the device is switched off, provided the right settings are enabled and the phone is recent enough. Learn the steps to activate the feature, how long you have to locate a dead phone and what to do if it’s been missing for a week.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teens rolls out with built‑in safety tools, but parents still need to link accounts and tweak settings. This step‑by‑step guide shows how to enable parental controls on the Android app, explains each option and offers practical recommendations for UK families.
