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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: slow close

Great features held hostage by lag

Price: $536.28

8 June 2022 / 08:00 BST5 July 2022 / 08:52 BST

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Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G review: the better-looking twin

A Poco X4 Pro 5G without the monstrous camera bump

Price: $401.87

1 June 2022 / 10:00 BST8 June 2022 / 17:41 BST

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Realme 9 review: Feature-packed but no 5G

A whole lot of phone for not much cash – if you don’t need speedy mobile data

Price: $336.01

20 May 2022 / 16:10 BST5 October 2022 / 08:56 BST

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The 108MP Realme 9 is a pixel-packing smartphone bargain

£250 goes a long way

12 May 2022 / 15:25 BST12 May 2022 / 16:01 BST

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Realme GT 2 Pro review: paper-inspired phone perfection?

A stellar balance of flagship specs and value

Price: $873.63

7 May 2022 / 10:40 BST8 June 2022 / 17:44 BST

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra review: brilliant but niche

The ultimate Android tablet

1 April 2022 / 08:40 BST31 March 2022 / 16:44 BST

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GoPro Volta review: an all-in-one action cam accessory

Battery, tripod, grip and wireless remote

31 March 2022 / 14:00 BST12 June 2022 / 09:29 BST

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Realme 9 Pro Plus Review: Camera clout on a budget

Low-cost flagship-grade photography is finally here

30 March 2022 / 12:11 BST23 June 2022 / 12:22 BST

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus review: reliably good

Samsung’s sensible flagship, here in its larger version

18 March 2022 / 11:58 GMT18 January 2023 / 18:28 GMT

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Samsung Galaxy A33 and A53 5G hands-on review: impressive mid-rangers

Save some pennies with these Galaxy S22 lites

17 March 2022 / 16:51 GMT18 March 2022 / 10:41 GMT

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Huawei MateBook E (2022) review: Huawei’s best slate to date

A laptop in tablet’s clothing – taking the fight to the Surface Pro

14 March 2022 / 16:18 GMT14 March 2022 / 16:18 GMT

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De’Longhi La Specialista Arte review: ideal balance between manual and auto coffee

An Arte throb for coffee enthusiasts

12 March 2022 / 08:47 GMT11 March 2022 / 16:54 GMT

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

What’s the best gaming console? That’s a question gamers have debated for as long as consoles have existed. The truth is, it’s one of the most subjective discussions in the world of technology. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you figure out which one might be the best option for you. Of course, […]

Best gaming console in 2025 including Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo

Best mid-range laptop in 2025 for work, gaming and more

Looking to buy the best mid-range laptop? It’s a smart move. Why splurge over a grand on a machine if you won’t fully utilise all its premium features? Like mid-range phones, mid-range laptops once meant compromises in performance and speed, but fortunately, technology has come a long way. Today, you can find sleek, fast notebooks […]

TEST 15TH APRIL – Best foldable phone 2024: next-gen flip phones reviewed and rated

With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best smartphones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. Think folding phones are just a hinged gimmick? Think again: the best foldable phones are about as versatile as handsets get […]

Test 2 reviews

Introduction It wasn’t too far back into PC gaming history that “integrated graphics” was considered a curse word. An Asus ROG device without a dedicated GPU would’ve been unthinkable. Madness, even. Fast forward to 2025, though, and the Z13 Flow is very much flying solo in the graphics department – yet I couldn’t be happier. […]