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Snapping up one of the best phones for photography is something more of us are doing, now that cameras have become the biggest differentiators between handsets. New hardware and software improvements are also coming thick and fast with each new launch. But which is the best? The reality, of course, is that not all smartphones are made equal, especially when it comes to camera performance. We’ve rounded up some of the best top-tier smartphone cameras for photography currently available, based on years of expertise. If you’re after the best cameraphone, look no further than this lot: Why you can trust…
With enough force, almost every phone can fold in half – not even the best phones on sale are immune from brute strength. But only a few can do it without suffering terminal damage. From retro revivals to cutting-edge clamshells, these best flip phones are perfectly pocketable, yet don’t skimp on top-tier hardware. Perhaps you prefer a larger book-style foldable with a little more substance? Read about the best foldable phones here. By hiding a larger screen on the inside, flip phones are half the size of a traditional smartphone. Their outer screens are getting smarter and smarter, too, saving…
Game of Thrones became a TV phenomenon in a way that’s hard shows to replicate nowadays. There’s no one reason for its success. Its set pieces blurred the lines between movies and TV. It was wonderfully cast and lushly filmed. But its biggest ace in the hole was its source material: the Song of Ice and Fire books by George R.R. Martin, an as-yet-unfinished fantasy epic full of the sort of granular detail that turns ordinary readers into obsessive superfans. A lot of that detail made the jump to the small screen. On Game of Thrones, every character had a…
I’m a sucker for a long-running show, because I am a binge-watcher at heart. So what’s better for that than something with five or six seasons and a bunch of episodes? From binge-worthy thrillers to twisty, philosophical sci-fi shows, there are just so many options to choose from nowadays. So many series that can occupy weeks or months of your time, and given the state of the world, it’s a valid way to unwind as well. But what about when your time is rather limited, or you’re just not feeling up to making a substantial watching commitment? Well, luckily, that’s…
It’s 8pm on a Monday night. The kids are in bed, finally, and now it’s time for my wife and I to do some serious Netflix-and-chilling. Tonight, we’re going to endeavor to finally start watching Stranger Things, after hearing it being recommended for years by everyone I talk to. And like most, we subscribe to multiple streaming services: Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, to name a few. In 2025, many have cut the cord and stopped paying for linear cable and instead have opted for streaming. But therein lies a problem: how do you find which streaming service has a particular series…
Beneath Amazon’s Fire TV Stick’s polished surface, it is still running on an Amazon-developed Android skin. This means the homescreen is riddled with ads, the App Store is restrictive and offers limited app choice, and, more often than not, a buggy UI that prioritizes Amazon’s own ecosystem. I was tired of such limitations, as I owned the hardware but still felt like I was in Amazon’s walled garden. In short, my Fire TV Stick wasn’t working as I wanted, so I installed these apps that unlocked its full potential. Brand Amazon Operating System Fire OS Experience brilliant 4K Ultra HD…
It’s been three years since the previous – so when might we get a new version of the streaming box? The 3rd-gen Apple TV 4K is a very capable streamer, so we’re not expecting hugely groundbreaking new features to debut with the hardware itself. – we have long lamented that Apple doesn’t care a huge amount about the Apple TV hardware. Nowadays, there is a genuine question why the hardware should exist since many smart TVs now have the Apple TV app and can also support Apple’s AirPlay 2 streaming tech for getting other content onto your TV. Instead, new…
Tired of keeping up with the current climate? Forget the drama of present-day politics and escape to the festive bliss of yesteryear with the best retro gifts for Christmas. Sure, celebrating like it’s Christmas past means no streaming 4K flicks and no using your smartphone as a distraction from pesky relatives. But with this haul of throwback goodies to unwrap, you’ll be too far down memory lane to care. From cameras with old-school style, to gaming revivals right out of your childhood, this vintage kit is sure to be a hit with any nostalgic recipient. Especially if you catch their…
One of the biggest benefits of this job has been widening my horizons when it comes to discovering new science fiction to devour and (mostly) enjoy. Discovering great sci-fi films that are vastly underappreciated was probably one of my favorite things to do thus far, because I love feeling like I’m in on some secret. But recently, I’ve been enjoying moving beyond Hollywood and into foreign language sci-fi. I love seeing how other cultures interpret the genre. Which tropes they use, which ones they abandon entirely, and which tropes are wholly unique to their own structure. Don’t get me wrong,…
Space is a perfect setting for films because of how vast and unknown it is. Filmmakers can make bold decisions about space because there is so much that is uncertain about it, giving them a longer leash for creativity. Plus, there aren’t many people who have actually seen some things in the sky, such as what it’s like to walk on the moon. Ever wonder what it’s like to be on the moon? You probably have, as we can see the moon almost every night in the sky. It’s hard not to look up at it and wonder what’s going…