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If you’re after the best camera phone, you’re not alone. Snapping up one of the best smartphones for photography is something that more of us are doing, as the camera remains one of the most important features — along with battery life — for most people. Thankfully, with each upcoming phone upgrade, comes a whole range of new camera specs and features. The trouble is, there are thousands of handsets out there from budget to super-premium, and every entry on our best smartphones list promises to provide a great camera experience. The reality, of course, is that not all smartphones…
When it comes to grand tourers, the usual suspects – like the Bentley Continental or Aston Martin DB12 – tend to lean toward a particular formula: big, immensely luxurious, prioritising comfort over raw aggression. The Mercedes-AMG GT, however, is a different beast. With its muscular stance, aggressive lines, and a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 under the bonnet, it feels more like a sports car dressed up for the opera. So, the question remained: can this sharper, more dynamic offering truly deliver the grand touring experience? To find out, I loaded up the AMG GT and headed to Norfolk for a family…
Yes, there are fitness trackers for kids. While those bundles of energy might not always need much of a nudge to ditch the big screen and go play out in the garden, there are wearables for your children that, just like the best fitness trackers for grown-ups, want to help them be active and think a little bit about their health too. Rather than being fully fledged smartwatches like those found in the best smartwatches for kids guide, these fitness trackers typically stick to the basics and think less about monitoring heart rate or blood oxygen levels and more about…
As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to take a look at some of the biggest (and my personal favourite) watch trends in 2024. On the surface, this year has seemed reasonably low-key (especially if you look back at the launches from Watches and Wonders), but with a steady stream of launches throughout the year, we actually have quite a lot to talk about. It seems like 2024 was all about refining timeless styles. From bold colours to a focus on inclusivity and smaller sizes. Let’s dive into some of the trends that shaped the year and made a mark…
1) Get set up and connected Got an original PS5? Once you’ve unboxed it and marvelled at its distinctive design, you’ll need to attach it to the included stand. It’s a minor hassle, but doesn’t take long – you only really have to worry about a single screw – and Sony has designed the stand to allow for both vertical and horizontal positioning on your media unit. If you’ve bagged a newer, slimmer console – or the PS5 Pro – you’ll have to attach the two small included plastic feet to set it up horizontally. To stand either one vertically,…
4) Get some gear You can have a cracking time with your Nintendo Switch straight out of the box. But after the initial excitement subsides, there’s a good chance you’ll want some accessories to keep your console company. From controllers to cases, here are six add-ons to enhance the gaming entertainment. Nintendo Switch Elite Edition Deluxe Travel Case Some models might work with your TV, but the Switch is also made to travel. Harbour your handheld and all its accessories in this understated case. A rigid shell keeps the contents safe, while slots inside cradle up to 14 games and…
We vividly recall during the reveal of one of the Apple TV, Apple CEO Tim Cook bullishly claimed the “future of television is apps”. Which is fine – but that was the present of television at the time, if you owned a smart TV or rival streaming device. And then it kind of fell apart. Today, there aren’t that many amazing Apple TV apps, but also there’s a lot of junk to fish through on the Apple TV App Store. Boo. But there are exceptions for your shiny new Apple TV 4K (or, er, older Apple TV ‘not 4K’). This…
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is the phone world’s new favourite buzzword. Almost every upcoming smartphone has plans to incorporate machine learning and large language models in some form or another, and the first to do so are already on sale. But what are the best AI phones – and the features they bring actually worth having? I’ve used a bunch of phones with AI on board, and a handful more that offload their AI processing to the cloud. The best AI smartphones have a mix of both. You’ll even find AI cameras and AI image editing on certain flagships. Some…
When the latest generation of Xbox consoles launched towards the end of 2020, Microsoft didn’t have a single platform exclusive to announce their arrival with. Breaking from tradition, there was no new Forza to gawp at (now fixed), and Halo Infinite was still over a year away. But that didn’t mean there was nothing to play then, and it’s certainly not the case now. All new games look and play better on the Xbox Series X|S than ever before, as well as benefiting from the super speedy load times afforded by the upgraded SSD, while Microsoft’s various studios have spent years optimising…
Staycations can be a logistical minefield for any family. From packing half the house into the car to enduring a soundtrack of toddler meltdowns en route, the success of your seaside getaway often hinges on your choice of vehicle. This year, I took an extravagant gamble: the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase (EWB) Hybrid. The destination? The Isle of Wight – a quintessentially British holiday spot complete with ice cream vans, seaside arcades, and glorious unpredictability. The mission? I want to see if this £200k+ rolling palace could handle family duties without breaking a sweat. First impressions: not for shrinking violets…