Latest articles by Alex Dobie
OxygenOS 'merging' with ColorOS isn't as simple as you might think
What will the next generation of OnePlus software look like? Maybe a little different, but OnePlus doesn't think you'll notice.
Samsung Galaxy SmartTag+ review: The best Android AirTag competitor, until Google builds one
You'll need to be living in Samsung's world to take full advantage of it, and own an expensive flagship Galaxy phone. But if that's you, the SmartTag+ is probably the best Android AirTag alternative.
160W and beyond: Your next phone might charge in 10 minutes
I've spent the past week with a smartphone that can charge, from dead, in just over ten minutes. Here's what that means for the phone you might be buying in one or two years time...
Is the new Oppo the end of the old OnePlus?
OnePlus is "merging" with Oppo ... but what does that mean for the brand, its phones, its OxygenOS software, and its fans?
Prime Day is always the best time to buy an unlocked smartphone — here's why
Unlocked phones aren't usually cheap, but whether you're going for flagship specs or big savings, Amazon Prime Day is your best shot at bagging on on the cheap.
Why the Google Pixel Fold will be worth the wait
It's the most mysterious Google phone of the year. But there are plenty of reasons to expect that, unlike earlier Google 'tablets,' the Pixel Fold will actually live up to the hype.
Huawei Watch 3 review: Crown prince
Huawei's best smartwatch yet runs on its own HarmonyOS software but takes inspiration from Apple and Google's watches in all the right places.
Galaxy S22 Ultra and beyond: What's next for phone cameras in 2022?
Most phone cameras are good enough for most people, but there's plenty to look forward to in the coming generations of phones. Here are some of our favorite forward-facing camera trends.
Is the new Wear OS a victory for Samsung or Google?
The next-gen wearable OS is an admission that neither company alone can deal with the Apple Watch.
ASUS Zenfone 8 Flip review: Playing it safe
ASUS's latest flip camera phone is a pretty modest upgrade in most of the areas that matter. But this isn't the Zenfone 7 Pro successor you might have been hoping for.
ASUS Zenfone 8 review: Small phone, big specs, surprising price
ASUS redefines its Zenfone series with one of the best small flagships of 2021.
One UI 4: Top 5 things we want to see from Samsung's Android 12 update
As good as Samsung's software currently is, there's still room for improvement later in 2021. Here's what we're hoping to see in One UI 4 when it hits Galaxy phones along with Android 12.
Oppo Find X2 Pro review: Still going strong in 2021
If you weren't paying attention to Oppo before, now's the time to start. Its Find X2 Pro delivers everything you'd want out of an Android flagship.
In 2021, your flagship phone needs a superzoom camera
The price of flagship phones keeps increasing, and their components and features need to keep up. Key among these are superzoom camera sensors.
The Galaxy S21 Ultra has convinced me that the Galaxy Note is obsolete
We know there likely won't be a Galaxy Note 21 this year. And when Samsung brings the Note back in 2022, it probably won't look like what we've come to expect.
Grab two Echo Dot speakers for the price of one for Cyber Monday
Kick-start your smart home this Cyber Monday with two tiny Amazon speakers for the price of one.
Grab the Google Pixel 5 at its cheapest UK price this Cyber Monday
Three UK Pay As You Go deal can bag you you an unlocked Pixel 5 for £549, £50 off the list price.
HTC EVO 3D in 2021: Revisiting a decade-old technological dead-end
Right as HTC was peaking in popularity, so was one of the oddities of 2011 tech: 3D. I picked up the phone that combined the two to see why it ultimately failed.
First look: The Oppo F1
Oppo brings an impressive metal body, speedy performance and a capable selfie camera to its latest entry-level smartphone.
10 perfect Pokémon catches to blow your Pokémind
Suddenly everyone loves Pokémon. Here are people who found Pokémon in humorous or otherwise noteworthy locations. You can't get enough of these little buggers. Seriously.
