Gadgets

  • Pixel 11 Pro review: Google’s best pocket camera goes customisable

    Google has launched the Pixel 11 Pro, a compact flagship phone positioned as a contender for the best small phone of the year thanks to strong hardware and camera software. The device builds on last year’s design with only marginal physical changes but introduces deeper customisation options for photos, allowing users to alter the look…

  • Apple crowns new CEO with foldable iPhone as AI safety warning and Miliband row grip headlines

    Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro under debut chief John Ternus, while an ex-Anthropic researcher warned of reckless AI risk-taking and Israel attacked Ed Miliband over a West Bank settlements import ban; Arsenal face Napoli in the Champions League tonight.

  • iPhone Duo marks Apple’s debut in foldable phones

    Apple has confirmed the iPhone Duo, its first foldable handset, unveiled at the company’s September “Surprise and Shine” hardware event. The device marks Apple’s entry into a foldable market long dominated by rivals such as Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and it takes a distinctive approach: rather than folding…

  • There aren’t AirPods with cameras yet and I hope it stays that way

    Apple’s September event unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro line, ANC on the entry-level AirPods 5, and a Siri Recap feature for its watches, but stopped short of releasing long-rumoured AirPods Pro with built-in cameras. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, that camera-equipped model has been pushed back to 2027, a delay the…

  • Apple Wallet is not the same as Apple Pay: Here’s how they differ

    Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are often used interchangeably but serve distinct roles within Apple’s ecosystem, and understanding the difference helps users navigate payments, digital IDs and money transfers more effectively. Apple Wallet is the storage app on iPhone (with an Apple Watch counterpart) that holds digital cards, boarding passes, insurance documents and IDs, while…

  • The black iPhone Pro returns

    Apple has reintroduced a black colour option for its high-end iPhone Pro line, ending a one-year absence. The move comes after the iPhone 17 Pro range, launched last year, offered only orange, silver and dark blue finishes, marking the first time since the Pro lineup began in 2019 that no black or dark grey model…

  • The incomplete history of Duo devices

    Apple has unveiled its first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, but the name and concept both have a long history that predates the launch. The Verge notes that “Duo” has been used repeatedly across the tech industry for decades, spanning gaming consoles, laptops, chargers and rival foldable phones, meaning Apple’s new device is far from…

  • It’s the year of smartphone price hikes

    Apple’s launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, both $100 more expensive than their predecessors, is the latest sign that smartphone price rises have become an industry-wide trend in 2026 rather than an Apple-specific decision. Google, Samsung and smaller manufacturers such as Sony and Motorola have all raised prices by similar amounts this…

  • Apple’s foldable iPhone Duo launches with two rear cameras

    Apple has entered the foldable phone market with the iPhone Duo, which a hands-on review from Engadget calls the company’s most exciting device in nearly a decade. The device features a titanium frame with IP68 water and dust resistance, a seamless transition animation between its two displays, and a barely perceptible crease thanks to a…

  • Motorola teases new compact foldable Razr

    Motorola has teased a new Razr foldable via an Instagram Reel, signalling a departure from the line’s signature vertical flip design. Instead, the upcoming model will use a compact, book-style folding structure similar to a mini tablet, joining a broader industry shift towards wider foldable screens seen recently in devices such as the Samsung Galaxy…