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I think the iPhone SE 4 could break new ground for Apple – here's how

By Gareth Beavis published

With the new iPhone SE heavily tipped to use Apple Intelligence, could this be the start of a new chapter for the iPhone?

iPhone
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Here's why I ditched Tidal for Spotify after just five days

By Tom Bedford published

I took the Tidal plunge after years with Spotify, then scurried back with my arms outstretched: here's why.

Audio Streaming
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YouTube Premium is the only digital subscription I'm keeping for the whole of 2025 – here's why

By David Nield published

Ad-free viewing, background playback, offline downloads, YouTube Music Premium, and more besides – this is the only streaming subscription I need in 2025.

Streaming
A cheerful-looking man sitting on a beanbag chair and working on a laptop.

Forget all the fancy writing apps: I wrote a novel in Google Docs and it had everything I needed

By Christian Guyton published

There are plenty of great tools out there for creative writers, but at the end of the day, Google’s free cloud-based word processor gets the job done just fine.

Software
Apple Intelligence Image Playground-generated images of Lance Ulanoff

I used Apple Image Playground to send AI holiday greetings to my whole family and they were very confused

By Lance Ulanoff published

How well does Apple Intelligence Image Playground work for sending holiday messages?

Artificial Intelligence
Samsung S95D listing image

I tested plenty of TVs in 2024, but these are my personal top 5 models

By James Davidson published

The top 5 TVs I tested in 2024, with mini-LED models leading the charge.

Televisions
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The Steam Deck keeps winning me over – here’s why it’s my most-played console of 2024

By Roland Moore-Colyer published

Valve’s Steam Deck keeps winning me over - it’s the little machine that could.

Gaming
AirPods Pro 2 in use

I took AirPods Pro 2's Hearing Test and it was mixed news, but everyone should do it right away

By Gareth Beavis published

I’ve used these headphones since launch, so it’s surprising to get such a big upgrade after so long

Earbuds & Airpods
An unhappy PC Gamer sat at their desk

Building a gaming PC is too expensive, and GPUs really aren't helping

By Zak Storey published

Is the average consumer no longer able to afford an average gaming PC? It seems that way, and the outlook for the future looks shakier, too.

Gaming PCs
Samsung Galaxy S23 screen

I downsized my phone after using a big phablet for years – it’s a breath of fresh air, but it just makes me want a new iPhone SE

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published

Small phones may have mostly faded away, but after using the Galaxy S23, I'd love to see more compact-ish smartphones.

Phones
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