Tech Advisor | Smartphone
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Tech Advisor | Smartphone
11h ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
USB charging
14 measurements
Customisable display
Informative app
Cons
Still a little pricey
Our Verdict
This smart scale has a lot going for it and there’s very little to fault. It provides a comprehensive range of measurements, nine of which you can display on the customisable colour screen. It also has USB charging and the easy-to-navigate app provides plenty of information, clearly displayed.
Price When Reviewed
$79.99
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Tech Advisor | Smartphone
14h ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Significantly cheaper than 5G model
Strong 120Hz OLED display
IP54 rated
Cons
Poor performance
Obnoxious software
Unreliable in-display fingerprint sensor
Our Verdict
On the surface, Xiaomi is offering you a tempting deal: drop 5G from the equation, and you can save £80 on the Redmi Note 13 5G. It’s not as simple as that, however, with downgrades to the design and the performance. It remains a solid sub-£200 phone with a particularly good display, but everything else feels at or slightly below par.
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Tech Advisor | Smartphone
17h ago
The Apple Watch Ultra range of smartwatches is the premium end of rugged outdoor accessories. So how can the company improve over its Apple Watch Ultra 2 that launched in September 2023?
Rumours are already making the rounds suggesting we might see some impressive upgrades to the new model when it arrives later this year. So, here’s all we know so far about the Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch.
When will the Apple Watch Ultra 3 be released?
Apple has yet to confirm a release date for the Ultra 3, of course, but we can use the previous launch windows to give us a decent idea of when the new mode ..read more
Tech Advisor | Smartphone
19h ago
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has personally announced an important improvement for WhatsApp, the messenger belonging to Meta, on his Facebook profile: You can now filter your chats.
The new WhatsApp filters are located above the chat view so you can’t miss them (see the image accompanying this report, which we created on an Android smartphone). There are now three tabs there: “All”, “Unread” and “Groups” and it makes using WhatsApp more akin to the different folders you likely have in your email inbox.
Under “All” you will find all your chat messages as usual, this is the default view for all yo ..read more
Tech Advisor | Smartphone
2d ago
Spotify users last faced a price hike in July 2023, and now another one is unfortunately on the cards.
From May, customers on the Individual, Duo, and Family plans in the UK will all have to pay more each month to stream music and podcasts. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. You can beat the Spotify price hike, and we’ll tell you how.
If you want to discover alternatives to Spotify, take a look at our round-up of the best music streaming services.
How much is Spotify going up by in the UK?
Spotify has started contacting customers in the UK about the price increases. Here’s a summary of how ..read more
Tech Advisor | Smartphone
2d ago
There’s a reason that Ninja’s air fryers and cookers are so popular. The brand’s appliances are amongst the most reliable standalone cookers you can buy. If you’re considering buying a Ninja air fryer, electric oven or cooker, we’ve got a rundown of the most popular models, so you can pick the right one for you.
Why you should trust us
Tech Advisor has been reviewing small appliances since 2019 and in that time, we’ve tested all types of countertop cookers from major and independent brands. It puts us in a strong position to be able to compare models and recommend those that are the best valu ..read more
Tech Advisor | Smartphone
2d ago
At a glanceExpert's Rating
Pros
Big, bright screen
Easy to use
Good mix of fitness features
Cheap
Cons
Basic smartwatch features
Heart rate accuracy
Strong competition
Our Verdict
The Redmi Watch 4 proves cheap smartwatches can have nice design materials and slick software to boot. Ultimately though, when compared to the competition, you can get more smartwatch smarts for your money elsewhere.
Price When Reviewed
Unavailable in the US
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£89.99
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Tech Advisor | Smartphone
2d ago
New reports suggest that Disney+ may be adding traditional, linear-style TV channels to its portfolio, with consistent ad-supported streams dedicated to specific IPs such as Marvel.
The rumours have circulated from The Information, which claims that the entertainment giant will use these always-on channels to air its existing superhero shows. That could include Loki, WandaVision, and Hawkeye, providing a constant stream of MCU action.
The same article also states that there’s interest in dedicated channels for Star Wars and Pixar, with the latter pulling from a large portfolio o ..read more
Tech Advisor | Smartphone
2d ago
These days, if you want the absolute best Android smartphone experience, get a device with the word ‘Ultra’ in its name.
Samsung has included it to great effect on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the best phone you can buy right now if you ask us. Xiaomi’s 14 Ultra is another stellar smartphone, with the Photography Kit accessory transforming it into a DSLR replacement for many. And Oppo’s Find X7 Ultra isn’t far off – if only it was launching outside China.
With that in mind, it should come as no surprise to see Motorola rejoin the party. The Lenovo-owned brand already skipped the Ultra ed ..read more
Tech Advisor | Smartphone
3d ago
The Apple Watch is hugely popular and might be about to grow even more so as rumours begin to circulate about the upcoming refresh of the budget-friendly SE range.
Here’s all we know so far about the pricing, release date and features of the Apple Watch SE (3rd gen).
When will the Apple Watch SE (2024) be released?
There’s no official date of when the next generation of Apple Watch SE will arrive, of course, but Apple has been consistent with the launch windows of its previous two generations. Here’s when they made their debuts:
Apple Watch SE (1st gen) – September 15, 2020
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