Author: Andy Boxall

Is the Nothing Phone 1 waterproof?

The Nothing Phone 1 has a strong specification sheet, particularly for its price, but does that include waterproofing or water resistance? After all, durability is very important, and many of Nothing’s competitor phones have IP ratings, making them saf…

Does the Nothing Phone 1 have wireless charging?

Ready to buy the Nothing Phone 1, but want to make sure it has wireless charging before you put down your money? There’s both good and bad news on the charging front with the new Nothing Phone 1, so here’s what you need to know.

First, the Nothing Pho…

4 underrated ways the OnePlus 10 Pro is so easy to live with

The most powerful 12GB/256GB version of the OnePlus 10 Pro is now available to buy in the U.S. and at a tempting price. But our review noted the software isn’t always as stress-free as some of its rivals. Does this mean the phone should be overlooked? …

Why the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a perfect ‘normal’ smartphone

A few weeks ago, while waiting for a new review phone to arrive, I returned to the Galaxy Z Fold 3. During that time, I’ve used it more with the screen closed than open. At first, this may sound like an admission that folding smartphones are gimmicky f…

How Huawei and Leica made me love mobile photography

Brand partnerships are part of every industry, from cars to fast food. But how many end up having much, if any, effect on people? In 2016, Huawei and Leica signed a deal to reinvent smartphone photography, and in May 2022, that multiyear partnership en…

The most powerful OnePlus 10 Pro is coming to the U.S.

If you’re thinking about getting a OnePlus 10 Pro, there’s a new version on its way that may tempt you further. On June 15 OnePlus will release the phone with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the U.S. and Canada, joining the 8GB/128GB model that lau…

We’re going to meet the Nothing Phone 1 on July 12

Nothing, the technology company founded by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, will fully reveal its first smartphone on July 12. The Nothing Phone 1 is Nothing’s second product after the Nothing Ear 1 true wireless headphones, and it has already gathered con…

The champ is back: New Asus ROG Phone 6 is coming on July 5

The gaming phone champion is coming back on July 5. Asus will hold an online launch event to introduce the new Asus ROG Phone 6, the latest version in what is arguably the best gaming-first smartphone range available. It has been more than a year since…

A sequel to G-Shock’s awesome sci-fi mecha-watch is coming

One of the highlights of Casio G-Shock’s 2021 release calendar was the superb GMW-B5000TVA, a sci-fi-inspired timepiece based on its popular “square” B5000 model, which would have looked right at home on Ripley’s wrist in Aliens. Perhaps unsurprisingly…