Welcome to September 2019, and Apple has officially gone ‘Pro.’ The iPhone 11 Pro is the first iPhone to feature a triple-camera array, housed in a surgical-grade stainless steel frame with a unique matte ‘Midnight Green’ glass back. At 188g, it is a dense, purposeful piece of industrial design that…
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Apple iPhone 11
It is September 2019, and Apple has just released the successor to the XR that has instantly become the ‘default’ iPhone for the UK market. The iPhone 11 is a technical exercise in ‘value-plus,’ bringing the most important features of the Pro models to a colorful, 194g glass-and-aluminum chassis. Av…
Samsung Galaxy Fold
Welcome to September 2019, and the future has finally arrived, and it folds. The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the most daring technical experiment in mobile history, a 263g pioneer that transitions from a slim 4.6-inch handset to a massive 7.3-inch tablet. After a brief delay to reinforce the hinge and di…
Google Pixel 3a
It is May 2019, and Google has just performed a technical ‘heist’ on the mid-range market. The Pixel 3a is a 147g masterpiece of essentialism, stripping away the expensive glass and wireless charging of the flagship Pixel 3 in favour of a lightweight polycarbonate unibody and a significantly lower p…
Huawei P30 Pro
It is March 2019, and Huawei has just redefined the physical limits of a smartphone camera. The P30 Pro is a 192g technical marvel that has effectively replaced the need for a DSLR for many UK travelers. Finished in stunning ‘Breathing Crystal’ or ‘Amber Sunrise’ glass, it is a sleek, curved device …
Samsung Galaxy S10
It is March 2019, and Samsung has just celebrated a decade of the ‘S’ series with a technical tour de force. The Galaxy S10 is the first phone to feature the ‘Infinity-O’ display, using a high-precision laser to cut a ‘hole-punch’ for the camera directly into the screen, avoiding the need for a notc…
OnePlus 6T
Welcome to November 2018, and OnePlus has just brought a ‘hidden’ technology to the UK high street. The OnePlus 6T is a 185g evolution of the speed-focused philosophy, featuring a new ‘Teardrop’ notch and a significantly larger battery. It is the first phone to be widely available in the UK with an …
Google Pixel 3
It is October 2018, and Google has released the most technically advanced ‘small’ phone on the market. The Pixel 3 is a 148g masterpiece of software-hardware integration, featuring a unique etched-glass back that feels like silk and provides a secure grip without the greasiness of standard glass. In…
Apple iPhone XR
It is October 2018, and Apple has just released the ‘people’s’ flagship. The iPhone XR is a technical triumph of balance, bringing the cutting-edge features of the iPhone X to a more accessible price point. At 194g, it features an aerospace-grade aluminium frame and a glass back available in six vib…
Apple iPhone XS
It is September 2018, and Apple has refined the ‘future’ with the iPhone XS. While it looks identical to the revolutionary iPhone X, it is a technical powerhouse that introduces the world’s first 7nm smartphone chip: the A12 Bionic. At 177g, finished in surgical-grade stainless steel with a new, stu…