Mobile reviews

Samsung’s “Fan Edition” Galaxy Tab S7 FE may appeal to hobbyist digital artists, but it costs a little too much given the compromises that have been made. Pros Great included S-Pen stylus Has 5G Bright 500-nit screen Cons Expensive Weak CPU considering cost LCD, not OLED, screen Availability UK RRP: £589 USA RRP: $529 Key Features Network This a good on the go tablet as it comes with 5G support Stylus There’s a very S Pen included with this tablet so you won’t need to buy it separately Big Screen The 12.9-inch display is bright and great for video Introduction My view of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE is coloured by the features I deem most important in a slate that wants to be the best tablet . 5G is great, but I don’t believe cellular connectivity is a priority when you consider how most people use tablets, particularly when services such as BBC iPlayer and Netflix let you cache content for offline use. At the heart of this tablet sits a Snapdr...

The Tronsmart Apollo Air+ are interesting buds, offering decent sound quality and several nice mod-cons to make a good first impression. But with a poor companion app, an uncomfortable fit and unconvincing ANC, they fall short of greatness. Pros Good sound quality Light design Wireless charging Cons So-so ANC Buggy app Uncomfortable for long periods of use Key Features AptX support Supports higher-quality Bluetooth streaming Tronsmart app App features EQ customisation Introduction In 2021, releasing new wireless earbuds isn’t a task for the easily deterred. Amidst a heaving sea of options available at multiple price points, making a product with a unique offering is only half the battle; standing out at all is the real struggle. Enter small vendor Tronsmart with its Apollo Air+ earbuds. These are among the most premium products in its lineup, and as such are its most definite statement of intent regarding where the company hopes to go. These are the buds...

The Devialet Gemini are a solid and effective pair of true wireless earbuds. Noise cancellation and transparency modes impress, and the sound quality entertains. In light of their price, though, there are other true wireless buds that offer better value. Pros Lively, energetic performance Effective noise cancellation Feature set covers the basics Cons Fit can come loose Baffling ‘Neutral’ mode Not much to differentiate from rivals Availability UK RRP: £289 USA RRP: $299 Europe RRP: €299 Australia RRP: AU$499 Key Features Internal Delay Compensation Hybrid ANC uses Devialet’s IDC technology to improve noise reduction across the frequency range Transparency mode Two microphones work in sync to filter through external sound Introduction French audio company Devialet is best known for its wacky-looking and technically impressive Phantom speakers , and with the Gemini the company is the latest audio brand to have a go at the true wireless market. Th...