Mobile reviews

The Backbone One is a great controller for iPhone users who wants to take their mobile gaming to the next level. The fact that it’s portable means you can game pretty much anywhere, making this ideal for those who are usually on the move. As long as the controller connects effectively, you’ll wonder how you ever played mobile games before. Pros Lightweight and portable Makes phone games more immersive Works with Xbox Game Pass, PS Remote Play and Apple Arcade Adaptor for iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max comes free Cons Had a bad habit of disconnecting Doesn’t work if you have a phone case on A little expensive Availability UK RRP: £99.99 USA RRP: $99.99 Europe unavailable Canada RRP: CA$139.99 Australia RRP: AU$179.99 Key Features Connects to iPhones via Lightning port You can connect the Backbone to models of iPhone after the 6s Plus, with adaptors available for those using the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max handsets Great for on-the-go gaming The Backb...

Bang & Olufsen’s first dip into the ANC true wireless market reaps a luxurious looking and sounding effort, but the competition is strong, and they lack a fair amount of value and uniqueness for their asking price. Pros Lush, elegant sound Lovely appearance Strong signal connectivity Cons ANC could be stronger Beaten for sound and overall value Availability UK RRP: £349 USA RRP: $349 Europe RRP: €399 Canada RRP: CA$529 Key Features Adaptive noise cancellation Tailors the strength of the ANC based on what its microphones detect Premium materials Made out of aluminium, polymer and silicone aptX Adaptive Low latency transmission of audio, along with strong connection and HD audio support Introduction Bang & Olufsen’s previous true wireless didn’t include active noise cancellation. And in light of the E8’s cost – £300 – that was a notable omission. It’s an oversight the Beoplay EQ corrects, with this model coming with adaptive noise c...

Excellent sound at an inexpensive price. Back Bay has delivered yet another true wireless of excellent value in the Tempo 30. Pros Inexpensive Energetic, rich sound Good fit and seal Long battery life Cons Appear to be restricted to SBC playback Bass can overwhelm Availability UK RRP: £29.49 USA RRP: $39.99 Europe RRP: €34.49 Canada RRP: CA$50.62 Australia RRP: AU$55 Key Features Water-resistance Fully protected with IPX7 rating Bass mode Pump up the bass via taps on the earbud Ear-tip sizes Range of ear-tips to customise fit and sound Introduction Back Bay doesn’t have the recognition of Apple or Sony in the field of wireless earbuds, but each pair of headphones we’ve tested has impressed – and the company’s latest may yet be its best. The Tempo 30 are true wireless earbuds at a truly affordable price. At $39.99 / £29.49, they undercut pairs from more established brands, and while they don’t boast smarts or premium features, they’re p...