Mobile reviews

With decent hardware, a tough case and excellent parental controls, the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids is the top tablet for young children. Pros Based on one of the best budget tablets Incredibly tough protective case Great kid-friendly software and services Cons Screen could be more vibrant Limited performance Can’t push content from Amazon Prime Music or Video without installing app Availability UK RRP: £149.99 USA RRP: $149.99 Europe unavailable Canada RRP: CA$189.99 Australia unavailable Key Features Solid, shock-proof case With all that reinforcement and padding, you shouldn’t need the no-quibble 2-year guarantee 8-inch HD screen The larger size and 1280 x 800 resolution gives you a crisper, brighter image than the cheaper Fire 7. Amazon Kids software and Kids+ subscription The software and subscription keep the kids busy with content, while putting parents in control. Introduction Amazon’s Fire tablets have long been our go-to for anyone wa...

The Fokus Pro are an accomplished pair of earbuds from high-end audio manufacturer Noble. Boasting incredible sound quality, a comfortable fit and strong battery life, they are a great option for those looking to have laid-back listens at home. Though they lack a dedicated ANC mode, audio pass-through and are only splashproof, these buds are near the top of the premium pack. Pros Comfortable design Excellent sound quality Good battery life Cons No dedicated ANC mode No audio pass-through Lack of more extensive waterproofing Availability UK RRP: £349 USA RRP: $349.99 Europe RRP: €325 Canada RRP: CA$473 Australia RRP: AU$499 Key Features Bluetooth Supports SBC, ACC, aptX and aptX adaptive Battery Up to 70 hours with charging case Introduction Over the years, there has been an inexorable advance in public expectations of what a truly ‘premium’ pair of earbuds should deliver. Where once it might be enough to sound good, now a suite of feature...

Packed with features at an affordable price, these buds don’t disappoint – but it’s the lengthy battery life that really makes them worth your cash. Pros Excellent battery life Decent sound Effective noise-cancelling Cons No wear sensors Forgettable design Availability UK RRP: £89.99 USA RRP: $99.99 Europe TBC Canada TBC Australia TBC Key Features Battery 50-hour battery life ANC Active noise-cancelling support Charging Wireless charging compatible Introduction It wasn’t long ago that spending less than £100 on a pair of true wireless earphones would only get you the bare minimum. But things have changed a lot recently, and you can now pick up buds with all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a pricier pair for under a ton. That’s certainly a description that applies to Soundcore’s £90 Space A40, which have noise-cancelling, support hi-res audio , and work with an app that lets you tweak the sound profile to suit your individual ears...