Mobile reviews

The OnePlus Pad presents an interesting prospect against competitors like the entry-level iPad, but its cost will be the key factor as to whether or not it becomes a success. Key Features 7:5 screen ratio: The first tablet to carry the ratio 144Hz refresh rate: Designed for smoother scrolling Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision compatible: Designed to boost the tablet’s entertainment chops Availability UK RRP: £449 USA RRP: $479 Introduction OnePlus has finally made its way into the tablet space and we had the chance to use the device ahead of MWC 2023 in Barcelona. Even the most ardent Android fan has to admit that in the world of tablets, the Android-based output has somewhat dried up in the last few years. Unlike the early 2010s which saw a bevvy of tablets released from almost every tech company looking to build on the success of the iPad, Apple’s tablet has managed to skate through recent years without much in the way of competition. That tide could be turning. ...

The Final ZE8000 true wireless boasts a very fine, neutral-sounding performance with music, but the noise-cancelling disappoints, the battery life is below par and issues with comfort derail these expensive wireless earbuds. Pros Clear, detailed, neutral presentation Useful companion app Excellent wireless performance Cons Disappointing battery life Even more disappointing noise-cancellation Comfort issues Average call quality Availability UK RRP: £299 USA RRP: $349 Europe RRP: €329 Canada TBC Australia TBC Key Features 8K Sound Uses digital signal processing to upscale quality of music Noise-cancellation Supports four different noise-cancelling and transparency modes Bluetooth Bluetooth support up to aptX Adaptive Introduction Japanese audio brand Final has garnered a reputation for uncompromising, high-quality wired headphones, but recently it has changed tack, launching products towards the more affordable end of the market. These ne...

The Kobo Elipsa 2E is another strong pick for the platform-agnostic or anti-Amazon eBook consumer. Its large, clear screen is great for reading, while the Kobo Stylus 2 and accompanying software make for a useful note-taking tool. Pros Extensive file support Dropbox, OverDrive and Pocket support Powerful handwriting recognition Ability to annotate your eBooks Cons Performance isn’t amazing Not as premium-feeling as Kindle Odd unresponsiveness bug Stylus needs charging separately Availability UK RRP: £349.99 USA RRP: $399.99 Key Features Great stylus integration With impressive handwriting recognition and the ability to annotate eBooks, the Stylus 2 is a great addition to the Elipsa 2E setup. Extensive file support Supports 15 file formats natively, with the only exception being Amazon’s AZW format. Long battery life Kobo’s vague promise of “weeks of battery life” rings true with the e-reader not requiring a single charge in the two-week test p...