Mobile reviews

Pros Great sound for the money Surprisingly solid ANC A premium-looking aesthetic Cons The case can pick up scratches easily Key Features Unique, eye-catching design: Nothing's distinct CMF orange colourway makes a return New 11mm PMI driver: An expanded soundscape for these budget buds 13.5-hours of playback on a single charge: A total of 55-hours with the charging case included Introduction Through its budget line of products, Nothing has created something truly special in the CMF Buds 2 that’s an instant winner for consumers after next level value. In the short time that Nothing’s CMF line has been around, the brand has already made quite a name for itself in the tech industry. Plenty has been said about the recent CMF Phone 2 Pro , not just for its eye-catching design (particularly with the orange colourway), but also for the amount of features it’s able to ship to users at a price that significantly undercuts the competition. T...

Pros So much power on offer with M3 Versatility with two screen sizes An overall great all-round IPad Cons Screen still 60Hz No new colours Key Features Review Price: £599 Two screen sizes Pick between 11-inch and 13-inch screen sizes Very fast internals Powered by the supremely capable M3 chip and 8GB memory Apple Intelligence All the Apple AI features onboard Introduction Apple’s 2025 refresh of the iPad Air is one of the most unnecessary updates to the tablet series yet. That’s not to say this isn’t a good tablet – it very much remains up there with the best tablets around, but this particular refresh is certainly on the minor side. There’s one big new addition, a lack of changes to areas I would have liked to see and not even a fresh set of colours. So, is this still up there with the best iPad options like the iPad Pro M4 and iPad Mini 7 ? Advertisement Screen Two size options: 11 and 13-inch No OLED upgrade Brigh...

Pros Enjoyable, energetic open-ear sound Custom and preset EQ modes available Good battery life Cons Touch controls aren’t great Companion app is a bit clunky Open-ear sound struggles in windier conditions Key Features Google Fast Pair Recognises and instantly connects to Android devices LDAC Higher quality audio streaming over Bluetooth Battery life 11 hours on a single charge Introduction The EarFun OpenJump are a set of earbuds that offer open-ear sound for the person who doesn’t want their ears blocked up on commutes or when working out. On top of keeping you more aware of your surroundings, it also offers features support for streaming high resolution audio, wireless charging and a companion app for greater control over the audio. It’s achieving that for less than the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds and Sony LinkBuds Open while offering a look adopted by other buds that might make them ones you want over any other. Advertisement ...

Pros Comfortable to wear Comfortable to wear Longer battery life Cons No protection against loud sounds Average call quality Key Features Air-Fitting Supporters Snug fit with customisable supporters Wide Area Tap Control the headphones without having to tap on the earbuds Background Music Effect Places music around you so you can work without being distracted Introduction Launching in 2022, the original LinkBuds led the current push in open-ear sound. It’s an area Apple dominated with its AirPods , but now everyone is trying to get a slice of this pie. The LinkBuds Open are the sequel to original , and the aim remains the same: allowing the wearer to remain connected to what’s around while wearing the headphones. That might come across as a contradiction in terms of how you can listen to audio but still be alert. I find it hard to concentrate alone, so it’ll be difficult if you could hear what’s around you at the same time. Advertis...

Pros Big, colourful display Excellent parental controls Two-year replacement guarantee Protective case comes in the box Cons Not waterproof Reflective screen Slow charging Key Features Review Price: £199 Big display The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids has a 10.1-inch LCD display that is great for watching videos and playing games. Great battery life The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids will offer all-day use – around 12 hours of watching video – making it a great option for long-haul flights and lengthy car journeys. Protective case included The kid-friendly rubberised protective case protects the Fire HD 10 Kids from drops and bumps straight out of the box, and it has a built-in kickstand and handle. Introduction If you’ve been on the hunt for a great kids’ tablet, there’s a very good chance you’ve come across Amazon’s Fire portfolio of tablets, and if you haven’t, you’re about to. You can, of course, buy an  iPad , like the iPad (2025) or an...