Smartphones

A new naming scheme to go with a new series of 21:9 handsets...

An excellent Leica-lensed camera setup in an attractive, if delicate case. P20 Pro is another impressive handset from Huawei but it comes with some issues that will bother quite a few Android die-hards, namely the lack of 3.5mm audio socket and microSD slot.

For everyday tasks, looking good and shooting quality daylight shots, the Xperia XA2 will do nicely. But other handsets in the same price-bracket have more going for them.

Nokia impress with their upcoming offerings. The 8110 is solid and snappy. Nokia 6 and 7plus carry a unique and attractive physical design that should help them stand out. At €249 and €399 respectively, they are a pair to be reckoned with.

Fresh from its official European launch in London comes the Google Pixel 3 XL. I've had the Pixel for around three days now and...

Huawei's 'other' flagship is a better prospect than P20 Pro - Mate 20 Pro is superior in most areas; beating the previous camera champion, increasing stamina and running Pie 9.0 from day one.

Pre-order XZ2 or XZ2 Compact and you can then choose either a Gran Turismo 500GB PS4 Slim bundle or, if you already have a PS4, you can get a PSVR starter pack

Vodafone are offering a free public trial of their 'Fix & Go' two-hour repair service this Friday between 12pm and 3pm at two of their busiest stores. Fix & Go promises to fix any handset sold in this country for a transparent, easily discernible fee in a couple of hours.

Huawei set their sights on Samsung's just announced Galaxy Fold - Huawei's Mate X looks a better but more expensive product.

At €249/£219, Nokia 6.1 occupies the lower end of the 'mid-range' but offers a good feature set in a physically attractive handset. The copper detailing and simple design are eye-catching and elegant in a way that no other handsets in this bracket can match.