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Fortunately, there’s a lot more here to get excited about than a name. Sony’s flagships are finally looking a lot more like the competition thanks to an ‘Ambient Flow’ design language, which is all about breaking up the straight lines and blocky housings that have dominated recent Sony devices. We have previously suggested they were getting a bit old-hat. The XZ2 boasts 3D curved glass (with Gorilla Glass 5) on both the front and back of the phone – a subtle curvature at the edges of front, and a more noticeable bulge on the back – while the less glossy Compact has a hard-coated polycarbonate finish on the rear....

Before we launch into the review, we want to explain the situation with the Xperia Z4. This has been announced in Japan for a little while and the Z3+ is the same device but for the rest of world. The two are essentially identical but the model in Japan has DTV (Digital TV) and FeliCa (contactless RFID smart card system). Differences aside, we are getting the Xperia Z3+ here which is a ‘premium addition’ and ‘evolution to the Xperia Z3 family’....

Spotify said that its “expansion in Europe comes as consumers in the region embrace streaming. Russia in particular is one of the world’s top 20 largest streaming markets—and this launch opens the door for nearly 250 million fans to start discovering new music from their countries and around the world.” The company is introducing 200 new playlists tailored to Eastern European artists that will be available to all users globally, while all new markets will get access to Spotify’s free tier, as well as the Spotify For Artists platform....

Though a version of the service will eventually be rolled out internationally via Sky, other countries will miss out on Peacock. However, there is still a way to watch through using a VPN. VPNs (virtual private networks) assign you a new IP address, so not only can you browse the internet securely and privately, but you can also bypass geotargeting blockers by appearing as if you’re from another country. We have full instructions on how you can login to Peacock through using a VPN....

A workaround allows unsupported Windows 10 PCs to upgrade, but Microsoft has unintentionally made that process significantly easier. The company released an early version of the 22H2 update to members of the Windows Insider Program last week, but accidentally made it available to all Windows 10 devices too. Provided you’re already a member, the update will appear within the Windows Update section of Settings. However, that doesn’t mean the update process is straightforward....

The trio proved popular, a huge feat considering the show’s mixed reception to other hosts in recent years after the Clarkson scandal. Ratings were up for the first time in three series, and critics praised the dynamic between the presenters. The question is: will they all be around for the next series, and if so, when will we see them again? We reveal all… When is series 28 of Top Gear?...

Toshiba’s European team took advantage of the huge international audience that flocked to CES 2015 in Las Vegas this week to show off its new Toshiba Satellite Click Mini detachable laptop/tablet hybrid. At just £250 it’s one of the cheapest around, but is it any good? We spent some hands-on time with the device at Toshiba’s stand at CES 2015 to find out. Also see: Best new tablets coming in 2016....

I originally reviewed the Bravo at the start of 2016. Since then I have tested almost 10 more, and have updated this review with my long-term experience. To save you reading the whole thing, here’s the short version: I found the Bravos to be unreliable. Some stopped working entirely (one when it got wet) and the batteries in most others had run out in a matter of weeks. Another one decided to unpair itself from my phone....

It means that you’ll need a device running iOS 12, 13, or 14 to get the latest v8.26 of Twitter, and though it’s not confirmed might mean that Twitter will cease to work on devices running iOS 11 or an older version. Given Apple supports every iPhone back to 2015’s iPhone 6s with iOS 14, you’re unlikely to have a device on iOS 11, but its possible. Much like iOS 14 works on every device that supports iOS 13, iOS 12 can run on every iOS 11 device....

UMI Fair review: UK price and availability Long gone are the days when buying cheap meant you had to skimp on features or performance. The UMI Fair is a budget Android phone available from as little as £61.19 yet it has everything most users will need, including soughtafter features such as microSD support, a removable battery, a fingerprint scanner and dual-SIM 4G LTE capability. The design’s really nice, too. Also see: Best smartphones 2015/2016....

UMI Zero smartphone review: Price and UK availability The usual selling price is $463, which works out around £295, but right now the UMI Zero is on sale at $203 – a staggeringly low £134. Note that you may incur extra charges from Customs, although we had no such problems. Geekbuying.com says it has plenty of stock available. At £134 – or even at £295 – the UMI Zero is priced well below the flagship phones with which its spec competes....

Let us take a look at all the possible solutions to fix the unable to set up the AirTag problem with your iPhone. Content Make Sure AirTag is Turned On New Apple AirTags are shipped in disabled mode to avoid battery discharge and accidental registration. Apple put a plastic tab between the AirTag and the AirTag battery to disable it. The only way to enable and turn on an AirTag is to pull off the plastic tab and the wrapped in plastic cover....

As compared to its predecessor, Galaxy Ace 2 features some noticeable improvements in looks, performance as well as specifications. It comes with 3.8 inches bigger screen with 480 x 800 pixels of resolution, 4 GB of internal memory with 768 MB of RAM, 5 megapixel of primary camera with connectivity functions including Wi-Fi 802.11, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 3.0, and much more. Powered by an 800 MHz dual-core processor it comes with Android 2....

The Vacos is at the lower end of mid-range, and is characteristic of this price point: you get one camera and no Wi-Fi connection. To get more, you’ll need to pay more; and if your budget doesn’t stretch that far, you’re looking at a smaller screen or maybe even losing visual all together. So, is the Vacos a good buy at this price point? Design and build Sturdy camera720P screenLong power cables...

These are meant to be serious low-frills designs aimed at designers using Windows on a budget, although at around £600 this monitor still represents a large investment. The display is labelled SuperClear by ViewSonic, a reference to the AH-IPS panel from LG. This has a matt anti-glare hard coating, making it useable in most lighting conditions. The black bezel is similarly matt finished, an important touch for any practical screen....

Here, we’ll talk in detail about the dashcam, and our hands-on experience with the VIOFO A139 3-channel dash camera. Content VIOFO A139 Overview The VIOFO A139 is a triple channel dash cam that includes quite a lot of useful features. The dash camera comes with the superior Sony Starvis Image Sensor. The three camera modules offer HD recording and deliver both footages with crisp and clear details. The front cam that you attach to your windshield can record at 2K....

The seven channels that customers have access to are Cartoon Network, Cartoonio, Boomerang, Nickelodeon, NickToons, Nick Jr, and Nick Jr Too – all channels that are usually only available on premium plans of Virgin. This promotion will be available until 3 March 2021. Virgin offered the same deal back in Spring 2020 during the first lockdown, and now its returned just before the February half-term break. Virgin will also be offering 22 other entertainment and lifestyle channels for free....

It retails for £99 upfront. You can currently purchase it exclusively from the Vodafone website. To access the watch out and about, a cellular plan must be purchased. The plans available include a 24 month commitment for £7 per month, and a 12 month commitment for £12 per month. The design of the watch has been co-created with Yves Behar and his team at fuseproject – a San Francisco firm that has worked on numerous technology products over the years....

Let’s find out the best Windows apps alternatives for Chromebooks you can use. Office Alternative – Google Docs Editors Microsoft Office is probably the suite of apps that keeps people tied to Windows unless you want to switch to a Mac. Microsoft Office suite is not available on any platforms other than macOS. This means that even with Linux apps support, you won’t get MS Office on Chromebook. You probably don’t really need a full-blown Office on Chromebook, either....

In this post, let’s explore how to create and use tab groups in Safari in iOS. Create New Tab Group in Safari Tab groups on iOS 15 Safari will be very helpful especially if you are browsing similar websites. Let’s assume that you are a tech-savvy person who loves to keep yourself updated with the latest happenings by visiting a lot of tech websites. Instead of typing the website name every time you browse, you can create a tab group of all your favorite websites....