Tech Advisor

Every issue of Tech Advisor is packed with the latest news, reviews and features plus comprehensive and impartial buying advice as well as easy-to-understand tutorials and workshops to help you to get the most from your PC. Whether you want to buy the best value equipment or make the most out of equipment you already own, Tech Advisor delivers expert advice you can trust.

One UI 8 is coming sooner than you think • Android 16 coming to Samsung phones this summer. JON MUNDY reports

Half the Google Play Store apps just disappeared – here’s why • Huge crackdown on scam Android apps. JON MUNDY reports

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could mark the death of the S26 Plus • Is the Galaxy S26 Plus being Edged out? JON MUNDY reports

Sony Xperia 1 VII launches with AI features and a new ultrawide • And yes, there’s still a headphone jack. LUKE BAKER reports

Android 16: Everything you need to know • A big overhaul is coming. ANYRON COPEMAN reports

Four ways Android 16 will change your phone • Android phones set to get much more customisable. LUKE BAKER reports

Opinion: Android 16 has gone full Gen Z, and I’m not here for it • Source: I am one. ANYRON COPEMAN reports

Google Pixel 9a • Price when reviewed: £499

Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro • Price when reviewed: £219

Xiaomi Pad 7 • Price when reviewed: £369

Apple iPad Air (M3) • Price when reviewed: £599

Honor Watch 5 Ultra • Price when reviewed: €279 (£tbc)

Oura Ring 4 • Price when reviewed: £349

Best mid-range phones • High-end features without the usual price. ANYRON COPEMAN reports

I switched to a dumb phone for 7 days. Did it fix my screen addiction? • Did it work? ANYRON COPEMAN reports

I switched from Android to iPhone after 12 years. Here’s what I learned • It was quite a shock. ANYRON COPEMAN reports