Becky Scarrott
Becky has been a full-time staff writer at What Hi-Fi? since March 2019. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, she freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 20-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance is of course tethered to a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo, This is Cabaret and The Stage. When not writing, she dances, spins in the air, drinks coffee, watches football or surfs in Cornwall with her other half – a football writer whose talent knows no bounds.
Latest articles by Becky Scarrott

iPhone 15 Pro could get a periscope lens with 5x zoom, fresh report suggests
By Becky Scarrott published
Reports compiled by two trusted analysts and Apple tipsters suggest that the periscope lens will feature in the most premium 2023 iPhones.

McIntosh launches dedicated stands for its highest-performance amplifiers
By Becky Scarrott published
The two models are specifically engineered for McIntosh’s heavyweight amps offer the ultimate in support.

Fresh Galaxy S22 Ultra leak gives us a closer look at new colour options
By Becky Scarrott published
New renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have been leaked and they offer a fair amount of information (potentially).

Google's folding phone could be called Pixel Notepad and be cheaper than the Galaxy Fold
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Besides the name, the same source told 9to5Google that the Pixel Notepad would cost less than the £1599 ($1799) Galaxy Z Fold 3 and look more like Oppo's Find N foldable.

Planned overhaul of iPad Pro to support wireless charging could be shelved
By Becky Scarrott published
Last June, it seemed an iPad Pro with MagSafe magnetic wireless charging was set for a 2022 launch, but according to a fresh report, Apple has run into problems.

Mojo 2? Chord releases tantalising teaser image of product set to launch 31st January
By Becky Scarrott published
Chord Electronics posted the image on its website with nothing other than the headline, 'Counting down to January 31st 2022'. Us too, Chord, us too...

Netflix just hiked all of its prices in the US
By Becky Scarrott published
The company’s standard plan will rise to $15.50 per month from $14, while the 4K plan will rise to $20 per month from $18.

iFi's Zen One Signature combines the talents of five-star Zen DAC and Zen Blue
By Becky Scarrott published
One DAC with universal connectivity: iFi’s Zen One Signature promises exceptional sound from every digital device in a home audio environment.

New meets old: Bang & Olufsen kit can now be connected with the latest Beolink update
By Becky Scarrott published
B&O's latest software update promises to connect past products with present and future models.

Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds boast spatial audio support and Apple's H1 chip
By Becky Scarrott published
Having launched in the US late last year, Beats' latest buds are finally making their UK and Australian debut.

Sonos and IKEA's Symfonisk bookshelf speaker gets an update
By Becky Scarrott published
The new second-gen. model has more memory, a faster processor, lower power consumption in standby and a lightly reworked button placement.

AirPods-style auto-switching is coming to Android this year
By Becky Scarrott published
Google announced 13 new software features at CES 2022, including Fast Pair auto-switching and support for full head tracking spatial audio on Android.

Cleer Audio Alpha headphones stand out with Dirac Virtuo spatial audio tech
By Becky Scarrott published
The noise cancelling over-ears just received a prestigious CES 2022 Honouree Award

Vinyl goes uber-portable with Victrola's Revolution Go and Re-Spin record players
By Becky Scarrott published
Two all-in-one Victrola plate spinners are being showcased at CES

Mark Levinson kicks off 50th anniversary with limited-edition ML-50 amp package
By Becky Scarrott published
The ML-50's design echoes some of the most popular models of the brand’s 50-year history.

Using the Noveto N1 smart audio device is like 'wearing invisible headphones'
By Becky Scarrott published
The Noveto N1, an immersive 3D audio invisible headphone, is making its debut at the world's biggest tech show...

JBL Pulse 5 and BoomBox 3 Bluetooth speakers offer light show and 360 sound
By Becky Scarrott last updated
JBL's BoomBox 3 now boasts a three-way acoustic speaker design and an IP67 rating, as well as 24 hours of playtime and the ability to charge your phone.

Why I don't think Spotify HiFi is coming any time soon (and why it doesn’t matter)
By Becky Scarrott published
Teased in 2017, officially announced in February and promised to launch by the end of the year, Spotify HiFi is still a no-show.

Ace What Hi-Fi?'s Christmas quiz by finishing the lyrics to this classic song by The Pogues
By Becky Scarrott published
QUIZ Shane MacGowan reportedly earns over half a million per year in 'Fairytale of New York' royalties, but never have his lyrics come under such scrutiny...

The Meters by Ashdown NOVU-1 headphones want to up your working from home game
By Becky Scarrott published
Custom-designed 50mm dynamic drivers, gold-plated 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug with included 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) threaded adapter and even a carry bag, all for £69.

OnePlus Buds Z2 boast Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.2 and 38-hour battery life
By Becky Scarrott published
All of this plus active noise cancellation, transparency mode and a £99 asking price? Interesting...

Record Store Day 2022 date announced: get your diaries out and turn to April
By Becky Scarrott published
The 15th annual celebration of vinyl and bricks-and-mortar record shops is back for 2022 in a big way.

HomePod and HomePod mini just got support for Apple Music Voice Plan
By Becky Scarrott last updated
You can now listen to Apple Music on Apple's original HomePod and newer, smaller HomePod mini using your voice, for just £4.99 / $4.99 / AU$5.99 per month.

Official coloured covers for the PS5 will finally be available in January 2022
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Nova Pink, Starlight Blue and Galactic Purple will be added to the previously released Cosmic Red and Midnight Black DualSense wireless controller colours – and console covers to match are coming.
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