Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

The iPhone 16 Pro's super bright OLED screen could be unveiled a month early
By Joe Svetlik published
Samsung Display's M14 screen is rumoured to feature in another phone ahead of the iPhone 16 Pro...

Prime Day comes early! Save £500 on this 5-star CD player and amp duo
By Joe Svetlik published
It's sale time at Richer Sounds. The retailer has hundreds off a five-star Musical Fidelity CD player and amp as well.

Sony, steal this Sonos Ace feature to make the XM6 the ultimate home cinema headphones
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony has the sound quality and the ecosystem to make the best home cinema headphones around. It just needs some inspiration from Sonos...

5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?

LG C4 vs G4: which 2024 OLED TV should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
LG's two most high-profile OLED TV models are better than their excellent predecessors – but which is right for you?

Samsung S95D vs S95C: which flagship OLED TV should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
Last year's S95C was a solid four-star effort. Is this year's upgrade worth the extra cost?

NAD's latest streaming amp adds a better DAC and advanced vinyl skills
By Joe Svetlik published
The NAD C 700 V2 BluOS Streaming Amplifier is even more versatile than its predecessor.

iPhone 16 case video shows possible new design from all angles
By Joe Svetlik published
This leak comes courtesy of reliable tipster Ice Universe, lending it considerable credence.

Sonos Arc vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar is best?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
These two Sonos soundbars are very different propositions, so which is right for you?

Amazon Prime Day 2024 dates revealed
By Joe Svetlik published
Amazon has revealed the dates for Prime Day 2024. Get ready for 16-17th July.

Spotify launches Basic plan in the US, still no sign of HiFi tier
By Joe Svetlik published
Spotify's latest new tier is unlikely to quell frustration at its continued lack of a HiFi offering.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 leak shows an AirPods-style design
By Joe Svetlik published
This leaked image shows the Galaxy Buds 3 with AirPods-style stems for the first time, marking a new look.

Sonos Move 2 vs Roam 2: what are the differences between the two Bluetooth speakers?
By Joe Svetlik published
It's a battle of the sequels, as Sonos' Move 2 speaker takes on the newer – and more portable – Roam 2.

LG G4 vs Samsung S95D: which 2024 flagship OLED TV is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
LG and Samsung's latest flagship OLED TVs are both great, but which should earn a place in your lounge?

What is Bluetooth Multipoint? What devices support it?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bluetooth Multipoint lets you pair with multiple devices at once, and switch between them seamlessly.

When smart speakers act dumb: 8 times Alexa et al got it wrong
By Joe Svetlik published
They might have changed how we interact with tech, but smart speakers don't get it right every time...

Apple TV+ free trial: here are all the ways you can get one
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Apple TV Plus streaming service is stuffed with original TV and movie content. Here's how to try it for free...

McIntosh's £850 Bluetooth device makes your hi-fi wireless – at a premium
By Joe Svetlik published
The MB25 promises to 'elevate the listening experience' – and it had better, at that price!

What WWDC tells us about the iPhone 16
By Joe Svetlik published
Apple spilled the beans on iOS 18 last night, and you can bet these features and more will come with the iPhone 16.

JBL Flip 6 vs Flip 5: which Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
JBL's Flip range is an excellent line of portable Bluetooth speakers, but does the newer model surpass the excellent Flip 5?

WWDC 2024: how to watch and what to expect from Apple's annual developer conference
By Joe Svetlik published
Apple starts its annual developer conference today. Here's how to watch, as well as what – and what not – to expect.

The FiiO SR11 adds lossless streaming to your hi-fi for under £100/$100
By Joe Svetlik published
With AirPlay and Roon Ready support, this is a cheap way to add streaming to your set-up.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max could be big in more ways than one
By Joe Svetlik published
Two tipsters have leaked the iPhone 16 Pro Max's dimensions, and it looks bigger than its predecessor in every way...
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