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By What Hi-Fi? last updated 4 July 23

UPDATED If you can resist the hard-sell of content (arguably, even if you can't), Amazon's 10-inch tablet is awesome value.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 28 June 23

UPDATED The Amazon Echo Show 10 won’t replace your hi-fi or TV, but this moving Alexa device is more useful than we expected.

By What Hi-Fi? published 22 June 23

The Xperia 1 line is known for its impressive AV performance and the latest version features small upgrades that make a big difference.

By What Hi-Fi? published 26 May 23

The Pixel 7a is a cheaper alternative to the existing Pixel 7, but that certainly doesn’t mean it's worse.

By What Hi-Fi? published 10 March 23

After almost a decade of OnePlus devices, has it struck the optimum performance to price balance?

By What Hi-Fi? published 16 February 23

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung’s latest top-of-the-line smartphone, but is it everything it needs to be?

By What Hi-Fi? published 13 February 23

A truly affordable price point, unique design and admirably specced screen make the Nothing Phone (1) an intriguing mid-range phone.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 13 February 23

UPDATED Oppo’s quirky take on the flagship smartphone nails some things, but misses on others.

By What Hi-Fi? published 7 November 22

Sony’s final smartphone to get the mark IV treatment keeps up the cinematic quality.

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 13 October 22

The Pixel 7 is a dependable performer, but how does Google’s newest flagship handle picture and audio?