How to turn off Liquid Glass on your iPhone once you’ve got iOS 26.1
A new toggle reducing the effect of Liquid Glass is also available on the latest iPad and Mac software as well
iOS 26.1 is here to give Liquid Glass a new tint
iOS 26.1 is a relatively small update for a.1 version of iOS. And it mainly undoes unpopular UI features
101 gadgets: Stuff’s pick of brilliant photography tech from 2025
A smattering of the best camera gear for those living their best lives through a lens
The FiiO FT13 headphones’ wooden construction is guaranteed to turn heads
The FiiiO FT13 over-ear headphones are made with purpleheart wood that looks stunning to behold.
Latest posts
Do the latest Apple TV and HomePod mini rumours suggest a minor refresh?
Apple might still update a couple of its home products before the end of 2025 with the Apple TV and HomePod mini most likely for a November refresh
Apple Intelligence about to get its act together with Google’s help – report
Apple Intelligent has had a mixed start to life but it seems Apple has a cohesive plan with Google’s Gemini coming to the rescue
Best fitness trackers in 2025 including Fitbit, Garmin, Whoop and more
Find the best fitness tracker for everyone – from runners, swimmers, and cyclists to anyone looking to track their daily steps, calories, sleep, and overall health.
Panerai celebrates Chinese New Year with a unique take on the California dial
Panerai rings in the Chinese New Year with a 300-piece Radiomir 8 Giorni that blends its iconic California dial with Chinese numerals
I didn’t think I needed another mini retro console – until I saw the Vectrex Mini
The Vectrex Mini revives the weirdest games machine of the 1980s and it might just be the coolest mini console of the lot
Christmas Gift Guide 2025: the best tech gifts for every gadget fan
Deck the halls with tech for all – here’s our full Christmas gift guide!
Best gifts for gamers for Christmas 2025
Quality time with friends and family is overrated. Christmas is all about beating them. And if it’s the seasonal high score you’re after, these best gifts for gamers should help you level up this festive season.
Best gifts for music lovers for Christmas 2025
We’ve lovingly curated a guide to the best gifts for music lovers, because it’s not easy being an audiophile. You spend months crafting a Christmas music megamix as a gift for your familiars, sourcing lossless recordings of the classics and mastering them into a high-fidelity playlist with added sleigh bell. Then some joker skips the […]
Best gifts for kids for Christmas 2025
Interactive toys, educational gadgets, and karaoke. Oh what wonders await to shape young minds…
Best wellness gifts for Christmas 2025
There’s never been a better time for some sweet, sweet self-care
Features
Best eco gifts for Christmas 2025
From recycled tech, to reusable essentials, these eco-friendly picks combine thoughtful design with sustainability
Best fitness gifts for fitness fans for Christmas 2025
Break a sweat and smash your goals. Or, at least, feel like you are
The best 5G phones in 2025 for every budget rated and reviewed
Whether you’re looking to spend a lot or a little, these are the very best 5G phones for every budget
Best cheap gifts under $50/£50 for Christmas 2025
Budget doesn’t have to mean boring. Honest. Dive in – there’s a wallet-friendly gift for everyone.
Best retro gifts for Christmas 2025
Retro picks that blend old-school charm with new-age tech. Groovy
Best luxury gifts for big spenders for Christmas 2025
Treat yourself (or someone you love) to some of the finest gadgets money can buy
Best gifts for travellers for Christmas 2025
Adventure awaits – and this is the gear that’ll look after you when you stray off the beaten path…
Best gifts for movie lovers for Christmas 2025
The captivating magic of the silver screen is unique. Make the most of it with these gift ideas
Reviews
Nothing Phone 3a Lite review: a no-frills twist that doesn’t need to exist (right now)
The first entry-grade Nothing phone keeps most of what made its bigger brothers stand out
Oppo Find X9 Pro review: clever camera clip-on makes this a top phone for photography
Top-spec hardware made even better with a Hasselblad-approved accessory
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review: trading thinness for brilliance
With a different look and more capability than the Air, the Pro series stays top dog
CMF Watch 3 Pro review: minor improvements for this deceptively simple smartwatch
Firms up some of its predecessor’s weak points – but swappable bezels are MIA
Pixel Watch 4 review: after two weeks I’m convinced this is the only Apple Watch alternative
Beautiful design, fluid software, and meaningful health smarts make the Pixel Watch 4 the Android watch to beat.
Apple iPhone 17 review: the iPhone I think most people should buy in 2025
Only marginally more exciting than beige, the iPhone 17 nonetheless packs several surprises – and more importantly, specs that make it a better buy than any other iPhone
Hypershell X Ultra review: the wearable robot legs I didn’t know I wanted
adventure-focused exoskeleton is niche but effective
Apple iPad Pro M5 review: can the best around really get any better?
The iPad Pro gets a new level of incredible power – while retaining the super-thin design. The only problem is the price…
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Buying guides
Best noise-cancelling headphones in 2025 reviewed and rated
Want audio without distraction? The best noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, Sony and others cut out background sound for superior listening
Best streaming sticks in 2025 for unbeatable performance and value
Upgrade your telly with these easy streamers. From TV boxes to 4K sticks, our picks for the best streaming device you can buy
Best phones to buy in 2025 reviewed and ranked
The very best smartphones you can buy right now from Apple, Samsung, Google and more
Best iPhone in 2025 ranked from best to worst
Which iPhone should you choose? This guide will help you find out. Here’s the good and the bad about every available Apple smartphone
Best budget camera phones in 2025 for affordable photography
After the best budget camera phone to capture stunning photos without breaking the bank? We’ve reviewed the very best
Best Swatch watches in 2025 for bright, affordable fun
We’ve ranked the best Swatch watches, from the big and bold to arty and playful
Best flip phones in 2025 for any budget
Clamshell-style folding screens have made flip phones cool again – these are the best flip phones on sale, and the ones to look out for
Best upcoming Lego sets 2025 and 2026: this and next year’s top new Lego releases
Prepare for a block party with these superb sets coming soon from Lego
The best camera drones in 2025 for capturing stunning aerial footage
We’ve tested the best camera drones at every price and skill level, so you can find the perfect flying camera for your shots
Stuff Gadget Awards
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our fitness tech of the year
Faster. Stronger. Healthier – here are the year’s best workout-enhancers
The Stuff Awards 2025: top design and innovation of the year
It’s time to celebrate the categories that pushed the boundaries forward in 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our headphones of the year
These cans can. Read on to discover the best sports, true wireless and over-ear headphones of 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our home audio products of the year
Listen up! It’s time to reveal 2025’s best wireless and Bluetooth speakers
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our cameras of the year
The year’s top cameras – from mirrorless marvels to adventure-ready action cams
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our home tech of the year
Time to see which home tech impressed us most this year – and there were some very big leaps n 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our analogue watch of the year
It’s time to take a closer look at the year’s finest horological heroes
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our soundbar and projector of the year
Here are the projectors and soundbars that made our movie nights magic in 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our tablets of the year
We pick the top 2025 tablets from both the premium and affordable ends of the market
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our electric cars and bikes of the year
The best EVs, ebikes and escooters of 2025, revealed!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our gaming hardware of the year
Here are the gaming consoles and peripherals that dominated our downtime in 2025
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our apps and games of the year
Find out which thumb-busting titles kept us most entertained this year
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2024: our top TVs, soundbar and streaming service of the year
Spread across two sub-categories (premium TV and affordable TV), here are the 2024 models that left us agog in visual wonder. Plus we’ve got our best soundbar and streaming service category for you too!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2024: our tablets of the year
A staple for work, creativity and entertainment, it’s been a powerhouse year for tablets
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2024: our phones of the year
We’ve several categories for you, including our overall phone of the year as well as mid-range and affordable phone of the year. Plus camera phones and foldables, too!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Here’s our gadget of the year
Which product will be crowned the gadget king of 2023? It’s time to reveal the cream of the crop
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Flagship phone of the year
Here’s the top-tier blower that blew our socks off in 2023
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Headphones of the year
Can you do any better than these cans? Not in 2023 you can’t!
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2023: Innovation of the year
The year’s biggest and best mould-breaking tech product, revealed
Latest deals
Black Friday 2025: here’s when it’ll take place next month
Black Friday and the days that come after it have become the biggest shopping event of the year
Black Friday UK 2025: here’s where we’ll bring you all the deals this November
This is where we’ll be bringing you all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals during November
I’ve found the 20 best Prime Big Deals Days 2025 offers still live!
The Amazon Prime Big Deals Days sale is here and there are already plenty of offers up for grabs in the US and UK
Here’s what the Stuff team are buying during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale
Ever wondered what the deal experts are buying themselves in these kinds of Amazon sales? Well, now you know…
One of the best flagship smartphones of the year is over 20% off for Prime Big Deals Days
The OnePlus 13 is one of our favourite flagship smartphones so far this year, and for Prime Big Deals Days it’s down to mid-ranger prices
My favourite Eero router is a genuine bargain for Amazon Prime Big Deals Days
Buffering and lag have finally met their match in Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days sale with savings up to $105/£200 on Eero routers
Stuff Opinion
I think the Atari Gamestation Go could become my favourite retro handheld
It’s all about the controls with this oddball Switch-sized handheld that has a spinner and a trackpad – but it needs better software to be a classic
Affinity just made pro editing and design free forever, and I think Adobe should be worried
Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher are now a single app that is free for everyone
I’ve been testing my urine with Withings’ latest device – here’s what I’ve learned
You read that right, I’ve had Withings’ U-Scan device sat in my toilet monitoring my urine, but what exactly does it do?
Ikea’s tiny bed for your smartphone isn’t as stupid as it sounds
You tuck in your kids, your dog and yourself. Maybe it’s time to tuck in your Android or iPhone too – and finally end all that late-night smartphone faffing
Why did Apple TV remove the +? And what does it mean for a future Apple TV Pro streaming box?
The name change does cause a problem for the Apple TV streaming box – so what will a next-gen version be called?
