The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our phones of the year
From budget phones to folding handsets, here are our favourite smartphones of 2025 across several categories
Here’s how much Apple will reportedly pay Google for Gemini to save Siri
Google Gemini technology will reportedly help Apple realise its vision for Apple Intelligence, but it’s going to cost a pretty penny
The original Nintendo Switch is heading towards a well-earned retirement
Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 will be the focus moving forward, meaning we’re unlikely to see too many new games for the OG Switch
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our TVs and streaming service of the year
Look here! These are the screens and services that kept us most entertained over the past year
Latest posts
Christopher Ward’s C1 Jump Hour Mk V has me jumping for joy
Christopher Ward’s C1 Jump Hour Mk V revives the brand’s most inventive complication with glowing sapphire details and clever engineering
Apple’s next iPhone Air could overcome my biggest complaint
Apple is planning to add a second camera to the iPhone Air when the second generation model arrives in 2026, according to a new rumour.
Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones bring hi-res audio to any device
Just make sure you don’t lose the dongle
Best wireless speakers in 2025 for music streaming via Wi-Fi
Streaming speakers for all budgets – our guide to the best wireless speakers you can find anywhere
KEF Coda W Bluetooth speakers offer the best of both worlds
Stream from your phone or hook up a turntable for old times’ sake
Casio’s G-Shock Ring Watch is now available, and it’s the toughest ring you’ll ever wear
Casio’s cult-favourite Ring Watch just got the full G-Shock treatment – a shock-resistant, waterproof digital timepiece shrunk to ring size
Here’s why you’ll want to have Ikea’s latest smart gadgets in your home
Ikea has just announced more than 20 new smart home devices for next year, all of which ship with Matter support
Sky killed this Glass device after just 2 years – but does anyone care?
Sky Live is a magnetically-attached camera on top of your TV – or at least it was. The Sky Glass device has been axed after just 2 years
Apple iPhone 17: all the new models compared
Regular vs Air, Pro and Pro Max – here’s how the current iPhone 17 range stacks up and my advice on which is right for you
This 3600-piece Lego Icons Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise boldly goes where no Lego set has gone before
Trekkies rejoice: the new Lego Icons Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise set, complete with nine minifigs, is out of this world
Features
The best iOS 26 and 26.1 tricks I’ve found to power up your iPhone
Apple’s latest iPhone software update, iOS 26.1, arrived in November. Here are the best tips and tricks to get started
I’ve spent one month with the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and iPhone Air: here’s which you should pick
All the iPhone 17 devices have been out for around a month now. After using them all, here’s which one you should pick.
Best wireless earbuds in 2025 reviewed and rated
Check out the best wireless earbuds from affordable in-ear options to premium models by Apple, Beats, Bose, and more
Our pick of the best movies and TV to stream in November 2025
Desperate for something to watch this month? We’ve got you covered with these shows and films, all available to stream at home
The best upcoming movies for November 2025 and beyond
All the top movies to check out this year. What are you looking forward to the most?
How Zelda evolved from damsel in distress to playable warrior princess
These six games and series actually let you play as the Hyrule princess
Best soundbars in 2025 for every budget reviewed
Upgrade your substandard TV speakers with superior sound and Dolby Atmos: we’ve tested the best soundbar for every home setup
After living with it for a month, I don’t get why Sony’s InZone Mat-F is so damn expensive
How much would you pay for a mouse mat?
Reviews
Nubia Z80 Ultra review: I’m a big fan of this left-field flagship’s unusual camera setup
35mm lead lens makes for a street photography star
TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 review: two weeks on the wrist with TAG’s newest smartwatch
Is the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E5 the first try alternative to the Apple Watch? We find out in our review…
Motorola Edge 70 review: a big battery makes this ultra-slim phone easier to recommend
Thin dimensions without the limited lifespan
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
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Buying guides
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.
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 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
Stuff Gadget Awards
The Stuff Gadget Awards 2025: our laptops of the year
Open up! It’s time to pull out this year’s best premium, mainstream and gaming laptops
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!
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?
