Latest articles by Gareth Bevan
I tried Tecno’s new camera phone concept – and I think it could be the future of modular photography
News Tecno’s new modular phone concept pairs a super-thin base phone with a range of magnetically attachable camera modules
MWC 2026: all the news from the world's biggest mobile phone event
News The giant MWC mobile phone expo is opening its doors once again in Barcelona next week
Vivo teases its next flagship Ultra camera phone and 400mm Zeiss lens – and it's coming to more global markets
News Vivo has announced its new X300 Ultra flagship, and it’s coming alongside a new telephoto lens adapter with a huge 1600mm lossless reach
The Leica Leitzphone is back – and this time it’s going global
News Leica’s latest Leitzphone packs a 200MP zoom, a 1-inch sensor, and a mechanical camera control ring – and this time, it's available worldwide
Xiaomi 17 Ultra review: phenomenal photography with familiar frustrations
Review A 1-inch main sensor and 75–100mm mechanical zoom make this Xiaomi’s boldest attempt yet to replace your compact camera
Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro review: Android’s bid to replace your laptop
Review A super-slim tablet with serious productivity ambitions – but can Xiaomi’s Pad 8 Pro really replace your laptop?
Xiaomi 17 Ultra launches globally – and it's Xiaomi’s most ambitious camera phone yet
News Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra comes with a 75–100mm mechanical zoom and a new 1-inch LOFIC sensor
Xiaomi unveils the Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro – its latest iPad competitors with bigger batteries and faster chips
News Flagship Snapdragon power, bigger batteries, and sharper productivity tools headline Xiaomi’s latest Android tablets
The Valoi easy35 v2 looks like a serious upgrade to my favorite camera-scanning kit
News The cult-favorite camera scanning system gets a ground-up redesign with over 80% new components, a reengineered light source, and a smart new look
Panasonic launches Lumix DMS1 microphone for its full-frame mirrorless cameras with six directional modes and no cables
News Designed for S-series shooters, this compact digital mic aims to be an all in one solution for multiple recording scenarios
Vivo V70 review: a stylish mid-range phone with an ambitious telephoto
Review A stylish new design shifts attention from the minor internal update, but the telephoto camera still makes this the mid-ranger to beat
HP’s new 7-inch touchscreen film scanner makes our favorite easy-to-use digitizer even more convenient
News HP supersizes its simplest film scanner for even easier home digitizing
The best iPhone power bank in 2026: portable chargers for your Apple device
Buying Guide Top up far from home, with the best iPhone power banks.
The best iPhone charger: wired and wireless ways to power your phone
Buying Guide Get a full charge in an instant, with the best iPhone chargers you can buy today
The best smartphone gimbals for iPhones and Android phones in 2026: make your phone footage silky smooth
BUYING GUIDE Transform your phone into a cinematic filmmaking tool, with the best smartphone gimbals
The best iPads for photo editing, video editing and photography
Buying guide Edit and organize your images and video with the best iPads available today
ShiftCam LensUltra Explorer Super Zoom Tele 240mm review: big reach, big compromises
Review A 240mm add-on lens promises serious telephoto power for your phone – but modern smartphone zoom tech makes this a tougher sell than you might expect
Apple iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 2024) review: a powerful tablet that can still fit in my sling bag
Review Pocketable, powerful, and pencil-ready, this is the iPad I actually want to carry on shoots
Canon launches its widest hybrid prime lens yet
News Canon RF 14mm f/1.4L VCM is a seriously wide lens optimized for videography - and the most expensive RF hybrid yet
The best stylus phone in 2026: write and draw with precision on your phone
Buying guide Draw, sketch, take notes and edit images precisely, with the best stylus phones on the market right now
The best iPhone for photography in 2026: from the iPhone 16e to iPhone 17 Pro Max
Buying Guide The best iPhone for photography can help you capture stunning images and professional videos
The best open gate cameras in 2026: go tall, wide, or somewhere in between with versatile cropping options for content creation
BUYING GUIDE Join me as I pick out the best open gate cameras that deliver full flexibility for shooting video
Fujifilm X-T30 III review: a subtle update to Fuji’s entry-level X-T camera
Review A minor update sees the X-T30 III get a new processor – but keep the same low price
