Latest articles by Gareth Bevan
Oppo has announced the sequel to my favorite phone of last year – and it’s finally going global!
News The Oppo Find X9 Ultra heads to Europe as Oppo confirms its global debut
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 best MacBooks for photo editing in 2026: options to suit every budget
Updated These are the best MacBooks for photo editing, from affordable classics to the latest performance powerhouses
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
The best gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras in 2026
Buying guide The best DSLR and mirrorless camera gimbals can smooth out your footage and camera movements in ways that IBIS can't
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
The best retro cameras in 2026: get the classic camera vibe, but digitally!
Buying guide The best retro cameras recreate the look, feel and experience of classic film cameras – but use modern digital tech!
The best Fujifilm lenses in 2026: the best zoom & prime lenses for X Series cameras
BUYING GUIDE We list the best Fujifilm lenses for all kinds of photography, whether you're into travel, close-ups, wildlife or portraits
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
The best compact cameras in 2026: Portable powerhouses that (might) fit in your pocket!
Buying guide These are the best compact cameras you can get right now – and I've tried them all. Get big camera quality in your pocket!
This Fujifilm double-lens deal is a fantastic starter kit for any photographer
NEWS This X-T30 III twin lens kit will get you started with Fujifilm’s latest beginner-friendly camera
The best iMac for photo and video editing in 2026
Updated Seeking an all-in-one desktop computer? The best iMac is perfect for photo and video editing.
The best photo-editing laptops for photographers in 2026
BUYING GUIDE The best laptops for photo editing can also double as super-fast home workstations that'll cover every eventuality
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
