Phones

Apple confirms security fixes for iPhones and iPads: what you need to know
As Apple releases its latest security update, find out if you can get iOS 14.4 on your Apple device, how to download it, and the importance of regular security updates for keeping your phone or tablet secure.

Nokia 5310 (2020) reviewed: XpressMusic is back
You can enjoy a healthy dose of 00s nostalgia with a Nokia simple phone, but are they really worth buying? See how Which? rates updated versions of old classic phones, including the fan favourite Nokia 5310 Xpress Music.

New simple-phone reviews reveal a ‘Don’t Buy’ to avoid
Looking for a new simple mobile phone? Compare specs on the latest simple phones to go through the Which? test lab, including models from leading brands such as Doro, Nokia and Alcatel. Which? tests uncovered a Don't Buy simple phone to avoid.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 12: which should you buy?
Whether you're eagerly anticipating the new iPhone 12 series, or desperate to bag a bargain on an older Apple phone, we run through the improvements to help you decide.

Apple makes the leap to 5G with four new iPhone 12 models for 2020
Welcoming what Apple’s dubbed a ‘new era’ of iPhone, Apple has unveiled four (yes, four) brand new smartphones. These range from the super-sized (and highest-priced) 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max...

Mobile phone brands putting customers at risk with inadequate update support
Which? research reveals the smartphone brands that don't update your phone for as long as the handset lasts, leaving you with an insecure phone that may put your personal data at risk. We also explain how to best protect an unsupported phone if you can't yet upgrade.

5G phones on test: Google Pixel 5, Samsung A42 and Oppo Reno 4 Pro
Buying into 5G technology no longer means shelling out the best part of £1000, as the new mid-range 5G phone launches prove. See what the new Google Pixel 5, Oppo Reno4 Pro and Samsung A42 have to offer and which new 5G phone you should choose.

5G Pixels lead Google product launch
The coronavirus pandemic has made itself felt on tech industry launches, from the size of the events to the devices themselves, and Google’s half-hour presentation, introducing just three new devices plus a remix of a fourth, was very much part of that shift.

What are QR codes and are they safe to use?
To help monitor the spread of coronavirus, the government is now relying partly on QR codes (or Quick Response codes) to track areas at 'high risk'. If you're not too familiar with the technology, we'll help you get up to speed.

How to banish annoying notifications on iOS and Android
Pop-up messages generated by apps can be useful – but too many can be maddening. If you think you’re spending too much time every day frantically swiping away pointless alerts,...