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review Samsung Galaxy S8

The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge might have been two of the best phones of 2017, but the well-documented issues faced by the Galaxy Note 7 have cast a shadow over Samsung’s mobile efforts. From two fantastic smartphones to a phone that would have been near-perfect had it not spontaneously caught fire, 2016 was a year to remember and forget for Samsung, and its next flagship was always going to come under intense scrutiny. Don’t miss: Where to buy the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Ahead of its Unpacked event last month, Samsung flooded media with advertising designed to begin the painstaking process of rebuilding the customer faith that took years to accumulate. Then came the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, two phones that push the boundaries further than ever before, but do they offer enough? In previous years, Samsung’s Galaxy S flagship(s) would almost certainly be the best phones of the year, but this year LG, Huawei, and Sony have all bought their very best to the market, and ...

review iPhone SE

What is the iPhone SE? Update: After the announcement of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, Apple reduced the price of the iPhone SE to £349, making it an excellent choice if you’re looking for a small phone. Phones getting bigger and bigger, but the iPhone SE totally bucks the trend. This is a phone that’s easy to use with one hand. Yes the the Samsung Galaxy S8 and HTC 11 are great handsets, but for many of us they’re simply too large. Related: iOS 11 review: Apple’s best update in years? How can a phone with a three year old design do it? Apple has given people a choice with the iPhone SE. The compact body is rare these days, but even though it’s small it packs a mighty punch. This is a very powerful and capable phone. It can boast the same top-notch internals as the iPhone 6S, a snazzy pink (sorry, Rose Gold) hue and support for Apple Pay. Normally small phones are hamstrung, the iPhone SE isn’t. iPhone SE – Design, Screen and Audio A surprising amount of people I speak to sa...