7 social media apps that could be big in 2016 Facebook and Twitter are the leading social media apps, but in the past few years they’ve been joined by additional social networks including Instagram, Snapchat, Vine and Pinterest, all of which seem to have taken the internet by storm. So what’s the next big thing in the social space for 2016? We bring you seven apps that aim to become social successes this year....

Cubot P12 budget Android phone review Expert’s Rating Our Verdict We can’t argue with the immense value for money offered by the Cubot P12. It’s not the fastest budget phone we’ve seen, but it is probably the best-looking. The lack of 4G support is disappointing, but the spec sheet otherwise offers fairly impressive reading at this price. A strong rival to the Vodafone Smart Prime 6 as a network-unlocked budget smartphone, even if Vodafone as a brand is much better-known in the UK than is Cubot....

Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict Based on our time with the Samsung Gear S2, we think it’s a sleek smartwatch with an attractive design. It offers fairly standard smartwatch features like fitness tracking, but also includes some rather interesting features including a rotating bezel used for navigating the UI and enhanced app capabilities. At £249, it sits itself alongside the likes of the Moto 360 2, and we think the Gear S2 is a great, if not better option for Android users – especially with a custom, intuitive UI....

Can cold weather kill your phone? It’s freezing cold outside, and it’s important that you keep those closest to you warm and dry. No, not your partner, your child or your pet – you need to look after your smartphone. Withsome worrying that their phones are going to die as a result of the cold weather, we look at the effects of extreme temperatures on smartphone batteries. Can cold weather kill your phone?...

Android 6.0 Marshmallow review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict Although it’s got a new name and a new number, Android 6.0 Marshmallow isn’t a huge departure from Lollipop. That said, many of the new features and tweaks are very welcome with highlights including Doze Mode and vastly improved app permissions. Now on Tap is a let-down at times but it should improve over time. Get the update as soon as you can and try the Google Now launcher if you’re not getting on well with the interface provided by the manufacturer of your device....