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Amazon Echo Buds 2 arrive in UK with discounted prices for Prime Members Amazon has launched a shedload of new devices recently but isn’t quite done for 2021, apparently. It has just announced that the 2nd-generation Echo Buds – true wireless earphones with Alexa built in – will go on sale in the UK, having launched in the US at the start of the summer. The Echo Buds 2 have a new, smaller design, custom noise cancelling and more....

Tile launches new range of Bluetooth trackers With Apple and Samsung launching their own item finders this year, Bluetooth trackers are becoming ever-more popular. Tile remains one of the biggest names, though, and has launched a brand new range of trackers to replace the previous models. They all have a new look, apart from the Slim which – given the form factor – doesn’t offer much scope for design changes. Also, the Mate, Slim and Sticker all have a bigger range – up to 250ft – and built-in batteries that last up to three years....

Xiaomi 11T Pro review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict The Xiaomi 11T Pro is another reassuringly capable Xiaomi phone for a highly competitive price. It’s fast, has a solid main camera, a fine display, and outstandingly rapid charging for a reasonable price. However, it’s not without its shortcomings. MIUI is as busy as ever, the camera isn’t as well rounded as we would have liked, there’s no wireless charging, and the design isn’t especially appealing....

BT Hybrid Connect review Expert’s Rating Pros Cons Our Verdict For £7 per month, Hybrid Connect is a worthwhile upgrade for home workers that can’t afford for their broadband connection to go down. BT was the first broadband provider to introduce 4G as a backup for consumers, but it’s been an option for business for a while. But these days, with home working being the norm for many, a reliable internet connection isn’t simply desirable: it’s essential....

ColorOS 12 focuses on simplicity, accessibility and inclusivity With Android 12 already (technically) now out in the wild, Oppo is among the first to pull the wraps off its own updated user experience – running atop this latest iteration of Google’s mobile platform – in ColorOS 12. Last year, Oppo brought ColorOS’ numbering inline with the underlying Android release it was running on (jumping from 7 to 11). With version 12, there are a number of areas that the development team looks to have focused on, in order to better tailor an experience that some 440 million users globally interact with on a daily basis....