Britta O'Boyle

News Writer

Britta is a freelance technology journalist who has been writing about tech for over a decade. She's covered all consumer tech from phones, tablets and wearables to smart home and beauty tech, with everything in between. She has a fashion journalism degree from London College of Fashion and previously did a long stint as deputy editor of Pocket-lint, but you’ll now find her byline on several titles including Digital Trends, GQ, the Express, the Mirror, TechRadar, Stuff and iMore. You'll never find her without her Apple Watch on, aiming to complete her rings so she can justify the extra bar of chocolate and she loves a good iPhone trick.

You can now unlock your Audi with your iPhone, but you’ll need to have one specific model

Live: Check out our WWDC 2025 live blog, giving you all the information that Apple is unveiling about all the new things its bringing to its revamped software. Apple first introduced support for digital car keys back in 2022 and a number of car brands already offer the feature on some of their models, including […]

Car News         June 9

Latest iPhone Fold leak adds weight to previously rumored design feature

A new report has offered some more detail on the screen ratios and front camera of the rumored iPhone Fold.

Mobile         May 15

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could be in for a major selfie makeover

Samsung might have already launched seven phones this year but there's another couple rumored and one might get a key upgrade.

Mobile         May 14

Sony’s Xperia VII will capture smooth video without you even looking

Sony has announced its latest flagship phone in the form of the Xperia 1 VII and it has some new camera tricks.

Mobile         May 12

Leaked iPhone 17 cases show just how big camera bump could be on Pros

Leaked cases of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 17 Pro models show just how big the camera housing might be on the rear for the Pro models.

Mobile         May 12

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 review: A fantastic flip phone

The combination of a great design, solid performance, decent camera results and great battery life (with speedy charging) make the Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 the flip phone to beat for this year.

Mobile         May 9

Your Samsung Galaxy Watch might get significantly smarter with next update

Several APK teardowns have revealed a few features that could come to Samsung Galaxy Watches in a future update.

Mobile         May 8

Sony Xperia 1 VII launch date officially teased, along with camera prowess

Sony has released a teaser video on YouTube for its next Xperia flagship phone.

Mobile         May 7

Next-gen foldables incoming as Samsung reportedly begins mass production of Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Fold 7

A report has claimed Samsung has started mass production for Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7, suggesting launch on track.

Mobile         May 5

Aston Martin DBX S is the world’s most powerful SUV, if you ignore electric

British brand Aston Martin has unveiled what it is the most powerful non-electrified SUV on the market in the DBX S

Cars         May 1

Samsung hints the next Galaxy Watch will focus on these three things

Samsung has revealed a couple of hints about its next Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Watch during an earnings call.

Mobile         April 30

Sony Xperia VII certification listing reveals new details, including a return of a popular color

Sony's next flagship phone, expected to be called the Xperia VII, has appeared on the NCC, revealing some key details.

Mobile         April 28

Moto Buds Loop preview: the most daring and sparkly headphones we’ve ever seen

Motorola has announced open-ear headphones in the Buds Loop and this is what they are like.

Features         April 24

Say ‘hello’ to the new Moto Razr folding phones, blingy buds and a watch revival

Motorola has revealed a number of devices at its first 2025 launch event with new Razr phones, new earbuds and a smartwatch.

Mobile         April 24

iPhone 17 Air dummy appears in video revealing its incredibly slender build

A hands on video of a dummy unit of the iPhone 17 Air has appeared, revealing just how thin this device could be

Mobile         April 23

The end of battery anxiety? Battery capacity for OnePlus 13T officially revealed and it’s huge

In yet another official tease, OnePlus has revealed the battery capacity of the upcoming OnePlus 13T.

Mobile         April 21

New iPhone 17 Pro render keeps us guessing on the final design

A new render has appeared of the iPhone 17 Pro, supporting the idea that it won't have a two-toned rear.

Mobile         April 17

Latest iPhone Fold rumor tells us a little more about the camera

There's been another rumor for the iPhone Fold, this time regarding the front camera.

Mobile         April 16

OnePlus 13T design leaks and it’s got serious iPhone vibes

The OnePlus 13T's design has leaked multiple times on Chinese microblogging site, Weibo.

Mobile         April 14

Samsung’s new ‘Lite’ cordless vacuum is as powerful as Dyson and has AI smarts

Samsung has announced a new 'Lite' cordless vacuum that is as powerful as Dyson's top of the range model.

Smart Home         April 10

Official OnePlus 13T teaser reveals iPhone 16 Pro similarities

OnePlus' president has shown off an image of the OnePlus 13T compared to the iPhone 16 Pro.

Mobile         April 9

Future Samsung Galaxy Ultra models could lose a key feature

Samsung could ditch the built-in S Pen in future Galaxy Ultra devices.

Mobile         April 7

Apple’s rumored smart home hub has another set back

Apple's rumored smart home hub is said to be delayed, again.

Smart Home         April 7

Forget the iPhone 17 Pro design, the 20th anniversary iPhone could be the boldest yet

Mark Gurman has claimed the 20th anniversary iPhone Pro will have a "bold" design.

Mobile         April 7

A new cheap phone touting major camera performance is on the horizon

April might have one just begun but it’s looking like it could shape up to be a very busy month for phones. We’ve heard plenty of chatter around the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge that is expected to launch in the middle of the month and OnePlus is also expected to debut its OnePlus 13T […]

Mobile         April 3

Apple could still move away from physical buttons on iPhone, but not anytime soon

The rumour mill for upcoming smartphones is constantly churning, and that’s especially true when it comes to the next Apple and Samsung devices. For years now, there has been speculation that Apple is considering solid state buttons for its iPhones, which would see it move away from physical buttons like the volume rocker and power […]

Mobile         April 3

OnePlus’ pocket rocket incoming after 13T appears in another leak

OnePlus announced its flagship OnePlus 13 series at the beginning of the year with the OnePlus 13 and the OnePlus 13R both arriving around the same time. There’s another model that is set to join the series that keeps popping up in rumours however, and that’s the OnePlus 13T. The Chinese company previously confirmed this […]

Mobile         April 3

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE’s latest leak may leave you disappointed

Samsung may have already announced a number of devices this year, with the company having revealed its flagship Galaxy S smartphones in the Galaxy S25 series in January, followed by the mid-range Galaxy A series in March, but there’s still more to come.  The company’s folding phones are expected to debut in the summer with […]

Mobile         April 2

Latest watchOS 11.4 update will make it easier for you to get out of bed

Every fall, Apple drops a number of major software updates for its devices, with last year seeing the arrival of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and macOS 15 Sequoia. We then get smaller updates to these software builds as the months progress with some of those introducing big features that maybe weren’t ready when […]

Mobile         April 2

Apple M6 processor could bring major feature to Macs

There have been a number of rumours surrounding Apple over the last 24 hours, with everything from the an AI doctor rumoured for iOS 19, to redesigned MacBook Pros expected in 2026. The most recent report is also to do with Macs, but it’s about what’s on the inside rather than the outside.  A report […]

News         March 31

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 benchmarks hint at supremely powerful upgrade for upcoming Android flagships

We aren’t that far into 2025 yet and while we have already seen number of phones arrive on Qualcomm’s most recent flagship processor, there are still plenty more to come before the year is out. If you aren’t desperate for a new phone though, you might want to wait – especially if you’re looking for […]

Mobile         March 31

Samsung has a new AI cordless vacuum that’s more powerful than Dyson

Samsung has been busy the last few weeks, announcing a number of additions to its smart home and digital appliances offering – first in refrigeration, then washing and drying, and now in vacuuming. The company hasn’t been in the vacuum game as long as the likes of Dyson, but it’s just announced what it claims to […]

Smart Home         March 31

There’s an Apple Vision Pro lookalike and it’s probably launching this year

Apple teased the during its Worldwide Developer Conference in 2023. The device, which Apple calls a “spatial computer” rather than a headset, was then made available to buy in the US in February 2024 before it saw a global release a few months later.  It entered a market with a number of existing , but […]

News         March 27