iPhone 17 Pro Max live stock updates: Where to buy in the UK today
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is on sale, and whether it's outright or on contract, here's the complete availability if you're looking to buy the new iPhone today.
Since the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max became available for pre-order, we've checked its stock availability at UK retailers and mobile networks each morning, and made a note of which colourways are still available. Over the last few weeks, availability has been hit or miss. As a few examples, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is currently available at Very in Silver, Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue, and mobile networks like Sky Mobile have had great availability consistently. We're not surprised the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has flown off the shelves; after all, there was a lot of buzz around the new smartphone after Apple's 'Awe-Dropping' event on Tuesday 9th September as it boasts iOS 26 software, a triple camera system, and features like Call Screening and real-time language translation. You can rely on the RadioTimes.com Technology team to keep this article updated with the latest Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max stock availability — as we have been doing for over a month now! — so you don't have to search the web. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Very Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Sky Mobile undefined Check out when does Black Friday start. Jump to: Which UK retailers have the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in stock? When is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max delivery date? How much does the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max cost? Where can I buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max outright in the UK? Where can I buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max on contract in the UK? Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max discounted anywhere for Black Friday? What is the Apple iPhone 17 UK stock availability like for the complete line-up? Which UK retailers have the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in stock? Amazon |Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available Apple | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available Argos | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available Currys | Deep Blue and Silver available EE | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available GiffGaff | Deep Blue and Silver available JD Williams | Silver, Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue available Mobiles.co.uk | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available O2 | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available Sky Mobile | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available Tesco Mobile | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available Three UK | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available Very | Silver, Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue available Vodafone | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue available When is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max delivery date? The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is officially available to buy at UK retailers and mobile networks, but when will you get your hands on the new smartphone? Shipping times among mobile networks vary widely. Retailers like Vodafone and GiffGaff will offer next-day delivery, whereas Tesco Mobile can take up to 4 weeks. All of this varies depending on availability and which colourway you're after. As for UK retailers, JD Williams promises the Apple iPhone Pro Max 17 will be delivered to your home within around a week – when it has it in stock that is – Currys offers free collection in store from as little as one hour, and Amazon has next day delivery for a fee. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Very Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Sky Mobile How much does the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max cost? This smartphone is the most expensive one out of the Apple iPhone 17 line-up; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will cost from £1,199 for 256GB, £1,399 for 512GB, 1TB storage will cost £1,599, and 2TB storage costs £1,999. Where can I buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max outright in the UK? The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is now officially available to buy at UK retailers. At the time of writing, the retailers with availability are Apple, Amazon, Argos, , Currys, JD Williams and Very. Amazon Colours available: Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue , Silver All three colourways are now available to purchase at Amazon. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Amazon Apple Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue You can buy all colourways and storage capacities of the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at the official Apple store. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Apple Argos Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue For the past month, Argos has pretty much never had stock of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, however, it looks like things have started to look up! The new smartphone is now available at Argos in all colourways. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Argos Currys Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange (out of stock), Deep Blue Cosmic Orange is currently out of stock at Currys, but you can still get your hands on Silver and Deep Blue. Check out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Currys JD Williams Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue At the time of writing, UK retailer JD Williams has stock of all three colourways. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at JD Williams Very Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is now available at Very in Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange and Silver colourways. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Very Would you like some guidance in buying a new smartphone? Take a look at our guide on why now is the best time to buy an iPhone in the UK. Where can I buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max on contract in the UK? There is great availability across all UK mobile networks for the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. EE Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Mobile network EE currently has great availability of the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, and contracts start with just a £30 upfront total. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at EE GiffGaff Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange (out of stock), Deep Blue GiffGaff has been very hit or miss this week in terms of availability; at the time of writing, the mobile network has the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in Silver and Deep Blue. Check out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at GiffGaff Mobiles.co.uk Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue There is great stock availability for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Mobiles.co.uk, and you'll even get a pair of AirPods 4 included with your new phone. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Mobiles.co.uk O2 Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue At the time of writing, O2 has great availability for all three colourways for the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. Last week, its website was in high-demand and you were placed in a short (a couple of minutes) queue to get to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, however, this has now ended. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at O2 Sky Mobile Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Sky Mobile has great availability of the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max with 12-month and 24-month contracts, and the option to pay £0 upfront. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Sky Mobile Tesco Mobile Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is available to order in all colourways at Tesco Mobile. You may also be eligible for free next-day delivery with DPD. Check out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Tesco Mobile Three UK Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue You can pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in all three colourways at Three UK right now. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Three UK Vodafone Colours available: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue All three colourways are available to at Vodafone right now, with free delivery taking around two to three weeks. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Vodafone Would you like some more information about the new smartphone? Take a look at our Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date guide. Is the iPhone 17 Pro Max discounted anywhere for Black Friday? Black Friday season is well and truly upon us, and, as usual, we've seen some great deals across a range of products, including iPad Black Friday deals and AirPods Black Friday deals. With the iPhone 17 Pro Max being released very recently, we weren't expecting to see any Black Friday deals. However, this year we've been pleasantly surprised. We've rounded up the best Black Friday iPhone 17 Pro Max deals below: Get £30 off iPhone 17 Pro Max While it may not be the biggest saving we've ever seen, Very are currently offering £30 off the iPhone 17 Pro Max in all three colourways. Plus, you can get up to £560 off when you trade in your old device. Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max in Deep Blue for £1,199 £1,169 (save £30 or 3%) at Very Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max in Cosmic Orange for £1,199 £1,169 (save £30 or 3%) at Very Buy iPhone 17 Pro Max in Silver for £1,199 £1,169 (save £30 or 3%) at Very Get three months of free Apple services with iPhone 17 Pro Max While the iPhone 17 Pro Max device itself isn't discounted at John Lewis, when you purchase it, you'll get three months' free Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+ and Apple Arcade. With combined savings of over £100, this isn't a deal to be sniffed at! This deal is also applicable when you purchase the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at John Lewis. Get three months of free Apple services with iPhone 17 Pro Max at John Lewis Save £180 on unlimited data at GiffGaff If you're planning on purchasing the iPhone 17 Pro Max at giffgaff, then there's no time like the present! The retailer are currently offering unlimited data on an 18-month contract for £15 a month, reduced from £25. This discount means that you'll save £180 over the course of your 18-month contract. Save £180 on unlimited data with iPhone 17 Pro Max at giffgaff Get 40GB data for £10 a month This Black Friday, Sky are offering their biggest saving on data ever, with 40GB of data available for just £10 a month. A brand-new iPhone with 40GB monthly data sounds like an excellent pairing to us! Get 40GB data for £10 a month at Sky What is the Apple iPhone 17 UK stock availability like for the complete line-up? As well as the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, you can find the Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Apple iPhone 17 Air in the new line-up. While stock has been hit or miss for the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max for the last couple of weeks, availability for the other smartphones in the line-up has been good, with an exception of the Apple iPhone 17 Air. For example, Very has stock of the Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro but not the iPhone 17 Air, whereas JD Williams has stock of all models, and mobile networks such as Vodafone and Three UK have stock of all four new iPhones whereas Tesco Mobile doesn't stock the new iPhone 17 Air. We'd recommend trying your preferred retailer or mobile network for the new Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro as, chances are, it'll stock them, whereas for the Apple iPhone 17 Air, we'd head straight to JD Williams or your mobile network of choice. Buy the Apple iPhone 17 at Very Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Pro at Very Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Air at JD Williams Be sure to check out the other new releases such as the Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date, Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date, and Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3.
Audible gift card 2025: UK price and how to buy subscription and books
Treat a loved one this year by giving them an Audible subscription or gifting them their favourite audiobook. Here’s everything you need to know.
We've all got that someone in our life who is impossible to buy for when it comes to birthdays or the festive season. But with Audible, you can make your present buying saga that bit easier this year, thanks to its gift cards. Audible is the Amazon service that offers up access to thousands of audiobooks, podcasts and original stories. Memberships to Audible are now available to buy as a gift voucher, allowing your loved one the chance to listen to any book they could possibly dream of. Audible gift cards give your recipient a subscription to the service for either one, three, six or 12 months at prices ranging from £7.99 to £69.99, which means there's an option for all budgets. Or for just the price of one listen, you can send someone a specific book. Interested? Everything you need to know about giving an Audible gift card or a specific Audible book is set out below. Buy an Audible gift card from £7.99 at Audible For the ultimate low-down and all you need to know, check out our piece on how does Audible work? as well as the best Audible deals this month. Make sure you also check out the brand-new reMarkable Paper Pro Move. Plus, the new iPhone 17 Pro Max. Amazon offers three months of Audible for 99p with extra £10 voucher This Black Friday Amazon is offering three months of Audible Premium Plus for 99p, plus an additional £10 voucher. With Audible Premium Plus you can download one free audiobook a month and listen to the thousands of already included titles, from Audible Originals to celebrity memoirs. That means you'll be listening to bestselling books, podcasts and new tracks from now until February 2026, and you can buy additional books for free too with your voucher. Usually, Audible will set you back £8.99 a month and this price will automatically renew once the three months are up, but remember you can cancel at any point. Deal ends 1st December. Get three months of Audible for 99p Jump to: Can you get an Audible gift card or voucher in the UK? Can you gift a specific Audible book in the UK? What’s the benefit of gifting an Audible subscription or book? Can you get an Audible gift card or voucher in the UK? Audible gift cards are available to buy in the UK for either one, three, six or 12 month subscriptions. Recipients of the voucher will all receive unlimited listening to thousands of audio titles, as well as access to the Plus Catalogue and one free credit per month. Here are the four gift vouchers you can buy: One month membership | £7.99 Three month membership | £23.99 six month membership | £47.99 12 month membership | £69.99 The voucher is available to buy in email form or can be printed out for hand delivery, or to tuck under the Christmas tree or in someone's stocking. It’s best to check if the intended recipient has a subscription already — but if they do, never fear. Existing members can use their subscription voucher as credit instead. Attention bookworms, we've got guides on how to read the Heartstopper books in order, Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles books in order, and Jacqueline Wilson books in order. Here’s how to give an Audible gift card in the UK: It's pretty simple! Follow these easy steps below to give an Audible gift card: Follow this Audible Gift Centre link. Choose between a one, three, six or 12 month subscription and click 'Gift Membership'. Enter the recipient’s name and email address, as well as your name and your desired delivery date. Customise the voucher. Click 'Buy Now for £-' and enter your payment details. Confirm the purchase when ready. Your recipient will then receive the Audible gift voucher by email on the scheduled date. Buy an Audible gift card from £7.99 at Audible Can you gift a specific Audible book in the UK? For those looking to spend less, or perhaps wanting a more personal touch, you can always send your loved one a specific book to listen to. Whether it’s Pride and Prejudice for a Jane Austen fan or the latest sporting biography, you can track down the read you want and send it directly with a personalised message. Again, if it turns out that your recipient already has the title you wanted to gift, the book will turn into credit and give them a chance to pick something else. Here’s how to gift an Audible book in the UK: Follow this step-by-step guide to gift an Audible book in no time at all: Choose a specific title and go to checkout normally. Click the 'Give as a gift' link and enter the recipient’s details. Enter your payment details. Confirm the purchase when ready. Your recipient will then receive the Audible gift voucher by e-mail on the scheduled date. Buy an Audible gift card from £7.99 at Audible Do you enjoy podcasts too? Take a look at the best podcasts and the best Doctor Who podcasts. What’s the benefit of gifting an Audible subscription or book? Giving someone the book they’ve been hankering after is a classic way to celebrate any special occasion. Except now, you can shake up the tradition by gifting them a thrilling audio experience instead. Audible is an audiobook service owned by Amazon that offers the world’s largest selection of titles, ranging from age old classics to new releases. Subscribers have unlimited access to thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts and audiobooks, as well as an extra credit to spend each month. Listeners can download or stream their chosen titles which may be read aloud by a narrator, the authors themselves, well-known stars or even performed by an audio cast. Some of the service’s most notable editions include Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club series, The Diary of a CEO, narrated by the author Steven Bartlett himself, and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books, narrated by Stephen Fry. Many podcasts also have famous hosts — for instance, the popular sleep aid podcast Sleep Sound which sees different celebrities guide you into deep snoozes is back again, this time narrated by Jamie Dornan. Then there's Michael Caine’s podcast Heist is about famous robberies, and Jack Whitehall’s Safe Space, which gets the most glamorous of celebrities opening up about their most cringe moments. Audible has been around for many years now and its catalogue of exciting stories and gripping listens will only grow. Available to listen to on any device including phones, laptops and Amazon speakers, the service is the perfect entertainment for any commute, long journey or chore day. Buy an Audible gift card from £7.99 at Audible Looking for a bargain? Check out the best Kindle deals for this month. If you're a sports fan, be sure to check out Sky Sports offers and TNT Sport offers for this month, too.
reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad A16: Which tablet is right for you in 2025?
reMarkable 2 and Apple iPad (2025): They're two big hitters in the tablet world, but which one is better? The RadioTimes.com Technology team have an answer.
A lot of you have been asking how the reMarkable 2 compares to not only the Apple iPad, but also the iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad Mini, in terms of features, design, price, and note-taking capabilities. Well, the RadioTimes.com team are on hand to tell you. The Technology team will be focusing on the 2025 Apple iPad A16 and how it compares to the reMarkable 2, with a special emphasis on which tablet we think is right for students, particularly as back to university season begins soon. As with any guide, you need to first ask yourself: Why am I buying a tablet? What features are important to me? Plus, it's important to set your budget and consider details such as warranty. By now, you probably know the RadioTimes.com Technology team are experts in delivering guides comparing the latest tech and subscription services — just take a look at our Sky Stream vs NOW, reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2, and Apple Music vs Amazon Music guides. Plus, if you're looking for cheaper alternatives to products, such as the best AirPods alternatives and best Sky TV alternatives, you can rest assured that we have you covered in that department, too. We're well-versed in recommending you the next piece of tech to buy. So, the reMarkable 2 or Apple iPad A16: which tablet is worth your money? Let's take a look. Buy reMarkable 2 from £389 at reMarkable Buy Apple iPad (2025) from £329 £299 (save £30 or 9%) at Amazon Plus, have you heard about the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 guide, Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. Get £50 off reMarkable tablets this Black Friday reMarkable is offering deals on two of its tablets this Black Friday. You can get up to £50 off the reMarkable 2 or the reMarkable Paper Pro when you buy it in a bundle with the Type Folio or Book Folio cases. For the first time it is also offering discounts on both new and refurbished devices, the latter of which normally starts at £459. Get £50 off the reMarkable 2 at reMarkable Get £50 off the reMarkable Paper Pro at reMarkable Jump to: What is the reMarkable 2? What does the Apple iPad 2025 do? reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad A16 price reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad 2025 design reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad A16 features Is the reMarkable 2 or Apple iPad A16 better for students? Can the reMarkable 2 replace an Apple iPad? Our verdict What is the reMarkable 2? The reMarkable 2 is a smart notebook, and its aim is to replace paper notebooks with everything you need to work and study. For example, tasks which would've usually been handwritten down, such as notes and to-do lists, and also tasks which would've been completed on a tablet, like editing PDFs and reading e-books. Just like a standard notebook, the reMarkable 2 has the appearance and texture of paper. Plus, when you write onto the tablet using a stylus (a pen), it feels as if you're writing onto paper. If you're a fan of your handwriting, you can keep the handwritten notes, but if you're anything like the RadioTimes.com Technology team, you'd make use of the feature which coverts your notes to typed text. undefined Wondering how the reMarkable 2 fares against the Kindle Scribe? Then take a look at our reMarkable 2 vs Kindle Scribe guide. Plus, have you heard about the new reMarkable Paper Pro Move? What does the Apple iPad 2025 do? In comparison to the reMarkable 2, the Apple iPad (2025) offers a lot more features, so keep in mind when reading this guide: Why do I want to purchase a tablet? And what will I be using it for? The most recent Apple iPad generation (often referred to as the Apple iPad A16) comes equipped with faster processing chips, enabling users to switch seamlessly between tasks, and work at optimal speeds, on work, gaming, personal projects and more. The 2025 Apple iPad offers an all-new screen design, an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, which is equipped with True Tone technology so it’s comfortable to view in any light. Plus, the new iPad has a Game Mode, allowing you play graphics-intensive games with more consistent frame rates. This new Apple iPad A16 comes in four colourways: blue, pink, yellow, and silver. You can be sure the new Apple iPad comes with more user-friendly features so that every person is able to create and stay connected. undefined reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad A16 price The reMarkable 2 will set you back from £389. The £389 package comes with the reMarkable 2, a one-metre USB-A to USB-C charger, and a Marker (reMarkable's brand of stylus). For an additional £40, you can get all of the above with an additional Marker Plus; the Marker Plus comes with a built-in eraser whereas the standard Marker doesn’t. The Apple iPad (2025) starts slightly cheaper at £329, now reduced to £299 at Amazon. The £299 iPad comes with 128GB storage and Wi-Fi, whereas for £399 you can secure 256GB storage, and for £589 you'll get 512GB storage, and all options have the possibility of upgrading to Cellular for a little bit more money. Buy reMarkable 2 from £389 at reMarkable Buy Apple iPad (2025) from £329 £299 (save £30 or 9%) at Amazon Looking to purchase a new iPhone? Why now is the best time to buy an Apple iPhone in the UK. reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad 2025 design The RadioTimes.com team love traditional notebooks — we are writers, after all! — as notebooks are typically lightweight, portable, and thin enough to fit in your bag. When selecting a tablet, you don't want to compromise on these fantastic qualities and, luckily for you, the reMarkable 2 and Apple iPad A16 won't make you. Let's begin with the reMarkable 2 design: the reMarkable 2 is currently the thinnest tablet on the market, coming in at just 4.7mm in thickness. You've probably guessed that a thin tablet means it's lightweight, too, and the reMarkable 2 comes in at just 403.5g. In terms of display, the reMarkable 2 offers a 10.3-inch monochrome digital paper display with a 226 DPI resolution. To compare the display to the Apple iPad (2025), the Apple iPad has an 11-inch Liquid Retina display, which is equipped with True Tone technology. The brilliant Liquid Retina display will make watching your favourite TV series, such as The Summer I Turned Pretty, and favourite movies, like the new The Thursday Murder Club, a cinematic experience, particularly as True Tone adjusts the display to the colour temperature of the room to make viewing comfortable in any light. For more on the latest tech launches, take a look at our Samsung Galaxy S25 FE UK release date guide. reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad A16 features The reMarkable 2 comes with a 1.2 GHz dual core ARM processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. In comparison, the Apple iPad (2025) comes with either 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of storage. If you're looking to create or edit notes, the reMarkable 2 is the perfect device for you. The reMarkable 2 offers a Marker and Type Folio keyboard. The Marker acts like a normal pen, and you'll get a virtually-instant response on the page. Plus, you might remember us mentioning previously that the reMarkable 2 has a textured surface, just like that of paper, so it will feel just like writing in a normal notebook. On the tablet, you'll find easy-to-use tools such as undo, move, and layers which will help edit your notes. The reMarkable 2 has a huge up to two weeks of battery life from a single charge. In comparison, the Apple iPad (2025) has up to 10-hours of battery life off a single charge, which hasn't improved since the Apple iPad 10th gen. So while the Apple iPad falls short in the battery department, how does its other features hold up? From creating pie charts to reviewing recipes, taking notes to collaborating with others, and editing a 4K video in iMovie to planning a client trip, the 2025 Apple iPad allows you to work seamlessly by yourself and with teammates. The thing that makes this possible? The A16 Bionic chip which delivers power and performance for a range of activities. Unlike the reMarkable 2, the Apple iPad A16 comes with a camera, and a 12MP Wide Angle back camera and a 12MP front camera at that! The 12MP camera allows you to snap photos, create videos, as well as scan and mark up documents. Once you have your content, you can retouch photos and edit videos in 4K, all on the iPad. One of the key differences between the two tablets is that the reMarkable 2 is fully monochrome, whereas the Apple iPad (2025) is in colour. Is the reMarkable 2 or Apple iPad A16 better for students? The Technology team has carefully considered each of the tablets's selling points for students, and we would recommend the Apple iPad (2025) for students. However, don't just take our word for it, here are the top features each tablet offers to make studying a whole lot smoother. With the reMarkable 2, you can easily import Microsoft Office files, PowerPoint presentations and web articles, and you can read the web articles via the Read on reMarkable extension. You can also integrate Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive and more with the reMarkable 2. Organising notes can be a challenge for students, and the reMarkable 2 makes it simple; students can sort notes and documents using folders and tags, as well as write directly onto PDFs and instantly convert handwritten notes into typed text. The reMarkable 2 comes with a free one-year Connect trial, too, which offers unlimited Cloud storage. On the other hand, an Apple iPad (2025) allows students the freedom to work on creative projects. Whether you're starting a podcast, composing a beat, or scoring a film, you'll make use of the iPad's high-quality built-in mics and landscape stereo speakers. If you'd like to take on an extra curricular course, the Apple iPad's immersive AR experiences are great for creativity. AR experiences make use of the Apple iPad A16's high-resolution cameras, accelerometers, and motion sensors, which means students can do things such as explore the universe from their classroom walls, and create 3D models of indoor spaces. You can add also accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio to your order when purchasing the 2025 Apple iPad. The Apple Pencil allows you to draw, paint and write, whereas the keyboard offers a seamless typing experience. In terms of security, like a lot of Apple products, the Apple iPad 2025 comes with Touch ID. Touch ID allows you to use your fingerprint as a password, and to make secure purchases on the App Store and iBooks, for example. Your fingerprint stays on your iPad, and for extra peace of mind, it's not shared with even Apple. Is the reMarkable 2 or Apple iPad 2025 better for note-taking? In our opinion, the reMarkable 2 is better for note-taking, and this is because it guarantees a distraction-free note-taking experience. Unlike the Apple iPad which will show notifications (unless you manually switch them off), the reMarkable 2 allows you to get your head down and work with no interruptions. Can the reMarkable 2 replace an Apple iPad? We don't believe the reMarkable 2 could replace an Apple iPad A16 as the Apple iPad offers so many more features than the reMarkable 2. In our verdict below, we'll explain why we think the Apple iPad should be your next tablet purchase. Buy reMarkable 2 from £389 at reMarkable Buy Apple iPad (11th gen) from £329 £299 (save £30 or 9%) at Amazon Our verdict We would recommend purchasing the Apple iPad A16. While the reMarkable 2 is fantastic for distraction-free note-taking capabilities, and has great organisational features such as sorting notes and documents using folders and tags, the Apple iPad offers similar features, plus more. In addition, if you silence your notifications on the Apple iPad, it also becomes an interruption-free zone. For students who have a more creative degree, or for people who would like a tablet to work or play in a way that isn't simply note-taking and editing, the Apple iPad 2025 is a great choice. Plus, the Apple iPad A16 has an RRP of £329, which is £60 cheaper than the reMarkable 2 at its highest price, and the Apple iPad (2025) is currently on sale for £299. Although there's the option to purchase additional accessories, such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio, whereas the reMarkable 2 comes with the reMarkable 2 Marker, we still believe the Apple iPad 2025 is better value for money. The RadioTimes.com Technology team like the Apple iPad (2025) for its 12MP camera which allows you to capture photos and videos, and for its editing features which then allows you to edit directly onto video in 4K and amend photos, too. Two stand-out features for us are the 2025 Apple iPad's built-in mics and landscape stereo speakers, which make recording sounds and creating music a seamless experience, as well as the stunning Liquid Retina display with Two Tone technology. You can purchase the Apple iPad A16 from the official Apple store, as well as various UK retailers. Check out the complete availability below: Apple Amazon AO Currys Jacamo JD Williams Very Looking for a cheaper way to watch your favourite shows? Then take a look at the best Disney Plus offers for this month.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2: They're the same price, but which is better?
The reMarkable Paper Pro Move and reMarkable 2 are very similar in price, but which should you buy?
reMarkable has just launched the fourth iteration of their flagship digital notebook: the reMarkable Paper Pro Move. This latest device is a smaller and sweeter version of previous reMarkable tablets, having been designed to fit into the palm of one's hand. Like all reMarkable tablets, it comes with a slew of note-taking and e-reading features, but there's just one point of curiosity – the price. The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is £10 more expensive than the reMarkable 2, one of their biggest and best devices. So, we've decided to do a deep dive into the two tablets, looking at their specs, features and design to ultimately decide which is best. Buy reMarkable 2 for £389 at reMarkable Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable Plus, here's the Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 guide, AirPods Pro 3 features, performance, and value, and Apple Watch Ultra 3—what it offers and is it worth it? Jump to: What is the reMarkable 2? What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move? reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 price reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 size and design reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 features and specs Our verdict on reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 Get £50 off reMarkable tablets this Black Friday reMarkable is offering deals on two of its tablets this Black Friday. You can get up to £50 off the reMarkable 2 or the reMarkable Paper Pro when you buy it in a bundle with the Type Folio or Book Folio cases. For the first time it is also offering discounts on both new and refurbished devices, the latter of which normally starts at £459. Get £50 off the reMarkable 2 at reMarkable Get £50 off the reMarkable Paper Pro at reMarkable What is the reMarkable 2? The reMarkable 2 is a digital notebook, designed to have the look and feel of paper without the waste. It was the company's second flagship release and the last to come without coloured ink. The stylish tablet comes with a stylus – or Marker – that allows you to take handwritten notes which can then be converted into typed text. You can also use the device to annotate PDFs, read e-books and organise files from external software (like Google Drive and One Drive) into one place. Ultimately the device is designed for workers, students and just plain busy people who need to a place to jot down their thoughts. What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move? The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is reMarkable's fourth tablet, coming out after the reMarkable Paper Pro. Essentially this new tablet is a smaller version of its predecessor, having been designed to match the size of a small pocket notebook. Like the Paper Pro, this device comes with coloured e-ink and has additional features like adjustable backlighting. However, it's main features are the same: note-taking, annotating documents and reading e-books. reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 price The reMarkable Paper Pro Move and reMarkable 2 are very close in price. The reMarkable 2 starts at £389 with the standard Marker pen and £429 with the Model Marker Plus (which comes with a sleek matte finish and built-in eraser). While the Paper Pro Move costs £399 with the standard Marker and £439 with the Marker Plus. Buy reMarkable 2 for £389 at reMarkable Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable Looking to purchase a new iPhone? Why now is the best time to buy an Apple iPhone in the UK. reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 size and design The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is designed to be a smaller, pocket-sized version of the other reMarkable tablets, so size is one of the main points of difference. This new tablet has a screen size of just 7.3-inches across – a similar size to some foldable smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 – and weighs 230g. By comparison, the reMarkable 2 is 9.7 inches and weighs 404g, looking far more like an A5 book. Both tablets boast a paper-like glare-free screen, however the reMarkable 2's comes from a plastic film cover lens, while the Paper Pro Move's is made of textured glass. The other main difference is that the Paper Pro Move comes in colour, and the reMarkable 2 is in black and white. In fact, the Paper Pro Move can render more than 20,000 colours, which can be used to read magazines and e-books in full colour. When writing and sketching, you can select up to nine colours, which can then be blended and layered in any way you choose – ideal if you want to highlight sections of your notes. reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 features and specs When it comes to functionality, these two tablets are very similar. Both are capable of note-taking and converting handwritten notes to typed text, as well as downloading, highlighting and annotating files such as PDFs. They can also be used to read e-books and sync up any files from Google Drive and OneDrive. One difference in their features is the Paper Pro Move comes with an adjustable reading light that can adapt to changing light levels. Plus the Paper Pro has a faster charging speed – going from 0 to 90% in 45 minutes as opposed to the reMarkable 2's 120 minutes. The Paper Pro also has a lower writing latency of 12 milliseconds to 20, although we can confidently say that both are very fast. Our verdict on reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2 So which reMarkable tablet should you buy? That entirely depends on what you need it for – an annoying answer we know. If you're a budding author, or simply someone with too many thoughts in their head who needs to write them down, then definitely go for the reMarkable Paper Pro Move. It's small, slick and easy to use on the go, plus its adjustable reading light means you can use it anywhere. But, if you're all about slower, bigger projects – the kind of thing you'd need to use a laptop for – then the reMarkable 2 is just the thing. Plus, if you're paying £399, it makes sense why you'd want to opt for a bigger sized model. Buy reMarkable 2 for £389 at reMarkable Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable Make sure you also check out our guide for the best digital notebooks and the best Kindle deals.
Apple Music vs Amazon Music: Which music service is better?
Are you on the lookout for a new music streaming provider, but not sure which to choose? We’ve looked into two of the top hitters and evaluated which is best.
Music fans, listen up! Whether you're into R&B or pop, classic or jazz, a music streaming service will offer you the perfect way to listen to your favourite tunes at home or on the go. When it comes to streaming services, Amazon and Apple are big names on the block. Both platforms launched their music services in the 2000s — Amazon Music in 2007, Apple Music in 2015 — and have since become popular contenders for streaming music in many households. The two streaming platforms are easy to use and boast a wide library of tracks but provide several different features and advantages. From varying subscription packages and prices, to their unique, and pretty similar features, we’ve looked into the two services and created a helpful guide to help you decide which is best for you to splash your cash on. For more music streaming comparisons, check out our guides on Apple Music vs Spotify, and Amazon Music vs Spotify. Enhance your Apple or Amazon Music experience with these AirPods deals Hoping to find a discount on AirPods to improve your listening experience? Black Friday 2025 (28th November) is fast approaching, but we’ve already found these savings across multiple retailers – Apple AirPods 4 (no ANC) | £99 (save £30 or 23%) at Laptops Direct Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) | £139 (save £40 or 22%) at Laptops Direct Apple AirPods 4 with Apple Music | £13 monthly for 24 months (save around £60) at EE Apple AirPods Pro 3 with Apple Music | Three months Apple Music free when you buy AirPods Pro 3 (£219) at John Lewis Jump to: What’s the difference between Apple Music and Amazon Music? Apple Music vs Amazon Music Apple Music vs Amazon Music verdict What’s the difference between Apple Music and Amazon Music? Apple Music subscription starts with the Individual plan, costing £10.99 per month, or the Family plan for £16.99 each month, for up to six users. There’s also a Student plan for £5.99 per month, or you can sign up to Apple One for all-in-one access to different Apple subscriptions including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Fitness+ and more. Apple Music used to have a £4.99 per month option with its Music Voice plan, allowing you to access music only through Siri when connected to Wi-Fi. This plan was discontinued from Wednesday 1st November 2023. Apple Music offers over 100 million songs. All content will stream ad-free across all Apple Music plans and can be played on all Apple devices, including Apple HomePod and HomePod Mini, Apple TV 4K and Apple smartwatches. It is also supported by Xbox models, PS5, Roku and Android smartphones. Amazon Music also offers a range of streaming plans to match your listening needs and monthly budgets. Differing from Apple Music, it starts with a free plan, meaning you don’t have to fork out the cash each month - you can listen to the whole library of the platform. However, the drawback is you can only listen on shuffle mode, so there’s no skipping to your favourite tune. Then there’s the base version, included in Amazon Prime, at £8.99 per month. For an expanded catalogue of content, there’s the option of Amazon Music Unlimited coming in at £11.99 per month, or £10.99 if you already have Prime membership. A family plan will cost £19.99. Amazon Music will also play with zero adverts, and with Amazon Music Unlimited you have access to over 100 million tracks. Plus, after recently partnering with Audible, the service also offers over 800,000 audiobooks. At the moment Amazon Music Unlimited is offering a pretty spectacular deal; you can get up to four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for absolutely nothing at all. But you better act fast, as this deal is running for a limited time only, and for more information, take a look at our Amazon Music Unlimited offer guide. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free Start a one month free trial with Apple Music Apple Music vs Amazon Music Need to know more? As similar as they sound as streaming services, Amazon and Apple Music still have several distinctions which set them apart. As we’ve already mentioned, both platforms have jam-packed libraries of more than 100 million songs. Wowzer! That’s a huge amount. It’s worth mentioning that Apple Music does not include podcasts - they have a separate service, Apple Podcasts, for that. Amazon Music plans do have access to podcasts, and have recently added Audible's audiobooks catalogue to their library. In terms of sound quality, Apple Music provides a hi-res audio output of 24-bit/192 kHz. The same output is delivered with Amazon Music Unlimited thanks to its HD and ultra HD feature. Both platforms feature lossless audio streaming for authentic and high-quality sounds, however Apple Music one-ups Amazon with its spatial audio support across all plans delivering crystal-clear content. Amazon only includes this feature on Amazon Music Unlimited. Both platforms also use Dolby Atmos for three-dimensional, immersive sound. Thanks to its iCloud Music Library, you can download and play tunes from Apple Music, access all your devices when logged in with the same Apple ID, something which Amazon Music does not offer. You can also get up to six months free of Apple Music when you purchase an eligible Apple audio device. Amazon may not offer these, but it has been around longer and does give you the option for hands-free listening with Alexa, so it really does become a situation of weighing up benefits. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free Start a one month free trial with Apple Music Apple Music vs Amazon Music verdict: Which music streaming service should you buy in 2025? All in all, we don’t see much in it. Both streaming services provide millions of songs (over 100 million to be precise) and have several package types available for every music fan. The platforms are similar in what they offer - from listening ad-free and discovering new music to providing immersive sound with Dolby Atmos and access to spatial audio. Both also have family plans for the same price at £16.99, which can be used across up to six devices. Amazon Music does, however, offer a free basic plan, so for the money-conscious people looking to pull in their belts, we’d suggest starting there - just be prepared to listen to what it throws at you, as remember - it only plays in shuffle mode. But it does just miss out on the high-level music quality which Apple Music offers. Try them out with a free trial first to see how you get on with them - both Apple Music and Amazon Music Unlimited gives one month to test the water. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free Start a one month free trial with Apple Music If you also enjoy audiobooks, be sure to check out the best Audible deals for this month. Plus, take a look at our deep-dive into 'What is Amazon Music Unlimited?' and if it's worth your money. Also, the Nintendo Switch 2 is back in stock!
What is Amazon Music Unlimited? Amazon's music streaming service explained
Amazon's premium music subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, is offering a huge discount which will see you secure four months for absolutely free.
If you’re anything like us, you’ll have different playlists for different moods. We like to blast house and hip-hop fast beat tracks when we’re working out, listen to jazz and blues on melancholic walks, and enjoy classical, chilled out music when we’re working from home. No matter where you are or what you’re listening to, you want the audio quality to be great, the tracks to transition seamlessly, and your favourite artists readily available to listen to. Other bonuses, which we now don’t think we could live without, include ad-free listening. Imagine being the DJ at a friend's house party and suddenly a voice advertising university clearing positions or cleaning services blares out on the speakers. Mood kill to say the very least. An on-demand music service which has all of the above is Amazon Music Unlimited, and with its latest deal offering four months of the service for free (yes, you read that right), there's no better time to try it. Let’s find out more about it. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free For more information on music streaming services, check out our guides: Amazon Music vs Spotify, Apple Music vs Spotify. Plus Sky Black Friday deals, and Kindle Scribe UK Black Friday deals. Check out when does Black Friday start. Jump to: What is Amazon Music Unlimited? Amazon Music UK price: How much is Amazon Music Unlimited? Is Amazon Music free with Prime? Is there an Amazon Music Unlimited free trial in the UK? Does Amazon Music Unlimited have a family plan in the UK? Amazon Music vs Unlimited: which Amazon music service is better for you? Amazon launches Black Friday deal with three months of Audible for 99p Amazon is offering three months of the audiobook service Audible for 99p plus this year they’re adding the bonus of an additional £10 voucher. Audible normally costs £8.99 a month, so you would be saving £24 over the course of three months. This deal will run until 1st December. Get three months of Audible for 99p What is Amazon Music Unlimited? From Amazon comes Amazon Music Unlimited: an on-demand music service which promises absolutely no adverts. You have unlimited access to any song from the 100 million track strong library, so if you want to play Taylor Swift's albums on repeat, you can. Amazon Music Unlimited also has unlimited skips and hands-free listening with Alexa, too. And it’s not just music that Amazon Music Unlimited delivers on – it’s podcasts, and audiobooks too. Recently Amazon Music partnered with Audible to include 800,000 audiobooks in the subscription, with each Amazon Music user getting one free credit a month. This, plus over 70,000 podcasts makes for a pretty sweet offering. Amazon Music Unlimited also offers lossless audio streaming across a lot of its content. This is partly because Amazon Music HD — which used to be a separate, more expensive tier of Amazon Music — is now included with Amazon Music Unlimited. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free Amazon Music UK price: How much is Amazon Music Unlimited? Before we get onto the price, let’s firstly distinguish between Amazon Music and Amazon Music Unlimited. Amazon Music is included in your Amazon Prime membership (which costs £8.99 per month after the free 30-day free trial), and this will get you the base version of the music library. Start your 30-day free Amazon Prime trial Amazon Music Unlimited is the extended library, and will set you back £11.99 per month, or £10.99 a month if you’re already an Amazon Prime member. This will give you access to on-demand and ad-free music and podcasts, HD and Spatial Audio, with unlimited skips and the option to listen offline. Amazon Music Unlimited is currently offering a deal that's sure to make any music lover's day: you can now snag four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for absolutely free. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free Is Amazon Music free with Prime? Amazon Music is free with Amazon Prime, but Amazon Music Unlimited isn’t. Amazon Music Unlimited will cost Amazon Prime members £10.99 per month, and non-members £11.99 a month. For this fee, you’ll have access to an additional 70 million songs (Amazon Music has 20 million songs, whereas Amazon Music Unlimited has 100 million). Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free Is there an Amazon Music Unlimited free trial in the UK? Yes, you will get a 30-day free trial with Amazon Music Unlimited. Does Amazon Music Unlimited have a family plan in the UK? Lucky for you – yes, there is an Amazon Music Unlimited family plan, and you can try it for free! It then costs £19.99 per month. Up to six people can listen to music at any one time, so it’s perfect for a big family or a group of friends. Plus, with more people listening to the music platform, the more likely you are to split the bill. The family plan comes with a 30-day free trial. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free Amazon Music vs Unlimited: Which Amazon music service is better for you? If you're looking to save your pennies, Amazon Music is 100 per cent free. Remember it is the most basic music subscription service from Amazon though, so it does have its drawbacks. There's no skipping to your favourite tune as music plays in shuffle mode. For a more premium service, Amazon Music Unlimited is the one for you. It allows users, Prime or non-Prime members, to listen to music with unlimited skips and in offline mode if needed. It may seem a little pricey, but we think the perks are worth it, from tracks in HD and Ultra HD, to a useful family plan option. In the market for a saving? Of course you are. Check out the best Audible deals for busy bodies, the top Kindle deals for bookworms, and Disney Plus offers for the whole family.
What is the best digital notebook to buy in the UK 2025?
From students to office workers, and Android users to book lovers, these are the best digital notebooks on the market right now.
What makes a digital notebook better than writing in your £10 notebook with your 99p ballpoint pen? Perhaps you're a prolific notetaker, you regularly share your workings with teammates, you're liable to lose your notes, or maybe you'd like to buy a digital notebook which also acts as a tablet. If you're reading our guide looking for the best digital notebook, you've probably already made up your mind that an e-reader is your next tech purchase As well as taking notes, digital notebooks can save your digital files, PDFs, images, and Word documents, and you can rest assured that all of your notes are searchable. With a lot of things, there's usually one or two brands which have a monopoly on the market, such as LEGO for building blocks and Spotify for music streaming. With that in mind, the RadioTimes.com team have seen reMarkable and Kindle as two of the frontrunners for the best digital notebook, and we've compared the two in our Kindle Colorsoft vs reMarkable Paper Pro and reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Scribe guides. However, there are plenty of other digital notebooks on the market which are great for various purposes. We've given all of the ones we've recommended to you a 'best for' award below, for example, best for students and best for book lovers. Let's take a look. For more of the latest releases, take a look at the new reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date and reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2. Check out when does Black Friday start. Get £50 off reMarkable tablets this Black Friday reMarkable is offering deals on two of its tablets this Black Friday. You can get up to £50 off the reMarkable 2 or the reMarkable Paper Pro when you buy it in a bundle with the Type Folio or Book Folio cases. For the first time it is also offering discounts on both new and refurbished devices, the latter of which normally starts at £459. Get £50 off the reMarkable 2 at reMarkable Get £50 off the reMarkable Paper Pro at reMarkable Jump to: Best digital notebooks at a glance What is a digital notebook? What does a digital notebook do? What to consider when buying a digital notebook Best digital notebooks and tablets in the UK Best digital notebooks at a glance: Best for: Portability | reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 Best for: Affordability | Kobo Libra Colour for £179 Best for: Book lovers | Kindle Colorsoft for £269.99 £183 (save £86.99 or 32%) Best for: All-rounder | Apple iPad (11th gen) for £329 £299 (save £30 or 9%) Best for: Office workers | reMarkable 2 from £389 Best for: Android Lovers | BOOX Go 10.3 for £379.99 Best for: Annotating | Kindle Scribe for £329.99 £199.99 (save £130 or 39%) Best for: Students | reMarkable Paper Pro from £559 Best for: First-time users | Moleskine Smart Writing Set for £229 £169.99 (save £59.01 or 26%) What is a digital notebook? A digital notebook is a tablet which replaces the traditional pen to paper notebook. A smart notebook — at it's core — will convert handwritten notes to typed text. But, nowadays, they do so much more. What does a digital notebook do? A good digital notebook will let its users digitise notes for work and studying, and to organise thoughts. A great digital notebook will have the same feeling of putting pen to paper. Smart notebooks boasts a variety of features, such as writing notes directly onto PDFs or e-books, importing Microsoft Office files, downloading articles from the internet, and acting as a diary, tablet, laptop and notebook all in one simple place. With each of the digital notebooks, we've included which features they have, and which ones they lack in comparison to other notebooks. What to consider when buying a digital notebook By now, you'll know the RadioTimes.com Technology team are experts in delivering guides comparing the latest tech and subscription services — just take a look at our Samsung Galaxy Ring vs Oura Ring, Nintendo Switch 2 vs original Nintendo Switch, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Apple Music vs Amazon Music guides. Plus, we like to give the products we recommend 'best for' awards, to help make the buying process even simpler, for example, in our best DAB radios guide. We appreciate that before making a purchase, particularly on a tech item as they're usually expensive, there will be lots of things you'll want to consider: Why am I buying a digital notebook? What features are important to me? Plus, it's important to set your budget and to take a look at details such as warranty. With this in mind, we've put together some questions to ask yourself: Is this digital notebook within my budget? Does it do what I want it to? For example, can you read and annotate on e-books? Can I buy it from a UK retailer I trust? Is there a warranty? Best digital notebooks and paper tablets in the UK to buy today Kindle Scribe Best for: Annotating There are eight different types of Kindles: the original Kindle, Kindle Oasis, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, Kindle Kids, Kindle Paperwhite Kids, Kindle Scribe, and the brand-new Kindle Colorsoft that you've seen above. We've recommended the Kindle Scribe because it has all of the features of a Kindle with the added benefit of a digital journal, so, not only can you enjoy e-books, but you can journal, write, sketch, and take notes on the move, too. The Kindle Scribe stands out from the other Kindles as it's the only Kindle that includes a digital notebook and pen, and the notebook kept completely separate from the e-reader to avoid distraction. The large front-lit display is two times larger than the Kindle Paperwhite, too, so you have plenty of space to get your thoughts out onto paper. With the Kindle Scribe, there's also the option to add three months Kindle Unlimited. Buy Kindle Scribe with Basic Pen for £329.99 £199.99 (save £130 or 39%) at Amazon Buy Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen for £379.99 £259.99 (save £120 or 32%) at Amazon undefined Kindle Colorsoft Best for: Book lovers If you'd like to highlight your favourite passages in e-books in colour, then search for them, the Kindle Colorsoft is the digital notebook for you. While the Kindle Colorsoft doesn't offer as many features as other digital notebooks in this guide, such as the two reMarkable tablets, we understand that some people reading this guide will want a digital tablet that simply allows them emphasise memorable bits on their e-books. The Kindle Colorsoft is an e-reader which has access to over 15 million titles worldwide, including novels, magazines, textbooks, plus more. Some of our favourite books, such as Sarah J. Maas's A Court of Mist and Fury and Funny Story by Emily Henry are available on this Kindle. The Colorsoft also has a waterproof design, for those poolside reads, USB-C and wireless charging, and an auto-adjusting front light. One of the main differences between the original Kindle and Kindle Colorsoft is that you can highlight passages in yellow, orange, blue, or pink, and search for your highlights by colour. Buy Kindle Colorsoft for £269.99 £183 (save £86.99 or 32%) at Amazon undefined If you're a keen reader, be sure to check out how to read Rebecca Yarros's books in order and how to read Silo books in order. reMarkable 2 Best for: Office workers If you're looking for a digital notebook which will make your time in the office a whole lot easier, then let us introduce you to the reMarkable 2. With the reMarkable 2, you can easily import Microsoft Office files, PowerPoint presentations and web articles, and you can read these web articles via the Read on reMarkable extension. You can also integrate the reMarkable 2 with Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive and more, which is certainly beneficial at work. So, how does your digital notebook keep organised? You can sort your notes and documents with folders and tags, and it stays neat as you can write directly onto PDFs, and instantly convert handwritten notes into typed text. For scribing, the reMarkable 2 comes with a Marker and Type Folio which, just like a normal pen, gives you a virtually-instant response on the page. Plus, you know how we mentioned earlier about digital notebooks that feel just like real paper? Well, the reMarkable 2 offers a textured surface, just like that of a real notebook. To edit your notes, simply use tools such as undo, move and layers to structure your words. Get £50 off reMarkable 2 at reMarkable undefined reMarkable Paper Pro Best for: Students The reMarkable 2 is the predecessor to the reMarkable Paper Pro, and both of these digital notebooks allow you to make notes, mark up documents, and organise your work into easy folders. So why have we recommended the reMarkable Paper Pro for students? The main reason is that you can work anywhere, any time with the reMarkable Paper Pro. The reMarkable Paper Pro has an 11.8-inch full colour display with an adjustable reading light, as well as a textured glass screen which gives the feel of writing on paper. This adjustable reading light means you can work anywhere at any time, especially during those late-night studying sessions. The adjustable brightness means you can adapt the display to your environment, even in direct sunlight, and it's eye-friendly, too. The reMarkable Paper Pro comes with a Marker which you can use to make hand-written notes, then convert into text. The digital notebook can also pull in documents from Microsoft One Drive, Google Drive and Dropbox, and you can share notes across mobile and desktop devices. Get £50 off reMarkable Paper Pro at reMarkable undefined reMarkable Paper Pro Move Best for: Portability The digital notebook creator has launched the latest version of its flagship paper tablet: the reMarkable Paper Pro Move. This brand-new e-paper device is a smaller version of the reMarkable Paper Pro and is designed for working portably. Measuring in at just 7.3-inches, this tablet fits in the palm of your hand, with a similar feel to a large phone or a classic journalist's notebook. However, it has the same paper-like feel as other reMarkable products and the easy notetaking abilities, as well as a full-colour display and an adjustable backlight for reading. Buy reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable undefined Moleskine Smart Writing Set Best for: First-time users Are you a pen and paper enthusiast venturing into the world of digital note-taking for the first time? While nothing quite compares to the feeling of pen on paper, it's a lot more time-consming to backup handwritten pages. That's where the Moleskine Smart Writing Set comes in. The included Smart notebook has all the features of the standard Moleskine notebook, including lined pages and hard cover in black, with elastic closure and 100 g / m² acid free paper, to accurately mimic the experience of writing on paper. The Smart Pen ensures that all notes written in your notebook are backed up and transferred to your device via the Moleskine Notes App. Overall, the aim of the Moleskine Smart Writing Set is to encourage the flow of digital creativity by accurately recreating the experience of writing with pen and paper, while ensuring all your content is backed up. Buy Moleskine Smart Writing Set for £229 £169.99 (save £59.01 or 26%) at Amazon undefined Apple iPad (11th gen) Best for: All-rounder Not only does the Apple iPad (11th gen) boast features that would make any digital notebook jealous, but it's also an all-round great tablet. Let's get into it. The Apple iPad (11th gen) is brilliant for people who are looking for a digital notebook, either for working or studying. With thanks to the A16 Bionic chip, you can do a whole host of things such as create pie charts, review recipes, take notes, collaborate with others, edit a 4K video in iMovie, plan a client trip, and so much more. We selected the 2025 Apple iPad as it fulfils the brief for those looking for a digital notebook without coming with the price-tag of the latest iPad Pro — £329 to the 2024 iPad Pro's £999. However, the 2025 Apple iPad has still been upgraded from its predecessor. In the Apple iPad (11th gen) the Liquid Retina display extends to the edges, meaning users have even more screen area for apps, games, work, and watching your favourite TV shows such as XO, Kitty. Also new for the Apple iPad (11th gen) is the Touch ID, which has moved to the iPad's top button to aid a more seamless search. Plus, the Apple iPad (11th gen) comes with a 12MP Wide Angle front and back camera. The 12MP camera lets you take photos, create videos, as well as scan and mark up documents. Once you've captured your content, you can retouch photos and edit videos in 4K. Buy Apple iPad (11th gen) for £329 £299 (save £30 or 9%) at Amazon undefined Kobo Libra Colour Best for: Affordability If you'd like a digital notebook to annotate notes on your favourite e-books and use your tablet as a journal, the Kobo Libra Colour is certainly the digital notebook for you, especially as it comes at an affordable price. While the Kobo Libra Colour doesn't offer as many features as other tablets in this list, for example, the Apple iPad (10th gen), it does come with some great capabilities. For example, you can annotate pages and highlight important lines — all in colour, mind you — on the e-books you love. With reading, you can carry up to 24,000 e-books or 150 Kobo Audiobooks with the 32GB of storage the Kobo Libra Colour offers. As well as annotating on e-books, you can also use the Kobo Libra Colour as a journal to organise your thoughts and as a notebook to organise your week. You can back-up your notebooks on the Kobo Cloud, and connect to Dropbox and Google Drive, too. Buy Kobo Libra Colour for £209 £179 (save £30.99 or 15%) at Amazon undefined BOOX Go 10.3 Best for: Android users Why do we like the BOOX Go 10.3? Because it runs Android and third-party apps. With the BOOX Go 10.3, you get full access to the Google Play Store as it's essentially a custom version of Android 12 but with a special focus on reading and writing. This BOOX tablet already supports Evernote, OneNote, Dropbox and Google Drive, but it's great to know that you can download other apps if you'd prefer. The BOOX Go 10.3 comes with a functional control centre, which allows you to access specific features, such as AI assistant, storage, Kids Mode, Split Screen and the E Ink Centre (which is where you control the digital notebook's settings) with ease. As for taking notes, the digital notebook comes with five pen types to choose from, each with up to five thickness levels. With the note-taking capabilities, you can add shapes and layers to flowcharts, insert links into your notes, and convert handwritten notes to text. Just like the reMarkable tablets, the BOOX Go 10.3 is great for annotating PDF files as you can amend them, then export to your computer or cloud service. Buy BOOX Go 10.3 for £379.99 at Amazon undefined Have you heard of Loop Earplugs? In our Loop Earplugs review, we tried out the noise-dimming earplugs for six months. Take a look at our Nothing Phone (3) UK release date page, plus the best Amazon Prime Day Apple deals.
First of Harry Potter Full Cast Audio Editions comes to Audible this November – Here's how to listen
Grab your broomsticks and fly over to Audible this November for a full cast reading of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
Audible's new collection of Harry Potter audiobooks is landing on the platform this November, kicking off with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Edition was confirmed to be in development last year and is now officially coming to life with a star-studded list of TV and film actors taking part. The line-up includes comedy legend Hugh Laurie as Albus Dumbledore, Succession actor Matthew Macfadyen as Lord Voldemort and Doctor Who star Michelle Gomez as Professor McGonagall. Casting was completed in early 2025 and production was wrapped with over 2,000 recording hours logged to create these complete, unabridged editions. The first audiobook will be arriving on 4th November, with every subsequent novel coming out monthly. Here's everything you need to know about the new audiobooks and how to listen. Get three months' Audible for 99p Check out when does Black Friday start. How to listen to the new Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone The Full Cast Audio Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will be available only on Audible from 4th November 2025. If you're new to the service, Audible is available from £5.99 a month or £8.99 for Audible Premium Plus, both with a 30-day free trial. With the Premium Plus plan, you can get one credit a month to buy any audiobook from the entire collection. However at the moment, you can also take advantage of Audible's limited-time offer of three months for 99p, which will automatically renew for £8.99 a month after. Get three months' Audible for 99p When are the other books be released as Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions on Audible? The rest of the Harry Potter full cast editions will be available every month, so you could have all of them in your collection by May 2026. Who stars in the Harry Potter: The Full Cast Audio Editions cast? The principal cast of the new Harry Potter Audio Editions has now been announced, including: Narration by Cush Jumbo Hugh Laurie as Dumbledore Matthew MacFadyen as Voldemort Riz Ahmed as Snape Michelle Gomez as McGonagall Kit Harington as Professor Lockhart Keira Knightly as Professor Umbridge Iwan Rheon as Lupin Ruth Wilson as Bellatrix Lestrange Ambika Mod as Nymphadora Tonks Leo Woodall as Bill Weasley Simon Pegg as Arthur Weasley James McAvoy as Mad-Eye Moody Gemma Whelan as Professor Sprout Matt Berry as Sir Cadogan Bill Nighy as Professor Slughorn, David Holmes as Stan Shunpike Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as Sirius Black Anna Maxwell Martin as Rita Skeeter Mackenzie Crook as Kreacher Stephen Mangan as Nearly Headless Nick Tracy-Ann Oberman as Madam Hooch Millie Gubby as Luna Lovegood Frankie Treadaway, Max Lester and Arabella Stanton as Harry, Ron and Hermione in books 1–3 Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan and Nina Barker-Francis as Harry, Ron and Hermione in books 4– 7 Will you still be able to listen to the Harry Potter audiobooks narrated by Stephen Fry? Yes! The existing single-narrator Harry Potter audiobooks performed by Stephen Fry will still be available to listen to on Audible. Get three months' Audible for 99p For more of the latest releases, take a look at the new reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date and reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2.
Best Apple AirTag alternatives to track your items in 2025
Keep an eye on your luggage wherever you are with these tracking tag options.
Tracking devices are quickly becoming a must-have for travellers who want to reduce the risk of their luggage getting lost and want peace of mind when going away. You can put the small pieces of tech in your handbag, suitcase, wallet or even pocket and then track the device as it moves in real-time. They are especially helpful when flying if there's a risk of your bag getting lost or if you know you have a tendency to leave things behind. Using Bluetooth and GPS, the tracking devices are able to relay their location back to your phone, laptop and tablet with almost pinpoint accuracy. One of the most popular of these trackers is the £35 Apple AirTag, now down to just £28. This tracker is favoured among travellers, but Apple AirTags only works with Apple products. So, if you don't own a piece of Apple hardware you won't be able to find your tracker, deeming it pointless. Instead, if you want a tracker that doesn't rely solely on Apple, or one that may be a bit cheaper, we've got a list of the best alternatives to Apple AirTags. Each one we have selected has great tracking capabilities, is affordable, and can be paired with a variety of devices, including Androids. Read on to see our six favourite tracking device alternatives to the Apple AirTags. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website For some more great savings check out the best laptop deals, Disney Plus offers and Sky Sports deals. Check out when does Black Friday start. Best AirTag alternatives at a glance: Best tracker for pinpoint accuracy: Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, £34 Best smart tracker: Tile Pro (2022), £29.99 £21 (save £8.99 or 30%) Best tracker for design: Tile by Life360 (2024), £27.99 £19.99 (save £8 or 29%) Best tracker for added features: Eufy SmartTrack Link, £19.99 Best tracker for battery life: Chipolo One, £22 £14 (save £8 or 37%) Best tracker for iOS users: Atuvos Tracker, £13.99 £8.99 (save £5 or 36%) Best Apple AirTag alternatives to track your items with in 2025 Our top picks of the best AirTag alternatives: Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Best tracker for pinpoint accuracy The Galaxy SmartTag2 is similar in price to the Apple AirTag but provides a great alternative for those who don't own an Apple device. The SmartTag2 is compatible with all Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android 11 or later. The tag is small and boasts a 500-day battery life, as well as being water and dust resistance. If the tag is nearby, you can switch on the SmartThingsFind app and it can point you towards the tag with a compass-like feature. You can also instruct the SmartTag2 to ring out to you if you're still struggling to locate it. Samsung promotes the SmartTag2 as a great way to locate lost keys and luggage during travel while also being useful for providing enhanced security on belongings like bicycles. Get the Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 for £34 at Samsung Latest Deals Tile Pro (2022) Best smart tracker The Tile Pro (2022) is another fantastic tracker which has a variety of added features that make travelling less stressful. First off, this tracker is compatible with iOS and Android phones so it will work with whatever device you own. It has a Bluetooth range of 120 metres, so if your tracker is within this distance to your phone you can find its exact location. It also works via GPS to give you a more general location, helpful if you're travelling and want to know your bags are in the right country with you. It's water and dust-resistant and compatible with multiple voice assistants, including Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. This tracker also works the opposite way and can help you find a paired phone. If you double-click TilePro (2022), it will ring your phone, even if your phone is on silent. Get the Tile Pro 2022 for £29.99 £21 (save £8.99 or 30%) at Amazon Latest Deals Tile by Life360 (2024) Best tracker for design If you want to add a splash of colour to your keys, or whatever you're needing to track, Tile's latest 2024 trackers come in a range of designs. You can get the Tile by Life360 in shades of green, bright blue, Barbie pink, navy and more. Plus, like its predecessors, this Tile has great specs like a 105m Bluetooth range, up to three-year battery life and an IP68 water resistance rating. You can also add the Tile to the Life360 app, which can connect to other family members and discreetly trigger an SOS alert for them in unsafe situations. Buy Tile by Life360 (2024) for £27.99 £19.99 (save £8 or 29%) at Amazon undefined Eufy SmartTrack Link Best for added features The Eufy SmartTrack Link is very similar to the Apple AirTag and provides a slightly more affordable way to track your belongings without compromising on functionality. It pairs with Apple's 'FindMy' feature, like the AirTag, and offers features like a left-behind alarm which can be heard from a room away. Eufy also has its own app, so the tag is suitable for Android users as well. The app enables users to share item locations with friends and family and gives you left-behind alerts. Similar to the TilePro, Eufy can also be paired with your phone so you can ring it from the tag. It also has a QR code on the back that people can use to contact you if they find your tag on lost keys, wallets, luggage, etc. Get the Eufy SmartTrack Link for £19.99 at Eufy Latest Deals Chipolo One Best tracker for battery life The Chipolo tracker is an impressive piece of tech which comes in a variety of colourways. Not only is it visually appealing, but the small tracker also has over two years worth of battery life and connects to both Android and iOS devices. It is a hassle-free tracker which can quickly clip around keys and luggage and is one of the few trackers that does actually look like a tag. The Chipolo app pairs with the tracker to allow users to find their items using Bluetooth and GPS. It has notifications for if you leave your item behind with a loud alarm of 120 dB to help you find the tracker (and the item it's attached to). Chipolo also has a phone ringing feature and voice control compatibility with Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Siri. Get the Chipolo One for £22 £14 (save £8 or 37%) at Chipolo Latest Deals Atuvos Tracker Best tracker for iOS users The ATUVOS Tracker is similar to the Apple AirTag as it is only compatible with iOS devices, think your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It pairs with the 'Find My' iOS app and you can use the app to ring the tracker, setting off a loud 80-100dB alarm to help you locate your items. It has an expansive Bluetooth range of up to 120 metres, which means that you can accurately pinpoint the tracker when it's in your vicinity. When not close to you, the tracker still relays its position using GPS, just not as pinpoint. The ATUVOS also offers 'left-behind' alerts and 'lost mode' notifications. Get the Atuvos Tracker for £13.99 £8.99 (save £5 or 36%) at Amazon Latest Deals For the latest news, reviews and deals, check out our Technology section. On there, you'll find some great new releases, deals pages, and guides such as what is Amazon Luna?
How do I get Disney Plus on my smart TV? How to download and set up the app
Whether you've got a Samsung, Philips or LG Smart TV – or no smart TV at all – here is how you can gain access to Disney Plus.
If you're on the hunt for a streaming service which provides a ton of exclusive films and series as well as great original offerings, then Disney Plus should be on your radar. The TV giant has a huge catalogue of must-watch content, which includes everything from Pixar and Disney classics to the documentaries of National Geographic and huge franchises like Marvel and Star Wars. Recently added to Disney Plus are series like The Bear, The Acolyte and Agatha All Along, plus movies such as Deadpool vs Wolverine and Avatar: The Way of Water. There's also the selection of classics that we all know and love like Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc and other more recent child favourites like Inside Out 2. With an ever-growing library of content, there has never been a better time to sign up for Disney Plus if you haven't already got to enjoy the best Disney Plus shows or best Disney Plus movies. And, the beauty of Disney Plus is that most viewers will be able to get all this content directly to their TV by downloading the Disney Plus app, which will give you access to the full library. However, exactly how to download the Disney Plus app varies depending on your TV. So, to help, we've detailed exactly how to download Disney Plus on each Smart TV. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month View Affiliate Playlist on the source website If you're still unsure whether a subscription is for you then you can also check out how much Disney Plus costs and what's new to Disney Plus for this month. Check out when does Black Friday start. Jump to: How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Samsung Smart TV? How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sony Smart TV? How do I download the Disney Plus app on an LG Smart TV? How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Phillips Smart TV? How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Panasonic Smart TV? How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV? How can I download Disney Plus if I don’t have a smart TV? How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Samsung Smart TV? The easiest way to download the Disney Plus app on this TV is through the in-built app screen. It's easily done in a few steps: Sign up to Disney Plus. You can do this on the Disney Plus website. Make sure your TV is connected to the internet. At the home screen, select the 'apps' icon (normally by scrolling left). In the search box, enter "Disney+". Select the Disney Plus icon and "add to home" – this will install and download the app. Open the app and log in. The Disney Plus app is available to download on Samsung Smart TVs made since 2016 (devices using the Tizen OS). Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sony Smart TV? The Disney Plus app can be downloaded by either the Google Play Store or Sony Select (whichever is available on your TV). Here's how to set it up: Sign up to Disney Plus. Make sure your TV is connected to the internet. Locate Google Play Store or Sony Select on your home screen. In the search box, type in "Disney+" using your remote. Select the Disney Plus app and press "Install". Once installed, open up the app via the home screen. Log in using your credentials and enjoy. Like most Smart TVs, Disney Plus is only available on Sony models made from 2016 and after. How do I download the Disney Plus app on an LG Smart TV? The best route is through the LG Content Store. A few steps is all you need: Sign up to Disney Plus. Make sure your TV is connected to the internet. On your home screen, select the LG Content Store. In the search box (at the top of the screen) type – you guessed it – "Disney+". Select the Disney Plus icon and install. This will download the app to your home screen. Press the Disney Plus icon in the LG Home Launcher. Log in and binge away. Note: Disney Plus only supports LG TVs from 2016 or later with WebOS 3.0 and up. How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Phillips Smart TV? As most Philips TVs use Android software, you’ll need to download the Disney Plus app via the App Store. It’s easily done. Sign up to Disney Plus. Make sure your TV is connected to the internet. On your home screen, navigate to the Play Store icon. In the search box type “Disney+”. Select the Disney Plus icon and install. This will download and install the app. Return to your home screen and you should see a Disney Plus icon. Select it. Log in. Enjoy. How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Panasonic Smart TV? The Disney Plus app was not available to download on Panasonic Smart TVs at launch, but is now supported by models that run Home Screen OS. The Disney Plus app should automatically appear in your list of apps after pressing the Home button, but if not follow these easy steps: Sign up to Disney Plus. Make sure your TV is connected to the internet. On your Panasonic TV, select the Apps tab and click on the Google Play store. Type in "Disney+" in the search box. Click install on the Disney Plus icon to download the app to your home screen. Select open on the Disney Plus icon. Log in and stream to your heart's content. How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV? It is possible to download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV - but unfortunately only on the Sharp Aquos series as they run the Android TV operating system. If you do own a Sharp Aquos TV, here's how to download Disney Plus: Sign up to Disney Plus. Make sure your TV is connected to the internet. Navigate to the Google Play Store on your Sharp Smart TV. Tap the search box and type “Disney+”. Select the Disney Plus icon and click install to start downloading the app. Return to your home screen and you should see a Disney Plus icon. Select it. Log in and start streaming. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month View Affiliate Playlist on the source website How can I download Disney Plus if I don’t have a smart TV? If you don't have a smart TV then you can still access Disney Plus on your television using a streaming device. This is a small device that plugs into the back of your set connecting it to the internet. Each stick comes with easy-to-use software that allows you to download different streaming service apps such as BBC iPlayer, Netflix and, of course, Disney Plus. There are several to choose from including an Amazon Fire Stick, Roku streaming stick, and Chromecast. For a complete guide to all the available streaming devices, see our round-up of the best streaming device. It may also be worth browsing the latest Amazon Fire TV Stick deals as the online giant regularly drops prices on its own devices. Shop Amazon Fire Sticks at Amazon Shop Roku Streaming Sticks at Currys You can also sign-up to Disney Plus via your PS5 or Xbox Series X games console. As well as streaming devices you can also watch Disney Plus on devices such as iPads, iPhones, and gaming consoles by downloading the app. You can then download episodes and films in order to watch Disney Plus offline. Once you have Disney on your device or TV you can protect your children from watching inappropriate content using Disney Plus parental controls. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Speaking of the PS5 and Xbox, be sure to check out the best PS5 deals and best Xbox Series X deals for this month.
Amazon Music vs Spotify: Which music streaming service is better?
If you're looking for a new music streaming provider, these are the big guns. But which is best?
Rock and roller? Hip hopper? Whatever your jam, from pop to R&B, it can be tricky for music fans to know where to get your fix of your favourite tracks and tunes. Lucky for you, we've deep dived into two of the biggest and most popular streaming services out there — Spotify and Amazon Music. But are they right for you? Our guide will help you decide which is best. Monthly subscriptions to music streaming services are simple — sign up and get listening, it's as easy as that. Each platform offers its own stand-out features and advantages, and different plans to suit you and your listening needs best. We're taking a look at the top main contenders to help you choose between Spotify and Amazon Music. There are multiple tiers of both service depending on your budget, your willingness to hear adverts as well as music and the amount of features you want. We'll outline those, and their free trials, as well as explaining the difference between the two music libraries. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for 99p Get one month of Spotify Premium for free For more music streaming comparisons, check out our piece on Apple Music vs Spotify and Apple Music vs Amazon Music. Check out when does Black Friday start. Jump to: What's the difference between Amazon Music and Spotify? Spotify Premium vs Amazon Music Unlimited Amazon Music vs Spotify verdict What's the difference between Amazon Music and Spotify? Spotify has a free entry-level subscription. You'll pay nothing but only get six 'skips' an hour and worse streaming quality, plus there are adverts on non-premium Spotify. However, pay £10.99 per month for premium and you'll get rid of the ads and open up the whole library. There's also the option of a £17.99 per month family membership, a £14.99 Spotify Duo membership offering music for two under the same roof, or a student membership for £5.99 per month. Spotify Premium offers a one month free trial, so you can try before you buy. Get one month of Spotify Premium for free Amazon's music offering has a slightly more complex list of options. Firstly, there's Amazon Music Free which provides access to a range of tracks and podcasts, but only to be played in shuffle mode (there's no skipping). Then there is the Amazon Music Prime which is included with Amazon Prime or costs £8.99 per month, and allows uninterrupted, ad-free music of millions of songs. If you want the expanded library of Amazon Music Unlimited, that will cost £11.99 per month, or £10.99 per month if you've already got a standard Amazon Prime membership. Amazon offers a similar family plan to Spotify coming in at £19.99, and a student plan at £5.99. Keen to try it out? Prime member can currently get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for 99p. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for 99p It's worth noting that during extended use, we've found Spotify to work more smoothly and encounter less issues. It also offers better suggestions to help you discover new music, which is a huge plus for those who are curious to add to their personal favourites libraries. For more information on Amazon Music Unlimited UK, take a look at our guide. Spotify Premium vs Amazon Music Unlimited Those wanting the more high-end plans — Spotify Premium and Amazon Music Unlimited — will get access to the very best offerings from these providers. For example, Amazon Music Unlimited's library has approximately 100 million songs, rather than the two million on the basic Amazon Music Prime library. Spotify has a similar offering. Bear in mind, both outlets also offer podcasts, too. So if you're a podcast fan it's worth checking that your favourites are available on your chosen platform. When it comes to music, some artists are available on one platform and not another. For Spotify, one of the real bonuses of Premium over non-Premium is the improved streaming quality and the lack of ads. The sound quality goes up from 128kbps to 320kbps. It's a big difference, making for an audible improvement and more immersive listening experience, especially if you're pairing the app with some of the best earbuds out there. When it comes to streaming quality though, Amazon wins. Music Unlimited offers lossless audio streaming across many of its tracks, albums and content. This is partly because Amazon Music HD — which used to be a separate, pricier tier of Amazon's offering — is now included with Amazon Music Unlimited. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for 99p Get one month of Spotify Premium for free Amazon Music vs Spotify verdict: Which music streaming service should you buy in 2025? Having noted some of the key differences, Amazon Music Unlimited looks like the choice for those who are prioritising streaming quality and those who use Alexa devices. However, Spotify's user interface generally works better and is more accessible in our opinion. Both Amazon Music Unlimited and Spotify help you discover new music — with Spotify's bespoke playlists, like the 'Discover Weekly' mix, and Amazon Music Unlimited's 'My Discover Mix' which is updated every Monday. Ultimately, which you choose will depend on your priorities. During personal use, we've found Spotify to be slightly more intuitive and enjoyable, but no-doubt audiophiles will be drawn to Amazon by that extra audio quality. Get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for 99p Get one month of Spotify Premium for free For more on audio, check out our best Airpods alternatives and best DAB radio guides. We've answered your questions on the best UK streaming service and can I get Disney Plus on NOW TV? in our guides.
Best two player board games to try in 2025
Cosy season is upon us, and you know what that means... Here are the best two player board games for your next night in.
The nights are getting longer, the leaves are turning crisp, and the temperature is dropping, so you know what that means: the season of quiet night-ins are upon us. The group chat? Muted. Our party outfits? Packed away under our beds. At least our bank accounts will thank us. It's officially October, so what better time to settle into cosy season than with a board game? We've already brought you the best board games and the best card games, and now we're turning our attention to the top two player board games. So whether you and your partner fancy yourselves as strategists or you're roping your housemate into another game of Connect 4, you'll find plenty of board games below for every mood, and we've given them all a 'best for' award which we believe (in our expert opinions) best suit each game. Plus, best of all, these board games can all be played with at least two players. For real-life games, take a look at the best immersive experiences and best murder mystery experiences. Best two player board games at a glance: Best for trivia: Where is Moldova? | £49.99 Best online board game: Outsmarted | £10.46 Best for couples: Carcassonne | £66.59 Best for strategy: Connect 4 | £10 Best classic board game: Yahtzee | £21.75 Best card board game: Wingspan | £47.99 Best for date night: Pass The Pigs | £10 Best fast-paced board game: Bananagrams | £12.99 Best two player board games you have to try in 2025 Where is Moldova? Best for trivia Ages: 8+ Number of players: 2-4 If you fancy yourself as a bit of a smarty-pants, a trivia board game is a great way to show off your knowledge. If you haven't heard of 'Where is Moldova?' before, the aim of the game is to collect five or more bordering countries under your control by answering trivia questions, challenging others, and by outright stealing countries from them. This game has over 1,000 questions in 60 different trivia categories. However, one of the things we love about this game is that it also relies on your memory and tactics to win, too, it's not a simple question and answer game. Buy Where is Moldova? for £49.99 at Amazon undefined Outsmarted Best online board game Ages: 8+ Number of players: 2-24 If you're anything like us and your favourite round at a pub quiz is the music round, then this next board game is for you; this immersive quiz show game will put your knowledge of music across the decades to the test. Outsmarted can be played with two or more players and, interestingly, the two players don't have to be in the same room as each other as you join via the Outsmarted app. The Outsmarted app runs on Apple and Android smartphones, tablets, as well as PCs and Smart TVs. Buy Outsmarted for £10.46 at Amazon undefined Carcassonne Best for couples Ages: 14+ Number of players: 2-6 In our opinion, one of the best ways to get to know your partner is seeing how they approach a board game – are they strategic? Do they hold their cards close to their chest? Are they competitive? Carcassonne is a brilliant board game for playing with your significant other. The aim of Carcassonne is to complete an area of the southern French landscape by drawing tiles and place meeples (small, board game pieces) on chosen tiles, when an area is complete, the meeples score points for its owner. It's a game of forward-thinking since players only place one tile at a time and have the option to place one meeple on it. Buy Carcassonne for £66.59 at Zatu Games undefined Connect 4 Best for strategy Ages: 6+ Number of players: 2 Connect 4 reminds us of rainy days on holiday, which means its perfect for the upcoming autumnal weather we're about to have. We're sure you're familiar with the concept of Connect 4 (seeing as it's essentially a level-up of noughts and crosses), but just to reiterate: players drop their red or yellow discs in the grid with the aim of getting four in a row, and the first to have four of the same coloured discs in a row wins. If you notice your opponent getting too close to having four, then block them with your own disc. Buy Connect 4 for £10 at Argos undefined Yahtzee Best classic board game Ages: 8+ Number of players: 1+ Yahtzee has been around since 1956, and it's a development of dice games like Poker Dice, Yacht and Generala. This timeless game has one (seemingly simple) objective: roll five dice to create a combination; the dice can be rolled up to three times in a single turn to try and make said combination. You might think this game revolves entirely on luck, but it also has elements of strategy and you'll need to anticipate your opponent's moves, too. Buy Yahtzee for £21.75 at Amazon undefined Wingspan Best card board game Ages: 14+ Number of players: 1-5 If you're looking for a more challenging board game, then Wingspan is the game for you. Wingspan has a longer running time than a lot of board games, playing for approximately 40 to 70-minutes, and in the game, you'll put your bird enthusiast hat on. As bird enthusiasts, you'll try and attract the best birds to your network, and the winner is the player with the most points after four rounds. Buy Wingspan for £47.99 at Amazon undefined Pass The Pigs Best for date night Ages: 7+ Number of players: 2+ This is one of our favourite games — this Digital Writer first played Pass The Pigs at their friend's house approximately three Christmasses ago, and it has become a firm pastime ever since on camping holidays and rainy weekends in. We've selected Pass The Pigs as a date night board game as it makes us laugh so much when we play it, that we're sure you'll have an enjoyable time. Pass The Pigs works by throwing the pigs, and how they land determines how many points you get —will you get a Leaning Jowler? A Double Snouter? Or maybe the Piggy Back? The first person to 100 points wins, however, if you roll a certain position, your points will drop straight back to zero, so be careful... Buy Pass The Pigs for £10 at Argos undefined Bananagrams Best fast-paced board game Ages: 7+ Number of players: 2-6 We've cheated a tiny bit with this next game as it doesn't involve a board in the same way that a game like Scrabble does, however, you will need a flat surface. Bananagrams is a fast-paced word game which challenges you to race against your opponent to use all of your letter tiles. Buy Bananagrams for £12.99 at Boots undefined A board game would make a brilliant gift for someone, and for more present ideas, take a look at the best autobiographies.
What is Sky Stream? Everything you need to know about Sky’s streaming service
Get ready to binge with Sky Stream: the streaming service which gives you access to Freeview TV, Sky, Netflix and more.
Sky has become a lot more accessible in the last few years. In previous years, you needed a satellite dish or a Sky Glass to get all of the benefits and exclusives of Sky TV, now all you need is Sky Stream. Sky Stream is a streaming pack which works on any existing television. It gives you access to Freeview TV and Sky content without the need for a satellite dish or professional installation. Simply plug Sky Stream into your TV via HDMI, connect to the internet and away you go! You can now watch all of your favourite TV shows and films. We’ve made this sound simple, and in a way, it is. However, before purchasing a new piece of tech, what you really want to know is: is it worth it? Well, we’re here to tell you a bit more about Sky Stream, its release date and availability in the UK, as well as its price and how it differs from Sky Glass and Sky Q. Get Sky Stream for £15 a month at Sky View Affiliate Playlist on the source website To see how Sky Stream compares to different streaming services, take a look at our guide to Sky Stream vs NOW and Sky Stream vs Sky Q. Jump to: What is Sky Stream puck? How does Sky Stream puck work? How much does Sky Stream cost? Sky Stream release date Sky Stream vs Sky Glass and Sky Q Best Sky Stream deals What is Sky Stream puck? Sky Stream is a small, rectangular box, like Apple TV or Virgin Media’s Stream. Plug it into your TV and you can stream entertainment over Wi-Fi. With over 120 channels featuring smash-hit shows like House of the Dragon, Succession, Brassic and Gangs of London, on services like Sky TV, Netflix, and Freeview TV, Sky Stream is worth the cash for the amount of content available. We’ll chat more about that later. There’s the option to purchase a 31-day rolling plan that you can cancel at any time, or an 18-month contract which offers the best value for money. Get Sky Stream for £15 a month at Sky Find out more about the best streaming device, and here's what you need to know about smart TVs. How does Sky Stream puck work? Sky Stream comes in the form of the Sky Stream Puck, a small device that can fit in the palm of your hand. Once plugged in, it offers customers full access to all of Sky TV's content, including exclusive TV shows, Sky Cinema, Sky Sports and live TV, without the need for a satellite dish or set-top box. You also don’t need Sky Glass to purchase Sky Stream. Sky Stream offers the full Sky Glass user interface and streaming properties: all of your channels, shows and apps are in one place. If you find something you fancy watching but don’t want to do so right that second, you can also create a personalised playlist with both apps and channels. Another feature customers love is 'Restart': you can hop on any live TV show and choose to watch it from the beginning. The voice remote also lets you control your TV with your voice — fancy! Get Sky Stream for £15 a month at Sky If you like watching movies at the cinema as well as at home, be sure to check out how to get cheap cinema tickets. How much does Sky Stream cost in the UK? As we touched on earlier, for the amount of content Sky Stream offers, it is great value for money, and is the most affordable way to get Sky TV and Netflix together. Sky Stream starts at £15 per month for a 24-month contract, but prices may change during this 24-month period. Both of the plans include the Sky Ultimate TV package (with over 120 channels), Freeview TV and Netflix. The viewing is HD as standard. As always with Sky, there’s also the option to add specific packages like Sky Cinema and Sky Sports, and channels like Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus. Get Sky Stream for £15 a month at Sky Looking for a saving? Here are the best Sky Sports offers and Disney Plus offers for this month. Sky Stream release date and UK availability Sky Stream was released on 18th October 2022 and is still available to buy now. For UK customers, Sky Stream is available to buy on the Sky store. Get Sky Stream for £15 a month at Sky For more comparisons, take a look at our Spotify vs Amazon Music, Amazon Music vs Apple Music and Spotify vs Apple Music. How is Sky Stream different from Sky Glass and Sky Q? What is Sky Glass? Sky Glass is a TV that has Sky’s services built into it. You can stream every channel, show and app over Wi-Fi. In a way, Sky Stream is like Sky Glass (it even has the same interface), except you don’t need the Sky Glass TV for Sky Stream. For a deeper look into the differences between them, take a look at our piece on Sky Glass vs Sky Stream. What is Sky Q? Sky Q launched in 2016 to replace Sky+ and Sky+ HD. It’s a multimedia platform that lets you see all of your services, apps, and channels in one place. Whereas Sky Q opens to the home screen with a live TV box in the top left-hand corner, Sky Stream looks the same as Sky Glass. Get Sky Stream for £15 a month at Sky We've compared reMarkable 2 vs Apple iPad, Kindle Colorsoft vs reMarkable Paper Pro, and reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Scribe. Best Sky Stream deals available today The best Sky Stream price on offer right now is £15 per month for a 24-month contract. There are no upfront costs to pay and you enjoy having unlimited Sky TV and Netflix content at your fingertips. 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Why we chose it: This deal grants you access to eight separate sports channels showing a range of different sports. £8 a month may not seem like a massive saving, but over the course of an 18 month contract that's a saving of £144. Save £8 a month on Sky Sports Get two months free Sky Kids What's the deal: You can upgrade your Sky subscription today to get Sky Kids for free for two months. With this, you'll have access to a completely ad-free children's channel featuring movies, TV shows and educational content, not to mention a whole load of activities and games. Why we chose it: With the summer holidays on the horizon, you might be running out of ideas to entertain your little ones. So, why not let Peppa Pig do all the work? Get two months free Sky Kids Get two free Vue cinema tickets per month with Sky Cinema What's the deal: Not only will you receive access to over 1,000 movies on demand and access to Paramount Plus at no extra cost, you'll also get two free tickets to Vue cinemas each month of your contract. Why we chose it: This is the perfect deal for cinephiles, granting you access to more of the latest blockbusters than anywhere else, as well as luxurious cinema experiences every month. Get two free Vue cinema tickets per month with Sky Cinema View Affiliate Playlist on the source website For more explainers like this one, be sure to keep up to date with our Technology page where we cover everything from the Meta Quest 3S release date to is Disney Plus worth it?
Best budget projector 2025: Cheap home projectors for indoor and outdoor screenings
If you want to set up a home cinema on a budget, here’s the best low-cost projectors to get you started.
Who doesn't love a movie night? Whether you're out in the garden enjoying those crisp autumn evenings (hopefully with lots of layers), or safely snuggled up under a blanket indoors, you can't go wrong spending your night in front of your favourite film or latest episode of a new TV series. But, you know what would make it extra special? A projector. These handy little devices can turn any humble movie night into a full-on cinema, and when the weather warms up, they're perfect for late night screenings or gathering together to watch sport. In the past, we've written guides to how to choose the best outdoor projector and how to choose the best outdoor projector screen, but now we're taking budget into consideration. Below, you'll find the best low-cost projectors for those who don't want to spend thousands on their home movie set up. Each projector comes with its own list of pros and cons based on real customer reviews, plus what it's best for, so you can decide what to prioritise when buying. No matter the room size or the lighting requirements, we've found a projector to suit you. For more budget friendly buying guides, take a look at the best budget printers and the best budget smartphones. Jump to: How much should I spend on a projector? Best budget projectors at a glance Best budget projectors to buy in 2025 How much should I spend on a projector? A high quality projector can, potentially, cost you thousands of pounds, especially if you're looking for something to screen UHD or 4K images. For those on a budget, we'd consider a good entry price to be somewhere between £200 and £500 however, as you'll see, some of these projectors sit above and below that. Best budget projectors at a glance: Best wired projector: Philips NeoPix 130 Smart HD Home Cinema Projector, £159.99 £139.99 Best portable projector: ViewSonic M1 mini Pocket LED Projector, £165 Best all-rounder: Epson CO-FH02 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector, £589.99 Best for easy setup: Auto Keystone Mini Portable Projector, £69.98 £55.98 Best affordable projector: XuanPad Upgraded Mini Projector, £7 9.99 £59.99 Best projector for streaming: XuanPad 1080P Mini Projector, £99.99 £79.99 Best for picture and sound quality: Samsung The Freestyle, £449 Best for outdoor screenings: Acer X1328WH HD Ready Office Projector, £331 Best for indoor screenings: Nebula Capsule 3 Projector, £499.99 Best budget projectors to buy in 2025 Philips NeoPix 130 Smart HD Home Cinema Projector Best wired projector Pros: HD Ready up to 720p Screen size up to 70-inches Cons: Quiet speakers The Philips NeoPix 130 is a diddy projector at just 16 x 14 cm, but can project a screen size of up to 70-inches. It has a brightness of up to 120 lumens, which makes it ideal for dark rooms, and has a long throw which means you can position it at a good distance away from your wall or screen. Buy Philips NeoPix 130 Smart HD Home Cinema Projector £159.99 £139.99 (save £20 or 13%) at Currys undefined ViewSonic M1 mini Pocket LED Projector Best portable projector Pros: Foldable and pocket-sized Built-in JBL speakers Built-in battery Cons: Can only be mounted on a table top This pint-sized projector is ideal for camping or taking with you to a gathering at a friend's house. The device can fit perfectly into any pocket and is ready to be unfolded and set up with ease. We love that this portable speaker comes with a built-in battery, so if you're outside, you don't have to worry about plugging it in. Buy ViewSonic M1 mini Pocket LED Projector for £165 at Amazon undefined Epson CO-FH02 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector Best all-rounder Pros: Full HD 1080p Screen size up to 391-inches Good for natural light and dark rooms Cons: Lack of extra features This Epson projector is a great choice for those epic movie nights. With a huge screen size, full 1080pHD and 3,000 lumens of brightness, you're getting a great image no matter if you're in your living room or the garden. It's also massively easy to use and comes with a bundled Android TV stick. While it doesn't have the huge range of apps that a more high-end projector would have, it's certainly a solid choice for a budget. Buy Epson CO-FH02 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector for £589.99 at Argos undefined Auto Keystone Mini Portable Projector Best for easy setup Pros: Automatic keystone and four-point correction 180-degree rotatable stand Cons: Poor sound This projector comes with automatic keystone and corner correction, this means that no matter what awkward angle it's sat at, the corners and edge of the image will adjust to make the perfect square. It has also been praised for its ease of use and 180-degree rotatable which, again, means you can put it anywhere. Be aware, however, that it lacks somewhat in sound and you're not guaranteed as good a picture quality as some of the other more expensive speakers. Buy Auto Keystone Mini Portable Projector for £69.98 £55.98 (save £14 or 20%) at Amazon XuanPad Upgraded Mini Projector Best affordable projector Pros: Easily portable Connects to iPhones Up to 1080pHD Cons: Weaker sound and picture quality If you're on a strict budget, this XuanPad projector is a great choice. It's obviously not going to have the image and sound quality of a higher-end product, but you can connect to pretty much any device including iPhones. Buy XuanPad Upgraded Mini Projector for £79.99 £59.99 (£20 or 25%) at Amazon undefined XuanPad 1080P Mini Projector Best projector for streaming Pros: Built-in streaming apps AI electric focus Up to 1080pHD Cons: Weaker sound quality This device is basically a smart TV and projector all in one! Streaming apps such as Netflix and Amazon Prime are already built into the device, and it comes with advanced AI features which can help auto-focuse the screen, so no more manual adjusting for you. Buy XuanPad 1080P Mini Projector for £99.99 £79.99 (save £20 or 20%) at Amazon undefined Samsung The Freestyle Best for picture and sound quality Pros: Full HD up to 100-inches 360-degree sound Additional apps and smart features Cons: Higher price range While we know the Samsung Freestyle is for those on a higher budget, it's worth including if you're after good image and sound quality. The projector can accommodate screen sizes from 30 to 100 inches in full HD, has auto keystone, auto levelling and auto focus – so it can adjust from any position. It also, despite its compact design, comes with powerful 360-degree audio. Best of all, the Freestyle brings you the complete smart TV experience, it has apps including Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, NOW TV and TNT Sport, plus it can connect to the Samsung Gaming Hub with no TV or console required. Buy Samsung The Freestyle for £449 at Samsung undefined Acer X1328WH HD Ready Office Projector Best for outdoor screenings: Pros: Good for natural light 4500 lumens Screen size up to 300-inches Cons: Boxy design Don't be fooled by the word "office" in the title, this projector is good for all settings. Its 4500 lumens means it can be used in any light from pitch black to bright sunshine. Plus, it can project a screen size of up to 300-inches, perfect if you're having a larger gathering. Buy Acer X1328WH HD Ready Office Projector for £331 at Currys undefined Nebula Capsule 3 Portable Projector Best for indoor screenings Pros: Smart apps Good battery life Great for dark rooms Cons: Lower battery life For the cosy nights in, you might want to take a look at this Nebula Smart projector. It's kitted out with apps such as YouTube, Netflix and Hulu which you can control from the device's touch panel. The built-in battery will give you only up to 2.5 hours of movie playtime, but it can also be plugged in and it has a 200 ANSI lumen DLP lamp, great for darkened rooms. Buy Nebula Capsule 3 Projector for £499.99 at Very undefined For more of the latest tech guides, here's the best TV deals and best laptop deals. Plus, the best Nintendo Switch offers.
Best budget printers 2025: Cheap home printers to buy for your office
If you’re after a decent home printer but you don’t have too much cash to spend, here are the best affordable printers available to buy in 2025.
Buying an affordable printer it can be confusing, so we've put together this round-up of the best budget printers and some tips on how to find an affordable printer which matches your needs. To start, it's helpful to determine what you consider to be affordable. This will depend on personal budget but it's also worth thinking about whether the printer you want to buy is cost-effective to run. Ink and toner cartridges are where printer companies make a large chunk of money, so consider how often you’ll hit that ‘Print’ button before opening your wallet. If you only print documents once every month or so, then picking up something with a low initial cost might be better, even if it’s not the most economical option out there – we're thinking about cost-per-page here. On the flip side, if you’re printing documents frequently, you’ll want a printer with the lowest possible cost-per-page that your budget can accommodate. Depending on your needs, you might also want to consider a laser printer instead of an inkjet. In our round-up below, we've picked printers which are around the £100 price mark. Some are cheaper and some are slightly more expensive, but the more expensive printers are cost-effective in the long run. For more guides to the latest tech releases, here are the best iPhone 17 deals as well as our guide to the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Jump to: Best budget printers UK at a glance How to choose a good budget printer Best cheap printers to buy in 2025 Best budget printers UK at a glance: Best printer for home use with cheap ink: HP ENVY 6132e £79.99 £59.99 (save £20 or 25%) Best budget laser printer: HP LaserJet M110w, £109.99 £84.99 (save £25 or 23%) Best budget photo printer: Epson Expression Photo XP-8700, £129.99 Best budget inkjet printer: Canon Pixma TS3355, £44.99 £34.99 (save £10 or 22%) Best budget all-in-one printer: Canon Pixma TS7450, £69.29 Best budget wireless printer: HP DeskJet 2820e, £59.99 £39 (save £20.99 or 35%) Best sustainable budget printer: HP ENVY Inspire 7220e, £74.99 Best all-in-one with HP Instant Ink: HP DeskJet 4220e, £69.99 £45.98 (save £24.01 or 34%) Best affordable Epson: Epson Expression Home XP-4200, £74.99 £59 (save £15.99 or 21%) How to choose a budget printer As in all of RadioTimes.com Technology team's best lists, such as best budget projectors and best budget laptops, we've put together top tips to help you secure the best printer for you as cheaply as possible. Look at the cost-per-page Keeping an eye on running costs, such as ink and toner costs, is a key consideration when shopping around for the best budget printer in 2025. In terms of which printers have the most affordable ink, HP has some of the lowest prices going for HP 305 black ink and tri-colour (cyan, magenta, yellow) cartridges. These cost £13.09 per cartridge and come with enough ink for roughly 120 and 100 printouts, respectively. That works out at a cost-per-page of 10p and 13p. That’s about the standard per-page price you can expect from an affordable inkjet printer, but it’s not the cheapest option available to you. For example, a single HP 934 black toner cartridge is priced at £46.49, far more expensive than the HP 305 ink cartridges, but it promises enough toner for around 1,000 printouts – which means that the cost-per-page falls to below 5p. As we mentioned, sometimes it's better to opt for a more expensive printer to save money in the long run. Even better value for money in terms of running costs is bottled ink. Printers like the Epson EcoTank ET-2750 – excluded from this round-up because at £349.99 it's outside of the cheap price range – are cheap to run, with cost-per-page working out to be less than a penny. Research which ink subscriptions are the cheapest A lot of printers these days are covered by subscription plans, which can save you money, not to mention the hassle of having to order fresh cartridges yourself. These are typically only offered if you’re buying a printer that can be connected to the internet because services like HP’s Instant Ink and Epson’s ReadyPrint work by the printer monitoring the device’s ink levels and alerting the manufacturer when ink levels are getting low. Cartridges are then popped into the post and sent out to you in advance of you running out of ink. The HP Instant Ink and Epson ReadyPrint subscription prices are based on how many pages of paper you print in a month. Here's a breakdown of the current pricing: HP Instant Ink subscription prices Epson ReadyPrint subscription prices Consider what you'll be printing If you are buying a printer just for documents, then get a mono printer. This means the printer will only print in black and white. Even if the mono printer is not as cheap as a colour version, it's a good choice purely for the fact that you’ll only ever have to buy black ink to replace it. However, if you want to print out the occasional photo or document with colour images, then there’s absolutely no point in buying a mono printer, even if it does have a lower RRP. Best affordable printers to buy in 2025 HP ENVY 6132E Best printer for home use with cheap ink Pros: Comes with HP+ and Instant Ink Compact and good for home use Automatic duplex printing Cons: Dependence on HP's ecosystem Limited paper tray capacity If you're after a compact yet feature-rich printer to support you with your moderate printer needs at home, then this is the one for you. The HP Envy 6132e is multifunctional, acting as a scanner and photocopier with wireless features, and is recommended for people printing between 100 and 400 pages a month. For a budget printer, it offers impressive resolution and clarity of both text and images, and you'll save on paper thanks to the duplex printing. You can also use features such as AirPrint, enabling you to print directly from your phone! Buy HP Envy 6132e: HP | HP ENVY 6132e, £79.99 Currys | HP ENVY 6132e £79.99 £59.99 (save £20 or 25%) undefined Epson Expression Home XP-4200 Best affordable Epson Pros: Helpful LCD screen Fast and lightweight Cons: Delicate With a price point of around £60, this budget printer is a great choice if you are a fan of Epson models and want to save money. The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 is a stylish choice, with the ability to print, scan and copy in black/white and coloured ink. We like that it has an LCD display on the front, too, so you can easily navigate the settings once it's connected to your device, whether that’s a phone, tablet or computer. It is one of the lightest models on our list, weighing in at just over a kilogram, so can be moved as you please. Its compact design also means it won't take up much space. Ink replacement is not too expensive and you can buy the colours separately so you only need to replace each colour when you run out. Buy the Epson Expression Home XP-4200: Amazon | £74.99 £59 (save £15.99 or 21%) Very | £69.99 £64.99 (save £5 or 7%) Latest Deals HP LaserJet M110w Best budget laserjet printer Pros: Easy to use Quick at printing Cons: Expensive toner and ink This is a black and white LaserJet printer and is 'perfect for home office'. The small but mighty printer is designed for high-speed and high-volume printing. It can spew out 20 pages per minute and is compatible with computers, phones and tablets. Due to the speed and reliability of this type of printer, they use toner and are more expensive than inkjet models. This one comes with enough toner for up to 300 pages. It is an easy-to-set-up printer and is a dynamic security enabled printer. Buy the HP LaserJet M110w: Amazon | £109.99 £84.99 (save £25 or 23%) HP | £109.99 £85 (save £24.99 or 21%) undefined Canon Pixma TS3355 Best budget inkjet printer Pros: Very cheap to buy and run Good overall print quality Easy to set up and use Cons: Slow printing speeds Ink smudges easily No Wi-Fi or mobile app support The Canon Pixma TS3355 is a reasonable and cheerful colour inkjet printer. Very cheap to buy at around £35, the TS3355 is a no-frills option, with basic printing, scanning, and photocopying functions. Aimed at buyers who want a cheap, sub-£50 printer to use every so often, the TS3355 is included as it’s one of the cheapest colour printers on the market. It’s very easy to set up and use and is suitable for running off homework, letters, boarding passes and the like. Despite its low price, the Canon Pixma TS3355 can even print photos on glossy photo paper. The print quality is generally very good, and, in fact, a lot better than you might expect from such a cheap printer. Buy the Canon Pixma TS3355: Currys | £44.99 £34.99 (save £10 or 22%) Latest Deals Canon Pixma TS7450/1 Best budget all-in-one printer Pros: Excellent overall print quality Fast printing and scanning speeds Reasonably cheap to run Cons: Photos need to be printed on glossy paper Double-page printing is slow Only economical with XL cartridges The Canon Pixma TS7450 is an excellent all-round colour budget printer, scanner, and copier which can be had for around £100 RRP, but is currently on sale for £69.99. It’s not especially speedy, but the quality is high, and the Pixma TS7450 is versatile, able to print on plain paper and glossy photo sheets, as well as print on both sides of plain A4, so it’s handy at producing letters, essays and homework, as well as high-quality holiday snaps. You can connect to the Canon Pixma TS7450 via Wi-Fi or USB, and control is with iOS and Android apps, as well as Windows and Mac machines. It supports Apple AirPrint, so getting up and running on a Mac OS device takes no time at all. Running costs are about average, with the standard-sized Canon PG-560 (£18.80) and CL-561 (£18.80) cartridges, which give you 180 pages’ worth of ink each work out at 9p per page each. Not bank-breaking, but not cheap either, and while the bigger XL cartridges work out at 6p and 7p, respectively, there’s no option to go for a subscription, meaning it’s less economical for heavy use. This probably won't matter if you only print once in a blue moon or can pick up bundle deals on cartridges for cheap elsewhere. The Pixma TS7451 is the same model but in the colour white. Read our full Canon Pixma TS7450 review. Buy the Canon Pixma TS7450/1: Canon | £99.99 Amazon | £69.29 Latest Deals HP DeskJet 2820e Best budget wireless printer Pros: Cheap and easy to use Good all-rounder Cons: No two-sided printing Small capacity If you need a new home printer, the HP DeskJet 2820e should be able to handle any basic task you throw at it – including both black/white and colour documents. It is a wireless model, too, so that cuts down on fussing over wires to your main device, whether that’s a laptop or smartphone. You get three months of HP Instant Ink included and automatic ink detection, so if you subscribe you'll be sent ink before you run out. It has print, scan and copy features, but does have a smallish capacity compared to other printers on our list with space for just 60 sheets of paper. Buy the HP DeskJet 2820e: Amazon | £59.99 £39 (save £20.99 or 35%) HP | £60 £39 (save £21 or 35%) undefined HP DeskJet 4220e Best value all-in-one printer with HP Instant Ink Pros: Good at printing graphics and photos Lightweight Easy to install Cons: Text quality is middling Alignment issues Not cheap to run without Instant Ink The HP DeskJet 4220e hits a lot of tick boxes for buyers in the market for a cheap colour all-in-one printer. It’s capable of printing on glossy paper as well as regular A4, it can print over Wi-Fi and USB, and quality is very good, considering it’s a sub-£100 device. Text quality on the default setting is admittedly pretty average, but move things up to higher quality settings, and you get higher quality results. The HP DeskJet 4220e uses the HP 305 Black (£13) and HP 305 Tri-Colour (£13) cartridges, which promise 120 and 100 pages’ worth of ink, which comes to a cost-per-page of around 10p and 13p each. The HP DeskJet 4220e is also not the fastest printer on the market, which is perhaps understandable given the price. On the plus side, it’s lightweight and doesn’t hog desk space, so it’s ideal for home offices that are on the small side. Buy the HP DeskJet 4220e: Amazon | £69.99 £45.98 (save £24.01 or 34%) undefined Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 Best for printing photos Pros: Great for printing photos Touchscreen Fast printing speed Cons: On the more expensive side The Expression Photo XP-8700 is great if you're looking for an A4 printer that can cater for both everyday printing and producing glossy photographs. It aims to make everyday tasks easy and includes options to print straight from your mobile and tablet. It has a large touchscreen which makes printing, scanning and copying easy to control. The printer is on the more expensive side compared to most of our budget picks but is a great option if you're looking to print photos. Pairing the printer with Claria Photo HD Inks, Epson promises that photos can last up to 300 years in a photo album and have a real professional feel. Buy the Epson Expression Photo XP-8700 from: Amazon | £129.99 Latest Deals HP ENVY Inspire 7220e Best sustainable budget printer Pros: Decent tray capacity Sustainably made 3-months free ink Cons: Not the fastest printing speed The HP ENVY Inspire 7220e is a great sustainable choice and is an impressive printer as well as being environmentally conscious. The printer is made from 45% recycled materials and HP promises net zero-deforestation prints and closed-loop cartridge recycling. At just over £100 is fairly expensive for a budget printer but you do get three months of free ink for this price using HP's instant ink subscription, so this can make it worth the price if you plan on printing a lot. The printer has a good tray capacity of 125 pages and can also print photos well with its built-in photo tray. The only drawback is the printer's printing speed which is below average at 15 pages per minute for black text. Buy the HP ENVY Inspire 7220e from: John Lewis | £87.99 Latest Deals For news, reviews and deals, check out the RadioTimes.com Technology and Gaming sections.
Is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move worth it? Hands-on review of the new digital notebook
Our hands-on review of the new reMarkable Paper Pro Move.
reMarkable has always been one of those brand's we've hungrily kept our eyes on. The tech company is known for producing high end digital notebooks with a realistic, paper-like feel. So when they announced the fourth instalment to their paper tablet line – the reMarkable Paper Pro Move – we were eager to get our hands on it. This newest device is essentially a smaller version of the reMarkable Paper Pro, designed to be easier for on the go working. It has a 7.3-inch full colour display that weighs just 230g and sits at 6.5mm thick. Like all reMarkable products, its display has a paper like textured glass and is glare-free, so can be used in direct sunlight, plus up to two weeks of battery life and can charge up to 90% in less than 45 minutes. The reMarkable Paper Pro Move also joins its predecessors in being able to take notes, convert handwriting to typed text and mark-up any PDFs or files, which you can upload via the reMarkable app. The only potential sticking point? It costs £399. So, we've done a deep dive to see if this tablet is worth it. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable You can also check out the reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2. Is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move worth it? We managed to get a close-up look at the new reMarkable Paper Pro Move, so here's our hands-on review. How does it feel to hold? The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is designed to fit snugly into the palm of your hand, a similar shape to the old-fashioned journalists' notebook. It measures in at 7.7-inches by 4.24-inches, or as Phil Hess, CEO of reMarkable put it: “It’s big enough to hold your work, yet small enough to not get in the way. Whether you’re meeting at a conference, airport, or café, you’re able to be fully in the moment during your conversation.” In fairness, Hess has that exactly right. The Paper Pro Move is a great size for easy, on the go note-taking. It sits nicely in your palm and isn't so heavy or cumbersome you can't hold it with one hand (unlike some larger counterparts), but still feels more significant than a smartphone. As it's smaller and thinner, this does mean you have less space to write on. However I didn't really come across that issue because I mainly felt compelled to use mine for list writing or little reminders – perhaps a side effect of its smaller size. The sample came with the Leather Folio case, which acts as a protective cover and, more importantly, can be dramatically flipped open when you need to jot down a thought. What is it like to write with? The main draw for the reMarkable is that is has the look and feel of paper without the waste – or the need to loudly flap through pages trying to find your last note. In that it does deliver. Writing on the tablet with the Marker Plus feels incredibly close to a normal pen and paper setup. You can choose from a range of pen styles including ballpoint, fountain pen and fine liner, and each type requires a different amount of pressure put through it akin to its real-life counterpart – so for a fountain pen you need to put more pressure on the stylus to produce thicker "ink". Another perk we happily found out is the tablet won't react to anything but the Marker when you're writing so if, like us, you often end up smudging your hand along the page, there won't be random marks left anywhere. The latency between writing and the words appearing (12 milliseconds) is hardly noticeable. But our only issue would be when we rubbed out any text with the Marker Plus it tended to still show faintly in the background, although it disappeared eventually. How do the features work? At the start we found the reMarkable a little tricky to set up. What we didn't realise before is you need to download the reMarkable app on your phone or sign in on your laptop to upload any PDF or reader files. After that, they're easy to find and mark up on the tablet. We enjoyed exploring the different colours available although some were not as vivid as we had hoped when writing. That being said, the colours on uploaded files and documents pulled through perfectly. The adjustable back light also worked very well, with the screen always the right level of visibility and we never had any problem with glare. Last but not least, the two-week long battery life is as good as promised and the first charge did indeed take less than 45 minutes – we haven't needed to charge it since so can only assume that holds up! Our verdict: Is it worth the cost? Overall, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move functions pretty much exactly as it claims to. It's easy and nice to write on, light to hold and able to complete a range of different tasks. That being said, we still flinch at the idea of a £399 price tag, and that's before you add on the potential Marker Plus and Folio case. Our suggestion would be: buy it if you're absolutely going to use it. If you're someone who runs through notebooks like no tomorrow, has to a lot of work on the move, or is just headed to uni and doesn't fancy typing up lectures, this is your new best friend. However, if you're just an occasional list-maker, the notes app on your phone will do. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable Make sure you also check out our guide for the best digital notebooks and the best Kindle deals.
Best card games 2025: must-have games for adults, families and two players
Our favourite card games that you'll struggle to put down, including family-friendly and two-player options.
Card games are a brilliant way to bring friends and family together, even though they might bring out the more There are card games which are bound to have you in stitches and others which are only suitable for adults. Some encourage quick 5-minute competitions and others will have you sat quizzing each other for hours. Whatever your preference, there is a card game for you and each one provides a great alternative to on-screen entertainment. What's more, card games tend to last for years so once you've purchased one it can be used over and over again. If you're looking for a new card game to amuse, challenge, or test your mates, we've got a round-up of our eleven favourites that you should play in 2025. There's a good mixture of classics, family-friendly, adult-themed and others that you may never have heard of. For more entertainment ideas check out our guide to the best board games and how to give an Audible gift card? The best card games at a glance: Best classic card game: Uno, £6.99 £5.24 (save £1.75 or 16%) Best competitive card game: Dobble, £ 13.99 £9.89 (save £4.01 or 29%) Best card game for big groups: The Traitors, £11.99 Best card game for adults: Cards Against Humanity 2.0, £35 Best card game for families: Monopoly Deal, £6.99 Best card game for travelling: Pointless Travel, £9.99 Best quick-thinking card game: Exploding Kittens, £19.99 Best short card game: More or Less, £11.99 Best interactive card game: 5 Second Rule, £17.99 £10 (save £7.99 or 44%) Best creative card game: Joking Hazard, £25 Best card game for laughs: Don't be a Dik Dik, £9.99 Best card game for all ages: The Logo Board Game mini edition, £9.99 Best music card game: PopMaster, £9 Best film card game: Movie Trivia Cards, £4.99 Best niche card game: Star Wars Don't Upset The Wookiee, £15.99 Best active card game: Taskmaster Card Game, £7.99 The best card games to play in 2025 Our top picks of card games to play this year: Uno Best classic card game UNO! With any luck, you'll be saying the three-letter word rather than hearing it. The multi-coloured card game is a classic that can be played by pretty much anyone over the age of two. You have to match colours and numbers with the winner being the person who runs out of cards first. Typically, a round of the game can be played in five minutes or less so is great if you're on the move or want a short burst of fun. Buy Uno for £6.99 £5.24 (save £1.75 or 16%) at Amazon Latest Deals Dobble Best competitive card game Dobble was released back in 2011 and has quickly become a competitive classic that you should think about adding to your card game arsenal. You can play five different mini-games with the set, as every card is different and has only one picture in common with every other card in the deck. There is a standard version of the game and also varieties which include decks based off Harry Potter, Star Wars, Scouts and Fishing. Buy Dobble for £13.99 £9.89 (save £4.01 or 29%) at Amazon Latest deals The Traitors Best card game for big groups If you've been watching The Traitors, then the card game follows a similar format to the TV show. If you haven't been watching, where have you been, and also don't worry – it's easy to pick up! Players have to work together to build up a communal prize pot but among them are secretly allocated Traitors, who can banish people from the game - catch them out to win the game. This card game is compatible with your phone to allow for soundtracks and other unique features. Buy The Traitors for £12 at John Lewis Buy The Traitors for £11.99 at Truffle Shuffle Latest deals Cards Against Humanity 2.0 Best card game for adults Cards Against Humanity is described as the "party game for horrible people", and works with players creating their own hilarious answers to question cards. In each round, one player asks a question with a black card, and everyone else answers with their funniest white card from the hand they are dealt before the game. One of the more tame questions in the deck is "what never fails to liven up a party", with some of the more PG white cards you could answer with being "my ex-wife" or "being on fire". Buy Cards Against Humanity for £35 at Menkind Latest Deals Monopoly Deal Best card game for families The Monopoly Deal game is made for those who want all the fun of the classic Monopoly game without having to spend hours playing or setting up the board. You can play this game in just 15 minutes and the winner is the person who can get to three complete property sets first. It has all the competitiveness of Monopoly without taking up too much time. Buy Monopoly Deal for £6.99 at Waterstones Latest Deals Pointless Travel Best card game for travelling Another board game based on a TV show, Pointless is great for people who love quizzes as you battle it out to provide the most obscure answer to general knowledge questions. Unlike most quizzes, there is more than one answer for each question and you have to choose the one that the least amount of people have opted for. This means that, unlike lots of traditional games, the player with the lowest score wins in Pointless. Buy Pointless Travel for £8.99 at Waterstones Latest Deals Exploding Kittens Best quick-thinking card game Exploding Kittens was launched back in 2015 and remains its title as the most backed Kickstarter of all time. The crazy game is easy to learn and promises lots of laughter with explosions, lasers, sandwiches and cats. It follows a Russian Roulette style, with players drawing cards until one takes an exploding kitten. Either it explodes and you're out of the game, or you can defuse it with a laser pointer or catnip sandwich. The last person alive wins. Buy Exploding Kittens UK Edition for £19.99 at Amazon Latest Deals More or Less Best short card game A great game for the whole family, More or Less does exactly what it says on the tin. You pick up a question card and then have to say whether there is more or less. For example, "Are there more or less than 500k meatballs eaten at Ikea stores each day?". The game allows for lots of laughs with silly questions and you'll come away learning a whole host of random facts. Buy More or Less for £11.99 at Waterstones Latest Deals 5 Second Rule Best interactive card game 5 Second Rule is a card game that also comes with an interactive relay baton. The game is played by giving each player 5 seconds to answer one of the random, silly and spontaneous questions from the deck. These include questions like "Name a pizza topping" or "Give the name of an international airport". Once one player has answered within 5 seconds, they pass the baton off to the next. The first person to take longer than 5 seconds to answer, or to repeat, loses. The baton will give you a count down and detect when 5 seconds are up. The questions seem easy, but can you perform under pressure? Buy 5 Second Rule for £17.99 £10 (save £7.99 or 44%) at Amazon Latest Deals Joking Hazard Best creative card game Another card game which is DEFINITELY not for kids. Joking Hazard is great for those with a dark sense of humour and will have you in fits of laughter. The party game is played by 3 players or more as you combine cards to create millions of terrible situations, and some good ones. The 360 cards can be used to create endless entertainment and is certainly not a game for the easily offended. Buy Joking Hazard for £25 at Menkind Latest Deals Don't Be A Dik Dik Best card game for laughs A silly game for 16+ that is based around animals and their naughty names. It mixes both strategy and humour, with each player being dealt cards and then trying to find pairs of the animals they have in their deck. You ask players for animals, then pass a card to the left after each turn. You want to get rid of the Dik Dik, as the loser is the one who ends with the silly deer. Buy Don't Be a Dik Dik for £9.99 at Amazon Latest Deals The Logo Board Game mini edition Best card game for all ages Much like its board game counterpart, this game simply asks you to answer questions about famous logos. From Heinz to Nike, you'll need to go through a range of questions about the brands and products. It's something everyone will be able to relate to, plus it's fun. Buy The Logo Board Game mini edition for £9.99 at Very PopMaster Best music card game Whether you're a regular listener to Ken Bruce's Radio 2 quiz PopMaster or not, this is the ideal game for music buffs. Each card features a multiple-choice question, open question and guess-the-year question about music across the years. Buy PopMaster for £9 at John Lewis undefined Movie Trivia Cards Best film card game Cinephiles, you can't go wrong with a simple movie quiz. Inside this deck you'll find a range of film-focussed questions across the decades. Buy Movie Trivia Cards for £4.99 at TruffleShuffle undefined Star Wars Don't Upset The Wookiee Best niche card game Whatever you do, don't upset the Wookie. These cards feature a Chewbacca who gets increasingly angry the more you play. The aim is to complete a set of Wookiees, be the first to lose your cards, or be the last one standing to win. It's perfect for Star Wars fans and comes in this cute and cuddly Wookie case. Buy Star Wars Don't Upset The Wookiee for £15.99 at TruffleShuffle undefined Taskmaster Card Game Best active card game Everyone's favourite game show comes to life. In Taskmaster the card game, you'll find a series of tasks set by Little Alex Horne himself, complete them as well (or badly) as you can and be judged by your fellow players. Hilarious, tricky and very competitive, this is an ideal way to get yourself active with friends or family. Buy Taskmaster Card Game for £7.99 at John Lewis undefined You can also ready the best TNT Sports offers and best Kindle deals.
Disney Plus gift card 2025 UK: How to buy, delivery, price
Disney Plus would make a great Christmas gift, and now you can send a subscription as a present.
If you're one of Disney Plus's 130 million subscribers then you'll already be aware that the streaming service can have you hooked to the television for hours. With over 500 films, 15,000 episodes, and 80 Disney Plus Originals, there's a great mix for both children and adults to get their teeth into. For the kids, there are classics like The Lion King, Toy Story and The Incredibles along with newer favourites like 2025's Lilo & Stitch. For the adults, you can enjoy series such as The Bear and Only Murders in the Building, reality fans can view the new season of The Kardashians and then there's the Marvel Cinematic Universe offerings also available. If you decide that Disney Plus is the right streaming service for you, then costs usually vary from £4.99 to £12.99 a month depending on the type of plan you have – check out our guide to the new Disney Plus ad tiers explained for more details. Sign-up to Disney Plus from £4.99 a month Get a 12-month Disney Plus gift card from £89.90 View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Jump to: Can you get a Disney Plus gift voucher in the UK? How to redeem a 12 months Disney Plus gift voucher Why a Disney Plus subscription makes a great gift Can you get a Disney Plus gift voucher in the UK? When Disney Plus first launched in the US, you could only buy a subscription for yourself, but it later opened up to offer an annual gift subscription. Thankfully, this option is now available here across the pond! There are just a few small caveats before you buy Disney Plus as a gift. Firstly, the gift voucher is only available as a digital code delivered by e-mail, so those looking for a physical gift may have to consider a printout. Secondly, you can't gift Disney Plus to those who already have a subscription. They have to be a new user, so it might be worth double-checking if your intended recipient is already subscribed. Here's how to give a Disney Plus gift card in the UK: Follow this annual gift subscription link and click 'Buy now'. Enter your name and e-mail address first. Enter the recipient's name and e-mail address, as well as your desired delivery date. Enter your payment details. Confirm the purchase when ready. Your recipient will then receive the Disney Plus voucher by e-mail on the scheduled date. Get a 12-month Disney Plus gift card from £89.90 Here's how to bag a great discount with the best Disney Plus offers. How to redeem a 12 month Disney Plus gift voucher If you're the lucky recipient of a 12 month Disney Plus gift card, then you'll be thrilled to hear that redeeming the voucher couldn't be easier. Here's how to redeem a Disney Plus gift card in the UK: You'll receive the Disney Plus voucher by e-mail on a scheduled date. The e-mail will instruct you to head to the Disney Plus redeem page and enter a code. You can then enjoy 12 months of Disney Plus! Get a 12-month Disney Plus gift card from £89.90 Why a Disney Plus subscription makes a great gift Disney Plus is one of the best streaming services around, especially when considering the Disney Plus price is very reasonable and allows you to register up to 10 devices on one Disney Plus account and stream to four screens at once. One of the streaming service's key strengths is the huge list of what's on Disney Plus. It'd be a perfect purchase for parents as there are hours of Disney and Pixar content to keep the little ones entertained, and then once they're tucked in bed, the adults can enjoy Star originals such as The Walking Dead and The Bear. Disney Plus is also a must-have for fans wishing to keep up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with exclusive shows such as Agatha All Along and, soon, Daredevil Born Again making for some of the most enjoyable Disney Plus viewing and tying into several current and upcoming Marvel projects. Some of the best movies on Disney Plus of course include the Star Wars films - which are all available on the streaming service, along with exclusive blockbuster shows such as The Mandalorian. and the spin-off series Ahsoka. Also timeless classics like Toy Story and The Lion King, along with newish Disney staples like Frozen and Ratatouille. Plus, with the Disney Plus gift card, you get 12 months of the Disney+ Premium Plan for the price of 10. The Disney Plus Premium Plan will set you back £12.99 per month (so £155.88 for 12 months). However, if you purchase the gift card or an annual subscription, it will cost you £129.90, saving you £26.98. So, if this sounds tempting, sign up for a Disney Plus membership yourself. Or, if you already have one, buy a Disney Plus annual membership as a gift. Get a 12-month Disney Plus gift card from £89.90 Want more Disney? Check out our guides on how to watch Disney Plus offline and how to set up and update parental controls on Disney Plus. For the latest news, such as the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK stock updates, stay up to date with our Technology section.
Best Christmas light projectors to buy for winter 2025
The most wonderful time of the year is on its way! If you're putting up the Christmas decorations, here is our guide to the best Christmas light projectors on sale now.
There's something magical about Christmas. Suddenly, things which are entirely normal, boring in fact, for the other 11 months of the year become filled with joy. Walking through your town centre? Much better when the festive lights are twinkling on every street lamp. Strolling down your street? Much more exciting when Mr Number Four and Ms Number 32 are having an unspoken competition to see who has the better light-up Santa display. Our new favourite thing to add to the Christmas light collection is a light projector. These projectors have a range of functions, allowing you to beam lighting displays onto your home, from falling snow to Christmas trees and snowmen. It's far easier than precariously dangling off a ladder trying to rig up your lights! These projectors are versatile, too, as most can be used inside to project displays onto walls. This means they're not just for Christmas, but work really well at, for example, birthday parties and New Year's Eve events. Here are the best Christmas light projectors to buy right now. The RadioTimes.com Going Out team know a thing or two about getting into the festive spirit — just take a look at the best Christmas pantomimes, best Christmas shows, best West End shows, and best kids theatre shows. Best Christmas light projectors to buy at a glance: LED Christmas Projector Light | £39.99 £12.99 (save £17 or 68%) Christmas Halloween Projector Lights | £39.99 £33.99 (save £6 or 15%) TEDD Christmas Projector Lights | £28.99 Premier Led 31cm Indoor And Outdoor Snowstorm Projector | £16.49 Premier Outdoor Laser Light With Timer | £34.75 Best Christmas light projectors to buy for winter 2025 LED Christmas Projector Light This LED Christmas projector offers 12 switchable lens patterns, such as Santa, Christmas Eve stockings, and Christmas trees. The projector from Wowcher is portable, and projects for a distance of up to 20-metres. It's super simple to use, too, as you simply pop in the lens of your choice, flip the button up, and off you go! The LED Christmas Projector Light is also suitable for ages four and over. Buy LED Christmas Projector Light for £39.99 £12.99 (save £17 or 68%) at Wowcher Christmas Halloween Projector Lights If you're looking for high-definition images to add some Christmas cheer to your festive event, then look no further. The Christmas Halloween Projector lights from Amazon is waterproof and multifunction, meaning it can withstand whatever the winter weather throws at it, plus it's easy to use thanks to the wireless remote control. Buy Christmas Halloween Projector Lights for £39.99 £33.99 (save £6 or 15%) at Amazon TEDD Christmas Projector Lights You can now get an impressive 31% off the TEDD Christmas Projector Lights at Amazon. This model comes with 12 replaceable lenses, which include a Christmas tree, Santa Claus, a snowman, gifts and a snowflake. The auto rotating image effect means that the patterns will move automatically, instantly creating a party atmosphere. Buy TEDD Christmas Projector Lights for £28.99 at Amazon Premier Led 31cm Indoor And Outdoor Snowstorm Projector This festive decoration projects a warm white LED snowflake pattern onto any surface and works excellently as part of a festive display or by itself. The projector can be used both inside and outside; however, the transformer must remain dry at all times. Buy Premier Led 31cm Indoor And Outdoor Snowstorm Projector for £16.49 at B&Q Premier Outdoor Laser Light With Timer Trust us, this one's a showstopper. This laser light projector is remote controlled and will project moving red and green patterns with adjustable speed settings. You can even choose to project patterns in only red or green, and you can make it static as well for a more relaxing effect. Buy Premier Outdoor Laser Light With Timer for £34.75 at The Glow Company Looking for other festive activities? Check out our Going Out section where we have everything from the best Christmas markets to the best Christmas experience gifts.
Is your Sky TV package not working hard enough? It might be time to switch. Here are our favourite, and most affordable, alternatives to Sky.
Whatever you choose to watch on TV, and however you choose to watch it, it’s important that you have the right TV package for you. It’s worth thinking about what you want to watch on TV and what you can do without. Sky TV is the perfect example. Available in various bundles, such as Sky TV, Sky Stream, and Netflix bundle, there's so much to consider when you assemble your TV package. For one, you can customise it with additional channels. For sports fans, there's the option to add on Sky Sports for just £20 a month; Sky Kids which will set you back £8 a month for those of you with little ones, and Sky Cinema for movie buffs — an additional £10 a month, which will also get you a Paramount Plus subscription and two free Vue cinema tickets a month. All that, plus the original cost of £15 a month, you may notice the price in your basket going up quicker than you might like, so if you’re thinking about going elsewhere or changing providers, here are our best and cheaper alternatives to Sky. For more streaming service information, take a look at the Disney Plus price, as well as the best Sky Sports offers. Best Sky Black Friday deals 2025 Black Friday 2025 (28th November) is fast approaching, but we have already found these deals you don’t want to miss: Sky TV deals: Get Sky Essential TV & 500Mbps Full Fibre Broadband for £35 a month Get Sky Essential TV, Sky Cinema & 500Mbps Full Fibre Broadband for £45 a month Sky Glass deals: Get Sky Glass Air 43", Essential TV & 500Mbps Full Fibre Broadband for £39 a month Sky mobile deals: Get 40GB for £10 a month Jump to: Best alternatives to Sky for live TV Best alternatives to Sky for entertainment Best alternatives to Sky for sports Best alternatives to Sky for the whole family Best alternatives to Sky for live TV Virgin Media Unlike some of the Sky TV alternatives, we’re about to show you, Virgin Media doesn’t offer a stand-alone TV-only package. The cheapest is the ‘M125 Broadband+ Flex’: M125 Fibre Broadband, Weekend Chatter and 100+ TV channels for £28.99 a month on an 24-month contract. For Wi-Fi, TV, and your home phone, £28.99 quid isn’t a bad deal, especially if you’re looking to move these three things over from Sky. However the price jumps up to £32.49 a month from April 2026. Sign up to Virgin Media from £28.99 a month Tip: Sky has an 18-month contract. If you're planning on switching, make sure you have checked when you can get out of the contract from. Freeview Freeview’s aim is to bring great telly to homes across the UK for no monthly cost. With the current cost of living crisis, we are hugely appreciative of services like Freeview for bringing us our favourite TV shows when it’s not always possible to afford expensive TV packages or streaming services. It offers over 70 channels, as well as 15 HD channels, and if you have the internet, you can include Freeview Play to watch on-demand shows from places like My5, BBC iPlayer and All 4. Freeview Play is built-in to the majority of new TVs, so chances are, you already have it! Take a look at Freeview Best alternatives to Sky for entertainment EE TV BT is considered one of the ‘big three’ broadband and TV providers, alongside Sky and Virgin Media, while EE is better known for its mobile network. Now these two giants have joined forces, with BT supplying internet deals which can be combined with EE TV deals. Unlike Sky, the packages are competitively priced so you can bag an entertainment bundle for as little as £5 a month for the first six months. If sports are more your bag, there’s a £23 package with your name on it. Sign up to EE TV from £43.99 a month Add EE TV packages to your contract from £2 a month for the first six months Apple TV+ Apple TV+ was a late contender to the streaming war, but that doesn’t make it any less mighty. It focuses on original shows and films, such as Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, Cherry starring Tom Holland, and Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry, rather than hoarding a back catalogue of popular TV series and movies like other streaming services do. The streaming service will cost you £8.99 a month. You can get three months free when you buy selected Apple products, so if you’re planning on purchasing a new device anyway, this is a great benefit. There’s also a seven-day free trial regardless of whether you buy from Apple. Apple TV+ is compatible with smart TVs, fire sticks and gaming consoles. Just search for 'Apple TV+' in the app store and install it. Sign up for a free seven-day trial at Apple TV+ If you're not sure where to start, be sure to take a look at our guide to Apple TV+, as well as our roundup of the best TV shows on Apple TV+. Hayu For reality TV, you’re not going to find a better streaming service than Hayu. So if you’re someone who lives for staged arguments, celebrity gossip, and melodramatic moments, and for TV series like Keeping Up With The Kardashians, The Real Housewives franchise, and Botched, Hayu could provide all the telly you need (especially as it has over 300 shows to choose from). Like Apple TV Plus, Hayu is £4.99 a month, however, you can pay £43.99 for 12 months — the 12-month plan will save you 25 per cent off the monthly price. There’s also a seven-day free trial for you to sink your reality TV-loving teeth into. Hayu is compatible with most smartphones, tablets and TV devices, including Google Chromecast. Sign up for a free seven-day trial at Hayu Tip: A lot of streaming services offer a free trial, so if you want to try out a few options before making the leap from Sky, take advantage of the trials. Best alternatives to Sky for sports NOW TV Upgrading to Sky Sports will set you back an additional £18 a month- this gets you eight Sky Sports channels where you can watch Premier League, F1, and more. The Sports Membership on NOW TV comes with 11 Sky Sports channels, including HD ones, over 1,000 hours of highlights and sports documentaries on demand. You also have the choice to connect up to six devices, all for £14.99 a month. Get NOW TV from £14.99 per month Best alternatives to Sky for the whole family Disney Plus The RadioTimes.com team are big fans of Disney Plus — we think it’s borderline unbelievable how much amazing content you can get on the streaming service for such a small price. Disney Plus currently offers several membership tiers with differing prices. The Standard with Ads membership is £4.99 a month, the Standard membership is £7.99 a month (or £79.90 a year) and the Premium membership is £10.99 a month (or £109.90 a year). Here, you can enjoy family favourites such as Frozen, The Simpsons and Encanto, Marvel and Star Wars, original series like The Bear, National Geographic, and so much more. Sign up to Disney Plus from £5.99 a month Want to get Disney Plus for less? Take a look at the Disney Plus offers available right now. Amazon Prime Video Another fantastic value for money TV subscription service is Amazon Prime Video. From countless box sets and movies to documentaries and reality TV, there’s something for the whole family on Amazon Prime Video. If you already have Prime, you’ll have access to Amazon Prime Video along with other great benefits like free next-day delivery and access to events like Prime Day. This will set you back £8.99 a month, or you can opt for an annual subscription costing £95 (£7.91 per month). Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Amazon Prime Video Netflix Get great entertainment for less with Netflix. It has a catalogue of blockbuster movies like Emilia Pérez, She Said, and Tár, binge-worthy box sets like Bridgerton and Stranger Things, and, not to mention, a huge array of docuseries. You can watch Netflix anytime and anywhere from any device, like your phone, laptop, tablet, smart TV or streaming device. Plans start from £4.99. Sign up for Netflix for £5.99 Tip: If you’re planning on switching from Sky TV, it’s worth finding out what (if anything) would happen if you still want Sky as your broadband provider. For more on streaming, head over to our recommendations of the best UK streaming services or best streaming device to make your TV smart.
HUAWEI announces new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 smartwatch with game-changing cycling features
With up to three week's battery on a single charge and impressive fitness features like an industry-first cycling virtual power, this is why the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 should be your next smartwatch.
Looking for a brand new smartwatch which offers fantastic functionalities without compromising on style? It can be a surprisingly mean feat. However, allow us to introduce you to the brand-new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series, which seamlessly blends a premium design with innovative technology. Some of the stand-out features of the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series include a three-week battery life — to compare, the Garmin Forerunner 970 has up to 15 days and the Apple Watch Series 11 has just 24-hours of battery life — and all-new pro-level cycling metrics, which include an industry-first cycling virtual power without the need for a power metre. This smartwatch is the latest product to launch from HUAWEI's impressive wearable portfolio, while the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series is an all-rounder smartwatch for individuals who are into health and fitness but are still style conscious. HUAWEI also has smartwatches which are specifically designed for tech enthusiasts, explorers, fitness fanatics and health-conscious consumers, too. Plus, the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series is widely compatible with iOS, Android and EMUI smartphones, ensuring broad accessibility. Intrigued? Let's check it out. Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 from £299 at HUAWEI What is the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 UK release date? The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series has launched today, Friday 19th September, at 2pm. Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 from £299 at HUAWEI What is the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 UK price? The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 will set you back from £229, and the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro will cost from £329. As for the Outdoor Edition, there is a HUAWEI Store exclusive which sees you get HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 and Huawei FreeArc (RRP £99) from £259, and HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro and Huawei FreeArc from £359. Plus, HUAWEI is offering a £30 off discount when you use the code A30OFFGT6 at the checkout between Friday 19th September and Thursday 30th October. Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 from £299 at HUAWEI HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 new features First thing's first, we want to focus on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series's fantastic cycling features. As we mentioned above, the new smartwatch features an industry-first cycling virtual power without the need for a power metre, and this virtual power is calculated based on real-time speed, grade, and weight, using advanced algorithms developed in collaboration with Beijing Sport University. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series also supports Functional Threshold Power (FTP), which is measured via an external power metre, and it offers professional cycling insights and helps develop optimised training plans. In terms of safety features, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series has fall detection ability. Keen cyclists can also follow pre-installed routes, track progress and review performance through the HUAWEI app. Plus, if you're anything like us and you'd like to show off your cycling achievements, you can share your data with friends and post online. So, what other sports does the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series offer? The new smartwatch is equipped with enhanced outdoor sports experiences for trail running (with altitude trend charts), golf (with first-ever vector maps), and skiing (with abundant data), and you can be sure the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series provides detailed, precise data no matter what adventure you find yourself on. Whether you find yourself navigating dense forests or urban landscapes, fitness is elevated with HUAWEI's Sunflower Positioning System provides unparalleled GPS accuracy for tracking workout routes and speeds in any environment, including gradients. As for health features, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series offers accurate health rate monitoring (achieving up to 98% for cycling and 95% for trail running), alongside all-day HRV tracking. The new smartwatch also cares for your emotional wellbeing; the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series offers real-time monitoring across 12 emotional states to help you create effective stress management, and spot early signs of emotional challenges. And the thing that makes all of these fantastic health and fitness features possible? The incredible up to three-week-long battery life on a single charge. Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 from £299 at HUAWEI HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 new design What this smartwatch does so well is that it doesn't compromise on style to fit in all of the brilliant functionalities. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series's raised timing bezel, 1.47-inch AMOLED display with 3,000 nits peak brightness, new colourways, and versatile strap options — including fluoroelastomer, composite woven, vegan leather, and Milanese straps — all contributes towards giving the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series a premium look. So, what are these new colourways? What are the HUAWEI watch new colours? The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series comes in new Green and Purple colourways for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6, and a new Brown colourway for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro. Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 from £299 at HUAWEI How to buy the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 today This brand-new smartwatch is available to buy right now at the official HUAWEI store. Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 from £299 at HUAWEI How to connect your new HUAWEI watch to your phone To connect your new HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 smartwatch to your smartphone, you'll need to download the Huawei Health app (beta) and update it to its latest version. Once you've downloaded the app, open it, log in with your HUAWEI ID (if you have a HUAWEI phone, you'll find this in Settings, and if you don't, you'll have to register one), and press the plus sign in the app's upper-right corner to add a device. Then, select your wearable from the search results and tap 'Connect', then confirm the pairing request on both the smartwatch and smartphone. And away you go! Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 from £299 at HUAWEI
Best board games 2025: must-have games for adults and families
It's time to get competitive! Whether an all-time classic like Monopoly or a newbie on the block like The Traitors Board Game, there's something for every taste and fancy.
Ready to get your game face on and put your family and friends through their paces? A good old-fashioned board game is hard to beat when it comes to bringing a group together and getting competitive. A great alternative for when you need a break from technology, a good board game can offer off-screen entertainment whatever the time, weather, and across all ages. Whether you have a free Sunday afternoon at home with the family, or want to take your wild Friday night to the next level by competing against your friends, there's a board game for all occasions. There are the ones that have been around forever like Monopoly – an all-time classic that never disappoints. But then there's some new ones making a scene like The Traitors Board Game, based on the big hit TV show, which will put you to the test. Set up around the kitchen table or gather on cushions across the living room floor (there's no judging here) and take on the ultimate challenge of a board game, ready to crown the winner at the end in all their victory. We've gathered some of the best board games for you to try below, from the talking and drawing varieties, to the guessing and bluffing. Looking for other sources of entertainment? Check out our guides to the best Kindle deals and the best music streaming services for some inspiration. Plus, check out the best two player board games. Best board games at a glance: Best for all generations: Articulate, £32.99 £17.99 (save £15 or 45%) Best for thinking like the rest: Herd Mentality, £19.99 Best classic board game: Monopoly, £17.60 Best new board game: The Traitors Board Game, £19.95 Best wacky board game: Taskmaster, £25 £15 (save £10 or 40%) Best for bluffing: The Chameleon Game, £24.99 Best quick-action board game: Six Second Scribbles, £14.99 Best for competitiveness: Confident, £22.99 £14.06 (save £8.93 or 39%) Best simple board game: Linkee, £22.99 £19.99 (save £3 or 13%) Best imaginative board game: Dixit Odyssey, £34.97 Best for wordsmiths: Scrabble, £10.99 Best for general knowledge: Trivial Pursuit, £29.99 Best for mystery solving: Cluedo, £29.99 Best for head-to-head battle: Battleship, £17.60 Best for concentration: Operation, £24.99 £20 (save £4.99 or 20%) Best cooperative board game: Pandemic, £39.99 £30.18 (save £9.81 or 25%) Best party board game: Wordle, £25.88 Best fast-paced board game: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, £11.99 £9.80 (save £2.18 or 18%) Best pop-culture board game: The LOGO Board Game Second Edition, £17.99 Best board games to play in 2025 Articulate Best for all generations For ages: 12 and over Number of players: 4 to 20+ players It's time to get competitive with Articulate, the quick-thinking, fast-talking board game. Team up into pairs or groups and describe as many cards as possible to your team mates, from famous people and objects to nature and worldly places. Buy Articulate for £32.99 £17.99 (save £15 or 45%) at Amazon undefined Herd Mentality Best for thinking like the rest For ages: 10+ Number of players: 4 to 20 players Think you know your friends and family inside out? Put this to the test with Herd Mentality. Simply read out random questions, write down your answer in secret and if it's in the majority, you win cows. And if its the odd one out, you get stuck with the pink cow. Guaranteed to keep the whole family entertained. Buy Herd Mentality for £19.99 at Amazon undefined Monopoly Best classic board game For ages: 8+ Number of players: 2 or more players Monopoly is an all-time favourite board game for a reason. Work your way around the board as you buy, sell and rent properties across the town – from sites and stations to utilities – and put other players to the test in this fast-dealing property trading game. Build houses and hotels and watch the money pour in – but watch out for your opponents and their competitive tactics! Buy Monopoly for £17.60 at Amazon undefined The Traitors Board Game Best new board game For ages: 12+ Number of players: 4 to 6 players Fan of The Traitors TV show? Get in on the action yourself with the official board game. All players are assigned as Faithfuls, with one Traitor, and must go on missions to earn gold for the prize fund. Watch out for the Traitor, who will earn the right to murder at night... Buy The Traitors Board Game for £19.95 at Amazon undefined Did you know that you can make the game of Traitors a reality thanks to the Traitors live experience? Taskmaster Best wacky board game For ages: 8+ Number of players: 3+ players Bring the hit TV show Taskmaster to your own home with this board game and enjoy hours of entertainment with your friends and family. Compete against each other in a selection of crazy tasks, and the winner will be crowned Taskmaster Champion. There's even some video tasks included from Alex Horne himself, the Taskmaster creator. Buy Taskmaster for £25 £15 (save £10 or 40%) at MenKind undefined The Chameleon Game Best for bluffing For ages: 14+ Number of players: 3 to 8 players There's one chameleon in this game and their job is to not get caught – but work out the Secret Word. Everyone else must try and spot the imposter without giving away the Secret Word. This is a game of bluffing and deduction – put your friends and family to the test. Buy The Chameleon Game for £24.99 at Waterstones undefined Six Second Scribbles Best quick-action board game For ages: 8+ Number of players: 2 to 8 players Put your drawing skills to the test as you scribble out 10 pictures in just 60 seconds. With more than 1000 items across 100+ categories, there's things to draw for all levels, from simple foods and animals, to tricky tourist attractions and cheeses to take it to a more difficult level. Score points if others can guess your artwork and enjoy hours of fun. Buy Six Scribbles for £14.99 at Amazon undefined Confident Best for competitiveness For ages: 10+ Number of players: 2 to 30 players In this game, it's all about confidence. When faced with trivia questions and interesting facts, players must give a range in their answers, but aim for the smallest range compared to other players. The game includes 180 cards to work through and six dry wipe answer boards to make it fast-paced and add to the competitiveness. Buy Confident for £22.99 £14.06 (save £8.93 or 39%) at Amazon undefined Linkee Best simple board game For ages: 14+ Number of players: 2+ players Linkee is pretty simple – answer the four questions on each card correctly, then work out how they are all linked. The first one to shout "linkee" wins that card. There's 100s of questions to work through - it's all about making connections, listening to others and getting competitive. Buy Linkee for £22.99 £19.99 (save £3 or 13%) at Amazon undefined Dixit Odyssey Best imaginative board game For ages: 8+ Number of players: 3 to 12 players Let your imagination run wild with Dixit Odyssey thanks to the beautifully illustrated cards. One player is the storyteller, chooses one of the cards (without showing it to anyone) and describes it in just one word or sentence. The other players have to pick a card to match how the storyteller has explained theirs, and all players then have to guess which was the original from the storyteller, when all laid out. Buy Dixit Odyssey for £34.97 at Amazon undefined Scrabble Best for wordsmiths For ages: 10+ Number of players: 2 to 4 players Get stuck into the infamous board game Scrabble, taking on the challenge of spelling out words using the seven letter tiles randomly picked. Each letter has a value, and the player with the highest final score wins. Put your spelling and word knowledge to the test. Buy Scrabble for £10.99 at Amazon undefined Trivial Pursuit Best for general knowledge For ages: 16+ Number of players: 2 to 6 players Know your history and geography, art and literature, sports and nature? Take on your friends and family with Trivial Pursuit, answering questions across the different categories. There are over 2,400 questions – pick up a piece of pie to fill in your wedge holder to win. Buy Trivial Pursuit for £29.99 at Amazon undefined Cluedo Best for mystery solving For ages: 8+ Number of players: 2 to 6 players There's been a murder. But who dunnit, where and with what weapon? Compete against your opponents to gather clues, reveal the mystery and solve the murder. The first one to get it right wins. Put on your detective hats and get playing. Buy Cluedo for £29.99 at Amazon undefined Battleship Best for head-to-head battle For ages: 7+ Number of players: 2 players Fight head-to-head in naval combat as you play Battleship as a competitive duo. Search for each other's enemy fleet of ships, including a submarine, patrol boat and a battleship, and destroy them as you play. The game comes in portable battle cases so you can conveniently take on the go with you. Buy Battleship for £17.60 at Amazon undefined Operation Best for concentration For ages: 6+ Number of players: 1+ players Cavity Sam is a little under the weather – your job is to remove his 12 funny ailments without setting off the buzzer. Use the tweezers to take out the wishbone, Adam's Apple etc and make him feel better. Collect the money if you can avoid the buzz, and the player with the most money at the end wins. Buy Operation for £24.99 £20 (save £4.99 or 20%) at Amazon undefined Pandemic Best cooperative board game For ages: 10+ Number of players: 2 to 4 players All players win or lose together in this board game, taking on the roles of disease-fighting specialists to stop pandemics breaking out across the world. Drawing cards, players can travel between cities, treat the infected, discover cures and build research stations to treat the diseases. Just watch out for the Epidemic cards that will only make matters worse. Buy Pandemic for £39.99 £30.18 (save £9.81 or 25%) at Amazon undefined Wordle Best party board game For ages: 14+ Number of players: 2 to 4 players Inspired by the ever-so-popular digital version, this board game brings Wordle to real life, where you can compete against friends and family. Take it in turns to write down 5-letter secret words and other players must guess – the one with the fewest tries wins. Do it in fast mode, timed mode, or team mode for the ultimate challenge. Buy Wordle for £25.88 at OnBuy undefined Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Best fast-paced board game For ages: 8+ Number of players: 2+ players It might sound random, but this game will provide hours of entertainment for the whole gang to enjoy. Remember the order of these five wacky words – Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese and Pizza – and if a matching card is placed down, race against players to slap your hand down on the central pile of cards. The aim of the game is to get rid of all your cards. Watch out for the Gorilla, Groundhog and Narwhal too! Buy Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza for £11.99 £9.80 (save £2.18 or 18%) at Amazon undefined The LOGO Board Game Second Edition Best pop-culture board game For ages: 12+ Number of players: 2-6 players The LOGO Board Game is a must for the Christmas dinner table. Both simple and challenging, this game requires you to answer a series of questions about world-famous brands and, of course, their logo's. From naming all the flavours of Skittle to trying remember the history of cleaning brands, it's relevant and varied enough to be played by all ages. Buy The LOGO Board Game Second Edition for £17.99 at Amazon undefined For news, reviews and deals, check out the RadioTimes.com Technology section. While you're there, why not take a look at our Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK stock article and the best Apple iPhone 17 deals?
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are now on sale — but are they worth the £219 price-tag?
The Apple AirPods 3 Pro have just been announced, but with another upgrade allegedly coming in 2026, are they worth the money now?
It comes around once a year, and we're always waiting with bated breath. No, it's not Christmas, it's the 'Awe-Dropping' Apple event! This year has been choc-full of exciting new products, from the Apple iPhone 17 line-up to the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11. But what we've got our eyes on - or more accurately, our ears - are the new Apple AirPods Pro 3. While the Apple AirPods were upgraded last year, the Apple AirPods Pro haven't been upgraded since 2022. However, with rumours already swirling about a new AirPods upgrade in 2026, are the Apple AirPods Pro 3 worth buying right now? That's where the RadioTimes.com Technology team comes in. Here's our guide to the latest Apple AirPods Pro 3 release, and where you can buy the wireless earbuds today. Buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for £219 at Amazon Take a look at the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date and why we prefer it to the Apple Watch Series 11. Plus, check out the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date and Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 guide. Jump to: Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date How to buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 in the UK Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK price Apple AirPods Pro 3 feature enhancements Apple AirPods Pro 3 design improvements Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2 Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date Apple's latest launch event is took place on Tuesday 9th September, and the tech giant announced the release of the Apple AirPods Pro 3, amongst other products. Buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for £219 at Amazon How to buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 in the UK Pre-orders for the new Apple AirPods Pro 3 lasted from Tuesday 9th September until Friday 19th September, and the earphones are now available to buy. Earlier last week, AirPods Pro 3 pre-orders were only available at Apple, but as we approached the on sale date, we saw more and more UK retailers have stock availability. Here's a complete list of UK retailers and mobile networks with Apple AirPods Pro 3 pre-order stock: Amazon AO Apple Argos Currys O2 Very Check out the best Apple iPhone 17 deals. Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK price The new Apple Airpods Pro 3 will cost £219. For context, the Apple AirPods 4 cost £129, but the same model with active noise cancellation costs £179. Apple AirPods Pro 2 launched at £249 and have now been reduced to £229. Buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for £219 at Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 3 feature enhancements As the Apple AirPods Pro 3 have been in development for a number of years, we're seeing some major feature upgrades, most notably, its over-the-ear headphone performance. At Apple's WWDC 2025 event earlier this year, the company announced new iOS 26 features for already released AirPods, which we can see on the Apple AirPods Pro 3. From sleep detection that pauses playback when you fall asleep to more head gesture controls and remote control of your iPhone or iPad, there are plenty of improvements. But what about new features that are unique to the Apple AirPods Pro 3? Firstly, a fast H3 processing chip has been included, which improves the device's noise cancellation capabilities. Health and wellness features reign supreme on the Apple AirPods Pro 3. You can now track your heart rate using just your AirPods, taking away the need to wear an Apple Watch while working out, not to mention the temperature detection available. However, one of the features that got everyone talking at Tuesday's 'Awe-Dropping' event was the inclusion of Live Translation. What is the Apple AirPods Pro 3 Live Translation feature? Sometimes a feature comes along which makes you realise just how impressive Apple is; the Live Translation helps you understand another language and to communicate with others by speaking naturally with AirPods. For example, two people who are wearing AirPods (with Live Translation enabled from their iPhone) can hear a translation as the volume of the other person speaking is lowered. If you're speaking to someone who doesn't have the Apple AirPods Pro 3, there's the option to use the iPhone as a horizontal display to show the live transcription instead. So far, Live Translation is available in five languages, English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, and will be adding four more languages by the end of 2025: Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified). What devices are the Apple AirPods Pro 3 compatible with? The new Apple AirPods Pro 3 uses Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology, and they can be used as wireless earphones with any Apple device (including older models) and non-Apple devices (like Android smartphones). However, be mindful that functionality might be limited. For example, the new Live Translation feature may not work if you have an Android smartphone as it has to be enabled from an iPhone. Apple AirPods Pro 3 design improvements When it comes to AirPods, Apple has never deviated very much from the classic design, and the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are no different. Apple have opted to keep the classic white AirPods design, with short stems. Plus, like most other Apple products, the charging case has USB-C connectivity. And speaking of the case, it showcases Apple's new lighter and slimmer design. However, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 now come with five different tip sizes, which offer a more secure in-ear design. Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro As Samsung's flagship ear buds, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on everyone's minds when it comes to the top audio performers. But how do they hold up compared to the new Apple AirPods Pro 3? Firstly, there are the obvious design differences, with the traditional Apple white contrasting against the Samsung Galaxy sleek grey. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro also have stems, in contrast to older Galaxy Buds models. These models offer a slightly different sound. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 have a neutral and well-balanced sound, achieved using adaptive EQ, while the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro adopt a bass-forward tuning. When it comes to one of the key features, noise cancellation, Apple takes the edge. While the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro do an overall good job with ANC, thanks to a decent transparency mode and Galaxy AI-driven noise adaptation, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are more adept at blocking lower-frequency noise and have a refined transparency mode. Buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for £219 at Amazon Buy the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for £219 at Very Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2 When it comes to comparing the Apple AirPods Pro 3 with its predecessor, the first thing to note is the improved H3 processing chip, leading to improved noise cancellation capabilities. There are also plenty of health features available on the Pro 3 that are missing from the Pro 2: heart-rate tracking and in-ear temperature, to name a couple. Plus, the impressive Live Translation feature that we've just mentioned is only available on the Apple AirPods Pro 3. When it comes to design, there isn't much to distinguish the two pairs of AirPods. Apple has stuck with the classic white AirPod design with short stems; the only difference is in the case. When it comes to the Apple AirPods Pro 3, the case is equipped with USB-C connectivity and is both lighter and more compact. Buy the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for £219 at Amazon Check out the Apple AirPods Pro 3 at Amazon For more of the latest releases, take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE UK release date and reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date, price and how to pre-order today
The Apple iPhone 17 line-up is here and it includes the powerhouse Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here's all of the details on the new iPhone, including when you can pre-order it this afternoon.
The Apple iPhone Pro Max 17 — along with the Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and brand-new iPhone 17 Air — is available to pre-order right now. It's been a fantastic couple of weeks for new releases; in the smartphone world, we've seen the likes of the flagship Google Pixel 10 and more affordable Samsung Galaxy S25 FE join its brand's line-ups, and Google also added the Google Pixel Watch 4 to its wearables collection. Now, the Apple iPhone 17 line-up has joined the new releases. After months of rumours, leaks and speculation, the Apple iPhone Pro Max 17 was announced last Tuesday evening at Apple's 'Awe-Dropping' event in California. Apple's CEO Tim Cook led the keynote, and we saw multiple product announcements, not just the new Apple iPhone 17 line-up. With rumours of a vapour-chamber cooling upgrade, new Orange colourway, and a drastic design change which sees a triple camera bump placed horizontally across the top of the iPhone, we're here to separate fact from fiction, and tell you all you need to know about the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, including, most importantly, how you can pre-order it this afternoon. Pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Very Pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Sky Mobile Take a look at the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date, Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date guides. Jump to: What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date? What is the new Apple iOS 26 UK release date? When can I pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in the UK? Where can I buy an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max case? What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK price? Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max design What are the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features? What is the full Apple iPhone 17 line-up? iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date? The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max was announced at last Tuesday's Apple event, alongside the Apple iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Air. As per Apple's usual style, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will have a pre-order window of one week, from Friday 12th September until the release date on Friday 19th September. What is the new Apple iOS 26 UK release date? The software that makes the new Apple iPhone 17 line-up possible is the new Apple iOS 26. At last week's 'Awe-Dropping' event, the tech giant announced that iOS 26 would be rolling out at some point today (Monday 15th September) to iPhones worldwide. To check that the update is available, go to Settings, then General, then Software Update, and be mindful that, like with all software updates, it may make your iPhone a little slower to use immediately afterwards. However, once the software is fully installed, you can make the most of great features such as the exciting Liquid Glass, which adds a translucent effect to buttons and search bars. When can I pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in the UK? You can pre-order the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max from right now! Pre-orders for the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max opened last Friday 12th September at 1pm, and they'll last one week until the Friday 19th September release date. How to pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max outright Here's the complete list of UK retailers stocking the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Amazon Apple Argos Currys Very How to pre-order a Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max contract Just like with purchasing outright, plenty of UK mobile networks are offering the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max on contract. Here's the complete list of mobile networks stocking the new iPhone: EE GiffGaff Mobiles.co.uk O2 Sky Mobile Tesco Mobile Three UK Vodafone Check out the best Apple iPhone 17 pre-order deals. Where can I buy an Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max case? Looking for an iPhone 17 Pro Max that will protect that new three camera rear bump and is compatible with MagSafe? You've come to the right place. We've scouted out the best UK retailers with Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max compatible cases. Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £45.95 at Burga Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £52 at CASETiFY Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £34.99 at Mous Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £24.99 at Otterbox Shop iPhone 17 Pro Max cases from £25 at Wave Case What is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK price? So, how much more expensive is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max in comparison to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max? The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has an RRP of £1,199. There was a lot of speculation about the pricing leading up to the 'Awe-Dropping' event, particularly because of the US tariffs. Last year, we saw the Apple iPhone 16 have a starting price of £799 for the smallest 128GB model, followed by the iPhone 16 Plus at £899, iPhone 16 Pro at £999, and iPhone 16 Pro Max at £1,199. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max design Yes, the brand-new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes in Orange! The colourways for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are Grey, Silver, Dark Blue, Black and yes, Orange. As for the dimensions, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will come in at 6.9-inches with a thickness of just 8.725mm. While Apple has moved away from Titanium to Aluminium on its line-up of iPhone 17 smartphones, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max maintains the Titanium frame. However, on the rear of the smartphone, the bottom half will be glass to maintain wireless charging. The new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will run on iOS 26 — Apple's latest iOS software which was announced at its WWDC25 (Worldwide Developers Conference) event earlier this year — which means the new smartphone will have Apple's new Liquid Glass design language. This design language will give the new smartphone a glossy and translucent look. Perhaps the biggest design change we've seen, however, is the larger camera bump with a triple camera system on the rear of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max which is placed horizontally across the smartphone. iPhone 17 Pro Max Screen Size The iPhone 17 Pro Max has a screen size of 6.9-inches. For reference, this is the same size as the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung S25 Ultra. The other iPhone 17 models measure in at 6.3-inches. What are the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features? Speaking of cameras, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max boasts some huge camera improvements, including an 8x optical zoom, a 18MP front-facing camera, Centre Stage camera, and a 48MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. The new smartphone will also feature simultaneous recording with both the front and rear cameras. Apple was so confident in its camera, that the 'Awe-Dropping' event was filmed on an Apple iPhone Pro camera! The iOS 26 upgrade means that the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will come equipped with features like Call Screening which vets unknown callers, a 'hold' feature which holds your spot on customer support lines, then alerts you when it's your turn, real-time language translation to FaceTime and phone calls, and you can now send a poll in iMessage. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max comes fitted with the A19 Pro chip to improve its performance and power efficiency. However, there is a new thermal system to prevent the iPhone from overheating. iPhone 17 Pro Max battery capacity The iPhone 17 Pro Max offers the best iPhone battery life ever, with up to 37 hours of charge. The Pro and Pro Max can also charge up to 50% in 20-minutes. This is thanks to the new unibody design which creates space for a larger battery. Does the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max come with MagSafe wireless charging? Yes, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has MagSafe! Apple's wireless charger, MagSafe, will be available on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The Pro line-up will have a number of new MagSafe cases, such as a TechWoven Case, Clear Case, and Silicone Case. What is the full Apple iPhone 17 line-up? At last Tuesday's 'Awe-Dropping' event in California, we were treated to four new smartphones: the Apple iPhone 17, Apple iPhone 17 Pro, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Air. You might've noticed that there is no Apple iPhone 17 Plus, this is because it's been replaced by the Apple iPhone 17 Air. The new Apple iPhone 17 Air is brilliantly slim, coming in at just 5.5mm (in comparison, the iPhone 16 is 7.8mm in thickness), and boasts a 6.6-inch display size with an A19 chip. The Apple iPhone 17 will set you back from £799, Apple iPhone 17 Pro costs £1,099, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max will set you back £1,199 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air costs £999. Pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 line-up at Very Can't wait until the Apple iPhone 17? Check out the Apple iPhone 16 at Very iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: what's the difference? The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are actually very similar. Both have made huge strides forwards in design and features, sharing the same new brushed aluminium unibody design in deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver colourways. Both models feature the powerful A19 Pro chip and three 48MP Fusion cameras — Main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto — not to mention advanced Apple AI and gaming features. In reality, the main difference comes from size and storage capabilities. The Pro Max measures in at 6.9-inches to the Pro's 6.3, and will be available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and for the first time, 2TB storage capacities — hence the extra £100 on the price tag. Pre-order the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max at Very Can't wait until the Apple iPhone 17? Check out the Apple iPhone 16 at Very Take a look at some latest releases like the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE UK release date and reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date.
Apple iPhone Air UK release date has arrived — how to pre-order the ultra-thin smartphone today
It was one of the more exciting announcements from Tuesday's event, and the Apple iPhone Air is available to pre-order today.
Is Apple's thinnest phone yet worth the very chunky price tag? The iPhone Air was announced earlier this week as the "surprise guest" at the Apple Event in California by CEO Tim Cook – although months of rumours somewhat hindered the shock factor. The millimetre-thick device, measuring in at just 5.6mm, breaks records as the slimmest phone Apple has ever made, while also beating out the size of competition like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. The new phone comes equipped with all the latest Apple enhancements from a 48MP camera, to the A19 chip and iOS26, to four new ethereal colourways. This latest drop from the Apple Extended Universe is available to pre-order from today, so we've put together everything you need to know about the device. You can also take a look at the new iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date and Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date. Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Very Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Amazon Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Sky Jump to: New Apple iPhone Air UK release date What is the Apple iPhone Air UK price? How to pre-order the new Apple iPhone Air today Apple iPhone Air specs Apple iPhone Air thin design Apple iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Which new smartphone is better? New Apple iPhone Air UK release date The iPhone Air will be available for pre-order from 1pm today – Friday 12th September. The pre-order window will be open for one week until the release date on Friday 19th September. What is the Apple iPhone Air UK price? The iPhone Air starts at £999 for the 256GB model, it will also be available in 512GB and 1TB storage sizes. How to pre-order the new Apple iPhone Air today The iPhone Air will be available for pre-order today at Apple itself as well as several UK retailers, including Very, Currys and Amazon. We also expect plenty of UK mobile networks to be offering the phone on contract, such as Three, Vodafone, EE and Sky. Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Very Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Currys Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Amazon Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Three Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Vodafone Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at EE Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at O2 Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Sky Pre-order the Apple iPhone Air at Tesco Mobile Check out the best Apple iPhone 17 pre-order deals. Apple iPhone Air thin design Obviously the main draw for the iPhone Air is its status as the thinnest iPhone ever made, measuring in at just 5.6mm. If you want a comparison, the average pinkie fingernail starts at 7.5mm in width, and the new Samsung Edge which came out in May is 5.8mm, so it's very thin. But, within that slim package is a 6.5-inch Super Retina display protected by an all-new Ceramic Shield 2 front cover, which is tougher than any other smartphone glass and provides 3x better scratch resistance, plus improved anti-reflection to reduce glare. The frame is made from grade 5 titanium and has a high-gloss mirror finish, plus, despite the thin size Apple hasn't compromised on the number of buttons – the iPhone Air has the on button, volume buttons and recently-added Action Button as normal. What iPhone Air colours are there? The iPhone Air unsurprisingly draws inspiration from its name when it comes to the new colourways. There are currently four available: space black, cloud white, light gold, and sky blue. Apple iPhone Air specs The iPhone Air moves away from other members of the 17 family with just one centre-stage front camera and a single back camera. The front camera features the first front camera sensor on iPhone, offering a wide field of view and capturing photos up to 18MP, it also means users no longer have to rotate their iPhone to take a landscape selfie — they can take photos and videos in portrait or landscape while holding their iPhone vertically. Meanwhile the rear camera contains a new 48MP Fusion camera system which gives users the equivalent of four lenses in one. The main lens allows to take photos at 28mm and 35mm focal lengths and enjoy high quality pictures from afar with the Telephoto. You can also record video in 4K60 fps Dolby Vision. The new Apple iPhone Air will run on iOS 26 — Apple's latest iOS software which was announced at its WWDC25 (Worldwide Developers Conference) event earlier this year — which means the new smartphone will have Apple's new Liquid Glass design language. This design language will give the new smartphone a glossy and translucent look. It also enables enhanced Apple Intelligence capabilities like new live translation and call screening features. The Apple iPhone Air comes fitted with the A19 Pro chip to improve its performance and power efficiency. However, there is a new thermal system to prevent the iPhone from overheating. Does the new Apple iPhone Air have wireless charging? Yes. Like all new iPhones, the Air has a MagSafe frame which enables wireless charging. You can buy the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery and iPhone Air Case with MagSafe alongside your new phone, which allows a wireless charging setup. Apple iPhone Air vs iPhone 17 Pro: Which new smartphone is better? The iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro are both exciting new offerings to the Apple Universe. They both benefit from new enhancements like the A19 chip and iOS 26, which means they'll be fast, smooth and power efficient. Both also feature a 48MP camera although the iPhone 17 Pro comes kitted with a whopping three Three 48MP Fusion cameras and an additional new 48MP Telephoto camera, plus 4x and 8x optical zoom. The 17 Pro also has the best-ever battery life of any iPhone (up to 37 hours) and is generally sturdier with a thermally conductive aluminium unibody. However, it is smaller at 6.3-inches and starts at £1,099 — so £100 more expensive. Our verdict? If it's the high-tech features and film-worthy camera quality you're after, go with the Pro. If you're more about the look and feel of the phone and love the Air's more ethereal colourways, go for that. Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date guides.
Why now is the best time to buy an Apple iPhone in the UK
Need a new iPhone? There's no better time than now to purchase one, and here's why.
The Apple iPhone 17 line-up has been dominating the headlines for the last few months: When will the Apple iPhone 17 be released in the UK? What are the new Apple iPhone 17 features? And will there really be a foldable offering? As always, the new flagship Apple iPhone has arrived with a hefty price tag. So, if you're in the need of a new iPhone, but you don't necessarily want to splash the cash on the latest flagship, you're in luck as now is the best time to purchase an Apple iPhone. Typically, a few days after the latest Apple iPhone launch is the best time to purchase an older model as Apple usually reduces the prices of its predecessors to make way for its new flagship. For example, in September 2024, Apple reduced the price of the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus by £100 when it launched the Apple iPhone 16 series. Plus, if you've had your eyes on the Apple iPhone 16e — and we've actually recommended the smartphone as the best value iPhone — there's no better time than right now. Buy Apple iPhone 16e for £549 at Very Looking for back to university essentials? Take a look at our reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Colorsoft and reMarkable Paper Pro vs Kindle Scribe guides. Jump to: What is the best time to buy an iPhone in the UK? Which iPhone is best value for money in the UK? Best Apple iPhone 16e deals available today What is the cheapest iPhone to buy outright in the UK? Should I wait for the new Apple iPhone 17? What is the best time to buy an iPhone in the UK? Typically, sales events are the best time to buy a new smartphone; we're talking about the likes of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Amazon's Prime Days (Amazon tends to holds a Spring Sale in March, a Prime Sale in July and an October Prime Day sale). However, with big sales events, you have to battle plenty of competition for the hottest deals, while a lesser known time to secure a great smartphone deal is just after a smartphone launch. Take the new Apple iPhone 17, for example, when Apple introduces a new smartphone, like it has with this new Apple iPhone 17 line-up, it usually drops the prices of its predecessors and even discontinues some of the older models. Our general rule of thumb is to wait until the latest Apple iPhone launch before buying an older model, and if you'd like to get your hands on the Apple iPhone 16e — the Apple smartphone we believe is the best value for money — then there's some brilliant offers available right now. As always, we recommend taking a look at the Apple iPhone you have your eyes on, and if there's a deal or saving that suits you, purchase it. Which iPhone is best value for money in the UK? The Apple iPhone 16e is the best value for money. The Apple iPhone 16e is an affordable smartphone part of the SE line-up which operates like a flagship smartphone — the pricier Apple smartphones — for less money. Coming in with an RRP of £599, the Apple iPhone 16e is £100 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 16, which starts at £699, and £200 cheaper than the Apple iPhone 17 which starts at £799. You might remember the Apple iPhone 16e's launch in mid-February this year; part of the SE line-up but instead named '16e', the Apple iPhone 16e came with a two-in-one camera system, most notably, the 48MP Fusion camera which can be found on the Apple iPhone 16, and it's powered by the A18 chip (which was the latest generation chip until Apple brought out the A19 chip for the Apple iPhone 17), and it's compatible with Apple's AI system, Apple Intelligence. We saw the Apple iPhone 16e upon its release become the first SE smartphone to feature an all-screen front, which meant it also swapped from a fingerprint sensor built into the 'Home' button to a Face ID, like we see on the newer Apple iPhone models. In our Apple iPhone 16e pre-order page, we actually compared the Apple iPhone 16e with the flagship Apple iPhone 16, and we were impressed with how many brilliant features the Apple iPhone 16e boasted, such as ChatGPT getting integrated into the smartphone's Writing Tools and Siri, and the same fantastic camera as the flagship Apple iPhone 16. At the time, we recommended saving your pennies and opting for the Apple iPhone 16e instead of the Apple iPhone 16. As we believe the Apple iPhone 16e is the best value for money, we've scouted out some great deals for you to check out. Buy Apple iPhone 16e for £549 at Very Best Apple iPhone 16e deals available today Save up to £702 on the Apple iPhone 16e at Vodafone What's the deal: Customers buying the Apple iPhone 16e at Vodafone can save up to £702 on the smartphone, this includes a £288 saving on airtime, £90 on device, and up to £324 when you trade-in an eligible smartphone, which includes a £100 bonus. Why we chose it: At Vodafone, we like that all customers (both new and existing) can get an instant, guaranteed saving when they use the Trade-in Tool on the My Vodafone app. Save up to £702 on the Apple iPhone 16e at Vodafone Save £50 when you buy the Apple iPhone 16e outright at Currys What's the deal: The Apple iPhone 16e has an RRP of £599, however, Currys has slashed the price by £50, taking it to £549. Why we chose it: We like that at Currys, purchasing smartphones comes with additional perks, such as three months free Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Fitness+ and Apple Arcade, a free Voxi SIM and 60GB data with all SIM-free purchases, and three-for-two on selected mobile accessories. Save £50 when you buy the Apple iPhone 16e at Currys Get 12 months half price on your airtime plan at Three UK What's the deal: At Three UK, when you choose a 30GB airtime plan with your new Apple iPhone 16e, you'll get 12 months half price across a 24-month plan. Why we chose it: All eligible Three UK customers can make the most of Three+ rewards, which include things like barista-crafted drinks for just £1 at 100s of local cafés, £5 off when you spend £20 at 100s of restaurants and takeaways such as Papa John's, and £3 adult tickets at Cineworld. Get 12 months half price on your airtime plan at Three UK What is the cheapest iPhone to buy outright in the UK? You can buy pretty much any Apple iPhone model second-hand, however, at most UK retailers, the oldest Apple iPhone model sold brand-new is the Apple iPhone 13. The Apple iPhone 13 will set you back from £425 at UK retailers. The Apple iPhone 13 comes with a 12MP dual camera system, with an ultra-wide lens and 4K video, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, wireless MagSafe charging, and Face ID. Buy Apple iPhone 13 for £425 at Amazon Buy Apple iPhone 13 for £425 at Currys Buy Apple iPhone 13 for £425 at Very Buy Apple iPhone 13 for £429 at JD Williams Should I wait for the new Apple iPhone 17? The Apple iPhone 17 pre-orders are imminent, but does that mean you should wait for the new smartphone? Each year, we see Apple become more dedicated to seamless user experience — anticipating what we need before we even know ourselves! The new Apple iPhone 17 boasts a new internal cooling system and a faster refresh rate; while the Apple iPhone 16 has a standard 60Hz refresh rate (besides the Apple iPhone 16 Pro), the Apple iPhone 17 will feature an adaptive 120Hz ProMotion display for smoother scrolling and animations. The chipset has increased in the Apple iPhone 17 from A18 to A19 Pro — A19 Pro has a better GPU (graphics processing) and 12GB of RAM instead of 8GB. The new Apple iPhone 17 also has a 24MP camera, an increase from the Apple iPhone 16's 12MP. Essentially, if you're going to use your smartphone to do everything from work to gaming and video editing to capturing content, and if you're conscious about sporting the latest Apple iPhone, then we'd recommend waiting for the Apple iPhone 17. However, if you're in the market for a new iPhone, the Apple iPhone 16e is a fantastic choice for all of the reasons we've mentioned above: two-in-one camera system, integrated AI features, and smooth A18 chip. Buy Apple iPhone 16e for £549 at Very Curious about the new Apple releases? Check out our Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date, Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date, Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date, Apple iPhone 17 pre-order deals and Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 guides. For the latest releases, take a look at the reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE UK release date.
reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date: How to buy new mini paper tablet today
reMarkable has released a mini-me tablet for portable working.
reMarkable has huge news wrapped up in an all-new dinky package. The digital notebook creator has launched the latest version of its flagship paper tablet: the reMarkable Paper Pro Move. This brand-new e-paper device is a smaller version of the reMarkable Paper Pro – their first in-colour device – which is designed for working portably. Measuring in at just 7.3-inches, this tablet fits in the palm of your hand, with a similar feel to a large phone or a classic journalist's notebook. However, it has the same paper-like feel as other reMarkable products and the easy notetaking abilities, as well as a full-colour display and an adjustable backlight for reading. “reMarkable Paper Pro Move is a new, flexible option for capturing your thoughts,” said Phil Hess, CEO of reMarkable. “It’s big enough to hold your work, yet small enough to not get in the way. Whether you’re meeting at a conference, airport, or café, you’re able to be fully in the moment during your conversation.” Below you can find everything you need to know about the new reMarkable Paper Pro Move including price, release date and how to buy. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable Take a look at the brand new Samsung Galaxy S25 FE UK release date and reMarkable Paper Pro Move vs reMarkable 2. Plus, the new iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date. Looking to purchase a new iPhone? Why now is the best time to buy an Apple iPhone in the UK. Jump to: What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date? What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK price? What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move's new design? What are the reMarkable Paper Pro Move's new features? Does the reMarkable Paper Pro Move have colour? How to buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date? The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is now available to buy, having gone live Wednesday 3rd September. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK price? The reMarkable Paper Pro Move starts at £399 for the tablet and Standard Marker, or you can pay £439 for the tablet with the Marker Plus, which has a matte finish and built-in eraser for that extra writing experience. Compared to previous models, this is £10 more than the reMarkable 2 which starts at £389 and £160 less than the in-colour reMarkable Paper Pro which costs £559. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable What is the reMarkable Paper Pro Move's new design? The reMarkable Paper Pro Move is certainly a new chapter for the e-paper brand. This new tablet boasts a 7.3-inch full colour display, that weighs just 230g (compared to the Paper Pro's 525g) and sits at 6.5mm thick. Its resolution is lower than both the Paper Pro and reMarkable 2, at 1696 x 954 (264 PPI), however it can render 20,000 colours like its larger version and comes with an adjustable reading light that adapts to day and night. Like all reMarkable products, the paper like textured glass is second to none and it features a glare-free display, so can be used in direct sunlight. It has up to two weeks of battery life and can charge up to 90% in less than 45 minutes. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable What are the reMarkable Paper Pro Move's new features? When it comes to specs, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move functions largely the same as the reMarkable Paper Pro. The tablet is designed to be a smart alternative to paper; able to write handwritten notes, read and review documents (including marking up PDFs), and access a wide-range of reading material including newspapers and e-books. It also has an excellent writing latency of 12 milliseconds and can sync up all your apps like OneDrive and Google Drive. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable Does the reMarkable Paper Pro Move have colour? Yes! After the reMarkable Paper Pro made history with its first coloured e-ink, the reMarkable Paper Pro Move has followed this up. The new Canvas Colour display can render more than 20,000 colours, using millions of ink particles to give it optimum saturation and depth. When writing and sketching you can select up to nine colours, which can then be blended and layered in any way you choose – ideal if you want to highlight sections of your notes. Plus, you can read magazines, eBooks and more in full colour. Where to buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move Right now you can only buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move at reMarkable. Buy the reMarkable Paper Pro Move for £399 at reMarkable Make sure you also check out our guide for the best digital notebooks and the best Kindle deals.
Between the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3, it’s worth spending the extra £150
There are two words on everybody's lips after last night's Apple event: hypertension tracking, and it's one of the reasons we're backing the new Apple Watch Series 11 as your next smartwatch purchase.
Last night, we tuned into Apple's 'Awe-Dropping' event and we were treated to plenty of new releases like the Apple iPhone 17 line-up, Apple AirPods Pro 3, and the smartwatch line-up: Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch SE 3. In our Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date page, we spoke about how impressed we were with the new health and fitness features, as well as the incredible 42-hour battery life. Now, we've turned our attention to the more affordable smartwatches in the line-up: the Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 11. Speaking about 2025's Apple Watch SE offering, Stan Ng, Apple’s vice president of Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing said: "Apple Watch SE offers a great way for users to start their Apple Watch journey, delivering outstanding health, fitness, safety, and connectivity features at an incredible value." In comparison, the Apple Watch Series 11 is for people who are more serious about their health and fitness, and it boasts the brand-new hypertension tracking feature. Pre-order the new Apple Watch SE 3 from £219 at Very Pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Very Jump to: Apple Watch Series 11 UK release date Apple Watch SE 3 UK release date Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 price Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 features Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 design Our verdict Apple Watch Series 11 UK release date The Apple Watch Series 11 is available to pre-order today, with availability beginning Friday 19th September. Pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Very Apple Watch SE 3 UK release date You can pre-order the Apple Watch SE 3 right now, with availability starting from Friday 19th September. Pre-order the new Apple Watch SE 3 from £219 at Very Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 price The Apple Watch Series 11 will set you back from £369, whereas the Apple Watch SE 3 starts at £219. There's a £150 difference between the two smartwatches and this is down to the discrepancy in features as the Apple Watch Series 11 is a more premium smartwatch. Let's get into it. Pre-order the new Apple Watch SE 3 from £219 at Very Pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Very Check out the best Apple iPhone 17 pre-order deals. Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 features Both the Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 offer a more advanced set of health features in comparison to the previous generation of Apple Watch. For example, both smartwatches offer a sleep score, retrospective ovulation estimates, sleep apnea notifications, and wrist temperature sensing for richer Vitals app data. The two smartwatches run on watchOS 26, and this operating system brings a fresh design, Workout Buddy, and a wrist flick to dismiss notifications on Apple Watch. 'What is Workout Buddy?' we hear you ask! This first-of-its-kind fitness experience analyses your workout data and fitness history to deliver personalised, spoken motivation. So, if a pep talk is what you need to get through your routine, you'll get it with the new Workout Buddy. The Apple Watch SE offers 18-hour battery life, whereas the Apple Watch Series 11 comes with 24-hours of battery life. Both smartwatches support fast charging. Plus, both new smartwatches will allow you to play your favourite songs and podcasts through its speaker, and for calls, the smartwatch's S10 chip powers Voice Isolation to suppress background noise. However, the feature which we believe gives the Apple Watch Series 11 the edge over the Apple Watch SE 3 is the new hypertension tracking feature. Which Apple Watch has the new hypertension tracking feature? The Apple Watch Series 11 comes with the new hypertension tracking feature, whereas the Apple Watch SE 3 does not. So, how does it work? This new hypertension tracking feature is the new advancement on everybody's lips following the 'Awe-Dropping' Apple event last night. The hypertension notifications on the new Apple Watch Series 11 use data from the optical heart sensor to analyse how your blood vessels respond to your heart beats. The smartwatch works passively in the background, reviewing data over 30-day periods, and it'll notify you if it detects consistent signs of high blood pressure. Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 design Thanks to watchOS 26, both smartwatches have a new look with the Liquid Glass design. The Apple Watch Series 11 has a redesigned watch face gallery with two new watch faces, and we think the Liquid Glass design offers a particularly vibrant experience across the across the Photos watch face, Smart Stack widgets, Smart Stack hints, notifications, Control Centre, and in-app controls and navigation. For the first time in an SE, the Apple Watch SE 3 now has an Always-On display, allowing you to view the time and any notifications without having to raise your wrist or tapping the display screen. Although this may seem like a minor change to some, small tweaks like this make the user experience so much better. What are the new Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 colours? The Apple Watch SE 3 comes in 40mm and 44mm, and in Midnight and Starlight colourways. In comparison, the Apple Watch Series 11 comes in 42mm and 46mm sizes, and has a lot more colourways to choose from, such as Jet Black, Rose Gold, Silver and a new Space Gray. Our verdict: Why the Apple Watch Series 11 is worth the extra £150 If you're serious about your health and fitness, we recommend purchasing the new Apple Watch Series 11. While the Apple Watch SE 3 is a great first smartwatch, if you're looking for a smartwatch with more advanced health and fitness features, and not to mention more colourways, opt for the Apple Watch Series 11. As we mentioned earlier, one of the stand-out reasons for selecting the Apple Watch Series 11 is its hypertension tracking feature. Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease, and impacts over one billion adults globally. The hypertension tracking feature on the new Apple Watch Series 11 alerts users if signs of chronic high blood pressure are detected, so that you can keep on top of your health. Speaking about this brand-new feature, Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM, cardiologist and scientist at Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital said: "Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of heart attack and stroke, yet millions remain undiagnosed. Making accurate detection easy and part of daily life can help people get care earlier and prevent avoidable harm". In our opinion, the advancements the Apple Watch Series 11 is worth the additional £150. Pre-order the new Apple Watch SE 3 from £219 at Very Pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Very For more like this, take a look at the new Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date and Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date.
New Apple Watch Ultra 3 floors Series 11 on battery life and display size
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 were unveiled at the 'Awe-Dropping' event, and there's a clear front-runner in our eyes.
At the 'Awe-Dropping' Apple event, we were treated to new releases galore: a new Apple iPhone 17 line-up, Apple AirPods Pro 3, and three new smartwatches, the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. With the latter two sitting on the pricier end of the smartwatch spectrum and with both smartwatches seeking to refine the smartwatch experience with upgrades to elements such as battery life, display technology and health features, we've chosen to focus on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 in this guide. Yesterday, Apple unveiled the third-generation Apple Watch Ultra, which boasts the biggest Apple Watch display yet, advancements in health monitoring and location tracking, and an impressive battery life, and it knocks the Apple Watch Series 11 out of the park. Plus, the announcement of a hypertension tracking feature definitely has everyone talking. But don't just take our word for it — with a significant price difference between the two smartwatch models, we've compared the battery life, display and features below. Pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Very Pre-order the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 from £749 at Very Take a look at the brand-new Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date, Apple Watch Series 11 vs Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max UK release date guides, too. Check out the best Apple iPhone 17 pre-order deals. Jump to: Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date How to pre-order the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in the UK Apple Watch Series 11 UK release date How to pre-order the Apple Watch Series 11 in the UK Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 UK price Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 battery life Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 display size Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 health features Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 fitness features Our verdict Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date The Apple Watch Ultra 3 was announced at the 'Awe-Dropping' Apple event, and it will be released on Friday 19th September. How to pre-order the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in the UK You can pre-order the brand-new Apple Watch Ultra from right now, having been released on Tuesday 9th September. The pre-order window will last until Friday 19th September. Pre-order the Apple Watch Ultra 3 from £749 at Apple Pre-order the Apple Watch Ultra 3 from £749 at Amazon Pre-order the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 from £749 at Very Apple Watch Series 11 UK release date Like the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the Apple Watch Series 11 was confirmed at the Apple event. The new Apple Watch Series 11 will be released on Friday 19th September. How to pre-order the Apple Watch Series 11 in the UK The Apple Watch Series 11 is also available to pre-order from right now, having been released on Tuesday 9th September, and it's available to buy outright from next Friday 19th September. Pre-order the Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Apple Pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Very Pre-order the Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Amazon Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 UK price There has been no price hike for the new smartwatches; the Apple Watch Series 11 will begin from £369 and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is priced from £749. But why is the Apple Watch Ultra 3 £400 more expensive than the Apple Watch Series 11? In a nutshell, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers a more premium experience for people who are serious about their health and fitness. The Apple Watch Ultra range offers larger and brighter displays, a longer battery life, and improved GPS, and its design caters for even the most extreme sports, using durable materials like titanium and sapphire crystal and boasting a 100m water resistance. Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 battery life As we mentioned earlier, one of the huge selling points of the Apple Watch Ultra series is that it has a longer battery life. While this caters to people who might be taking part in extreme sports, such as ultramarathons, Hyrox and 24-hour Tough Mudder races, it's also an advantage not to have to remember to charge your smartwatch every night. The Apple Watch Series 11 will maintain up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge, whereas the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will offer up to 42 hours on a single charge. Faster charging technology, which we first saw on the Apple Watch Series 10, and which is brilliant for people who rely on their smartwatch throughout the day and night, will be incorporated on both smartwatches. Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 display size While the Apple Watch display size is significantly smaller than that of an iPhone, as users, we still want to be able to see notifications and updates at the tilt of our head, which is why smartwatch users were eager to see a larger display size on the new Apple Watch offerings. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has certainly delivered in the display department! The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has an OLED screen and 422 x 514 pixel resolution, higher than the Apple Watch Ultra 2's 410 x 502 pixel resolution, and the bezel width has been trimmed to expand the display size, meaning that the dimensions still come in at 49mm in height and 44mm in width. Also on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, the smartwatch comes with an upgraded LTPO3 display, which allows the smartwatch display to dynamically switch between refresh rates (the number of times per second a display updates with a new image), making for a smoother experience. The new Apple Watch Ultra 3 has a maximum brightness of 4,000 nits, in comparison, the Apple Watch Series 11 has a maximum brightness of 3,000 nits. Plus, the Apple Watch Series 11 will maintain the same sizing as the Apple Watch Series 10: 46mm in height and 42mm in width. As we saw on the Apple iPhone 17 line-up, the Apple Watch Series 11 display will include Liquid Glass Flow. Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 health features Both the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 feature the new S11 chip, which comes with a dual-core CPU and 64GB of storage, allowing for faster processing speeds and plenty of space for apps and storing data. The new chipset makes the fantastic health and fitness features possible. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 health features are fairly similar. For example, both smartwatches allow users to track their sleep and to measure important health metrics during sleep, such as heart rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, and respiratory rate, as well as alerting you to possible sleep apnea. How does the Apple Watch detect hypertension? At its core, the Apple Watch helps you keep an eye on your health, and one of the more exciting new health features includes high blood pressure alerts, which alerts to any possible hypertension, and this feature will be included on the new Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. The hypertension feature announcement at yesterday's the 'Awe-Dropping' event has certainly got a lot of people talking, but how does it actually work? Similar to the sleep apnea detection feature, the high blood pressure alert will provide users with early warnings for the condition. Hypertension notifications on the new Apple Watch will use data from the optical heart sensor to analyse how a user’s blood vessels respond to heart beats. This data will be reviewed over 30-day periods, and the smartwatch will notify users if it detects consistent signs of hypertension. Apple expects the Apple Watch to help alert up to one million people about possible hypertension within the first year of wearing the Apple Watch. Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11 fitness features Apple has transitioned to a MediaTek processor, which enables powerful performance without compromising on efficient energy use. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 also offer a more reliable network performance, too. Satellite connectivity has been introduced to the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is brilliant for fitness fanatics who exercise in remote or off-grid locations. As for location tracking, ultra-wideband technology ensures precision. Our verdict: why we’d recommend the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 As you'd expect from the RadioTimes.com Technology team, we've been keeping a keen eye on what you're expecting and hoping for in the run up to the 'Awe-Dropping' Apple event. It's clear to us from the trends, that people are wanting a larger display and a longer battery with their new Apple Watch. With this in mind, we'd recommend the Apple Watch Ultra 3 as your next smartwatch purchase. Battery life is a critical factor for smartwatch users; with smartwatches continually tracking your health, fitness, and keeping you up to date with your notifications such as iMessages, the last thing anyone wants is their smartwatch running out of battery mid-day. As we mentioned earlier, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 boasts a 42-hour battery life on a single charge, which is not only fantastic for extreme sports like ultramarathons, but it's also brilliant for less intense situations, such as someone travelling across the country, a shift worker wanting to track their steps, and for last-minute sleepovers where you'd still like to monitor your sleep patterns. As well as battery life, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 delivers with its larger and brighter display. If you rely on your smartwatch for detailed visuals, such as health data, you'll love the new LTPO3 display which offers improved resolution and great power efficiency. Plus, the Apple Watch Ultra will debut with exclusive watch faces. Pre-order the new Apple Watch Series 11 from £369 at Very Pre-order the new Apple Watch Ultra 3 from £749 at Very You can also get your hands on the Apple Watch predecessors. Buy Apple Watch Series 10 from £399 at Very Buy Apple Watch Ultra 2 for £799 at Very Take a look at some great new releases like the new Samsung Galaxy S25 FE UK release date and reMarkable Paper Pro Move UK release date.
How much is Disney Plus? What’s included in the UK price
Here's everything you need to know about Disney's streaming service, which has everything from Disney originals, Pixar, Marvel, Star and so much more.
Disney Plus is now a well-established giant in the streaming world thanks to its continuous releases of original shows, new films and gripping series. For families, its child-friendly options include films such as the live-action Lilo & Stitch, as well as classics like The Lion King, Toy Story, and The Incredibles. While its growing selection of adult-focused content includes ongoing releases like The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, and reality hits like The Kardashians. That's not forgetting the Marvel Cinematic Universe films and series, like the brand-new addition of Deadpool and Wolverine. Plus there's the Star Wars shows, including The Acolyte and The Book of Boba Fett. Read more the best Disney Plus deals here. We've also got round-ups of the best Disney Plus shows and best Disney Plus movies, so you can delve deeper into what Disney Plus is all about – including compatible devices and the price increase. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Take a look at some of the tech world's new releases, like the reMarkable Paper Pro Move and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. Jump to: What is Disney Plus: What's included in the UK subscription? How much does Disney Plus cost in the UK? How do I sign up for Disney Plus in the UK? How many people can watch Disney Plus at once? How many devices can you use Disney Plus on? What TV shows are on Disney Plus? What movies are on Disney Plus? Is Disney Plus worth it? Can I download Disney Plus films and TV shows? What is Disney Plus: What's included in the UK subscription? Disney Plus is a major streaming service owned by The Walt Disney Company which features a host of new and past TV series and films from Disney and its many subsidiaries. That means you can not only expect to find Disney projects like The Little Mermaid and The Bear but also shows and films from: Pixar Marvel Star Wars Fox National Geographic Star Disney Plus subscribers have access to a range of shows and films made by Disney's creative studios (FX, Fox, 20th Century Studios, ABC, Searchlight and Freeform) with Star – a section added after launch catering for more mature content. Also, Hulu titles are often added as a part of Star. From award-winning movies including Poor Things and Almost Famous to TV shows including Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. See our guide to can you watch Hulu in the UK to see what you can watch with a Disney subscription. As per streaming services like Netflix, you don't have to buy each show or film you watch; instead, you pay a monthly subscription for access to all titles on the service’s massive library. Disney Plus has now released two new cheaper subscription plans to help you save on your membership. The Standard with Ads plan usually costs just £4.99 a month. This plan includes access to 1080p Disney content which can be streamed across two devices; you will have adverts and will be unable to download content to play offline. Check out the Disney Plus ad tiers explained for more. The plan above this, the Standard plan, costs £8.99 a month and has all the benefits of the Standard with Ads membership, plus there are no adverts and you can download content to watch offline on two devices. If you want to go all out, then the Premium plan could be the one for you. For £12.99 a month, you can enjoy ultra-high definition (4K HDR) ad-free content streamed and downloaded across four devices. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month How much does Disney Plus cost in the UK? The cost of your Disney Plus subscription depends on the plan you've chosen. The Standard with Ads plan usually costs £5.99 a month. The Standard plan costs £8.99 a month or £89.90 a year, and the Premium plan costs £12.99 a month or £129.90 a year. Disney Plus sometimes runs deals, such as the £1.99 per month offer for June 2025, which sees you secure the streaming service for less. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month How do I sign up for Disney Plus in the UK? You can sign up to Disney Plus on their website or through the Disney Plus app. You can download the app on most Android and Apple devices, as well as most Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV Stick. You can also sign up via your PS5 or Xbox Series X games console. Check out our guide to find out how to download the Disney Plus app. You’ll be able to sign up for the service through Sky Q and NOW – Disney Plus will be available as an add-on. How many people can watch Disney Plus at once? The amount of devices you can stream Disney Plus on simultaneously depends on the plan you've signed up for. The Standard with Ads and Standard plans allow streaming on two devices, while Premium subscribers can stream on four devices at once. How many devices can you use Disney Plus on? You can also register up to ten devices, and Disney Plus will support seven profiles. The Disney Plus app can be downloaded on most Apple and Android devices, Smart TVs and Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, as well as consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X. What TV shows are on Disney Plus? Top Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and Fox shows are available for all subscribers, including: Star Wars series The Acolyte, where a Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes Also there's Star Wars' Andor, a series that acts as a prequel to the movie Rogue One. Marvel Studios is rolling out an ambitious slate of shows set in its cinematic universe, which started with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along. Season four of Only Murders in the Building, a comedy series fronted by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, whose apartment building is plagued by a series of incidents. Star Originals including Welcome to Wrexham, a docuseries about Ryan Reynolds's purchase and ownership of one of professional football's oldest clubs, which is soon returning for its third season. National Geographic shows like the new series of Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory, which shows us the daily lives of some of the world’s most extraordinary animals in new detail. Cartoon shorts like I Am Groot series two and Forky Asks a Question from the world of Toy Story. 32 seasons of hit animation series The Simpsons and new episodes of its sister show Futurama. All seven seasons of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, an animated series delving into what happened between Episode II and Episode III, as well as a second series of spin-off Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Percy Jackson and the Olympians was a treat for Rick Riordan fans which came out earlier in the year. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month As much as we love watching films in the comfort of our own homes, we also love going to the cinema, too. Here's how to get cheap cinema tickets. What movies are on Disney Plus? Disney Plus hosts a gigantic library of classic Disney movies (think Snow White) alongside Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and Fox movies. The biggest films to look out for include… The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Almost all of the MCU superhero films will be available to watch, including Deadpool & Wolverine. Oscar nominees such as the The Banshees of Inisherin, Alien: Romulus, and Elton John: Never Too Late. The Little Mermaid - Disney's latest foray into live-action remakes starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. The Menu - a black comedy starring Ralph Fiennes in which 12 privileged guests arrive on a lavish private island and are served by a former celebrity chef. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, along with all the previous Star Wars films, are available on Disney Plus. Disney Plus original movies including Strange World and Lady and the Tramp. 20th Century Fox classics including Mrs Doubtfire. The entire Pixar collection, including new release Elemental. The X-Men movies, including the acclaimed X-Men: Days of Future Past. The brand new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny film is available to stream, starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas and, of course, Indiana Jones himself— Harrison Ford. Get Disney Plus from £4.99 a month Is Disney Plus worth it? There’s certainly a lot going for the subscription service, with the Standard with Ads plan (costing £5.99 a month) and the Disney Plus Standard plan (costing £8.99 per month) being cheaper than Netflix’s standard package (£12.99). At the launch of the service, a weak spot for Disney Plus was that its content was almost exclusively child and teen-friendly, leading to a shortage of mature titles for adults to dive into. However, that totally changed with the inclusion of Star in 2021 - oh, and just in case you're a parent nervous about your little ones watching something they should, here's our explainer on the Disney Plus parental controls. Marvel Studios also regularly produces original television series for Disney Plus set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and with Secret Invasion, Eyes of Wakanda, and Loki all launching in the last few years, Disney has quickly established itself as the streamer of choice for comic book aficionados. Disney Plus may well be the best streaming service for Marvel fans, Star Wars lovers or those with children - or indeed anyone with an interest in the streaming service's rapidly growing choices for both young and old, at a very reasonable price. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month Read more in our ‘Is Disney Plus worth it?’ analysis Can I download Disney Plus films and TV shows? Yes, you can download titles and watch them later on the Disney Plus app. You can only do so on iOS or Android devices, currently, you're unable to watch Disney offline on PCs or game consoles. Downloads will last 30 days. Get Disney Plus from £5.99 a month Want more Disney? Check out our guides to how to get Disney Plus on your smart TV and recommendations of Disney Plus offers, or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. Plus, here's the Apple AirPods Pro 3 UK release date and Apple Watch Ultra 3 UK release date.