Chris has been writing about consumer tech for over 15 years. Formerly the Editor-in-Chief of Pocket-lint, he's covered just about every product launched, witnessed the birth of Android, the evolution of 5G, and the drive towards electric cars. You name it and Chris has written about it, driven it or reviewed it. Now working as a freelance technology expert, Chris' experience sees him covering all aspects of smartphones, smart homes and anything else connected. Chris has been published in titles as diverse as Computer Active and Autocar, and regularly appears on BBC News, BBC Radio, Sky, Monocle and Times Radio. He was once even on The Apprentice... but we don't talk about that.
Latest articles by Chris Hall
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Samsung could be digging into its past for a future phone upgrade to combat Apple – just don't expect it on S26
This camera tech could make an appearance on future flagship phones
By Chris Hall Published
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Marshall Kilburn III review: this Bluetooth speaker rocks
Marshall's mid-sized speaker puts retro design and sound quality at the fore
By Chris Hall Published
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iPhone 17e with MagSafe and power bump expected in a week – pricing will stay the same, says source
Apple's next budget phone will reportedly offer more features for less
By Chris Hall Published
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Samsung Galaxy S26 does get enhanced wireless charging but no Magsafe – certification site reveals
Dreams are shattered, but there's faster charging, at least
By Chris Hall Published
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Your Android phone could get Apple AirDrop support soon, as Google expands it beyond Pixel
This Pixel exclusive feature could come to a lot more devices
By Chris Hall Published
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iPhone 17e could arrive as soon as next week – and might have one big advantage over Samsung Galaxy S26
Apple's next affordable phone could come with a notable update
By Chris Hall Published
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Alexa Plus is now available to everyone in the US – but when's it coming to the UK too?
The smarter AI assistant from Amazon is now available to all Stateside
By Chris Hall Published
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Samsung teases Galaxy S26 camera features ahead of launch – 'Closer', 'Groove', 'Glow'
Samsung's drip feeding features for its forthcoming flagship phones, but don't expect a big generational leap
By Chris Hall Published
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Gemini creeping towards total control of your phone – you might never need to open an Android app again
Gemini looks to be taking a big step towards agentic actions soon
By Chris Hall Published
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Retailer accidentally lists Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra early – here are the colours you can expect to buy
All that's missing is the official Galaxy Unpacked invitation
By Chris Hall Published
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Hold on, the best Samsung Galaxy S26 rumour might not be true after all – and that's just ruined our day
Please tell me this isn't true – it's a major step backwards if so
By Chris Hall Published
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Apple CarPlay Ultra finally set to appear in a more affordable car this year – but which one?
Thought Apple's next-gen CarPlay had gone missing? Think again
By Chris Hall Published
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Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra exposed – huge leak reveals images and specs ahead of launch
There's little left to learn about the new devices, but a few weeks left until Unpacked
By Chris Hall Published
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Your Fire TV Stick just lost its most abused feature – Amazon's anti-piracy crackdown continues
The crusade against dodgy Fire TV Sticks rolls on
By Chris Hall Last updated
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New Google TV update rolling out – makes free TV shows and movies easier to find
Check your Google TV devices, because they might look different
By Chris Hall Published
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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S26 prices might surprise – the Ultra becomes more affordable, but standard S26 goes up
The true costs of component price rises are becoming apparent
By Chris Hall Published
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Windows may have ditched Android apps, but now it wants to sync with them
Windows wants to play nice with apps on other platforms
By Chris Hall Published
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Now another phone maker wants to copy the iPhone Fold – before it's even launched
The iPhone Fold is reshaping folding phones and we haven't even seen it yet
By Chris Hall Published
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Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest new feature – the new privacy display layer
The official teases have started for Samsung's next Galaxy phones
By Chris Hall Published
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A new Nothing phone could be just weeks away – according to online certification
Nothing could be preparing its next phone for launch soon
By Chris Hall Published
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Not all car makers are ditching CarPlay – "Whatever your digital ecosystem is as a customer, you make your choices," says Volvo boss
Have it your way, says Volvo
By Chris Hall Published
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Honor Magic 8 Lite review: Budget battery life king?
Honor's cheaper Magic 8 phone gets a huge battery
By Chris Hall Published
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Samsung is placing big bets on its iPhone Fold rival
The foldable phone looks set to go toe-to-toe with Apple's debut
By Chris Hall Published
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Samsung just launched a new flip phone – but you can't buy it
You have to be pretty special to get this special edition
By Chris Hall Published

