Matthew Bolton
Matt is T3's former AV and Smart Home Editor (UK), master of all things audiovisual, overseeing our TV, speakers and headphones coverage. He also covered smart home products and large appliances, as well as our toys and games articles. He's can explain both what Dolby Vision IQ is and why the Lego you're building doesn't fit together the way the instructions say, so is truly invaluable. Matt has worked for tech publications for over 10 years, in print and online, including running T3's print magazine and launching its most recent redesign. He's also contributed to a huge number of tech and gaming titles over the years. Say hello if you see him roaming the halls at CES, IFA or Toy Fair. Matt now works for our sister title TechRadar.
Before working for T3 Matt was Editor for MacLife, a magazine dedicated to all things Apple. This was the number one Apple magazine in the world during Matt's stewardship and covered all the new hardware and software released by the firm, from iPhones to iPads and onto MacBooks and AirPods.
Away from Future and consumer technology, Matt's passions revolved around the cinema, which he visits on average three times a week. He's also a big fan of board games, mountain walks, Lego and his pet cat.
Latest articles by Matthew Bolton
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I tried iOS 15's 3D audio for AirPods, and it can be wonderful… if you change a hidden setting
iOS 15 has the ability to turn stereo audio into cool Spatial Audio, but it ended up driving me mad without knowing about key setting to change
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Apple iPad Air (2020) review: a gorgeous, sleek and powerful tablet
The new iPad Air 4th-gen is an iPad Pro with the more niche pro features removed… but that does make it a more premium price
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) review: the best tablet screen in the world
The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) offers incredible video performance and ridiculous power
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Apple iPad mini (2019) review: a tiny creative powerhouse
The new iPad mini is less versatile for work than the iPad Air, but it's incredible for creative endeavours and gaming
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review: small updates, still top value
The iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) makes small but meaningful updates that keep the cheapest iPad ahead of the pack
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Interview: How the Sonos Beam 2 added Dolby Atmos, and why its biggest flaw remains
We talk Sonos Beam 2nd Gen with the man who knows it best, to find out what the special sauce is, and why it doesn't have more HDMI ports
By Matthew Bolton Published
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iPhone 13 vs iPhone 11: what are the differences?
Thinking of upgrading from iPhone 11 to iPhone 13? Or looking to buy today and want to know what the extra money gets you? We explain all
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Sonos Beam 2 brings Dolby Atmos to small and affordable soundbars at last
The Sonos Beam 2 is a smart update to a soundbar favourite, though it's lacking one key feature we want to see
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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OLED TVs could be 25% brighter thanks to new construction method
Researchers have found a way to make OLED screens more efficient by using a new shape of electrode, which could solve the biggest issue for OLED TVs today
By Matthew Bolton Published
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AirPods 3 were a no-show at the Apple event, but here's why I'm certain they're coming soon
AirPods 3 are vital if Apple's big push for Spatial Audio music is to be successful
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro in pictures: every angle of the new phone
Feast your eyes on the iPhone 13, in all of its sizes and colours, in regular and Pro forms
By Matthew Bolton Published
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iPhone 13: the 6 biggest new features to expect
The iPhone 13 will be unveiled today, but here are the key things we're likely to see
By Matthew Bolton Published
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If the iPhone 13 doesn't get a 120Hz screen, it really won't matter
It's the tech spec that Apple gets the most flack for not including, but you know who doesn't care about it? Almost everyone
By Matthew Bolton Published
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iPhone 13's battery life is more important than price or design, say buyers
And only a quarter of people want Apple to return a charger to the iPhone 13 box
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Sony's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is the perfect PS5 TV upgrade, thanks to HDMI 2.1 support
True Dolby Atmos surround sound, 4K 120Hz HDMI passthrough and a good price, but there's bad news about the release date
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Sorry iPhone 13, a new rumour says the iPhone 14 will get the redesign we really want
The iPhone 14 Pro is said to go notch-free, thanks to putting some – but not all – of its camera tech under the screen
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Lego's Super Mario 64 set includes teeny tiny versions of classic Nintendo levels
The Lego Super Mario 64 ? Block folds levels out of the block, and it might be the coolest thing on the planet
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: elite wireless earbuds from a master
The B&O Beoplay EQ are as sumptuous in design as they are in sound, but do they match their lofty price?
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The most tempting PS5-ready gaming TV yet is about to be released by Samsung
A new smaller version of its blockbuster Mini-LED QN90A TV finally brings next-gen features to compact TVs
By Matthew Bolton Published
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AirPods 3: current AirPods see big price drop ahead of new model coming
Another strong sign that AirPods 3 are imminent? Or just a good chance to get some budget wireless earbuds
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The Apple Watch 7 upgrade I really want to see? A micro-OLED display
The next-gen display type would take the Apple Watch's screen beyond looking digital
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Xiaomi's unbelievably cheap OLED 4K TV is selling VERY well, unsurprisingly
Hopefully a record-breaking launch in China means it might come to the rest of the world
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Audio-Technica's new ultra-light, ultra-cheap wireless headphones last for 60 hours, somehow
The new Audio-Technica ATH-S220BT are made for extended wear, but surely not THAT extended
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Lego's awesome Camp Nou set brings the FC Barcelona atmosphere to your house
If you're a football fan, this FC Barcelona Lego set should really Piqué your interest
By Matthew Bolton Published