Tech Advisor

Every issue of Tech Advisor is packed with the latest news, reviews and features plus comprehensive and impartial buying advice as well as easy-to-understand tutorials and workshops to help you to get the most from your PC. Whether you want to buy the best value equipment or make the most out of equipment you already own, Tech Advisor delivers expert advice you can trust.

Google still hasn’t fixed its Pixel 6 Pro camera woes in Android 16 • Camera app still crashes. JON MUNDY reports

One UI 8 release date: Here’s when your Galaxy phone might get it • September rollout and beta plans unveiled. JON MUNDY reports

WhatsApp might let you text anyone – even if they don’t have the app • ‘Guest chats’ incoming. JON MUNDY reports

OnePlus could be working on a rare iPad mini rival • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 tipped. JON MUNDY reports

First Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 phone maker confirmed • Meanwhile, another new 8 series chip might shake up the mid-range. CHRIS MARTIN reports

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 • Price when reviewed: £1,799

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 • Price when reviewed: £1,049

Fairphone (Gen. 6) • Price when reviewed: £499

Lenovo Yoga Tab Plus • Price when reviewed: £669

OnePlus Pad Lite • Price when reviewed: £199

Best budget phones • Avoid high prices with these value picks. CHRIS MARTIN reports

7 brilliant free apps you may be missing out on • These apps should be on your radar. ANYRON COPEMAN reports

16 slick tricks for smarter Android voice typing • Time to embrace the full power of Android’s voice-to-text intelligence. JR RAPHAEL reports