Whether your goal is internet privacy or just to get different Netflix content, we break down five popular VPNs and look at their pros, cons, security and transparency, including those that function in China.

The Sony Xperia 1 II has a unique take on photography, with a shutter button on the side, Sony’s best-in-class autofocus system, burst shooting mode, and camera app where everything’s adjustable like on a DSLR camera.

The biggest selling point of the Vivo X50 Pro is its main camera, which sits on a miniaturised gimbal, or stabiliser, and captures perfectly fluid videos. However, its benefits are only noticeable in extreme conditions.

The latest Apple Watch features include a hand washing detector that tells you if you stop too soon. Also included: a sleep detector and a ‘hearing’ mode that protects your ears from audio that is too loud.

Apple’s iOS 14, coming to iPhones this autumn, is a major upgrade – it introduces an App Library and floating video on the home screen, and Siri gets a redesign.

The top-of-the-range Huawei phone has a world-leading 10x lossless optical zoom lens and the best performing camera system overall, but at US$1,600 it will be out of most consumers’ price range.

Hong Kong iPhone users rejoice – a new software update brings two major features: Octopus card integration for Apple Wallet, and real-time MTR and bus schedules for Apple Maps.

The Zhiyun Smooth X, the smallest powered smartphone gimbal on the market, is ideal for shooting selfie videos. It easily tracks a moving object, and can be started with a gesture.

The newest phones from the Huawei sub-brand look like high-end flagship handsets, but cost much less. With a main camera second to none, the Honor 30 Pro Plus’ only downside is the absence of some Google features.

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Despite its attractive design, impressively small selfie camera and great battery life, the Meizu 17 Pro’s camera shortcomings leave it lagging behind other smartphones from Huawei, Xiaomi and Samsung.

The flagship handset from OnePlus is the Chinese brand’s most well-rounded device yet, and its first with wireless charging and IP68 water resistance.

Scholars Programme coding winners used to be flown to California to attend Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference. This year’s event will be virtual, and online contest replaces the programme.

The Charge 4 is one of the slimmest, lightest fitness trackers around and does what it sets out to do, with the bonus of a new GPS sensor. But there are software issues to be addressed, and it has a disappointing screen.

The IdolCam is an action camera stabilised with a built-in gimbal. It is light enough to use with a selfie stick and vloggers will appreciate the stabilisation and audio quality. All it lacks is a companion app.

Daytime photos taken on Apple’s budget iPhone SE 2020 are almost identical to those taken with the iPhone 11; videos are unmatched at its price. Wireless charging and stereo speakers are a plus.

The latest gaming machine from Lenovo, the Legion 7 ticks all the boxes for serious gamers: adaptable graphics processors, an ultra fast refresh rate, a specially adapted keyboard and a brand new cooling system.

The iPhone SE is Apple’s cheapest in years, starting at US$399. It has an older design and a single-lens main camera, but it packs a punch and the sorely missed home button is back.

The Mi 10 Pro is Xiaomi’s first real attempt at competing with the best Samsung and Huawei smartphones available. It matches its rivals’ top features, and has none of their downsides. It has a premium price too.

The latest phone from LG may not look the best, with an outdated design and low refresh rate, but it delivers on performance. Its intelligent software allows users to multitask and it’s cheaper than many phones.

The Apple iPad Pro 2020 has the same basic hardware as the 2018 model, apart from a new camera system. The software has been drastically updated, with mouse and trackpad support and an on-screen cursor.

The US government ban on Huawei working with American companies is not as dire as it sounds. Here are easy ways to get Google’s search and maps, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and so on onto new Huawei phones.

Huawei’s P40 Pro phone, one of three in its new flagship range, has a world-beating lowlight camera, an infrared face scanner and 40W wireless charging. With all four edges of the display rounded, the phone feels nice in the hand.

The new flagship Samsung phone has the biggest image sensor yet seen on a handset, but its camera has focusing issues and its 100X zoom capability is a marketing gimmick; its less curvy design and high price tag may put some off.

Oppo’s latest flagship handset has a curved-edge Quad HD screen with 120hz refresh rate, double what most offer. The camera is no longer hidden, and its wide-angle lens sets a new benchmark for smartphones.

The Realme X50 Pro’s 4,200 mAh battery can go from 20 per cent to 70 per cent in just 10 minutes, while its hardware rivals that of the recently released Samsung Galaxy S20, despite being half the price.

The job of translating gets unexpected exciting in French thriller The Translators, where a group of people locked in a mansion fight about who has leaked the first few pages of a highly anticipated book.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, a refined version of the Fold, is more compact and fits nicely into your pocket. However, it has a tiny screen when it is folded, and the cameras and processor are dated.

What do smaller Chinese phone brands have planned after the Mobile World Congress was cancelled? From Nubia’s Red Magic 5G to Realme’s X50 5G, here are the phones we expect to see soon, and how they might be launched.

Huawei’s Mate X is the best-looking folding phone on the market. Opening it inspires looks of wonder on the streets. It uses last-generation components, but the finely tuned software makes up for any lag.