Lewis Painter

London

Mobile Editor at Trusted Reviews

Writing wordz about tech since 2015. Mobile Editor at @TrustedReviews, previously at @TechAdvisorHQ and @macworld.

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The summer is here, and these are 5 big phone releases I can’t wait for

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and it’s hotter than the core of the Earth. Yep, summer is finally here for us Brits. We’ve already had some fantastic smartphones launch in 2025. It started early in the year with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13, followed by the equally excellent Honor Magic 7 Pro, Xiaomi 15 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge in the past few months – and that’s just a fraction of the phones we’ve seen this year.
Don’t get your hopes up for Samsung Galaxy camera upgrades any time soon

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

Samsung has an… interesting approach when it comes to camera hardware on its flagship Galaxy S range. And, by interesting, I mean frustratingly slow. The Samsung Galaxy S25, for example, shares many similarities with the Galaxy S22 – a phone released in early 2022 – when it comes to the camera setup. In fact, it’s not just similar, it’s the exact same hardware.
The Nothing Phone 3 chipset has been confirmed and I'm concerned

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

The Nothing Phone 3 hype train has well and truly left the station; the London-based company had already confirmed we’re going to see its first true flagship phone in July, and even teased a few potential changes on offer – but today it went a step further by confirming the chipset on offer. As confirmed by Nothing CEO Carl Pei in a recent Nothing TV video, the Nothing Phone 3 will sport Qualcomm’s premium Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.
Garmin Venu X1 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: The premium wearables compared

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

Garmin’s new high-end Venu X1 is here to take on some of the priciest smartwatches around – so how does it compare to the suitably premium Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra? While both are premium wearables, the offerings differ quite vastly depending on the wearable you choose. The Venu X1 boasts better hardware, featuring a larger screen, a bigger battery, and additional features like a built-in LED torch.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 release date rumors and everything we know

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Lewis Painter

13 hours agoSamsung may launch Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE and Watch 8 series next month, release date tippedSamsung is reportedly set to host its next big event, where the tech giant will introduce the next-generation Z series. The Galaxy Unpacked is just a …1 hour agoIt looks like an all-new Samsung foldable is coming with Fold and Flip 7In case you've been living under a rock for the last few months, Samsung is set to launch a new range of foldable phones in the coming months.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 release date rumors and everything we know

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

The next generation of Samsung foldables is on the horizon, with Samsung actively teasing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. The company isn’t shying away from the magnitude of this update, claiming it’s the thinnest and lightest foldable the company has produced yet, along with teasing new camera-focused AI capabilities and more. Unofficially, however, we know a whole lot more about the upcoming book-style foldable – and we break it all down for you, right here.
Google’s Android 16 update is causing huge problems for Pixel owners

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

One of the biggest benefits of having a Google Pixel smartphone is the early rollout of major Android updates; unlike most Android phones, which can take months to receive updates, Pixels receive the software as soon as it’s ready. However, it seems that could be a double-edged sword when it comes to the Android 16 rollout. Following the initial release of Android 16 last week, some Pixel owners have reported various navigation bugs, including some that render their phone completely unresponsive.
The OnePlus 13s is the perfect remedy to my big phone fatigue

2 weeks ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

I’ve always been a fan of big-screen phones. If it’s a choice between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max, I’m going for the Pro Max. I love the extra screen real estate when I’m playing games, the improved cooling on offer, and I particularly enjoy the more capacious battery that a larger chassis can provide. But I’ve been wavering recently – and it all started with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.
iOS 26 is only the first step - I can’t wait for the Liquid Glass iPhone

2 weeks ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

Revealed at WWDC earlier this week, Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26 feels like more than just a design refresh. It’s more important than that, potentially laying the groundwork for the next generation of Apple hardware. When Apple debuted the Liquid Glass UI at WWDC, it was hard not to notice how specific it felt; like the software was anticipating a specific type of device, one not yet in Apple’s collection.
OnePlus Pad 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Which tablet is best?

2 weeks ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

The OnePlus Pad 3 is a mid-range tablet with a flagship spec sheet – but how does it compare to the top-end Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra? The OnePlus Pad 3 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra target very different corners of the Android tablet market. One is a highly capable all-around that redefines what a £529/$699 device can offer, while the other is a big-screen productivity and media powerhouse that costs more than double.