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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Will Nintendo Switch games work on the Switch 2?

3 days ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

The hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is nearly here, but there’s one big question on everybody’s minds: is the Nintendo Switch 2 backwards-compatible? The good news is that the overwhelming majority of Nintendo’s 15,000-strong game library will be playable on the Switch 2, but not every game is fully supported just yet – and there’s one surprising title that’s completely incompatible with the new console.
Amazon slashes Blink’s newest outdoor camera by a whopping 25%

3 days ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

The Blink Outdoor 4 wireless security camera was only released in April, but that hasn’t stopped Amazon from slashing its price by an impressive 25%. For a limited time, you can get the Blink Outdoor 4 with two years of battery life for just £52.49, a £17.50 saving on its regular £69.99 RRP. Those who need a little extra can opt for the variant with four years of battery life, available for £77.48 down from £94.98.
DJI’s leaked Osmo 360 takes aim at Insta360’s flagship rival

4 days ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

We’ve known for quite some time that DJI is gearing up to launch a new 360-degree camera, but it’s only recently that we’ve seen proper leaks of the DJI Osmo 360 – and it looks like it could be serious competition for the Insta360 X5 once it launches. Fresh images posted by leaker @GAtamer on X show the camera in detail, revealing a compact design with dual front- and rear-facing lenses, an integrated touchscreen and what looks to be an accessory mount.
Samsung could ditch Google with the Galaxy S26

4 days ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

Whether you buy a Samsung, Honor, Xiaomi, OnePlus or any other Android-branded smartphone in 2025, you’ll find Google Gemini baked in. Google’s AI-powered assistant is the company’s answer to ChatGPT for search, answering queries and, more recently, assisting with what you’re seeing on your screen and even in real life. Samsung, in particular, has worked closely with the Big G for multiple years to incorporate Gemini and its associated AI-powered services into its flagship smartphone collections.
We've now got WhatsApp on iPad, but what about Instagram?

6 days ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

OPINION: This week was a huge week for iPad owners. No, Apple didn’t announce any new hardware, nor did it release a big software update. It’s arguably bigger than that; Meta has finally released a full-fat WhatsApp app optimised for the iPad. Okay, so it’s clearly not quite that exciting, but it’s still a pretty big deal for the millions of WhatsApp users who also own an iPad – partly due to just how long they’ve been waiting for it.
GAME just cancelled a bunch of Switch 2 pre-orders in the UK

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

UK customers eager to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 next week have had their pre-orders unexpectedly cancelled by GAME, one of the first retailers to open pre-orders for the next-gen console after its reveal back in April. In a statement posted to social media, GAME has apologised for the cancelled pre-orders, though it stated that only “some” online orders for the highly anticipated console had been cancelled.
The Galaxy S25 is getting a BIG update, and you can try it right now

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

Samsung had a troubled rollout with OneUI 7, taking months to come to last year’s flagship collection, but the company is righting those wrongs with the OneUI 8 rollout. In fact, it’s already available in beta form for those who can’t wait for the full release later this year. As confirmed by Samsung earlier today, the OneUI 8 beta – based on Android 16 – is available now for owners of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus and Galaxy S25 Ultra in the UK, US, Germany and South Korea.
Honor 400 Pro vs OnePlus 13R: Which is best?

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

The Honor 400 Pro is here to shake up the premium end of the mid-range market, but how does it compare to the OnePlus 13R? While the two share similarities including the same premium Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a triple camera setup, there are key areas where the two diverge quite dramatically. To help you decide which is best for your needs, we’ve thoroughly tested both the Honor 400 Pro and OnePlus 13R, and here’s how the two phones compare.
While rivals overhype AI, OnePlus actually makes it useful

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

It feels like AI is being shoehorned into every aspect of our digital lives, from our smartphones to our PCs and even our doorbells. Smartphone manufacturers are particularly guilty of this crime, with everyone from Apple to Samsung adding a plethora of AI features, most of which aren’t particularly helpful outside of super-niche situations, such as booking a hotel in a country where you don’t speak the local language. Well, it looks like OnePlus isn’t following the crowd in that respect.
The Galaxy S25 Edge would be perfect if it weren’t for this issue

1 week ago | trustedreviews.com | Lewis Painter

I’ve spent the past week using the ultra-slim Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge as my main phone – and I’ve come to adore it. In fact, I’d wholeheartedly recommend it to most people… If it wasn’t for one humongous issue. Now, if you’re a regular reader of my weekly Fast Charge column, you may already know what I’m getting at. I mentioned that I was worried about it in my first impressions piece from last week. Yep, you got it; battery life.