Apple has released its new operating system for iPhones, iPads, and Macs called iOS 15.5. iOS 15.5 is a major release with many new features, including a revamped App Store, iOS Music, and Apple News. There are also some small additions, like the ability to reorder apps on the Home screen and a new search feature. This operating system is a major update and the best version ever. For the past few years, Apple has released new versions of its mobile operating system designed to improve upon what was already there. They have added new features, improved existing ones, and even fixed bugs plaguing them. With the release of iOS 15.5, Apple has made it even better. Here are 15 reasons you should upgrade to this new version of iOS. You’ve heard Apple released iOS 15.5 to iOS users on Friday, October 26, 2019. In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about why you should upgrade your iPhone or iPad to iOS 15.5. We will also discuss the 15 reasons why iOS 15.5 is the best version ever.

What is iOS 15.5?

iOS 15.5 is the latest update from Apple. With this update, the company has introduced many new features to its iPhone and iPad operating systems. Some of these features are designed to make life easier for users, and others to help Apple’s partners improve their apps and services. IOS 15.5 is the best version ever. It is a massive update that has completely changed how we interact with our phones. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you’ve probably heard of iOS 15.5. What’s New in iOS 15.5? Here are some of the new features:

• iMessage: iMessage is Apple’s messaging app. It lets you send contact messages using your phone number or email address. It also enables you to send photos and videos and is integrated with other apps on your phone. It works across all devices running iOS 15.

• AirPlay 2: AirPlay 2 allows you to stream music, video, and other media from your iOS device to a TV. This means you can listen to your favorite song while watching a movie, play a game while showing off a photo, or watch a YouTube video while making a presentation.

• Handoff: Handoff lets you seamlessly transition between apps. You can quickly pick up where you left off in an app when you switch to another. This feature is particularly useful for business users because it allows you to continue working on a project even if you leave the office.

• Siri Shortcuts: Siri Shortcuts is a tool that allows you to create custom shortcuts to perform common tasks. You can set reminders, schedule events, send messages, get directions, open an app, find out the weather, and more.

• CarPlay: CarPlay is Apple’s in-car entertainment system. It allows you to access Siri, the music player, the maps, and many other functions on your car’s display.

• Dark Mode: With Dark Mode, you can turn your device into a night-time mode. You can adjust the colors to make it easier to read the text and the display to stay visible in the dark.

Key features of ios 15.5

With this new update, iOS users will find that they can now set up automatic reminders so they can never forget an important task again. Also, many new features were added to the operating system that should improve the overall user experience. The update also brings several bug fixes and performance improvements. If you have been using the beta version of iOS 10, you probably know what these features are already. However, if you have not yet downloaded it, you can get it right now by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Q: Get only one value from a column in SQLite. I have a table with two columns, “id” and “value”. I want to select all the rows where the “value” is “0”.

How to update to iOS 15.5?

Apple has officially announced that the new iOS 15.5 is now downloadable. If you own an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you should have the latest software downloaded and installed. The biggest change from the last time Apple rolled out a new operating system version is that it has finally added support for the Apple Pencil. If you are wondering if your device is compatible with the new Pencil, you can check this website. If your device is compatible, you can update your iOS device by following the instructions below.

How to install iOS 15.5?

Apple has released its new operating system for iPhones, iPads, and Macs called iOS 15.5. This operating system is a major update and the best version ever. For the past few years, Apple has released new versions of its mobile operating system designed to improve upon what was already there. They have added new features, improved existing ones, and even fixed bugs plaguing them. They have done so to make the user experience better. With iOS 15.5, Apple has developed new and exciting features to make you love your iPhone again.

Frequently asked questions about ios 15.5

Q: What are the key features of iOS 15.5?

A: A new camera app called Live Photo uses AI technology to help you capture great moments. Also, Face ID has been updated, so it can now identify you based on your facial expressions.

Q: What was missing from previous versions of iOS?

A: You were always limited to the storage space on your device. Now, there is no limit to how much space you can save.

Q: Why did Apple launch the iOS upgrade as a public beta?

A: Apple is always trying to improve its products for users. They want to get feedback from real users before releasing the final product and give users an early chance to download the software.

Myths about ios 15.5

1. iOS 15.5 is not for everyone.

2. iOS 15.5 can be used on any phone.

3. iOS 15.5 is not very good.

Conclusion

The iPhone has been around for almost ten years now, and Apple still hasn’t released a version that isn’t packed with features. However, I’m pretty sure that iOS 15.5 is the best version ever—it may be the best iPhone version yet. For starters, Apple has finally fixed the issue of not being able to see notifications on the lock screen. I’ve been hoping this will be fixed since the release of iOS 14.4.1.

Google Maps for iOS is reportedly receiving an update. The 4.23.0 version for iOS 10 will now bring redesigned widgets for Nearby Transit and Travel Times. The update also comes with bug fixes and iOS 10 optimizations. It is now available on the App Store. The Nearby Transit widget will provide information about nearby public transport, while the Travel Times widget will offer users information on their estimated travel time to reach their destination. This widget will also consider real-time traffic and possible obstructions along the way.

In addition, the new update comes with a new feature that will enable users to check out descriptions of certain places. For example, if it’s a hotel, the app will provide descriptions of its amenities and features. Additionally, users will be able to upload photos while they are reviewing places.

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Here’s a pretty cool story. Developer Steve Troughton-Smith recently found a hidden code for a one-handed keyboard in iOS by hacking an iOS Simulator. Troughton-Smith says the keyboard has “been there since at least iOS 8. You’ve probably seen a keyboard like this before. It’s designed to make typing easier for people who have small hands and own big phones. It essentially pushes the entire QWERTY keyboard over to one side of the phone so that you can reach the far buttons with your thumb.

But there’s a huge downside: You’ll never be able to use it (at least, officially). Apple has not explained why the feature has remained hidden in the iOS code and has not commented on whether the keyboard will ever be made available to users. We’ve contacted Apple and will update this post if and when we hear back. If Stroughton-Smith is right, and the code has been hidden in the operating system since iOS 8, it would make a lot of sense.

The release of iOS 8 was billed as the “biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the App Store” and coincided with the launch of Apple’s biggest phone, the iPhone 6 Plus. Although the keyboard can’t be used on official iOS software releases, there is a workaround. Anyone who has jailbroken their iPhone cause use this tutorial from Strought-Smith to activate it.

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Pokemon Go Do Some Work gamers attempting to “catch ’em all” now have lots to cheer about as a new version of Pokemon Go++ is now live, and this lets gamers play Pokemon Go from the comfort of their homes without physically walking miles together. The USP of Pokemon Go++, version 1.11.2 for Android and 0.41.2 for iOS is that your Android/iPhones must be neither rooted nor jailbroken. The newest version of Pokemon Go++ is available for download from here. This exploit is working and is relatively easy to install. Check out the steps below concerning installing Pokemon Go++ version 0.41.2 for Apple devices running iOS 9 or above:

Norwegian PM Erna Solberg plays Pokémon Go in parliament.

How do you install Pokemon Go++ on iOS without jailbreaking?

Before proceeding with the actual download, IBTimes India reminds you that it will not be held responsible for any damage to the device during/after installation and for any functionality that fails to perform to the expected levels. This installation process also requires sound technical knowledge, and users are advised to proceed at their own risk:

Pre-requisites

PC with Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X installed
Apple iPhone/iPad running Ios 9 or above versions
Apple iTunes pre-installed

Step 1: If you have already installed Pokemon Go on your iOS devices, remove it and turn off location services within the device.
Step 2: Obtain Cydia Impactor to side-load IPA files onto your device. Click here to get Cydia Impactor.
Step 3: Obtain the IPA file for Pokemon Go++ by clicking here.
Step 4: Physically interface your Mac/Windows PC to the device running the newer Apple iOS version.
Step 5: After Step 4, launch Cydia Impactor and place the Pokemon Go++ IPA file (downloaded in Step 3) on the Cydia Impactor screen.
Step 6: Enter your Apple ID credentials when prompted. After this, you will be presented with a new window with an Apple Developer Warning. Choose OK from this window.
Step 7: Launch Settings and navigate to Settings > General > Profiles and Device Management. Then select the Trust [“Your Apple ID”] option and tap when the popup menu appears.
Step 8: Step 7 should lead to verifying the Pokemon Go++ within your iOS device. You should now be able to check out the AR-based game.

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Google pushed out an update to Maps for iOS on Monday, allowing you to order food, add photos, and find plus codes with just a few taps. Search for a restaurant that works with area delivery services, swipe up from the bottom, and look for the “Place an order” option. A pop-up then asks you which service you’d like to use to place an order (DoorDash, Delivery.com, Seamless, or GrubHub, for example). Availability varies by country, though 9to5Mac says the option is open in most major cities.

Order food in Google Maps for iOS. While this could be useful for folks exploring new areas (who don’t want the human interaction required when eating out), Most food delivery companies already provide a similar map feature on their website or app. Folks can also now find plus codes just by dropping a pin. Last year, Google released the Open Location Code (OLC) system, also known as plus codes—a way of representing locations that don’t have a specific street address. The same function reached Android users earlier this year.

In March, the Web giant added a ride services tab to Maps, offering Uber fare estimates and pickup times. Last month, it added more options for US folks: Lyft and Gett. Google Maps for Android, meanwhile, recently replaced its traditional direction arrow with a shining blue beam—”a flashlight guiding your travels,” product manager Raja Ayyagari said at the time.

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Apple is still awaiting its breakout moment in India, and much of its potential success hinges on the country’s middle class. The truth is, there are going to be a lot of people in the middle class who will want a smartphone. I think we can compete well for some percentage of those,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said during an earnings call on Tuesday (Oct. 25). Apple devices are still out of reach for a large chunk of India’s population.

Even though India is the world’s second-largest smartphone market—and the iPhone is extremely desirable there—its pricing remains a major deterrent. Nearly 70% of smartphone sales in India are in the under-$150 category. Even the iPhone’s cheapest iteration—the Rs 39,000 ($493) iPhone SE—retails $158 above the average smartphone price in India. Apple also prices iPhones among the highest in India compared with other countries.

To make matters worse for Cook, cheaper Android devices capture most of the Indian market, and Apple is losing its already-loose grip. Compared to the same period a year earlier, the iOS market share almost halved in the second quarter of 2016.

Even in China, which has long been a roaring success for Apple, revenues have downslide this year. Beijing shuttered the company’s iBooks and iTunes movie stores, and a local court ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 6 and 6-Plus because its design looked similar to a local phone. That pushback could be another reason Apple is looking at India as its next possible growth engine.

But unlike China’s booming middle class, the percentage of people earning between $10-$20 a day in India has increased by only two percentage points between 2001 and 2011, to 3%. Companies in the region don’t offer monthly mobile plans or other phone subsidies, making it difficult for Apple to penetrate the market.

A partnership announced on the earnings call could help with that. Reliance Jio, an LTE mobile network operator in India, is rolling out a “first of its kind all-IP network…with 4G coverage in 18,000 cities and 200,000 villages across the country,” Apple chief financial officer Luca Maestri said during the call. They’re also offering a free year of service to purchasers of new iPhones.

Apple has made other efforts, too. In a country where a third of all smartphone purchases are made online, the company partnered with Flipkart in September to sell its products online. And in May, Cook visited temples, met the bigwigs of Bollywood, and even watched a cricket match to curry favor. Two months later, Apple finally got permission to open its retail locations in India in June—a request turned down at least once. A lot of factors are moving in the right direction,” Cook said on the call today. “There is a lot of headroom in our mind, so we are working very hard to realize that opportunity.

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Apple’s iPhone sales continue to decline for the third quarter in a row, and the company’s annual revenue has also fallen for the time in 15 years since 2001. Amidst the gloom, there is some positive news to share, at least where India is concerned. During the earnings call, CEO Tim Cook mentioned that iPhone sales in India increased by more than 50 percent in the fiscal year ending September 2016 compared to last year. “We believe we’re just beginning to scratch the surface of this large and growing market opportunity,” Cook said.

Apple sold 45.5 million iPhone units, generating revenue of $46.9 billion in the quarter. iPhone sales were up year-over-year in 33 of the top 40 markets. “We’re thrilled with the customer response to iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and Apple Watch Series 2, as well as the incredible momentum of our services business, where revenue grew 24 percent to set another record,” Cook said.

Looking ahead, we see some fascinating developments in India. Reliance Jio is rolling out a first-of-its-kind all-IP network in India with 4G coverage in 18,000 cities and 200,000 villages across the country,” Cook added. With Apple’s new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus launch in India, Reliance Jio also offers buyers benefits worth Rs 18,000. Buyers get one year of free service, including unlimited local and national outgoing calls, unlimited SMS, 20GB of 4G data per month, and 40GB of Wi-Fi data on JioNet Wi-Fi data. The offer also applies to iPhone SE, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, and iPhone 6s Plus. ALSO READ: Reliance Jio offers a free annual plan worth Rs 18,000 to iPhone buyers in India

Apple has also taken enterprise market initiatives where it partnered with Deloitte last month. With its efforts, Apple aims to transform the way Deloitte employees work by maximizing the ease of use, security, and power of the iOS platform. More than 5,000 strategic advisors at Deloitte focus on transforming business functions across the enterprise. Apple is also collaborating with Deloitte’s new consulting service, Enterprise Next, to help its clients across more than 20 industries take full advantage of the iOS ecosystem. ALSO READ: Apple shares fall nearly 3 percent after dipping in quarterly sales

Apple iPhones may not have done well in India, and one key reason is the lack of required infrastructure. The Indian government, with its Digital India initiative, is focused on creating the infrastructure to connect billions of people who are unconnected to the internet. And while Apple is facing a slowdown in developed markets such as China, it would be relying on India’s teeming young population. Tim Cook mentioned that instead of looking at the per capita income in India, it is important to look at the number of people who will move into the middle class over the next decade. If we look at India’s population, more than 50 percent is under 25 – a very young population. ALSO, READ: Couldn’t be more excited about investments in 4G in India: Tim Cook

Cook also mentioned that India’s population is expected to exceed China’s sometime in the next decade. While India’s GDP may take a little longer to rival China’s, Apple doesn’t have to succeed here. Many people in the middle-class category will be looking for a good smartphone, and some percent of it will be Apple’s exact target. Apple has realized the opportunity in India and that there’s a lot of headroom to succeed. It is working very hard to seize the opportunity.

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Earlier this week, Apple released the first major update of the iOS 10 series, which brought huge improvements, including the much-anticipated Portrait mode for the iPhone 7 Plus and a critical security patch. However, the euphoria around the new update didn’t last long, as many Apple device owners who upgraded to the latest iOS 10.1 noticed that the sensitive information in their Health app got erased without warning. Based on the number of comments on the Apple support forum, this issue is not isolated; it’s quite widespread.

Here are a few complaints posted on the Apple Support page:

I recently updated my phone to iOS 10.1, but when I go to my Health app, all the data is missing, and I cannot even open the recent activity; I am greeted with the spinning icon. I am running iOS 10.1 on iPhone, so Dantheman2409 said. I, too, have the same problem. Upgraded from 10.0.3 to 10.1 health data lost,” Matheson Farook said.

Is there a way to fix this issue?

Some tech-savvy users tried to restore it by resetting the health stat in favorites, but the switch is said to be instantly turned off. Also, if they try to export data, the Health app crashes into the home screen. As of now, there is no temporary solution to fix the glitch. Should Apple device owners without upgraded to iOS 10.1 wait or proceed with installation? So far, Apple has not made any official comment about health app data getting erased. It is advisable that the owners who haven’t installed a health app can go ahead with iOS 10.1 installation. It contains a significant security update that prevents phishing from hackers. Others who maintain health records on iPhones are advised to wait a few more days to see if Apple releases any software patch. Those who have already installed the iOS 10.1 update and lost the health app data have no choice but to wait for the new update, most probably iOS 10.1.1.

Pokemon Go, developer Niantic’s popular mobile video game, has added a new update for Android and iOS platforms. The latest update will bring some minor improvements to Pokemon Go. However, Reddit forum users have flagged the update thread by saying that the update caused a couple of issues in the game. Professor Willow discovered that Eggs have different patterns depending on the distance required to hatch them. Pokemon-type icons have been added to the information screen for each Pokémon. A low battery indicator was added for the Pokemon GO Plus Unique Press.

Minor text fixes

Problems players are facing:

Reddit users have complained that the update stops playing music or podcasts (including Spotify) every time they switch back to the app. However, the issue only affects Android users; iOS users have not complained about it.
IOS users have said that the update has increased the music in the game, but other users have said it has lowered the iPhone 6.

This year, some brilliant smartphones were introduced, including the Samsung Galaxy S7, the Google Pixel, and two new iPhones: the SE and the iPhone 7. All these phones and the rest of this year’s praiseworthy devices run either iOS or Android operating systems, and it’s no surprise why. The two software systems dominate the smartphone landscape, accounting for most phone sales.

If you’re after Apple’s iOS setup, only an iPhone will do, while Google’s Android can be found on many smartphones from various manufacturers. Here’s a selection of the best phones you can buy this year: iPhone 7 The iPhone 7 is Apple’s new flagship smartphone, replacing the iPhone 6S at the top of the iOS food chain. It looks very similar to the last one, sporting a refined design rather than an all-new look. It’s a tidier phone, though, with neater antenna bands.

Apple has focused on cameras heavily with its latest iPhone. The lens is now a wide f/1.8 aperture, allowing 60 percent more light onto the sensor, meaning snaps at night and in difficult conditions should be better. The larger iPhone 7 Plus has a dual-camera system with a telephoto lens for optical zoom capabilities.

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The display is the 3D touch-enabled screen from the iPhone 6S, although Apple says it is 25 percent brighter and should be a lot more colorful, thanks to the wide color gamut taken from the iPad Pro. Controversially, there’s no headphone jack, but an adaptor is included in the box. Prices start at £599 for the 4.7ins device with 32GB storage, and you can read more about the iPhone 7 here. Alongside the new device, Apple has dropped the iPhone 6S to £499 and upped its minimum memory to 32GB. It’s still a brilliant smartphone and one worth considering.

Samsung Galaxy S7

The handset many tips as the main rival to the iPhone, Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone is the “most capable smartphone on the market today,” says Alpha. Regarding features, the Galaxy S7 steps forward in several ways compared to the S6 while bringing back some old favorites. For instance, the camera hardware is entirely new – it’s a 12-megapixel setup, a smaller count than on the Galaxy S6, but mated to optimized hardware and software additions.
A MicroSD card slot is useful for expanding the standard 32GB memory, and the phone is rated IP68 water—and dustproof.

Samsung’s phones have always been renowned for their displays, and the S7 is no different. According to DisplayMate, the standard phone has a 5.1-inch OLED panel that delivers “absolutely stunning and beautiful images.” An Edge phone version uses a 5.5-inch screen curved at the edges. The S7 is also a good choice for power users. UK phone users get an Exynos 8890 chip mated to 4GB RAM. Prices start at £569, SIM-free.

Google Pixel

The internet giant has created the newest smartphone to directly compete with Apple’s iPhone 7, although HTC makes it. The standard phone uses a 5ins AMOLED display with a Full HD resolution, while the Pixel XL phablet has a 5.5ins screen with a higher resolution, Quad HD panel. The 12-megapixel camera puts it on par with the iPhone 7, and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset means it should be a powerful handset. It’s also the first phone compatible with Google’s new Daydream virtual reality platform. Priced from £599 – just like the iPhone 7 – it could become the ultimate Android alternative to Apple’s flagship.

Samsung Galaxy J5

At the opposite end of the spectrum to the many expensive smartphones on the market is the Samsung Galaxy J5, a budget smartphone that Alpha reckons is brilliant value for money. This full-sized handset can be bought for as little as £140 sim-free, yet it boasts performance and specifications close to flagship phones from not long ago.
At a glance, you’d be hard-pressed to find anything marking it out as a budget phone. The J5 has a simple slate design and boasts a 5-inch touchscreen display. The screen is a Super AMOLED unit with an HD resolution of 1280×720 and a pixel density of 294 – not on par with the ultra HD smartphones you’ll spend more than £500 on, true, but still impressive enough and “an incredible contender for the price.

Its performance makes the J5 stand out compared to other budget smartphones. It has 1.5GB RAM onboard, making it a fairly fast and reliable device. Only the most strenuous games will tax it. Camera hardware on paper is decent, with a 13-megapixel snapper on the rear and a five-megapixel selfie camera, although performance isn’t as polished as you’d expect. At least the battery life is huge – Alpha managed to clock the J5’s lifespan longer than you’ll get with the firm’s Galaxy S7. Overall, the J5 stacks up very well for its puny price tag and is one of the best budget options.

LG G5

At £500 SIM-free, the LG G5 is an Android flagship likely to tempt people looking for something different. It’s a modular smartphone that users can dig their teeth into and customize by unbuttoning parts and panels and attaching accessories. The “modular expansion system” allows users to drop the battery out and load a new one or use it to attach additional camera hardware. The screen is a 5.3ins QHD display – slightly smaller than the LG G4’s screen, which measures 5.5ins – and offers a pixel density of 544ppi and a resolution of 2560×1440. A dual camera sits on the back, with a 16-megapixel sensor and an eight-megapixel camera with ultra-wide viewing angle capabilities. Powering the G5 is a Snapdragon 820, mated to 4GB RAM. HTC 10

While most of the specs on Taiwanese brand HTC’s latest release are what you’d expect on a flagship Android handset – 4GB RAM, Snapdragon 820, removable MicroSD card slot – the HTC 10 is the best smartphone the company “has made in years” thanks to significant camera revisions, says Alpha. The 12-megapixel sensor with a wide f/1.8 aperture, laser autofocus, and optical image stabilization (OIS) moves the game on considerably from the HTC One M9. The front-facing camera is a big improvement, too; a five-megapixel sensor boasts OIS, which HTC calls an “ultra selfie” camera. The phone gets a 3,000mAh battery with quick charging capabilities and a MicroSD card slot, so the 32GB internal memory can be upped easily. It can record in 24-bit audio for high-quality sound.

Trusted Reviews declares it to be the Android phone to beat in 2016.

“From the lovely screen to the speedy performance to the fantastic representation of Android, the HTC 10 ticks all the boxes,” it says. “It might not be the best in every area, but it’s strong in almost all of them.”It’s £570, SIM-free.

iPhone SE

Design-wise, bar the rose-gold color option, the SE isn’t new at all. It uses the same casing as the iPhone 5S released in 2013, but with good reason: Apple’s most recent flagship devices moved away from four-inch displays in favor of larger screens, reaching phablet sizes with the Plus versions of the iPhone 6 and 6S. The SE is for those on Apple’s older, smaller platforms. Though smaller and cheaper than the iPhone 6S, the SE is almost as powerful, using the same A9 processor chip mated to 2GB RAM.

There’s a spate of other new additions, too, the camera hardware being a particular coup. With Live Photos support, the little SE gets a 12-megapixel iSight main camera like the big 6S and can record video in 4K. Users also get Apple Pay as a near-field communications chip is installed. Available with either 16GB or 64GB internal memory, the SE starts from £359.

OnePlus 3

Chinese firm OnePlus has become renowned for delivering handsets boasting flagship specs at a significantly lower price than rivals Samsung and Apple. This year, it will see the release of its fourth phone – the OnePlus 3, a 5.5-inch phablet that, on paper, can compete against some of the best on the market. It gets an AMOLED display; although the full HD 1080p resolution can’t compete with the Quad HD displays, you’ll find the likes of the Galaxy S7. However, the 16-megapixel camera and the eight-megapixel selfie sensor are more than adequate, and the powerful internal specs are definitely on par with some of the most expensive phones.

OnePlus 3 gets Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chipset, mated to 6GB RAM, so in theory, it’s a more powerful device than many, and multitasking should be a doddle. There’s no expandable memory, but it has an adequate 64GB storage. The OnePlus 3 runs a modified version of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow called Oxygen OS and is priced at £309 – a very tempting price.

Nexus 6P

Google’s new Pixel XL may have replaced the Nexus 6P as the latest Google-backed smartphone effort, but it’s still on sale and an excellent buy if you’re after a quality phablet-sized device. The Nexus 6P uses a 5.7ins Quad HD AMOLED display, so for the money, you’ll get a big, bright screen with pin-sharp resolution and a pixel density of 518ppi. The phone has a good-quality full metal body, with a fingerprint scanner on the backplate underneath the camera.

The main camera is a 12.3-megapixel sensor capable of recording video in 4K resolution and 240 frames per second slow-motion capture, while the selfie camera is an 8-megapixel setup. Power is provided by a Snapdragon 810 chipset mated to 3GB RAM, so while there are more powerful phones on the market, this is an excellent and snappy device for day-to-day use. The phone has 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB internal storage, and at £449, it’s cheaper than many flagship devices. Pocket-Lint says it’s “a wonderful pure Android handset that undercuts many Android flagships.”