Gareth Beavis

Gareth Beavis

Formerly Global Editor in Chief

Gareth has been part of the consumer technology world in a career spanning three decades. He started life as a staff writer on the fledgling TechRadar, and has grew with the site (primarily as phones, tablets and wearables editor) until becoming Global Editor in Chief in 2018. Gareth has written over 4,000 articles for TechRadar, has contributed expert insight to a number of other publications, chaired panels on zeitgeist technologies, presented at the Gadget Show Live as well as representing the brand on TV and radio for multiple channels including Sky, BBC, ITV and Al-Jazeera. Passionate about fitness, he can bore anyone rigid about stress management, sleep tracking, heart rate variance as well as bemoaning something about the latest iPhone, Galaxy or OLED TV.

Articles by: Gareth Beavis

LG G8’s top feature is exactly why brands shouldn’t ‘innovate’ just because they can

By Gareth Beavis published

MWC 2019 Hand ID is a novel feature, but doesn’t need to be on a flagship phone

LG hints strongly at flexible phone plans, but says time isn’t right

By Gareth Beavis published

MWC 2019 LG will join the foldable revolution, but wants to deliver ‘a device people can use’.

LG DualScreen: first look at LG's alternative to foldable phones

By Gareth Beavis published

MWC 2019 LG doesn’t want a foldable phone yet, so a clip on screen is the next best thing.

Samsung Galaxy Fold gets a much closer look in eerie music-less video

By Gareth Beavis published

You might not have seen it from the on-screen demo, but a new video makes the Fold seem more desirable.

The Samsung Galaxy Fold is the future of smartphones

By Gareth Beavis published

The Fold is too expensive, weird and thick for the mainstream… but this is just the beginning.

Garmin Fenix 5 Plus

Why using the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus makes me feel so incredibly guilty

By Gareth Beavis published

Running Man of Tech It makes me feel guilty for not being worthy, but the 5 Plus packs a killer feature that makes me unwilling to shed it.

iPhone 11 reportedly not getting a fast-charging upgrade

By Gareth Beavis published

Rumors of Apple ditching the Lightning connector on forthcoming iPhones look hasty.

LG hints strongly at 5G foldable phones for 2019

By Gareth Beavis published

LG doesn't want Samsung to steal all the bendy limelight this year

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus battery could be a monster

By Gareth Beavis published

A Twitter 'leak' has suggested the new Plus-size Galaxy S10 could eclipse even the Note 9 battery

Samsung Galaxy S10 range could be absolute gaming powerhouses

By Gareth Beavis published

A trademark application suggests the Galaxy S10 range is going to offer some strong gaming performance.

Huawei promises it isn't deleting photos downloaded from Twitter

By Gareth Beavis published

User reports of Huawei phones eradicating Twitter images are false, says the brand

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review

By Gareth Beavis published

Best in Class

Updated Amazing camera, awesome build, splendid power: Samsung has improved hugely on an award-winning phone.

Samsung Galaxy S8 review

By Gareth Beavis published

Recommended

Updated Apart from a very high price and biometric issues, the Galaxy S8 in a triumphant mix of tech and design

The Halo Sport 2 electrically shocks your brain into helping you learn to juggle

By Gareth Beavis published

We tried out these new and upgraded headphones, with better sound but the same electrical currents in your brain.

Hands on: OptiShokz Revvez review

By Gareth Beavis published

Not yet rated

CES 2019 A little chunky, but cool to have your music pumped into your head - not your ears - by your glasses

Hands on: Royole FlexPai review

By Gareth Beavis, John McCann published

Not yet rated

Updated The Royole FlexPai could be the future of smartphones – with a few tweaks

Who doesn't want a magic chair to help them run a little faster?

By Gareth Beavis published

Running Man of Tech There’s nothing like jiggling and getting rubbed in front of dozens of people to ease the ache of a run.

Aftershokz Xtrainerz headphones will finally get you excited about swimming

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 These bone-conducting wireless headphones offer an easier way to get tunes while in the pool.

HTC's Vive Cosmos VR headset is amazing - and frustrating - in equal measure

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 Opinion: We got a glimpse of an amazing future from HTC, but is it the one that will appear?

Disney talks world's first Mickey Mouse ride and drops big Star Wars hint too

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 Ever wanted to ride in Mickey's world? Panasonic is teaming with Disney to do just that.

Jabra Elite 85h headphones change sound and invoke Alexa without a single touch

By Gareth Beavis published

CES 2019 With 32-hour battery life, Jabra claims it can change your audio as you move about town.

Could the Nokia 9 Pureview be the best camera phone of 2019?

By Gareth Beavis published

The new Nokia phone contains five cameras - could that give it the snapping edge?

LG G8 release date set for March with 3D cameras but no 5G

By Gareth Beavis published

LG's new flagship phone will be joined by a new device to service next-gen speeds.

This Apple launch Bad Lip Reading parody is the best thing you'll see today

By Gareth Beavis published

Watch Cook and Co unveil the Debonk Debonk and Apple Wish Prince

Samsung Bixby now supports UK English and other new languages on Note 9

By Gareth Beavis published

If you’re tired of an American Bixby, Note 9 users are getting a taste of the next generation

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