The Camera Control (don't call it a button) was triumphantly unveiled by Apple last year alongside the iPhone 16 family. It was an important part of the launch presentation, and even got its own ads.
However, it seems like not many people are actually using it - at least that's what a new rumor on Weibo claims. Do however note that this information doesn't come from a source that has any sort of track record, so accuracy isn't a given. Anyway, the tipster in question claims Apple has found that almost no one uses the Camera Control.
Thus, the iPhone 17 generation will be the last...
Almost three weeks after the release of One UI 8 beta 4, Samsung is now seeding the fifth, and quite possibly final, beta software to the Galaxy S25 series. Of course, we are just speculating, but it's safe to assume it's one of the last releases.
One UI 8 beta 5 for Galaxy S25 changelog
The changelog is almost entirely about bug fixes and optimizations, which is another reason why we think that this is probably the final update before the stable release. Samsung is probably done with implementing new features, so it's now squashing bugs to make the software ready for the...
The Aukey Spark Mini 20000 has simple yet elegant looks, with its soft edges helping to make it more sleek. Aside from grey and silver, there’s also a pink colorway if you want something a little more vibrant.
However, the materials don’t look especially premium, and it’s not as solid as some of the best power banks, with considerable flexing in the front panel, which can even trigger the power button if pressed too hard.
Thankfully, the bottom section is much sturdier, as well as looking more refined thanks to its matte finish and slightly soft texture. This is also the thickest and heaviest part of the unit, but thanks to its overall compactness, the Spark Mini 20000 is quite portable – although carrying it in your pocket might prove a little too onerous.
There’s no real interface, aside from a power button and five small LED dots: four to indicate remaining charge and one to indicate that charging is active. This is quite useful, as it allows you to check whether your device is actually charging with a mere glance.
The Spark Mini 20000 features just two charging ports: one USB-C and one USB-A, the latter of which serves as an output as well as an input for charging the bank itself. This limited selection is a little disappointing, as there are many other 20K power banks with three or four ports to choose from.
At least simultaneous charging is supported, and each port provides enough power for fast charging. The USB-C port supports the PD standard, providing 20W of power for charging the best iPhones and other smartphones quickly, while the USB-A port provides 22.5W of power. A USB-C-to-C cable is included in the box, but it’s quite short, so you’ll need your device close to the bank when charging.
The Spark Mini 20000 managed to charge my Google Pixel 7a from empty to full in about two hours, which isn’t a spectacular performance, but is still within the bounds of what you would expect given its power delivery. However, charging the bank itself from empty to full took over five and a half hours, which is pretty slow going, even for a power bank of this capacity.
About average for a power bank with this size, the Spark Mini 20000 costs $35.99 / £26.37 (about AU$55). However, there are power banks with similar prices that offer more features, such as the INIU Carry P51L-E1 Power Bank 22.5W 20000mAh.
This bank has the same 20,000mAh capacity, but includes an integrated USB-C cable in addition to two ports. It also features a digital display and a flashlight, but still manages to be about the same size as the Spark Mini 20000.
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Aukey Spark Mini 20000 review: price & specs
Price
$35.99 / £26.37 (about AU$55)
Capacity
20,000mAh
Total wattage
22.5W
Number of ports
2
USB-C
1
USB-A
1
Wireless charging
No
Weight
11.4oz / 322g
Power-to-weight
62mAh/g
(Image credit: Future)
Should I buy the Aukey Spark Mini 20000?
Buy it if…
You want something simple The Spark Mini 20000 is a simple case of plug and go, and the LED to indicate charging is active is a simple but useful touch.
You want something compact The Spark Mini 20000 makes for a great travel companion thanks to its small dimensions, even if it’s a little thick.
Don't buy it if…
You have more than two devices to charge With only two ports, the Spark Mini 20000 is limited compared to similarly capacious power banks, which can include three or four ports – and even integrated cables.
You want more features With no digital display or integrated cables and the like, the Spark Mini 20000 is about as simple as it gets – and similarly priced rivals offer more.
Aukey Spark Mini 20000 review: Also consider
INIU Carry P51L-E1 Power Bank 22.5W 20000mAh The P51L-E1 has a similar capacity and power output to the Spark Mini 20000, but has an integrated USB-C cable, which also functions as a carrying loop. It also has a flashlight and a digital display, although the latter is a little sparse in the information it provides, but is clear to see. It’s also about the same price as the Spark Mini 20000, so ultimately it makes for better value. Read our full INIU Carry P51L-E1 Power Bank 22.5W 20000mAh review.
Yesterday, a Reddit user uploaded a shot purportedly showing the unannounced Google Pixel 10 Pro XL's AnTuTu score next to the Pixel 9 Pro XL's. The next-gen phone managed a better score overall, but with some weird misses, most notably in the GPU department.
Now, the same user has seemingly run Geekbench 6 on the same two devices, and you can see the results below.
The Pixel 10 Pro XL manages a single-core score of 2,296 and a multi-core score of 6,203, versus its predecessor's 1,889 and 4,247, respectively.
It is thus a massive improvement, especially in the multi-core score -...
The Groov-e Wave Glow is a very affordable portable speaker and one with sound quality to match that price tag. Yes, this is one that will infuriate the ears of audiophiles sounding somewhat tinny at times and slightly lacking any oomph across the course of my listening.
On the other hand, it has some funky looking lights which I found rather endearing, a comfy to grip strap, and some surprising ways to connect it to your music. Besides Bluetooth, you can also plug in a USB flash drive, slot in a TF card (both admittedly with a tight 64GB limit), and there’s an aux port. It’s not often you see these features in a tiny speaker any more. Granted, not everyone will need these but if you do, well, your options are limited making this more tempting.
Of course, don’t count on it rivalling the best Bluetooth speakers. This is a decidedly cheap speaker. It feels a little cheap to the touch and there’s that dodgy sound quality. I say dodgy; it’s reminiscent of buying a cheap radio or speaker years ago, before good speakers were affordable for the masses. It’s not hideous, exactly, but it’s also fairly ‘blah’.
Away from that disappointing audio quality, the Groov-e Wave Glow has some chunky, tactile buttons for play/pause, volume, and adjusting the lights, and the ports are all hidden behind a pull-out protective shell. Then there’s the lights up top and down bottom, and the elastic strap.
The Groov-e Wave Glow is priced at £23.99 and at the moment is only seemingly available in the UK, but that would make it under $35, or around AU$50. For that price, it’d be silly to expect too much, but if you can stretch further, you will find better options – more on those later. If money is that tight, however, or you’re looking for a cheap gift, the Groov-e Wave Glow still has some appeal.
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Groov-e Wave Glow review: price and release date
Released May 2025
£23.99 at launch
Limited availability
The Groov-e Wave Glow was launched in May 2025 and is currently available to buy in the UK. It’s already seen some modest discounts but is generally available for £23.99.
That makes it one of the cheaper speakers around. The recently released Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus is close but is still usually priced at £39.99. If you’re able to increase your budget to that, there are a few other options like the JBL Go 4, but few as cheap as this one.
Groov-e Wave Glow review: specs
Weight
645g
Dimensions
13.7 x 8 x 7.5 cm
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3, aux-in, USB-C (charging)
Battery life
8 hours (quoted)
Speaker drivers
10W
Waterproofing
n/a
Groov-e Wave Glow review: features
AUX port, microSD slot, and USB flash drive support
LED lights
8-hour battery life
The Groov-e Wave Glow is a fairly typical looking little Bluetooth speaker but with some surprising features. The highlight is its plethora of connections. Sure, you’ll be mostly using its Bluetooth connection, but it has other options. You can use its aux port to connect to other devices (and the speaker actually comes with a 3.5mm jack), while next to it is a TF (read: microSD) card slot, and the USB connection allows you to plug in a USB flash drive. Admittedly, both microSD and USB have a limitation of 64GB so you might have to search around for a compatible option, but it could be that specific situation that fits you perfectly.
There are no mics for speakerphone duties (although few speakers seem to offer that, these days) and battery life is a very unremarkable 8 hours. I’d have liked to have seen more here, especially as it takes 2 hours for a full recharge. Its Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity works fine and I had no issues using it with my iPhone 14 Pro but there were occasional dropouts on my PC – usually when I moved the speaker around.
Elsewhere, the LED lights are my favorite thing about the Groov-e Wave Glow. They visually bounce away while playing music and look suitably vibrant and exciting. They’re potentially more exciting than the audio quality, but I’ll get to that. It’s a neat touch either way and makes up for the lack of app support and thus in-app customization.
Features score: 4/5
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Groov-e Wave Glow review: sound quality
10W
Tinny sound
Weak bass
I didn’t expect much of the Groov-e Wave Glow but I have to be honest, it actually sounded a little worse than anticipated. It’s functional, of course, but pretty tinny at times. There’s no bass to speak of, but my word, do the lights try to atone for that. You're encouraged to feel like it’s doing its best, happily bouncing along. However, it’s pretty tame stuff.
Listening to spoken word – a podcast or YouTube video, say – is fine, but when you switch over to your favorite music, the limitations are much more noticeable. The volume can go pretty high, but that weakens the experience even more. I went for my cheesy favorite, Robbie William’s Let Me Entertain You to start, knowing exactly how it’s meant to sound and there was no urgency or strength in the mids.
I went bold then and loaded up some Muse and sighed as it sounded somewhat pitiful. The soundstage is weak but more importantly, the bass and general ambience is underwhelming.
Sound quality score: 2/5
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Groov-e Wave Glow review: design
Comfy elasticated strap
Tactile buttons
Well hidden ports
The Groov-e Wave Glow is certainly exactly how you expect a speaker to look, but there are a few highlights. I’m a big fan of its buttons being attractive but tactile too, so anyone with visual impairments can find what they’re wanting to press. There are buttons for play/pause, volume, and for toggling the lights on or off.
There’s a chunky section for the ports too which blends in well and feels suitably snug. On another side is the strap which is elasticated but held in quite tightly. The idea is that you can easily hold it through the strap but also attach it to something like a hook. It feels nice in your hands which is the main thing here.
As with other similar speakers, the Groov-e Wave Glow is pretty lightweight to carry around. Up top and down the bottom is the lighting so you can place the Groov-e Wave Glow sideways as well as upright.
What lets it down in this section – and why not go higher than four stars? Well, any discussion on the design has to include the audio architecture under the hood, and as you'll know if you've read this far, this area is where the Wave Glow struggles. Also, unusually for a speaker in 2025, there's no mention of an IP rating for water or dust ingress – so it won't be joining the ranks of our best waterproof speakers buying guide any time soon.
Design score: 4/5
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Groov-e Wave Glow review: value
Very cheap
Sturdy design
Useful for a specific situation
The Groov-e Wave Glow is certainly cheap but its sound quality demonstrates exactly why it’s so cheap. Having said that, the aux port, USB flash drive support, and TF card slot could make it exactly what you’ve been looking for. For those people, there’s not much else to rival the Groov-e Wave Glow at this price.
However, if you’re looking for good audio, it’s a smart move to spend a little more on the JBL Go range or something from Anker Soundcore. The Groov-e Wave Glow definitely isn’t the best choice for music lovers, but it is super cheap and for many, that's the priority.
Value score: 3/5
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Should I buy the Groov-e Wave Glow?
Attributes
Notes
Rating
Features
No app, but there are a few notable extras not on other models
4/5
Sound quality
The weakest element by far when considering the Wave Glow: tinny and lacking in low end
2/5
Design
Useful straps, fun lights and tactile buttons
4/5
Value
It's cheap, but given the sound quality, spending less doesn't always mean value
3/5
Buy it if...
You want extra connectivity options Many speakers still retain an aux port but TF and USB flash drive support? That’s what potentially makes the Groov-e Wave Glow your dream option. Only you know what you need most.
You want something for the summer Just need a short term solution? The Groov-e Wave Glow is cheap, easy to get hold of, and does the job. Just about.
You’re on a tight budget If money is very tight and you need a speaker, the Groov-e Wave Glow is an impulse buy kind of price.
Don't buy it if...
You’re an audiophile It’s been a while since I’ve heard something as underwhelming as the Groov-e Wave Glow which is a tragic shame, but true.
You want something to last all day The Groov-e Wave Glow only has 8 hours of battery life which means it won’t last a busy day hiking or out and about. There are other cheap options with better battery life.
You want waterproofing The Groov-e Wave Glow doesn’t confirm its waterproofing and while its ports are neatly hidden away, we wouldn’t trust it immersed in water. Go for something with guaranteed IPX7 waterproofing if you plan on heading to the pool.
Groov-e Wave Glow review: also consider
Groov-e Wave Glow
Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus
JBL Clip 5
Price
£23.99; limited availability in other markets
$39.99 / £32 / AU$65 (approx.)
$79.95 / £59.99 / AU$89.95
Weight
645g
545g
285g
Dimensions
13.7 x 8 x 7.5 cm
90.9 x 90.9 x 118.9 mm
86 x 134.5 x 46 mm
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3, aux-in, USB-C (charging)
Bluetooth 5.4 (SBC, AAC codecs), AUX-in, USB-C (charging)
Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C (charging)
Battery life
8 hours (quoted)
12 hours (quoted)
Up to 12 hours
Speaker drivers
10W (dimensions not stated)
48mm
Integrated class D digital amplifiers x 1
Waterproofing
n/a
IPX7
IP67
JBL Clip 5 If you can stretch that budget, buy the JBL Clip 5. It’s perfect for outdoor use while also sounding great for the price. There’s plenty of detail and bass here with an adjustable EQ and an ideal strap for carrying. Read our full JBL Clip 5 reviewView Deal
Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus A little more expensive but guaranteeing good waterproofing, the Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus could still sound better but it’s otherwise a robust option at a very affordable price. Read our full Tribit Stormbox Mini Plus review
Groov-e Wave Glow review: how I tested
Tested over 14 days
Used with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Twitch
15 years of audio equipment reviewing experience
I used the Groov-e Wave Glow across 14 days in a wide range of ways. I connected it to my PC initially and listened to Spotify, Apple Music and Twitch using that as a source device, then moved to my iPhone 14 Pro.
That meant a solid mixture of spoken audio and also music. My music taste is fairly varied so it went from Robbie Williams to Muse to Chet Baker to various pieces of classical music. I also checked how good battery life appeared to be and monitored how long it took to recharge.
I have 15 years of experience testing audio equipment, specialising in portable, affordable products just like the Groov-e Wave Glow.
For a while now, Apple has been diligently working towards reducing its manufacturing dependence on China, and it looks like this is finally going to pay off in a big way.
According to a new report, the iPhone 17 family will also be made in India from the beginning - in fact, production has already started ahead of the rumored early September unveiling.
Leaked image showing iPhone 17 family dummy units
The devices it will sell in the US will be sourced from India, in order to avoid the US government's new tariffs on Chinese-made goods. To achieve this, Apple has expanded iPhone...
Google gang, the wait is almost over – the next generation of Pixel phones are around the corner. With so many leaks in the build-up to the unveiling, it feels like they are already official. They aren’t - yet. Here’s a summary of everything we’ve seen and heard so far.
The Google Pixel 10 family
By the way, you can watch the Pixel 10 series unveiling here. The event starts at 5 PM UTC and will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon. Lando Norris, Stephen Curry, the Jonas Brothers and more will be in attendance.
A new chipset that can change everything
Pixels are famous for their cameras,...
Qualcomm’s newest 7-series chipset is here and it brings some minor updates compared to its predecessor. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (SM7750-AB) is a direct successor to last year’s SD 7s Gen 3 and offers a virtually unchanged Kryo CPU with the same 1+3+4 core architecture.
The 1x Prime Cortex-A720 core is now clocked at 2.7 GHz compared to 2.5GHz on the 7s Gen 3. The clock speeds on the 3x Cortex-A720 (2.4GHz) units and 4x Cortex-A520 (1.8GHz) modules remain unchanged. Qualcomm says you can expect a 7% performance gain in CPU tasks.
The new chip does get an updated Adreno GPU, which...
The OnePlus 15 will be the latest flagship from the Chinese manufacturer. It is likely to be announced later this year with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 SoC and other improvements over the OnePlus 13. There have been several rumors about the phone in the recent days, and the latest one gives out some details on its display.
OnePlus 15 will come with a 165Hz refresh rate display with 1.5K resolution, according to a tipster. The phone is also said to sport a new performance engine that’ll enable 165FPS gaming.
The latest leak also reiterates that the OnePlus 15 will be available in a new...
Our Honor Magic V5 review is coming up, and we’ve already completed several of our in-house tests, including the battery life and charging components.
The international version of the Magic V5 is equipped with a trendy Silicon-Carbon battery boasting a 5,820 mAh capacity (vs. 6,100 mAh on the Chinese model) and comes with 66W wired charging support. The phone did not disappoint when it comes to endurance, securing an Active Use Score of 11 hours and 52 minutes.
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The result...
