Tech Advisor October 2025 digital magazine: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Flip 7 reviews, best budget smartphones, 7 brilliant free apps and much more

There's lots to look forward to

The smartphone market is full of massive handsets. If you want a model with the latest features, top performance and the best display, then you’ll need to opt for a huge phone. They are fantastic pieces of kit, but you’ll struggle to fit them in your pocket. 

Thankfully, there are alternatives: folding phones. One company that’s been leading from the front since the early days of foldables is Samsung, and it has recently released new versions of its popular handsets. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are two beautifully designed devices, with excellent displays and impressive performance. If you’re in the market for a premium smartphone you can keep in your pocket, read our in-depth reviews to find out more.

If your wallet can’t stretch to one of Samsung’s phones, then our roundup of the latest budget handsets is for you. Opting for a more affordable option doesn’t mean you have to settle for a phone that’s lacking in features, though. Current models offer a lot more than you might expect, including the kinds of premium materials and impressive specs you could previously only dream of at low prices. You can find our top 10 budget phones inside this month’s issue. 

Plus, we reveal seven fantastic free apps you may be missing out on. While they won’t change your life, they are certainly well worth downloading, especially as they won’t cost you anything!

All this and more, including reviews of the latest Fairphone 6 ethical smartphone and Lenovo’s Yoga Tab Plus tablet, can be found inside the latest issue of Tech Advisor.

For details on how to download the October edition of Tech Advisor, click here.