yt:channel:VLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA VLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2018-05-01T04:21:43+00:00 yt:video:nAGv6Gk6a_I nAGv6Gk6a_I UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-11T13:00:29+00:00 2026-08-11T13:05:27+00:00 TRANSFORM Your Samsung Galaxy Smartphone In Minutes! | Good Lock Tips & Tricks How to fully customise your Samsung Galaxy S26/Plus/Ultra, A57, Z Fold 8 and other Sammy smartphone using Good Lock in 2026. This tips and tricks guide shows you how to get started, personalising your home and lock screens and other One UI 9 elements. For quite some time, Good Lock has been an essential download for fans of Samsung Galaxy phones who want deeper customisation. With this installed, you open up a world of bonus features. On your Samsung S26 Ultra, Z Fold 8 or other recent Galaxy mobile, you'll be able to tweak everything from icons and animations to the settings menu and more. Home Up is one of the best Good Lock offerings, allowing you to fine-tune that home screen on your Samsung smartphone. I'm also a fan of Theme Park, to customise the overall UI colours and vibe. Likewise, Lock Star is ideal for changing your lock screen, again with greater personalisation compared with regular OneUI 9. Let us know your own favourite features in Good Lock for 2026 below, and hopefully we'll do a follow-up soon with the best suggestions! Samsung Good Lock Setup Tips & Tricks Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome to the video 0:26 - Good Lock Setup 1:59 - Theme Park customisation 4:43 - Home Up 6:23 - Task manager 6:55 - Gesture controls 7:25 - Lock Star 8:30 - Quick Star 9:12 - Sound & Display Assistant 10:06 - Settings menu ( Regi Star) 10:37 - Edge Lighting Notifications 11:14 - Clock Face & Wonderland yt:video:dyYtP6s1iWI dyYtP6s1iWI UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-10T12:45:20+00:00 2026-08-10T12:59:46+00:00 OneUI 9 creates your TikToks automatically #shorts How to create a TikTok automatically from a regular video using Samsung's My FanCam feature in OneUI. Here's my tips and tricks camera guide to using My FanCam on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 yt:video:DzR_3UK-Cxc DzR_3UK-Cxc UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-09T13:00:31+00:00 2026-08-09T14:13:32+00:00 Samsung OneUI 9 | Ten Features You Need To Try! The best Samsung OneUI 9 features are a mix of existing tools and fresh new stuff, improving the camera experience, upgrading the UI and more. This tips and tricks guide shows you how to setup your Samsung Galaxy smartphone with the OneUI 9 update, to get the best from it. While the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra (and 'Wide') both come with this latest software and Android 17 out of the box, owners of the S26 Ultra and other smartphones will have to wait for the rollout. This should be happening over the coming weeks for most handsets. OneUI 9 serves up some decent new features which are worth checking out, including the ability to turn your Samsung phone into a webcam. You can also call up Bixby more easily, if you like Sammy's AI assistant/ And split-screening with the Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra is better than ever, compared with the Fold 7. You'll also find some fresh camera tools tucked away inside of OneUI 9. This includes the ability to edit your videos into TikToks instantly, using My Famcam. Let us know your own Samsung OneUI tips and tricks below! Samsung OneUI 9 Tips Tricks & Best Features Guide Chapters: 0:00 - Well hello there 0:31 - Control Centre 1:41 - Bixby 2:46 - Webcam 3:56 - Screenshots 4:43 - Call Screening 5:35 - Split screening 7:14 - Now Brief & Creative Studio 8:30 - Interpreter 8:59 - Game Booster 10:18 - Summarise 10:49 - Steady cam mode 11:19 - My Fancam 12:12 - Byyyyeeeee yt:video:4o5YFcn26Kw 4o5YFcn26Kw UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-09T09:57:32+00:00 2026-08-09T09:59:54+00:00 Best Phone of 2026, So Far! #shorts The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is my favourite smartphone of 2026 so far - what's your own pick? yt:video:ph9Dw1xfYC0 ph9Dw1xfYC0 UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-07T18:01:54+00:00 2026-08-08T14:32:14+00:00 Did Samsung Destroy Apple's Vision Pro? #shorts Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy XR, a premium VR headset with pass-through running Android XR. Here's my verdict after testing the Samsung Galaxy XR for a couple of weeks. yt:video:ZPwxs_sNsIM ZPwxs_sNsIM UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-07T11:00:25+00:00 2026-08-11T01:30:01+00:00 Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Major Upgrades? | Leaks & Rumours | TSW283 The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is set to launch around January 2027, but already we're seeing leaks and rumours surrounding the phone specs, camera tech and battery life. Here's a review of what we've seen so far - so is the Samsung S27 Ultra a Galaxy worth waiting for? Well, one of the major upgrades you can expect vs the S26 Ultra is that battery setup. As with the Z Fold 8 smartphones, you can expect silicon carbon tech to be stuffed inside of the Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung will also boost the performance as usual with a fresh Snapdragon chipset, so you can expect silky smooth gaming. However, when it comes to the camera tech, those leaks and rumours don't always match. There's been some argument over the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra's telephoto sensors, as you'll see here. So, are you tempted by this upcoming Android phone? Let us know in the comments below! Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Leaks & Rumours Chapters: 0:00 - Disney drinking 1:19 - Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra 6:36 - Samsung Galaxy XR review 8:45 - Viewer comments 18:23 - Next week yt:video:YfwCaJHX45M YfwCaJHX45M UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-06T13:00:20+00:00 2026-08-06T13:24:36+00:00 CMF Clip Pro Review | Nothing's Budget Open-Ear Buds Tested Reviewing Nothing's CMF Clip Pro open ear buds, offering a less claustrophobic listening experience on a budget in 2026. With a full unboxing and my verdict after one week of testing, here's my thoughts on how the CMF Clip Pro sound and all of the best features. With its £79 UK asking price, these Nothing earbuds are certainly quite cheap vs those Shokz and Huawei rivals. You still get an EQ to tweak the sound, although this is quite basic, as well as LDAC support. I've included my review of the audio quality as well as a mic test, demonstrating its abilities in noisy environments. The Nothing CMF Clip Pro don't offer noise cancelling because of their open-ear design, but these Bluetooth TWS buds will help you stay aware when outdoors. Battery life is a reported ten hours per charge - but are the CMF Clip Pro earbuds actually that good? Let us know your thoughts on this budget Nothing option below! Nothing CMF Clip Pro open-ear buds review Chapters: 0:00 - Still don't know what it means 0:35 - Unboxing 1:08 - Design 3:22 - Noise cancelling 4:33 - Nothing X app & setup 5:51 - Touch controls 7:28 - Smart dial 8:47 - Sound leakage 10:17 - Audio 11:41 - Mic test 12:13 - Battery life 13:35 - Verdict yt:video:NvHeXoWQbVg NvHeXoWQbVg UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-04T14:00:25+00:00 2026-08-04T14:10:37+00:00 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review | Worth it vs Z Fold 7? Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra after using it as my full-time foldable phone, comparing vs the Z Fold 7 to see what's been upgraded. From the camera and gaming smarts to the battery life, I've tested the lot. So is the Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra worth that price, or should you look to the Find N6, RAZR Fold or even the old Galaxy Fold 7 instead? Use the code AFF_TECHSPURT at the UK website to get 5% off your order, for a limited time - or click here: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=dkCL5J0vgHo&mid=53591&murl=https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/buy/ If you're after a more traditional book-style bendy smartphone, this is the one to go for. Personally I still prefer the more compact design of the new 'Wide' model, but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra version is certainly better for movie fans. You can also comfortably multi-task with three apps on that massive internal screen. Battery capacity has been upgraded vs the Fold 7, with fresh silicon carbon tech - at last! You also have a more powerful processor for gaming, plus an anti-glare screen and more durable finish. But the Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra isn't cheap (even with that AFF_TECHSPURT code!) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Review Chapters: 0:00 - Blather 0:41 - Design 4:24 - Cover screen 5:20 - Internal screen 7:00 - Audio 7:18 - OneUI 9 9:05 - Multi-tasking 9:39 - Issues 10:55 - Performance & gaming 12:09 - Battery life 14:15 - Cameras 18:51 - Verdict yt:video:CS8-pbFA_qw CS8-pbFA_qw UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-03T13:38:31+00:00 2026-08-03T13:53:41+00:00 HP EliteBook X G2a | Future-ready security, smart design The HP EliteBook X G2a advanced by the AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 Pro 450 processor is an incredibly ultraportable business laptop for mobile workers, boasting impressive performance and excellent built-in AI smarts. Here's a full tour of the HP EliteBook X G2a, showing off the best features of this lightweight notebook - and thanks to AMD and HP for sponsoring this video and keeping Tech Spurt free for all! For more information and to grab your own HP laptop, click here: https://bit.ly/44SW6zZ With a tough metal frame that's only just over 1kg, this laptop is an ideal portable pal for keeping productive on the go. That AMD chipset isn't just powerful, it's also built for running AI tasks right there on the HP EliteBook X G2a. You've also got an upgraded battery, a crisp display that's built for creative tasks and a fresh keyboard that can be easily replaced. yt:video:9mchGF-6Jek 9mchGF-6Jek UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-08-02T13:00:22+00:00 2026-08-06T03:48:17+00:00 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Motorola RAZR Fold | Best Foldables Head-to-Head! Reviewing Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs the Motorola RAZR Fold, comparing the gaming performance, battery life, camera tech and more. I've used both as my full-time phone so which foldable is best for you in 2026? You can save cash on the Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra using code AFF_TECHSPURT at the official UK store, or by clicking here: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/buy/?cid=uk_paid_affiliate_rakuten-Tech+Spurt_0_none_Influencer_0_none_none&ranMID=53591&ranEAID=dkCL5J0vgHo&ranSiteID=dkCL5J0vgHo-sb5p6xC456EgpNaD7hgt4g&group=Influencer&clicktimestamp=20260727132427 I've also compared this Ultra model vs the regular Fold 8, which is delightfully compact and refreshingly new! However, if you want a full-sized regular foldable phone, two of the best you can buy (alongside the Honor Magic V6 and OPPO Find N6) are this pair. The Motorola RAZR Fold still impresses me for a first effort, with its excellent battery life, slick multi-tasking etc. So, how does the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra stack up, given how much experience Sammy has in this department? And is it worth that sky high price in the UK? Check back in a couple of days for my full review of the Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra. I'm also spaffing out a OneUI 9 tips and tricks guide as you watch this, for a closer view of the software side. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Motorola RAZR Fold Review Chapters: 0:00 - Big and bendy 0:39 - Design 4:50 - Cover screens & audio 6:33 - Foldable screens 8:22 - Software 9:41 - Multi-tasking & AI 10:55 - Stylus support 11:37 - Storage 12:02 - Performance & gaming 13:55 - Battery life 15:04 - Cameras 18:06 - Byyyyeeeeee yt:video:zw30rfxoVO4 zw30rfxoVO4 UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-07-30T13:21:50+00:00 2026-08-03T05:40:16+00:00 Best Mid-Range Phones (Summer 2026) | Top 20 Reviewed Ive tested the best mid-range Android phones in 2026, using them as my full-time handset - so here's my favourite now, offering top gaming performance, excellent battery life and the greatest camera experience for a decent price. My summer 2026 pick of the best mid-range smartphones includes Google's Pixel 10a, Xiaomi's 17T and Poco X8 Pro Max, Samsung's Galaxy A57 and the Nothing Phone 4a series. Check out my full reviews of each on Tech Spurt for all you need to know! Also, if you're after an even cheaper budget options, check out my reviews and round-ups of the top phones under £300. Manufacturers like Nothing, Samsung, Xiaomi and Google all offer a selection of flagship alternatives at a mid-range phone price in 2026. The Pixel 10a is still one of the best for camera fans, although the likes of the Vivo V70 aren't far behind. Meanwhile the Nothing Phone 4a and Pro are two of my favourites, offering solid value for money. My top pick of the mid-range mobiles for summer 2026 includes the Poco X8 Pro Max, which is stunning value for money. As long as you don't mind Xiaomi's HyperOS, that is. I've also reviewed the OnePlus Nord 5, which is a downgrade in some respects vs the Nord 4, but still a cracker in many respects. And if you have a bit more cash to spend on your phone but can't quite afford the OnePlus 15, try the OnePlus 15r! Let us know your favourite mid-range smartphones for 2026 below. More reviews of the best mobiles for all budgets coming soon! Best Mid-Range Android Phones Summer 2026 Chapters: 0:00 - Cheers, Zuck! 1:01 - Google Pixel 10a 2:57 - OnePlus Nord 5 5:00 - OnePlus Nord CE5 5:48 - OnePlus 15R 7:11 - Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 8:45 - Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 9:27 - Nothing Phone 4a & 4a Pro 11:08 - Nothing Phone 4b 11:31 - Motorola Edge 70 Fusion 13:20 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G 14:51 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G 15:57 - Xiaomi 17T 17:26 - Poco X8 Pro Max 18:41 - Poco X8 Pro 19:03 - Poco F8 Pro 19:24 - Honor 400 Lite 20:24 - Honor 600 20:58 - Honor Magic 8 Lite 22:43 - REDMAGIC 11 Air 23:26 - Vivo V70 24:20 - OPPO Reno 16 24:54 - ONE TO AVOID! yt:video:3e-FWhArQ7A 3e-FWhArQ7A UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-07-29T14:00:09+00:00 2026-08-03T05:39:43+00:00 Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Ultra Gaming Review | Which is best one week later? Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs its more compact regular sibling for gaming, after one week of testing with Wuthering Waves and Call of Duty. Is foldable phone gaming really that good, can the Samsung Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra justify that sky-high price, and which phone is best for gamers? Use code AFF_TECHSPURT for 5% off your Z Fold 8 or Ultra here in the UK! Or, click this link: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/buy/?cid=uk_paid_affiliate_rakuten-Tech+Spurt_0_none_Influencer_0_none_none&ranMID=53591&ranEAID=dkCL5J0vgHo&ranSiteID=dkCL5J0vgHo-sb5p6xC456EgpNaD7hgt4g&group=Influencer&clicktimestamp=20260727132427 These foldable phones boast similar specs in many regards, from the Dynamic AMOLED 2x display tech to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that's in charge. However, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a completely different smartphone vs the Ultra as far as the design goes. This foldable boasts a new squat and wide finish - and this could be the best bendy phone of 2026, but is it perfect for gaming? I've been testing both the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the regular Fold 8 for a week now, so here's my thoughts on the performance, battery life and other factors important to gaming. I've also rounded up my favourite handsets for phone gaming in another video, if you want alternative options! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Ultra Gaming Review Chapters: 0:00 - The bit everyone skips 0:51 - Design & displays 3:20 - Audio 4:01 - Samsung gaming mode 5:20 - Performance 8:10 - Battery life 9:25 - Verdict yt:video:YZAwK8FM43o YZAwK8FM43o UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-07-27T14:16:03+00:00 2026-08-03T05:38:39+00:00 Samsung Z Fold 8 Review | One Week Later... Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 after using it as my full-time phone for a week, including four days in Disneyland! Here's how the camera tech, gaming performance, battery life and other bits held up in the hot French weather. To save 5% off the price of your own Samsung Z Fold 8 (for a limited time), click this link or use the code AFF_TECHSPURT when checking out: https://www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/buy/?cid=uk_paid_affiliate_rakuten-Tech+Spurt_0_none_Influencer_0_none_none&ranMID=53591&ranEAID=dkCL5J0vgHo&ranSiteID=dkCL5J0vgHo-sb5p6xC456EgpNaD7hgt4g&group=Influencer&clicktimestamp=20260727132427 I've reviewed dozens of foldable phones over the years, but this is one of my favourites thanks to that wonderful compact form factor. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 boasts a wider, book-shaped cover screen and tablet-style display, which are ideal for reading, browsing, typing - pretty much everything except for watching movies. Gaming on the Samsung Z Fold 8's foldable panel is especially enjoyable, but how does the gaming experience hold up after hours of Wuthering Waves? And has the battery life improved over last year's Z Fold 7, which struggled to make it through a full day? And compared with the Ultra and its triple-lens camera, is the Galaxy Z Fold 8's dual camera setup any good? Check back soon for a full review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra! I've also compared both foldable smartphones here on Tech Spurt. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review Chapters: 0:00 - Ruined 1:13 - Design 4:45 - Cover screen 7:05 - Internal screen 10:11 - Audio 10:51 - Android 17 & features 11:53 - Performance & gaming 13:17 - Battery life 15:11 - Cameras 19:38 - Verdict yt:video:Oi3uzDEFflo Oi3uzDEFflo UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-07-26T12:00:01+00:00 2026-07-30T07:22:03+00:00 Best Budget Phones (Summer 2026) | Top 10 Tested & Reviewed Reviewing the best budget smartphones for Summer time 2026 in the UK, for an price of around £300 or under, from big names like Poco, Xiaomi, Motorola and more. You can see my full reviews of these budget friendly phones here on Tech Spurt, but here's a run-down of my favourites right now, including some special deals and discounts! Xiaomi is one of the best options right now if you want solid hardware on the cheap, serving up a buffet of affordable smartphones in 2026. The Redmi Note 15 series is some of its freshest fare, while you can also grab the impressive value Poco M8 pair if you want top battery life. Motorola also offers a wide variety of handsets for under £300 in the UK. If you're tempted by a more stock Android phone experience, check out the Edge Fusion 60, for instance, or G77. Moto even offers a £100 super budget smartphone option in the G06 Power, which has some of the best battery life of any phone out there. Sadly some of my previous recommendations for best budget smartphone are no longer available in the UK. This includes the Nothing Phone 3a and OnePlus Nord 5, but you may still be able to pick up refurbished models. So which is your favourite best budget phone for £300 or under in 2026? You can see unboxing and review videos for all of these smartphones and more right here on Tech Spurt! Best Budget Phones 2026 Chapters: 0:00 - Budget blowers ahoy 0:45 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 2:11 - Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 3:25 - Honor 400 4:15 - Honor Magic 8 Lite 6:10 - Motorola Edge 60 Fusion 7:20 - Other Moto phones 7:51 - Poco M8 & M8 Pro 9:34 - Other favourites 11:18 - Byyyyyyeeeeee yt:video:keFskSIwbo4 keFskSIwbo4 UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA Tech Spurt https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVLN0tY51ewH44wUtx3YZTA 2026-07-25T12:00:36+00:00 2026-07-25T12:42:34+00:00 All-In-One PC, TV and DAB+ Stereo Speakers! | Pure Classic Active The Pure Classic Active stereo speakers are incredibly versatile, with a range of inputs to connect to TVs, PCs, laptops, consoles, turntables and more! You've also got Bluetooth support for phones, with built-in DAB+ and FM radio for streaming your favourite stations. A massive thanks to Pure for sponsoring this video and keeping Tech Spurt alive! Grab your Classic Active system here: https://www.pure-audio.com/en-GB/audio-hifi/radios/dab/dab+-radios/classic-active/p/254589 These stereo speakers sound great when hooked up to a laptop, PC or TV, to boost the audio and your viewing experience. The Pure Classic Active works well for gaming as well as movies, or simply giving you clear sound for video editing and other creative tasks. You also have a built-in DAB+ radio for enjoying some tunes!