Mrwhosetheboss Picks
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Everything I've tested.

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Bubble Launcher
Worth it if…1 video
Bubble Launcher

Easy-to-navigate bubble layout, but customisation is too limited to rank higher.

Genie Drawer
I'd buy it1 video
Genie Drawer

Not the prettiest app drawer, but almost certainly the most functional and full of useful extras.

Pear Launcher
I'd buy it1 video
Pear Launcher

A fairly standard launcher, but with a few welcome new ideas and fast, responsive gestures.

Y Launcher
I'd buy it1 video
Y Launcher

His favourite of the list, a mood-based launcher that is overwhelming at first but adapts to what you are doing.

Peak Launcher
Worth it if…1 video
Peak Launcher

An unusual type-to-search launcher that can be the fastest way to navigate for some people.

Textual Launcher
Worth it if…1 video
Textual Launcher

A practical text-only launcher that is fast once learned and kind to battery life.

HTC Sense Home
I'd buy it1 video
HTC Sense Home

A sideloadable launcher he thinks is one of the better-looking and faster ones available.

HTC
Flow Home
I'd buy it1 video
Flow Home

A card-based launcher that puts notifications front and centre and is hard to find on the Play Store.

Screen Cleaning Balls
I'd buy it1 video
Screen Cleaning Balls

A viable, unusual alternative to a cleaning cloth that leaves screens spotless.

Cozoo Headphone Stand
I'd buy it1 video
Cozoo Headphone Stand

A desk-mounted headphone stand made worthwhile by its cable routing stickers and three-port charging station.

Cozoo
Seawag Waterproof Phone Pouch
I'd buy it1 video
Seawag Waterproof Phone Pouch

A glorified plastic bag, but it worked brilliantly for snorkelling footage in Greece and beats a cheap disposable waterproof camera.

Seawag
Wall Socket Phone Holder
I'd buy it1 video
Wall Socket Phone Holder

Looks like folded plastic but solves the problem of phones dangling from high wall sockets.

Smartphone Telescope Lens
I'd buy it1 video
Smartphone Telescope Lens

Fiddly to set up and does not fill the screen, but the 40x zoom effect is impressive and unmatched by other phone gadgets.

Smart GPS Wallet
I'd buy it1 video
Smart GPS Wallet

A trackable wallet with a remote buzzer that he was happy to find and thinks looks nice.

Spider Stand
I'd buy it1 video
Spider Stand

His favourite of the spider stands he has covered, stable and able to hold phones, tablets and e-readers.

Melody Hat
Not rated1 video
Melody Hat

A hat with built-in wireless drivers that he found embarrassing to show off.

Smartphone Umbrella
I'd buy it1 video
Smartphone Umbrella

A cleverly designed umbrella whose handle keeps both hands free so you can use your phone.

Karaoke Mic Earphones
Worth it if…1 video
Karaoke Mic Earphones

Earphones are not great for sound, but the raisable condenser mic gives clearer call audio and is plug and play.

Augmented Reality Gun
Worth it if…1 video
Augmented Reality Gun

Cheaper than expected and a fun novelty with built-in games, but not polished or deep.

Samsung Galaxy X
Worth it if…5 videos
Samsung Galaxy X

Even as a niche folding phone, he thinks the Galaxy X has real benefits and is worth getting excited about.

Samsung
Robo Recall
I'd buy it1 video
Robo Recall

His favourite VR experience: ridiculously satisfying and one of the best-looking VR games on the platform.

Epic Games
Happy Drummer VR
I'd buy it1 video
Happy Drummer VR

A Guitar Hero-style drumming game that is very satisfying when you get on a roll.