Articles by: Becky Scarrott

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Becky has been a full-time staff writer at What Hi-Fi? since March 2019. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, she freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 20-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance is of course tethered to a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo, This is Cabaret and The Stage. When not writing, she dances, spins in the air, drinks coffee, watches football or surfs in Cornwall with her other half – a football writer whose talent knows no bounds.

Articles by: Becky Scarrott

iPhone 15 Pro could get a periscope lens with 5x zoom, fresh report suggests

By Becky Scarrott published 21 January 22

Reports compiled by two trusted analysts and Apple tipsters suggest that the periscope lens will feature in the most premium 2023 iPhones.

MC901 Dual Mono amplifier and AS901 amplifier stand

McIntosh launches dedicated stands for its highest-performance amplifiers

By Becky Scarrott published 21 January 22

The two models are specifically engineered for McIntosh’s heavyweight amps offer the ultimate in support.

Pre-order Samsung's Freestyle portable projector and get a free pair of Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds

By Becky Scarrott published 20 January 22

Deals Snap up Samsung's intriguing new portable projector, get a set of Galaxy Buds Live true wireless in-ears, gratis!

Fresh Galaxy S22 Ultra leak gives us a closer look at new colour options

By Becky Scarrott published 19 January 22

New renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra have been leaked and they offer a fair amount of information (potentially).

Unfolded “Pipit” assets found in Android 12L Beta 2 for Google's Pixel foldable smartphone

Google's folding phone could be called Pixel Notepad and be cheaper than the Galaxy Fold

By Becky Scarrott last updated 19 January 22

Besides the name, the same source told 9to5Google that the Pixel Notepad would cost less than the £1599 ($1799) Galaxy Z Fold 3 and look more like Oppo's Find N foldable.

QED Connect is a new range of affordable video and audio cables

By Becky Scarrott published 19 January 22

QED Connect: a budget-friendly selection of AV cables and adapters covering virtually all connectivity bases.

Planned overhaul of iPad Pro to support wireless charging could be shelved

By Becky Scarrott published 18 January 22

Last June, it seemed an iPad Pro with MagSafe magnetic wireless charging was set for a 2022 launch, but according to a fresh report, Apple has run into problems.

Mojo 2? Chord releases tantalising teaser image of product set to launch 31st January

By Becky Scarrott published 18 January 22

Chord Electronics posted the image on its website with nothing other than the headline, 'Counting down to January 31st 2022'. Us too, Chord, us too...

Netflix just hiked all of its prices in the US

By Becky Scarrott published 17 January 22

The company’s standard plan will rise to $15.50 per month from $14, while the 4K plan will rise to $20 per month from $18.

iFi's Zen One Signature combines the talents of five-star Zen DAC and Zen Blue

By Becky Scarrott published 14 January 22

One DAC with universal connectivity: iFi’s Zen One Signature promises exceptional sound from every digital device in a home audio environment.

New meets old: Bang & Olufsen kit can now be connected with the latest Beolink update

By Becky Scarrott published 13 January 22

B&O's latest software update promises to connect past products with present and future models.

Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds boast spatial audio support and Apple's H1 chip

By Becky Scarrott published 11 January 22

Having launched in the US late last year, Beats' latest buds are finally making their UK and Australian debut.

Sonos and IKEA's Symfonisk bookshelf speaker gets an update

By Becky Scarrott last updated 13 June 22

The new second-gen. model has more memory, a faster processor, lower power consumption in standby and a lightly reworked button placement.

AirPods-style auto-switching is coming to Android this year

By Becky Scarrott published 10 January 22

Google announced 13 new software features at CES 2022, including Fast Pair auto-switching and support for full head tracking spatial audio on Android.

Podcast app on smartphone with headphones

12 of the best podcasts for music lovers

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 25 June 23

You can find a podcast covering just about anything these days, and that includes some brilliant music podcasts.

Cleer Audio Alpha headphones stand out with Dirac Virtuo spatial audio tech

By Becky Scarrott published 7 January 22

The noise cancelling over-ears just received a prestigious CES 2022 Honouree Award

Vinyl goes uber-portable with Victrola's Revolution Go and Re-Spin record players

By Becky Scarrott published 6 January 22

Two all-in-one Victrola plate spinners are being showcased at CES

Mark Levinson ML-50 limited-edition monoaural amplifiers

Mark Levinson kicks off 50th anniversary with limited-edition ML-50 amp package

By Becky Scarrott published 5 January 22

The ML-50's design echoes some of the most popular models of the brand’s 50-year history.

Using the Noveto N1 smart audio device is like 'wearing invisible headphones'

By Becky Scarrott published 5 January 22

The Noveto N1, an immersive 3D audio invisible headphone, is making its debut at the world's biggest tech show...

JBL Pulse 5 and BoomBox 3 Bluetooth speakers offer light show and 360 sound

By Becky Scarrott last updated 4 January 22

JBL's BoomBox 3 now boasts a three-way acoustic speaker design and an IP67 rating, as well as 24 hours of playtime and the ability to charge your phone.

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Why I don't think Spotify HiFi is coming any time soon (and why it doesn’t matter)

By Becky Scarrott published 21 December 21

Teased in 2017, officially announced in February and promised to launch by the end of the year, Spotify HiFi is still a no-show.

Ace What Hi-Fi?'s Christmas quiz by finishing the lyrics to this classic song by The Pogues

By Becky Scarrott published 20 December 21

QUIZ Shane MacGowan reportedly earns over half a million per year in 'Fairytale of New York' royalties, but never have his lyrics come under such scrutiny...

Meters by Ashdown NOVU-1 reference headphones

The Meters by Ashdown NOVU-1 headphones want to up your working from home game

By Becky Scarrott published 20 December 21

Custom-designed 50mm dynamic drivers, gold-plated 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug with included 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) threaded adapter and even a carry bag, all for £69.

OnePlus Buds Z2 boast Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.2 and 38-hour battery life

By Becky Scarrott published 17 December 21

All of this plus active noise cancellation, transparency mode and a £99 asking price? Interesting...

Record Store Day 2022 date announced: get your diaries out and turn to April

By Becky Scarrott published 16 December 21

The 15th annual celebration of vinyl and bricks-and-mortar record shops is back for 2022 in a big way.

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