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Could you fall in love with a Lumia? Photo: Microsoft

Could you fall in love with a Lumia? Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft’s new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL have arrived, with high-end specifications, iris recognition technology, and the latest Windows 10 software. But do they have what it takes to persuade you to give up Android or iOS?

Find out in our in-depth comparison below.

Microsoft's new flagships have finally arrived. Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft’s new flagships have finally arrived. Photo: Microsoft

Microsoft hopes to tempt you away from Android and iOS with a pair of flagship smartphones that boast built-in facial recognition and liquid cooling.

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL scan your eyes instead of your fingerprints for lightning-fast unlocking, and they’re the first smartphones on the market powered by Windows 10.

Is Marshmallow coming to your smartphone? Photo: Google

Is Marshmallow coming to your smartphone? Photo: Google

T-Mobile has released a list of smartphones and tablets that will be first to receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates. The list includes devices from HTC, LG, Samsung, and Google — but not Motorola.

Enjoy Play Music for free again. Photo: Google

Enjoy Play Music for free again. Photo: Google

Google Play Music’s one-month free trial has returned, giving customers the chance to use the service and all of its features for a short time before they decide whether they want to subscribe at $10 a month.

Unlike its siblings, the Xperia Z4v packs a Quad HD display. Photo: Sony

The Xperia Z4v is dead. Photo: Sony

Verizon has announced that it is pulling the plug on Sony’s Xperia Z4v before the handset even goes on sale. The flagship device, which was announced back in June, was supposed to go on sale this summer but missed its release target.

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