2025 has been an uneven year for tech, with much of the year dominated by uncertainties in the AI market, price hikes in the US due to government policies, massive layoffs, and giant mergers. However, there were some bright spots too, as we saw the blockbuster launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, which went on to be Nintendo's biggest console launch ever, and TikTok narrowly avoided being banned in the US with some clever legal gymnastics.
Here at Pocket-lint we've seen some great tech this year, from phones to E Ink tablets, and wanted to take some time to acknowledge the gadgets we feel really improved our lives in 2025:
Best Phone
iPhone 17
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