Gadgets galore for a terrific, techie Christmas

Buying a high-tech gizmo for a loved one can be risky, so make sure you know what they really want

The iPhone 12 Pro Max, from €1,258.20, is the best Apple has to offer

Deciding what Christmas gifts to buy can be difficult, doubly so with gadgets. Knowing what to get someone relies a touch on intuition but, with tech, it’s really worth talking to the person you are buying for.

Nowhere is that more important than with smartphones. You might think you know what the person you’re buying for wants, but if there is one area of tech where tastes can be unpredictable, it’s in the most-used gadget ...