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Jonathan Bell has written for Wallpaper* magazine since 1999, covering everything from architecture and transport design to books, tech and graphic design. He is now the magazine’s Transport and Technology Editor. Jonathan has written and edited 15 books, including Concept Car Design, 21st Century House, and The New Modern House, and co-edits the long-running things magazine weblog.

Portable audio is having a renaissance, with wired headphones and MP3s harking back to the turn of the century. Here are five of our favourite palm-sized music players
By Jonathan Bell Published

Following an expansive, multi-phase renovation by Peter Marino, the hotel reopens its doors as one of Venice’s most storied addresses
By Anna Solomon Published

Brud Studia designed the Australian optometrist office, which steps away from behaving like a traditional retail space and instead is inspired by a fictional character who wants you to make yourself at home
By Tianna Williams Published

With rumours of big things to come in the world of flexible screens, we take a look at the current state of play in foldable smartphones
By Jonathan Bell Published

1 April 2026 marks Apple’s half-century. Jonathan Bell considers what Cupertino’s relentless ambition means for the modern world
By Jonathan Bell Published

Bright ideas, new processes and a decidedly un-Apple price point – the MacBook Neo is perfect for fauxstalgia-stricken Gen Z
By Jonathan Bell Published

Stick to the path with a tried and tested classic, go off the beaten track or fly your colours with pride; new smartphones from Apple, Honor and Motorola
By Jonathan Bell Published

Apple Creator Studio brings together Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro and a host of other pro-grade creative apps, as well as a new level of AI-assisted content search
By Jonathan Bell Published

Apple Music’s Rachel Newman and global head of workplace design John De Maio talk about the shaping of the company’s new Los Angeles Studio
By Jonathan Bell Published

We present a clutch of cultured accessories for all things Apple, from chargers to cases, straps and keyboard covers
By Jonathan Bell Published

If your WFH set-up needs an upgrade, or if you need to kit out a new small business from scratch, we’ve got you covered
By Jonathan Bell Published