Foldable phones and smart glasses: 2021 in gadgets

Here is a look at the most notable new gadgets unveiled over the last 12 months

2021 was another year for new gadget launches, with flagship smartphones touting ever more professional-level cameras and foldable screens moving into the mainstream (Martyn Landi/PA)

2021 was another year for new gadget launches, with flagship smartphones touting ever more professional-level cameras and foldable screens moving into the mainstream.

But beyond that, there were also a number of announcements that should shape the industry and how people communicate and are entertained for years to come.