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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.

SOMA and Sordo Madaleno unveil big plans at commercial centre Antara with a scheme that includes a 500 sq m public garden, Carsten Höller's Mexico City Slides and ‘Now What’ by Superflex at the new Arte Abierto Polanco
By Carole Dixon Published

A car launch unlike any other, in which Wallpaper* goes to Abu Dhabi to join a cast of background players to support BYD’s unstoppable main character energy
By Jonathan Bell Published

The new Leica Cine Play 1 Plus projector amplifies the abilities of the original model, offering a stylish and high performance home cinema solution
By Jonathan Bell Published

If you’ve been lucky enough to get hold of the iPhone Duo then you’ll want to look after Apple’s folding flagship. We’ve found the cases to keep it safe along with a little bit extra
By Jonathan Bell Published

Apple HomeView is the company’s first home-assistant screen, boosted by integrated Siri AI and an intelligent user interface
By Jonathan Bell Published

Alongside its first folding flagship, Apple’s 2026 September Event saw the debut of the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, new AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
By Jonathan Bell 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