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Honor’s sleek new MagicBook Pro packs the AMD Ryzen 5 4600 processor

Honor has launched the MagicBook Pro laptop, which uses AMD's Ryzen 5 4600H processor, along with updated versions of the MagicBook 15 and MagicBook 15.
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Honor’s outdoor Watch GS will get you home even when your phone’s GPS gives up

Honor has two new smartwatches to consider: The outdoor focused Watch GS with its rugged body and special featutres, and the more fitness-focused Watch ES.
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Google Pixel 4a review: This camera is astounding

Heard that the Google Pixel 4a's camera is good? It's not, it's way better than that. The rest of the phone, except for software, isn't quite so interesting.
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Asus ZenFone 7 Pro Review: The best selfie camera you can get on a phone

Wondering why you'd want the ZenFone 7 Pro's motorized flip camera? It's simple, the rear camera becomes the front camera, for the best selfies you'll take.
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Android 11: Everything you need to know

It won't be dessert-themed, but Android 11 will still be sweet. Here's what we know about Google’s next mobile phone OS.
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New Fairphone 3 Plus shows modular phones can break the endless upgrade cycle

The Fairphone 3 Plus uses its modularity to help you break out of the endless phone upgrade cycle, by making key components compatible with the last model too.
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New Google software update adds more intelligence and convenience to Pixel Buds

A software update is about to make your Google Pixel Buds true wireless headphones more convenient, and a little more intelligent too. The rollout begins today.
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BlackBerry rises from the grave: New 5G phone with a keyboard coming in 2021

BlackBerry's not dead. The famous name will return again in 2021, after a new license owner announced it is producing a 5G BlackBerry phone with a keyboard.
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An exclusive look at Honor’s outdoor smartwatch launching in September

Honor will launch a new smartwatch at IFA 2020, and it's going to have a sporty outdoor design. The company has shown Digital Trends some of the concept art.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 review: The (other) smartwatch you should buy

If you own an Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 should be at the top of your smartwatch shopping list. It's expensive, but worth it.
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Casio GWF-A1000 Frogman review: A worthy dive watch

Casio continues to add Bluetooth functionality to its watches, with the latest being the Frogman GWF-A1000. Joining the connected features is a new analog look.
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Sony Xperia 1 II review: Stand out from the crowd

The Sony Xperia 1 II doesn't conform to the 2020 smartphone playbook, using a different design and niche features to appeal to those bored of the norm.
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Samsung’s bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds are here

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Buds Live true wireless headphones, which stand out due to their unusual bean-shaped design and active noise cancellation.
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The new Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is pricey. Samsung tells us why

Samsung wants you to feel confident in splurging on the $1,299-plus Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, so it has gone to great lengths to make sure it'll last for years.
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You can buy a Pixel 4a now, but Google’s already teasing the Pixel 5

Google has finally unwrapped the $349 Pixel 4a smartphone, a device we've expected for a while, but it's also started teasing the release of the Pixel 5.
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The Oppo Watch charges its way to a day’s worth of battery life in 15 minutes

Oppo has launched the Oppo Watch, its first WearOS smartwatch, and it comes with super-fast charging tech that gives 16 hours of use after 15 minutes charge.
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Mobvoi TicWatch C2 Plus Review: Powered up and ready for 2020

Yes, the TicWatch C2 Plus looks the same as the old C2 on the outside, but a power upgrade ensures it's capable of competing with other smartwatches in 2020.
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Cat’s new thermal camera-equipped rugged phone is surprisingly stylish

The Cat S62 Pro rugged phone packs in the toughness we expect, along with special tech like a thermal camera, but does so while looking surprisingly stylish.
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OnePlus Nord review: Doing value the old-fashioned way

OnePlus does value the old-fashioned way with its latest phone, the OnePlus Nord, by concentrating on helpful features and tech that will make it last.
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The true wireless OnePlus Buds play for 10 hours with a 10-minute charge

OnePlus has announced its first pair of true wireless earbuds, called the OnePlus Buds. Although they share a similar design to the AirPods, they cost less.
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Asus ROG Phone 3 review: At the top of its game

If you take mobile gaming seriously, you'll want a serious gaming smartphone, and they don't get much more powerful and focused than the new Asus ROG Phone 3.
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Vivo’s X50 Pro has a gimbal for super-steady video, and it really works

Looking for innovation in the smartphone camera world? Here it is. The Vivo X50 Pro has a gimbal system inside the camera module for incredibly steady video.
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iOS 14 hands-on: Finally, you can truly customize your iPhone’s home screen

Apple's new iOS 14 software is available as a public beta, giving us a chance to see how the mobile OS is changing this year. We go hands-on with it.
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The tech to fully charge your phone in just 20 minutes is here

Oppo continues to innovate in the world of smartphone chargers, and its newest 125W flash charge system takes just 20 minutes to charge up a 4,000mAh battery.
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U.K. will remove Huawei from its 5G network by 2027

The United Kingdom government has reversed its previous decision on the use of Huawei equipment in its fledgling 5G network, pledging to remove it by 2027.
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Nokia 5.3 Review: $199 really can buy a great smartphone

Does $199 buy you a phone that will play games, handle video, and deliver software updates, in addition to handling everyday tasks? The Nokia 5.3 says yes.
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I went to a gigantic virtual K-pop convention, and I saw the future

Nothing compares to a live music performance or the excitement of a meet-and-greet event, but KCON:TACT 2020 came surprisingly close. This is what it was like.
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OnePlus Nord launch event to take place in augmented reality on July 21

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Nord, its new affordable smartphone range, on July 21 during an event held in augmented reality. Here's how to watch.
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New Moto G 5G Plus does phones in 2020 right, delivering specs and value

Motorola's new Moto G 5G Plus gives what many want from a phone in 2020: Great specs at a low price. The phone costs less than $400, and will be out in July.
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Nubia Red Magic 5G review: Hardcore gamer

It's hard not to be tempted by the $579 Nubia Red Magic 5G gaming phone, given the value it offers, so we've been gaming away to see if it's worth your time.
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The Pixel 3a’s disappearance is a reminder Google just isn’t that into hardware

With the Google Pixel 3a now discontinued and the rumored Pixel 4a still a no-show, Google is showing us once again it's not a traditional hardware company.
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Major leak shows the Galaxy Note 20 in classy Mystic Bronze color

Samsung accidentally showed a render of the Galaxy Note 20 on one of its international websites, giving a sneak preview of the new phone in an exciting color.
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The OnePlus Nord will cost less than $500, but getting one early will be tough

The OnePlus Nord is another step closer to being official, with confirmation of the name, its approximate price, and when early pre-orders will begin.
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Tipping the balance: The story of Huawei’s bold, Google-free mobile ecosystem

Huawei's Global Chief Branding Officer Andrew Garrihy talks about the tipping point it needs to reach for its ambitious Google alternative to become a success.