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Why is the Galaxy S20 line so expensive? Samsung says ‘we’ve listened to people’

The Samsung Galaxy S20 devices are 5G-ready, flagship-quality smartphones, because people are demanding both. We talk to the company about its exciting plans.

Huawei will release the Mate 30 Pro in the U.K. … without Google apps

Huawei is releasing the excellent Mate 30 Pro smartphone in the U.K., but without Google Play. Buyers will get special VIP support after purchasing the phone.
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How the coronavirus has turned MWC 2020 into a nightmare

Will MWC 2020 be canceled because of the coronavirus? We look at why this almost certainly won't happen, but also examine why it perhaps should, and the chance of further disruption to come.
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Tired of uncool backpacks? Moshi’s Tego Sling Pack Messenger Bag is the solution

Moshi's sharp and sleek Tego Sling Pack Messenger bag is exactly what you need for those days when a backpack doesn't go with your outfit, and a messenger bag just doesn't have the space inside that you need. It's a hybrid of the two styles, that you wear like a crossbody bag. We tried it out for several weeks.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 5 things it must do to avoid the Motorola Razr’s stumble

Samsung is expected to launch its second folding smartphone, probably called the Galaxy Z Flip, very soon. Rumors show it will be a vertically folding smartphone, so very different to the Galaxy Fold, and more like the Motorola Razr. Here's what we want Samsung to deliver with this exciting new phone.
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You’ve forgotten the Asus Zenfone 6, but it’s still the best $500 phone

The Asus Zenfone 6 has been around since May 2019, and has topped our list of the best phone you can buy for $500 since then. However, time moves quickly in the smartphone world, and now, many months in, does the Zenfone 6 still deserve such praise? We spent some more time with the phone to find out.
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Chinese smartphone brands build consortium to challenge Google Play domination

Four smartphone giants -- Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo -- have apparently formed an alliance to take on the dominance of Google Play, and provide a platform for developers to upload apps to all Chinese app stores at the same time.
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The Apple Watch is now so popular, it crushed the entire Swiss watch industry

The Apple Watch is now so popular, Apple shipped more watches than the entire Swiss watch industry put together last year. Not even Swiss-made alternatives have been able to keep up.
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Ding-dong, Apple calling: Get your iPhone repaired without leaving the house

Apple has quietly launched an on-site repair service, through which you can get your broken iPhone repaired without having to leave the house or place of work.
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TCL won’t make BlackBerry phones anymore, sending the brand back into limbo

TCL Communication will stop making BlackBerry-branded smartphones. The massive company, best known in the U.S. for its televisions, has held the license to make BlackBerry smartphones since 2016, but it will no longer design, manufacture or sell phones with the name.
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Huawei Mate X2 folding phone patent shows big design change over the original

The Huawei Mate X2 is rumored to launch this year. Patents show it may be closer to the Galaxy Fold than the Mate X, featuring a stylus and six camera lenses.
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All about the money: The U.K. had no choice but to use Huawei in its 5G networks

The U.K. government has granted Huawei the ability to build part of its 5G networks across the country, despite ongoing security fears raised by the U.S. But the situation isn't about security -- the U.K. is unconcerned by the unsubstantiated accusations -- it's about a massive amount of investment and profit.
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Oppo’s smartwatch gets casually outed, and looks more than a little familiar

Oppo has casually given us an early look at its upcoming smartwatch. An image posted on social media in China reveals the watch will have a design reminiscent of the Apple Watch. There's a strong chance the wearable will be official at MWC 2020.
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Huawei given the green light to build 5G network in U.K.

The U.K. government has allowed Huawei to build its 5G networks, although with some restrictions. Huawei won't be supplying infrastructure for sensitive sites, such as power and military installations, and will have a 35% cap on its share of equipment used across the networks. The decision comes after months of delays.
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Google I/O 2020 dates now set in stone, and that means Android 11 is coming

The dates have been set for this year's Google I/O developer conference. The three-day event is primarily for developers to understand how to better leverage Google’s tools, but it’s the day one keynote presentation that those who aren’t developers should pay attention to.
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A 3D magnetic field makes it possible to control this game ultra precisely

Tori may be aimed at kids, but that doesn't mean the tech behind it isn't cool. The little spacecraft controlling this endless runner-style game isn't being tracked by the camera on your phone or tablet, but by a 3D magnetic field generated by a special pad on the table. It's amazingly precise.
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A special group of artists have given Honor’s MagicWatch 2 the style it needed

Honor has enlisted a group of artists to give its MagicWatch smartwatch the individuality it so badly needs. Six artists have created a new collection for Honor, with custom artwork extending from the watch face on to the strap itself. The new models will be showcased during Mobile World Congress.
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Emporio Armani Smartwatch 3 Review: Not the style icon it should be

Wearing an Armani suit is a big statement, and such things are often worn by someone who wants to look classy and sophisticated. Surely wearing an Emporio Armani smartwatch will return the same effect? Sadly, the latest model -- unimaginatively named the Smartwatch 3 -- just doesn't have the style or performance you're looking for.
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G-Shock’s new Black-out Mudmaster is so stealthy, it may as well be a ninja

You want a stealthy watch? What about one that’s so completely blacked-out, and so hardcore, that it may as well be a ninja? If that sounds about right, you’ll want the new Black-out Mudmaster watch from G-Shock, a new-for-2020 color added to the updated Mudmaster range introduced early last year.
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Wellness wonder cure or a wonderful Swiss watch? The Teslar watch isn’t both

At first glance, the Teslar Re-Balance T-1 Chrono is a beautiful Swiss-made timepiece most people would be proud to have on their wrist. Look deeper, and it promises wellness benefits to those concerned electromagnetic fields are affecting their lives. We spoke to the company's CEO to find out more.
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Weekend hikers need the connected Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 watch on their wrist

The Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 connected watch is great for weekend hikers and outdoorsy people. It's not a full smartwatch, but makes the most of the connection to your phone, and offers fitness tracking and navigation functions. At $200, it fits neatly into Casio's growing range of connected watches.
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New graphene battery recharges blazingly fast, and it’s already on the market

Battery tech company Real Graphene is adding graphene to lithium batteries to bring the benefits of the material to batteries right now, rather than in the future. The benefits are clear: much faster charging time, more longevity so you can keep your phone longer, and cooler temperatures to improve safety.
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Honor’s MagicWatch 2 wins at fitness tracking, but fails to set itself apart

The Honor MagicWatch 2 closely resembles the Huawei Watch GT 2 in design and features, yet costs considerably less. Does this make it the smartwatch to buy at the moment? We've been wearing it to find out, and although the fitness tracking is great, the rest of the smartwatch features still need work.
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From robots to projection mapping: Inside Panasonic’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic tech

Digital Trends visited the Panasonic Center in Tokyo, Japan to see the technology it's working on for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Its interesting Atoun Power Suit will be used at the Paralympics, representing a world first, and its impressive projection mapping technology is going to be part of the opening ceremony.
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The Oppo Reno Ace is the fastest-charging phone we’ve ever tried

Oppo has done it again. A year after claiming the fast-charging title with its Find X Lamborghini Edition, it's back with the Oppo Reno Ace, which snatches the crown of fastest-charging-phone we have tested from the older phone. It's not only faster to charge, but the phone has a higher battery capacity too.
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The best smartphones of CES 2020: Samsung, TCL, OnePlus, and more

CES is not always a big show for mobile, with many manufacturers waiting until Mobile World Congress to reveal new devices. But for 2020, a variety of companies came with hardware we will be able to buy soon and a collection of interesting concept devices to tease us with. Here are the best smartphones from CES 2020.
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I met Samsung’s artificial humans, and they showed me the future of A.I.

Neon burst onto the scene at CES 2020 in a flurry of hype, but not much understanding of what the company wants to eventually achieve. It's a complex vision of the future, where we live alongside digital humans that look like us, move like us, and can think, learn, and remember.
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The camera lenses on OnePlus’s concept phone disappear with a zap of electricity

OnePlus publicly showed off a concept phone called the OnePlus Concept One, and it uses electrochromic glass to hide multiple camera lenses on the back until they're needed. Developed with McLaren, the technology has been seen before on the brand's sports cars. This is the first time it has been miniaturized.
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Prinker’s awesome tattoo printer inks you instantly, but not forever

Fancy a tattoo but not the commitment? Check out the Prinker S, a temporary tattoo printer for your skin that works so fast, there's no time for regret. Even if you did question what you've done afterwards, all it takes is some soap and water to erase the tattoo, and you can try again. We tried the printer out at CES.
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The best smartwatches of CES 2020: Fossil Gen 5, Diesel, and Amazfit

CES 2020 has proved to be a treasure trove of wearables, and we've seen a wide range of exciting and great-looking new smartwatches, some with some very unusual features. With new watches from Fossil, Diesel, Amazfit, and many more, here are the best smartwatches we've seen at CES 2020.
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Company uses genetic secrets of your DNA to spur healthier eating, longer life

Can you avoid health problems that are genetic? Using your DNA, it is potentially possible to understand what food and lifestyle choices will minimize the chances of developing those conditions that your body is predisposed to develop. DnaNudge uses a wristband and an app, along with your DNA, to improve your life.
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Amazfit’s T-Rex smartwatch is so tough, it would take dino-mite to break it

Amazfit has made a smartwatch designed to withstand some hard treatment, then named it after a massive dinosaur to hammer the point home. The Amazfit T-Rex has military standard toughness, water resistance, and a rugged design (which is very familiar), along with a very competitive price. We've tried it out.
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MediaTek heralds ‘new era’ of 5G with high-spec Dimensity 800 chip

MediaTek announced the Dimensity 800 series 5G SoC, which although it says is a midrange chip for reasonably priced smartphones, is decidedly more high-end than you may first expect. Digital Trends spoke to the company about its plan for the Dimensity 800, and how it's part of the firm's push to find success with 5G.
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You won’t disappear with Diesel’s fabulous On Fadelite smartwatch on your wrist

Diesel has taken its stunning translucent watch design from its range of traditional watches and applied it to a smartwatch, resulting in the beautiful On Fadelite. This colorful, fashionable, and truly Diesel-looking smartwatch comes in four different versions, and runs Google's WearOS software.