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Congratulations Palm, you’ve launched the stupidest product of the year

The Palm Palm (2018) is a smartphone to reduce your smartphone usage, or a small smartphone for when you don't want to carry your big smartphone. Palm itself doesn't seem sure which it is; but either way, it's a product that's so witless, we're amazed it was even made.
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OnePlus charges into U.K. carrier stores, leaving online-only start in the past

OnePlus, the smartphone brand that started life selling devices only through an online store, has announced several deals with major U.K. carriers and retailers. This means the firm's next phone, the OnePlus 6T, will be more widely available than any OnePlus phone before it. The device launches on October 30.
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Huawei can make superb phones, but the Y7 Prime isn’t one of them

We've adored some of the recent Huawei smartphones, including the excellent P20 Pro; but the firm also makes some cheaper hardware. Are they as tempting, and similarly good? We've been using the $220 Huawei Y7 Prime to find out, and at that price, it faces some very stiff competition. Here's what it was like.
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Samsung says the Galaxy A9 won’t be its ‘best kept secret’ for much longer

The new Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 is quite different from those that have come before it, and there's a good reason: Samsung's strategy is changing, and it wants to provide better features, more value, and a greater premium experience on its phones that cost less than the flagship S series. This is its plan.
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How many? The Samsung Galaxy A9 has 4 camera lenses on the back

Samsung's new Galaxy A9 phone, fresh for 2018, has four camera lenses on the back. It's no gimmick either, as each performs a unique function, making the phone a versatile camera to have in your pocket. Samsung is targeting Instagram fans with the new device and has produced it in some stunning colors, too.
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Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 hands-on review

Samsung’s new 2018 Galaxy S9 smartphone is a real contender in the mid-range smartphone world, due to a very special quad-cam setup on the back. It’s made for Instagram fans who want Galaxy S-style features and design, without the massive price tag. We’ve tried the phone out to see if Samsung’s A series revival is one to consider.
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Asus ROG Phone: Everything you need to know

Asus understands you can't carry your gaming PC around with you, so it developed the ROG Phone, a hardcore, high-specification smartphone designed for mobile gamers. Featuring a speed-binned chip, 512GB of memory, and an array of accessories, it's coming later this month. Here's everything you need to know about it.
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It’s the phone equivalent of a Bentley. So why does the Pixel 3 look like a VW?

Google has got 100-percent of the Pixel 3's specification and technology right, so we're annoyed that it only got 50-percent of the design right. Look at either from the back, and it's an improvement over the Pixel 2; but look at them from the front? Oh dear. In a year of fabulous phones, this is a problem.
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Bullet time on a budget: Insta360’s $400 One X camera is ready for action

Insta360 has launched the Insta360 One X, a follow-up to the original One 360-degree camera, this time with a new design that doesn't see the camera attach directly to your phone. Additionally, it shoots at a higher resolution, and comes with new and enhanced features to create some movie-quality video.
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Samsung’s cheaper phones may join the Galaxy S9 in getting wireless charging

To up the desirability factor of its cheaper phones, Samsung may introduce wireless charging on its Galaxy A Series handsets, along with a reasonably priced wireless charging pad. The news comes ahead of a major new Galaxy A Series phone, likely the Galaxy A9 2018, being announced on October 11.
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Ted Baker’s posh new iPhone cases teach you how to accessorize like a pro

British luxury clothing brand has taken what it knows about fashion and accessorizing to create a range of iPhone cases and accessories that work together in harmony. Consisting of a case, wireless charging products, cables, and more, this is what stylish iPhone owners have been waiting for.
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Google chuckles at all the Pixel 3 leaks with crazy Pixel Mini mock-up

Google is working on a tiny Pixel smartphone that will attach to your keychain. Barely larger than the key to your house, it will be one of the more radical phones we've seen. Except we won't see it ever, because it's only Google having some fun with the many Pixel 3 leaks ahead of its October 9 event.
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Citizen-Fossil mash-up could make waves in the hybrid smartwatch market

Citizen and the Fossil Group will work together to create new hybrid smartwatches, with the Japanese watch brand utilizing Fossil's technology in its own movements and watches. The company says its serious about the endeavor, but has yet to reveal when the first models will be released.
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Honor 8X hands-on review

The Honor 8X doesn’t break the mold for Honor, and continues to let the company build attractive, solid, high performance smartphones that don’t cost as much as you first expect. We’ve been using it to see if it’s better than the rest.
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Astell & Kern SP1000M hands-on review

Astell & Kern have launched the SP1000M music player, which despite the similar name, is not only smaller, lighter, and cheaper than the SP1000 music player; but the company claims it sounds better too. An impossible formula? We tried one out to see if it’s true.

Apple iPhone XS: News, release, specs, and more

Apple's special event is over, and we were introduced to the new iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Here's everything we know about the 2018 iPhone trio, from their cameras to release dates, pricing, and more. We'll even provide some details on the Apple Watch Series 4.
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Armani Exchange’s smartwatch is for those who want their tech to be dapper

Armani is back with another Google Wear OS touchscreen smartwatch, and this time it's from the Armani Exchange division, making it stylish, modern, and affordable. There's plenty of tech inside too, including a heart rate sensor, GPS, and NFC. This leaves you with one decision: Which style do you like most?
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Hateful software kills our enthusiasm for newcomer Realme’s $155 Android phone

Realme is a new smartphone brand with an interesting start to life, as it closely mirrors that of OnePlus, a brand we admire. The Realme 2 is its second phone, and we've given it a try to see if it's a winner, or at the very least, bodes well for the company's future. Here's what the Realme 2 is like.
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How to buy the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR in the U.K.

The new iPhone range is here, and it consists of three models: The iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone XR. You can buy the iPhone XS and XS Max in the United Kingdom now, so here's our guide on where to buy, and how much to pay. You're not short of choices, with Apple, carriers, and retailers all on the list.
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Huawei is not-so-subtly trolling Friday’s iPhone launch

Apple launches the iPhone XS range to the public on Friday, but Huawei is out in force to remind the public what they could be missing out on. In the U.K. and in Singapore, Huawei has emphasized the importance of long battery life to those waiting patiently in line outside Apple Stores.
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Samsung looks to Huawei for inspiration, and the new Galaxy A7 is born

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A7 smartphone, its first with a triple-lens rear camera. Although sounds similar to the one fitted to the Huawei P20 Pro, Samsung's take works in a different way. The phone isn't a Galaxy S challenger, but it's still an interesting device. Here's what you need to know about it.

Just $100 buys you this super-tough — and very cool — G Shock fitness watch

Casio has announced a new Bluetooth-connected fitness watch in its G Shock line. The GBD-800 has an all-new digital display to show more data, plus plenty of fitness tracking technology inside. It combines all this with a classic G Shock look, proper toughness, and an attractive price.
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Mi 8 Pro looks like an iPhone, but has a feature Apple fans can only dream of

Xiaomi has launched two new phones in the Mi 8 family: The Mi 8 Pro and the Mi 8 Lite. Unlike the past models, these two are definitely going to be sold internationally. The Mi 8 Pro is the one to watch, as it has an in-display fingerprint sensor and a very cool version with a transparent rear panel.
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Too close to call: Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs LG G7 ThinQ camera shootout

We take the LG G7 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus to Rome for a camera shootout, photographing everything from the amazing local sights to an impressive showjumping event. How do these two excellent phones compare? You may be surprised to learn they're very closely matched, with some impressive results coming from both.
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Not again? A Galaxy Note 9 caught fire in New York this month

A lawsuit has been filed against Samsung by the owner of a Galaxy Note 9 smartphone, who claims the device caught fire in her bag while she was in an elevator. Samsung previously had to recall a Note series phone after some models exploded, but says the Note 9's battery is safe. Samsung is investigating.
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In surprise announcement, OnePlus says it’s going to make a smart TV

Smartphone manufacturer OnePlus says it will make and release a smart TV. CEO Pete Lau will head up a new division of the company dedicated to the new product, and has hinted the TV will be simple to use, and feature artificial intelligence. OnePlus continues to be a disruptive force in smartphones.
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Samsung’s going to up its (Galaxy) A game on October 11

Samsung announced an online event for October 11, where it will reveal a new Galaxy device that offers 4x the fun, according to an invitation on Twitter. Further investigation shows the event will reveal a new Galaxy A phone, potentially with four camera lenses -- two on the front and two on the back.
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Audio-Technica ATH-Sport7KW and ATH-CKR7TW Impressions

Audio-Technica knows one-size doesn’t always fit everyone, so the company has announced two pairs of true wireless headphones in its first foray into the space. One pair is designed for active use, with a super secure fit, and the other for a more relaxed listening experience when sound quality matters. We’ve tried them both out to see how well they match up against the crowd.
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Brexit may get messy, but free EU roaming is safe, U.K. government says

The U.K. government and networks have spoken out regarding the continuation of free mobile roaming throughout the EU, even if a no-deal Brexit happens next year. The minister in charge says two networks have stated they will not reintroduce charges, and sources for two more have confirmed a similar stance.
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XS Max? XR? Apple’s new iPhone names are a confusing mess

Apple's new iPhone range has the most baffling set of names we've seen in a while, and it's not good news. The phones may be great, but the names are too confusing, unmemorable, and worse still, shifting away from the one brand name everyone knows and recognizes. What should Apple have named the iPhone XS?
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Never be late again. This analog watch is accurate to the millisecond

Longines has shown that watches don't have to use Bluetooth to sync with your phone. The new Conquest V.H.P. GMT Flash Setting uses the flash unit on your phone's camera to switch timezones, without disrupting the watch's astonishing degree of accuracy. We've seen the feature in action.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 3100 chip will finally make Google’s Wear OS competitive

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, designed expressly to power the next generation of smartwatches and wearable technology. At its heart is a tiny new co-processor which runs new features, reduces power, and takes the strain off the main processor cores.
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AT&T’s new $40 phone is for you if your requirements are as low as its price

AT&T has added the Alcatel Tetra to its prepaid smartphone lineup, and it costs only $40. However, for this price your expectations should be kept in check, especially when it comes to the camera and design. And the processor. And the storage space. What do you want for so little? Here's what it's all about.
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Radical Oris watch strap is made from recycled plastics, and it looks great

Oris, a staunch supporter of ecologically responsible practices, has introduced a watch strap made from 100 percent recycled plastics and dyed using a special eco-friendly process. Rather than look simple, or even unattractive, it looks great too. Here's how Oris is pushing the industry forward with its unique strap.