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LG G6 review

LG G6 camera guide: How to take killer photos

The LG G6 comes equipped with a phenomenal wide-angle camera, along with a new Square Camera mode. Here's how to make the most of both.
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OnePlus 6 review

OnePlus releases new phones with worrying regularity. How can it possibly maintain such a pace, and continue to deliver polished and desirable phones? The OnePlus 6 arrives just a short while after the OnePlus 5T, and we’ve tried it out to see if it’s as good as we’ve come to expect.
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Huawei’s got a free way of turning your phone into a monster gaming machine

A software update is coming to Huawei and Honor smartphones that will give the graphics processing unit a serious boost, and effectively turn them into high-performance mobile gaming machines. It's called GPU Turbo, and here's everything you need to know about the update.
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Honor 10: Everything you need to know

Summer is here, and the Honor 10 is the bright, colorful smartphone you'll want in your pocket when the sun's out. The beautifully curved glass body hides plenty of power, a dual-lens camera, and plenty of A.I. smarts. Here's everything you need to know about the new Honor 10.
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Xiaomi is confident it can succeed where Huawei has struggled

Chinese technology brand Xiaomi says it hopes to launch new devices in the United States in 2019, despite rival brands including Huawei meeting considerable resistance when trying to do the same. Xiaomi lists key relationships with U.S. companies as reasons it has a greater chance to succeed.
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Beginners guide to the BlackBerry Key2’s keyboard

Going from a virtual keyboard on your phone to a physical one is a challenge; but it's one you'll have to face if you want the BlackBerry Key2. The first days are tough, but we've got a guide to help get you through that early stage, and on to typing faster and more comfortably. Are you up to the task?
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Getting lost (and found) with a Land Rover phone built for the woods

No-one wants to get lost in the wilderness, but with a regular smartphone by your side for navigation and safety, you’re leaving things to chance. Not so with the Land Rover Explore, a highly capable outdoor phone with better GPS, a big battery, and the right software. Did we get lost when we tried it out?
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Samsung may bend the rules with its Galaxy X folding phone

Samsung is apparently about to start production of its first folding OLED screens, which are destined for use on large smartphones next year. Don't imagine, however, that this will result only in a clamshell-like device, as Samsung may have far more exciting plans for the technology.
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If you blinked, you may have missed this year’s biggest phone innovation

The cool pop-up camera on the Oppo Find X may have caught your attention recently; but a far more exciting and useful piece of new tech arrived on the Lamborghini special edition version, and if you blinked, you may have missed it. It’s called Super VOOC, and it’ll change the way you think about charging phones.
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The Instagram Lite app is so small, your Android phone won’t notice it’s there

Instagram has launched a Lite version of its app inside the Google Play Store. The mini-sized app takes all the main features we love about Insta, and then squeezes them down into a tiny app, so it's suitable for all different Android phones. By not becoming a burden on storage, it's easier to live with.
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Xiaomi has made the cutest, most beautiful special edition phone you’ll see

Xiaomi has announced its second special edition smartphone based on the Vocaloid Hatsune Miku. Released in July, the phone comes in a stunning presentation box, and features unique artwork on the device itself, along with a selection of special accessories. It's not going to be easy to get, but fans will love this.
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Honor’s newest phone costs so little, it may as well be given away

How little is too little to pay for a decent, usable smartphone? The new Honor 7S comes in at a price that's so low, you'd expect it not to be worth your time; but Honor has squeezed a desirable 18:9 aspect ratio and modest specs into the 7S, making it look shockingly good value. Here's what you need to know.
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Take a look at what could be the future of Samsung’s Galaxy phones

A Samsung patent has been published showing a mystery device with a massive, almost bezel-less front screen, and potentially a second screen on the back of the phone. There's no information on what this screen may do, but that doesn't stop us speculating. We could be looking at the future of Samsung's Galaxy phones.
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BlackBerry Key2 vs. BlackBerry KeyOne: A stunning successor

BlackBerry's latest flagship phone is here. The BlackBerry Key2 is a stunning successor to last year's BlackBerry KeyOne. It has a physical keyboard that's far easier to use, with an all-new button. How does it stack up against its predecessor? We put them head-to-head.
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Leica’s chic new product can’t take pictures, but you’ll still want it

Leica may be best known for its cameras, but its latest product isn't a camera at all -- it's a watch. And rather than a partnership where Leica lends its name to another company, this is a true designed-by-Leica, made-in-Germany timepiece. And you're going to want one ... if you can afford it.
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Bitter lawmakers tell Google to justify Huawei link after A.I. military deal ends

The U.S. Congress has attacked Google over its partnership with Huawei, after a deal to develop A.I. tech between Google and the U.S. Department of Defense ended. Members of Congress asked Google to justify working with Huawei over the U.S. military. Google employees previously called for the project to end.
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Nokia 7 Plus review

The best decision Nokia could have made was to adopt Android One as its operating system this year, and the Nokia 7 Plus is a high-spec, low-cost phone which showcases the difference a great operating system can make. We’ve been using the phone to find out if the rest is worth your time.
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See why no one would have bought Samsung’s Project Valley foldable phone

Did you ever wonder what Samsung's Project Valley folding phone looked like? A set of leaked pictures have revealed exactly that, giving us a glimpse at the prototype device from a few years ago. While this is a canceled prototype, Samsung is still apparently working on a folding, or bendable phone.
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Forget selfies — you need to take a Bothie with your Nokia. Here’s how

No, not a selfie. A Bothie. This is the name given to the photos taken with the Dual Sight camera mode on modern, Android-based Nokia phones. They're a great way to ensure you're in every photo. Here's our guide on how to take them, and how to use the livestreaming mode.
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Samsung has booked the Gear S3 into this flash hotel, and it’ll never leave

Staff at upmarket Viceroy hotels will soon wear a Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch at work, which will be used instead of the walkie-talkie communication system we're used to seeing and hearing. The wearable will take over, and provide faster, quieter, and more efficient communications throughout the hotel.
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Casio GPR-B1000 Rangeman hands-on review

Casio’s latest Master of G series watch is the GPR-B1000 Rangeman, which has built-in GPS and solar charging, plus smart features and mapping through an app on your phone. It’s also the best looking version yet, and we’ve tried it out.
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Samsung has made a very big promise for 2020, and it’s not for the Galaxy S12

Samsung has committed to using 100 percent renewable energy to power key facilities in the United States, Europe, and China by 2020. Additionally, it will assist the South Korean government in reaching local energy goals. Samsung has been under pressure for not doing enough to stop using fossil fuels.
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Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review

When Porsche Design was tasked with beautifying the P20 Pro, it came up with this, the Mate RS. It’s very pretty, and does everything the P20 Pro does; but comes with some superfluous tech you really don’t want. Oh, and a massive price tag. Is it worth the extra? Here’s our Porsche Design Mate RS review.
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The space-age Vivo Nex is 2018’s most exciting smartphone yet

Born from the innovative Vivo Apex concept phone, the Vivo Nex includes three cutting-edge technologies inside a body that's 91 percent screen. If you hate the notch, love the idea of in-display fingerprint sensors, and enjoy quirky features that make you smile, you'll like the Nex.
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Huawei MediaPad M5 Pro review

Huawei’s newest big-screen tablet is a terrible temptation. Its screen is so gorgeous, and the clever design completely lends itself to a device to binge-watch your favorite show. However, when you’ve finished, what else can it do? Does a high-end tablet still have a place in the world now our phones are so capable? We find out.
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The reality of Lenovo’s Z5 phone fails to live up to marketing hype

The Lenovo Z5 may introduce the next step in bezel-less phone design by ignoring the notch and just about every item we expect to see dotted around the display on our phones. The phone was teased by Lenovo itself, but failed to live up to the hype.
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OnePlus Bullets Wireless headphones hands-on review

OnePlus is known for making smartphones, not headphones; but it has released a set of wireless in-ear ‘phones called Bullets Wireless, which adhere to its principles of delivering low-cost, high quality products. Are these $70 headphones worth buying, or should OnePlus stick to smartphones? We find out in our hands-on review.
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iOS 12 is more evidence you should buy an iPhone, not an Android phone

The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 12, will be compatible with devices all the way back to 2013’s iPhone 5S. Android phones from the same era didn’t even see 2016’s software update. It’s further evidence you should buy an iPhone, if you care about software updates, which you really should.
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How to hide the notch on the OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6 adopts one of the most controversial phone trends at the moment: The screen notch. If you're not a fan, but still want the phone, don't worry as it's easy to hide the notch away. The option is hidden in the Settings menu, and here's our guide to hide (or bring back) the OnePlus 6's notch.
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The most expensive iPhone may lose one of its unique features in 2019

Apple is apparently deep into planning the 2019 iPhone model range, and has already decided to include a desirable OLED screen on each of its new phones that year, rather than only on the most expensive version. Currently, the $1,000-plus iPhone X is the only one with an OLED screen.
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OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 5T vs. OnePlus 5 vs OnePlus 3T camera shootout

The OnePlus 6 is the latest smartphone from OnePlus, and rapidly follows the OnePlus 5T, 5, and even the OnePlus 3T. How much can a camera change in little more than 18 months? We took all four phones on a sunny long weekend away to find out. The outcomes may surprise you.
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Trouble sleeping? The Dreem headset promises to help — if you can keep it on

If you're one of the 60 million Americans who live with a sleep disorder, you're probably willing to try just about anything to get a little more shut eye. A new wearable called Dreem promises to improve sleep by stimulating brainwaves, as long as you can stand wearing it throughout the night.
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Avoid the latest Android malware scare by remembering this one thing

An unpleasant piece of malware called Cosiloon has been discovered hiding inside the firmware of hundreds of Android devices, according to virus experts Avast. Luckily, it's unlikely your Android tablet or phone is affected, and there is an easy way to avoid it in the future.
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Moto G6 review

The Moto G6 is Motorola’s latest low-cost phone that looks and feels like it should cost a lot more than it does. A glass body, dual-lens camera, and a big screen make it tempting, but should you buy one? We’ve been trying it out to see if it’s more than just a pretty face.