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Apple iPhone X Review

Apple iPhone X review

In our iPhone X review, we find a long-awaited breath of fresh air for Apple iPhone fans that brings a new design, OLED screen, Face ID, and more.
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A.I. and Google News: The push to broaden perspectives

Google has redesigned its Google News app, not just to refresh the design, but to also look for a way to broaden perspectives in an increasingly polarized world. While a lot of content is tailored towards you, there’s a new feature that forces you to see articles from all kinds of credible sources.
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Behind the wheel with Volvo’s Android infotainment system

Volvo is injecting Android into its upcoming cars. You don't need a phone to power it like Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay, but you can still get the same great apps, music services, and even the Google Assistant to control your car. At Google I/O 2018, we took a look at a prototype.
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You may be able to step foot into this massive Google Home Max

At Google I/O 2018, we stepped inside a larger than life-size Google Home Max to experience a wave of sound and immersive visuals. This big structure, which first popped up at Coachella, showcases the audio capabilities of the Google Home Max smart speaker, and it may be toured around the country.
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Here’s what Google Lens’ Style Match, Smart Text Selection features look like

Google announced four new improvements to Google Lens, but what's key is that the technology is going to be built into the camera apps on phones from several other manufacturers such as LG, Sony, and OnePlus. We tried it out here at Google I/O 2018.
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Google’s ARCore 1.2 brings social AR experiences to your phone

Google has launched an update to ARCore that should help make augmented reality on Android a little more social. On top of that, Google also announced "Vertical Plane Detection," which will help AR apps detect real-world objects like walls, which in turn will allow users to place objects in the real world.
Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream Review

Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream review

Mobile virtual reality has a lot of problems. You need to use your phone, which can overheat and eat up your battery life. Standalone VR is the future, and the latest entry is Lenovo and Google’s wireless Mirage Solo with Daydream. It offers six degrees of freedom.
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This chessboard isn’t haunted, it just moves the pieces on its own

Chess player? Having trouble finding opponents? If chess apps and websites don't cut it for you, Square Off is a smart chess board that lets you interact with a physical board, while connecting you with millions of players around the world. The pieces move by themselves, like Wizard's Chess from Harry Potter.
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Buy a shirt, get a share. Bumped turns your purchases into investments

The stock market can be complex, but what if becoming a shareholder meant nothing more than shopping? With a new mobile app called Bumped, you can start earning shares of stock simply by purchasing items you already love. Pay that Netflix bill and earn a percentage of a share from the company.
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I wore Levi’s smart jacket for three months, and it changed how I use my phone

Did you know you can control smartphone functions with a Levi’s denim jacket? It’s all thanks to Google’s Jacquard fabric technology. We’ve been wearing the Commuter Trucker Jacket over the past few months, and it really does enhance the way we interact with our smartphones.
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Apple iPad (2018) review

Whether you need a large-screen device for work or play, your best option is Apple’s new iPad. It has a good-looking screen, great battery life, fluid software with multi-tasking features, and it works with the fantastically-precise Apple Pencil. For $330, it’s a steal.
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Waze Local makes it easy for small businesses to advertise on Google’s Waze app

Google's Waze, a community-driven navigation app, already has ad systems in place for big businesses. Now, with Waze Local, small and medium-sized businesses are able to get set up and advertise on the navigation app in mere minutes.
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TouchPal’s Talia A.I. assistant improves your smartphone keyboard experience

Popular mobile keyboard TouchPal is now is calling itself the first "A.I. keyboard" because it has an assistant called Talia embedded into it.
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Galactic battle: How the Galaxy S9 Plus camera compares to Samsung predecessors

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are here, and some of you may be debating whether to upgrade from your older Samsung device. We grabbed an S7 Edge, a Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy Note 8 to see if the S9 Plus' camera is worth the upgrade.
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Key settings you need to change on your brand-new Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus

Setting up your new Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus? There are a few settings you may want to change immediately, and we've got them all in one handy guide.
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Low-light camera shootout: Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Pixel 2 XL vs. iPhone X and more

To find the low-light smartphone camera champion, we pit the Galaxy S9 against the Pixel 2 XL, iPhone X, Mate 10 Pro, LG V30, and HTC U11 in a camera shootout in Barcelona.
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We put the Samsung Galaxy S9’s camera to the ultimate low-light test

Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus use an f/1.5 aperture to absorb a lot of light at night. That means better nighttime photos. We put the phone to the test in the narrow streets of Barcelona at night.
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The top trends we saw at Mobile World Congress 2018

Mobile World Congress 2018 has come and gone, but the trends we saw at the show often set the tone for the 2018 smartphone market. Here's what you can expect this year.
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A flip phone with Google Maps? KaiOS is making dumb phones smarter

A feature phone with Google Assistant? That’s what HMD is promising on the Nokia 8110 4G, but it’s all thanks to KaiOS, a rapidly growing smart operating system for feature phones.
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Cringe along as we turn ourselves into Samsung AR Emojis

Samsung lets you create AR Emojis -- animated emojis based on a selfie of you -- in the camera app of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus. We tested it out to see how it fares.
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An hour with the Galaxy S9 Plus reveals what the camera is all about

The Samsung Galaxy S9 can shoot super-slow-motion video, mechanically switch apertures, and has a Portrait Mode-like feature. Here’s how it all works.
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Nokia 8 Sirocco hands-on review

With 6GB of RAM and all the dual-camera features you want, the Snapdragon 835-powered Nokia 8 Sirocco is HMD Global's first luxurious and high-end smartphone.
Nokia 8110 4G Hands-on Review

Nokia 8110 4G hands-on review

If you remember the “banana” feature phone from The Matrix, it’s now been modernized with 4G connectivity, a fresh design, and some smart features.
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Soraa’s Healthy violet LEDs want to help you sleep better

Trouble sleeping? Blue light emitted from LED bulbs may be the culprit. Soraa's solution is a bulb that uses violet LEDs to replace blue light -- protecting your health while also looking incredibly natural.
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Fossil Q Commuter hybrid smartwatch review

The Fossil Q Commuter is a stunning watch with lots of smart functions hidden inside. You can get alerts from contacts or apps through the hour and minute hands, or you can see when you’ll get to work with a push of a button.
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Even pets got in on the action at CES with these gadgets for furry friends

Who says pets can't use tech? Our favorites from CES range from a ball that can play with your dog to a temperature-controlled bed.
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Google’s aggressive push at CES affirms that Assistant is its No. 1 focus

At CES 2018, Google stole the show. Its ads for the Google Assistant were everywhere, from the monorail to large-scale digital ads.
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Vital Moto Mod and Livermorium Keyboard Moto Mod hands-on review

Motorola has introduced two new Moto Mods at CES. We take a look in our Vital Moto Mod and Livermorium Keyboard Moto Mod hands-on review.
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BlackBerry KeyOne review

BlackBerry and TCL are back with the KeyOne -- a $550 Android-powered smartphone that carries a promise of monthly security updates.
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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, XA2, and L2 hands-on review

Sony's midrange, budget phones have a fingerprint sensor that works in the U.S. Read our Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, XA2, and L2 hands-on review.
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Anker Innovations’ five key sub-brands focus on smart home, batteries, and more

Anker, a popular accessory company on Amazon, is now a sub-brand under Anker Innovations. It sits alongside Eufy, Zolo, and Roav.
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We rounded up every hot smartphone for an ultimate camera showdown

Out of all the expensive phones to pick from, which has the best smartphone camera? We tested 8 of our 2017 favorites. Here’s our winner.
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Best phone of 2017

After a year of excellent smartphones, it's time to pick a few winners. Check out our best phone of 2017.
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Essential Phone (PH-1) Review

There’s a new Android phone in town, and it’s from the creator of Android. It runs pure Android, has modular capabilities, and offers speedy performance. Learn more in our Essential Phone review.