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Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are here — with some strange differences

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are finally here, and they're the best phones Huawei has built to date. Here's everything we know.
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‘Die With Me’ is a chat you can only access when your phone’s almost dead

'Die With Me' is a new chat app for iOS and Android that can only be accessed when your smartphone has less than 5 percent battery.
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You may soon be able to skip the grocery checkout line at Kroger

After a test run, Kroger is expanding the Scan, Bag, Go service to roughly 400 stores during 2018 -- ideal for skipping the checkout line.
Huawei Honor 7X tips and tricks

Honor View 10 and Honor 7X to be sold across Latin America starting in 2018

Honor announced it will begin selling its Honor View 10 an Honor 7X smartphones throughout Latin America starting in 2018.
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Will we ever have unbreakable smartphone glass? We asked an expert

How much tougher can smartphone glass get and why does it break anyway? We spoke to the experts behind Gorilla Glass to find out.
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Like a bullet to a gun, scientists can match a photo to the phone that took it

Like a bullet to a gun, scientists can match a photo to the phone that took it. It could lead to a new way to enhance security.
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Bigger is better: Phablets are poised to overtake regular-sized phones by 2019

According to a new report from IDC, the phablet-sized smartphone is set to finally overtake the so-called "regular-sized" smartphone.
Substitute Phone

These ‘Substitute Phones’ are fabricated for fidgety phone fingers

The Substitute Phone combines our tactile need to touch and swipe at our smartphones while giving us a break from social media.
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Can facial recognition really replace fingerprints? We asked the experts

Apple’s Face ID is a headline feature in the iPhone X. Facial recognition may take over from fingerprints, but does it offer advantages and is it secure?
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The Supreme Court could soon change the course of how location data is used

The Supreme Court will hear arguments that would require prosecutors to obtain a warrant before accessing smartphone location data.
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Google hit a screen snag, but the Pixel 2 XL still tops the Android heap

Despite some minor issues with the screen, we still stand by our claim that the Google Pixel 2 XL is the best Android phone you can buy.
Sphero Mini

Sphero Mini is this holiday season’s impulse buy

Sphero Mini, a light-up motorized ball that pairs to a smartphone via Bluetooth, is a bundle of fun. Here's everything you need to know.
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LG’s rugged X Venture is a no-frills smartphone that’ll stand up to the elements

LG's X Venture, a midrange budget smartphone with a rugged body, is now heading to U.S. Cellular customers.
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Here are OnePlus 5 tips and tricks to help you master the OxygenOS

Wondering how to make the most of your OnePlus 5? Check out our list of handy OnePlus 5 tips and tricks to get started.
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Disconnect from your phone with some stylish smart jewelry from Ela

Meet Ela, a stylish bracelet that's meant to help you disconnect from your smartphone without disconnecting from the world. 
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How far can I drive this thing? Mercedes’ Concept EQ app battles range anxiety

The Mercedes-Benz EQ Ready app makes dull statistics more meaningful by showing users which trips they could cover on battery power alone.
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Five of the best Nokia 8 cases to protect your device

Looking for a case to provide you with peace of mind? Look no further than our selection of the best Nokia 8 cases currently available.
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Everything you need to know about the Honor 9

Honor has taken the wraps off of the Honor 9 in China, and there are hints the phone is on track for an international release.
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Clever illusion helps protect your PIN from 'shoulder surfers'

IllusionPIN helps protect your PIN by muddling the keyboard to appear normal from a distance but randomized when seen closer up.
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Hot new app? Most of us can’t be bothered to download it

According to comScore’s, more than half of American smartphone users download exactly zero new apps a month.
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Police photo shows maniac driver using a phone in each hand at 60mph

We all know using a phone while driving is almost always illegal, yet this one driver decided to take his stupidity to the next level.
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The FCC wants to classify mobile broadband by establishing standard speeds

The FCC's latest investigation into America's internet connectivity rollout wants to establish the standard speeds for mobile broadband.
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McDonald’s Boombox review

In our McDonald’s Boombox review we test out a drink tray that doubles as a smartphone speaker to see if some clever engineering has produced good sound.
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Lenovo is ditching its custom software in favor of stock Android

Lenovo is abandoning its custom Vibe Pure UI software in favor of stock Android, a company rep confirmed in early August.
Red Hydrogen One

Red’s first phone has a holographic display and a price tag worthy of the brand

The Hydrogen One can show 3D and holographic video, play multidimensional sound, and you can even get one in titanium -- but it's not cheap.
Lenovo Moto Z and Z Force

Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z Force: Battle of the superpowered modular phones

How does Lenovo's Moto Z2 Force compare to last year's Z Force? Here, we compare Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z Force to see what has changed.
Huawei Honor 8

10 great Honor 8 tips and tricks that you need to know about

Honor has made some amazing phones recently. Make sure that you get the best out of yours with our collection of Honor 8 tips.
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Razer may create a smartphone made exclusively for hardcore gamers

Razer, the gaming company best known for its laptops, mice, and keyboards, may be developing a smartphone aimed at gamers.
GoTele

GoTele is your personal communications device for the backcountry

The goTele is an off-grid communications device that allows hikers to send text messages and GPS coordinates without a cell network.
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Users furious after HTC updates stock keyboard app with banner ads

Users of HTC devices are reporting seeing ads on the company's own built-in keyboard -- however, HTC is saying the ads are a mistake.
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KFC’s ketchup-colored smartphone has an etching of Colonel Sanders

KFC's commemorating its 30th in China anniversary with a limited edition, Huawei-made smartphone that's launching exclusively in China.
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Get more out of your Google Pixel with these fantastic accessories

If you're looking for fantastic Google Pixel accessories to get the most out your smartphone, check out 10 of our favorites.
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Kika Tech teams up with Giphy to expand its GIF library

Kika Tech, the group behind Emoji Gif for Facebook Messenger, has teamed up with search engine Giphy to dramatically expand its GIF library.
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Bezel-less phones might be futuristic, but they come with compromises