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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.
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OnePlus 6T review

The biannual OnePlus launch has become so regular that we almost take it for granted, but does that mean we should be less excited about it than before? No. The OnePlus 6T is here, and although it shares many features with the OnePlus 6, there are some awesome upgrades to tempt you into buying one.
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The Tacs AVL II is a classic watch conceived through the lens of a camera

The Tacs AVL II watch has a design inspired by a camera, and rather than being tacky, it's an attractive and unique timepiece that will appeal to both camera fans and watch collectors equally. A design you will want to stare at to take in all the details, we've had one on our wrist to see how it feels.

Snap tries again — Snapchat Spectacles 2 have a new look

Snapchat has launched a new version of its Spectacles camera-equipped sunglasses -- and now the same tech comes in different styles. Spectacles 2 are water resistant, come in different colors, and are thinner and sleeker than their predecessor. They'll set you back $150-$200 if you're interested.
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Huawei’s new software and chip combo is designed to make the Mate 20 fly

Huawei has announced EMUI 9.0, a new version of its software based on Google's Android 9.0 Pie, that will come installed on the new Mate 20 smartphone. It's designed to make the new phone very fast, so we took a deeper look at what makes it special, and to understand what it takes to create a smartphone user interface.
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Belkin’s special machine puts an end to one hateful aspect of phone ownership

No-one wants to fit a screen protector to their phone, as it's always a pain. Belkin wants to make it much easier to do this with a special machine you'll find in Apple Stores and network partners. We tried it to see if it can cure the pain of fitting a screen protector.
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Use your messaging app to control your smart home with Line Things

Controlling your smart home usually means a multitude of apps and different notifications. Messaging app Line wants to bring all this under its control, making life easier and more familiar, with Line Things, an Internet of Things control platform it plans to launch in 2019. We saw an early demonstration.
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Huawei still in on smartwatches, working to make them better

Huawei CEO Richard Yu says that despite the company not releasing a smartwatch for more than a year, it's still very interested in wearables, and is working to solve the worst aspects about them. This includes making batteries last longer, increasing usefulness, and adding in more A.I. features.
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Huawei Mate 20 Lite hands-on review

The Mate 20 Lite is supposed to be a teaser ahead of the Mate 20 Pro release in the near future, giving us an indication of how much work will go into making the Pro model a winner. This leaves the Mate 20 Lite as an in-between device, with some strong features; but a definite similarity to other phones we’ve seen recently. Here’s what it’s like.
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There is nothing even slightly cube-like about the Huawei AI Cube smart speaker

Huawei has announced a smart speaker. It's called the AI Cube, but confusingly, it isn't shaped like a cube at all. It doesn't use Google Assistant either, and instead has Amazon Alexa inside, along with space for a 4G LTE SIM card. It's not the first time Huawei has used Alexa in a smart device.

The Huawei P20: Here’s everything you need to know

Huawei has announced its newest flagship smartphone, the Huawei P20. There are three different versions of the device available: the P20 Pro, the P20, and Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS. Here are all of the details that we have about the Huawei P20. All three phones are available now.
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Huawei’s new Kirin 980 chip is so fast, it can probably slow down time

Huawei has announced the Kirin 980 mobile processor, which promises a considerable increase in speed and efficiency over not only the old Kirin 970, but the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 as well. The good news is we won't have to wait long to try it out, as the new chip will debut in the Huawei Mate 20 in October.
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New aptX bundle understands what you’re listening to, chooses the best settings

Qualcomm has announced a new version of AptX, its Bluetooth audio codec, which cleverly bundles together standard aptX, aptX HD, and low latency into one, then dynamically picks the best settings depending on what you're listening to. It's called aptX Adaptive, and here's what you need to know.
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Marshall Kilburn II hands-on review

You’ll have to speak up, because we’ve been testing the Marshall Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker -- and it’s shockingly loud. Designed not just for indoors use, this speaker has a battery inside that makes it ideal for outdoor use too. Aside from the volume, how does the Kilburn II sound and perform?
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Honor Play review

Honor claims the Honor Play is crazy. Crazy because it has artificial intelligence, and crazy because it has some special software tweaks that make playing games at max power its speciality. Big, bold claims, but can a phone that costs relatively little ever live up to them? We’ve been using one to find out.
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The Honor Play is the phone for gamers who don’t have deep pockets

Are you a mobile gaming addict, but don't want to pay the sky-high prices commanded by most gaming smartphones? If so, the new Honor Play may be the device you've been waiting for. It features a game-enhancing feature called GPU Turbo and a lot more, all at a price that's going to be a lot less than other devices.
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Diesel’s neon-soaked On Full Guard 2.5 is a Vegas marquee on your wrist

Diesel has launched its second touchscreen smartwatch with Wear OS. It's called the On Full Guard 2.5, and no, you didn't miss version 2.0. Diesel feels the advances made in tech and design warrant the substantial version jump. We spoke to Diesel to find out more about the changes.
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Audio-Technica’s first true wireless in-ears lead exciting new announcements

Audio-Technica announced a large selection of new headphones, with a focus on Bluetooth technology. The headline products are AT's first true wireless in-ears. It has launched a pair for every day, and for sports wear. These are joined by three other Bluetooth headphones, and a high quality wired pair.
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Australia bans the use of Huawei 5G network technology

The Australian government has expanded its network security rules to effectively ban Chinese company Huawei from its future 5G network. Huawei says it is a world leader in 5G technology, and calls the decision extremely disappointing for consumers. It has operated in Australia for the past 15 years.