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Flagship face-off: Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Google’s Pixel 2 XL

Samsung opened MWC with its showstopping new Galaxy S9. It offers lots of new features, but can it stand up against our favorite, the Google Pixel 2 XL?
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HMD announces an all new Nokia 6 for 2018 at Mobile World Congress

Mobile World Congress has kicked off, and HMD has announced a 2018 refresh of the Nokia 6. Here's everything you need to know.
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Here are all the Nokia phones HMD Global unveiled at MWC 2018

At Mobile World Congress, HMD announced not one, but five new Nokia phones. Here's a rundown of Nokia's newest handsets.
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New Huawei MediaPad M5 tablets are a video binge-watcher’s dream

Huawei has launched three MediaPad M5 tablets at MWC 2018. The MediaPad M5 Pro comes with a stylus included in the box.
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LG V30S ThinQ hands-on review

LG has launched the LG V30S ThinQ, a revised version of the LG V30 with new artificial intelligence features, and a slight technical specification bump. We've tried it out.
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Alcatel 5 Series hands-on review

The new Alcatel 5 Series was unveiled at MWC in Barcelona, alongside a raft of other devices in the 3 and 1 Series. We went hands-on to see what these budget Android phones are all about.
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Multilingual Google Assistant to add more than 20 languages to its repertoire

Google Assistant is expanding its multilingual capabilities, with Google set to add support for over 20 new languages in 2018.
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More than 40 companies working on new generation of text messaging

160 character limits suck - RCS messaging promises to revolutionize the way you text message. Google has updated the world on the progress of the upgrade.
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CAT’s FLIR-packing S61 Android smartphone is your tough new best friend

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Why Samsung’s Galaxy S9 is the star of MWC … unless you ask MWC

The Galaxy S9 is clearly one of the biggest products expected to come out of the 2018 Mobile World Congress (MWC) -- but it's the business taking place at the show that's the real star, says GMSA CMO Michael O'Hara.
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LG will bring new photography-focused K8 and K10 to MWC

While we won't be seeing the LG G7 at MWC 2018, LG will be bringing new versions of the K8 and K10, with promises of flagship features.
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Land Rover Explore Hands-on Review

It may have the Land Rover name on the front, but the Explore is not only for people who own the world’s greatest SUV. It’s for anyone who loves the lifestyle that goes along with the Land Rover
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The HTC Breeze and HTC Desire 12: Everything you need to know

HTC won't bring the U12 to Mobile World Congress, but could it deliver a tiny titan in its place? The HTC Breeze could bring a 18:9 display to the entry-level smartphone market.
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Upcoming BlackBerry Uni will feature touchscreen and retractable keyboard

Taking design cues from its predecessor, the BlackBerry Priv, the upcoming BlackBerry Uni will feature a touchscreen and retractable keyboard.
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Thanks Samsung, you’ve ruined Mobile World Congress 2018

MWC 2018 won’t be the flagship smartphone shootout you’re expecting, because powerhouse Samsung is debuting the Galaxy S9, and everyone else is terrified.
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Here are five features we’d like to see on the Samsung Galaxy S9

With just a few weeks until Mobile World Congress 2018, rumors about the next generation of smartphones are at a fever-pitch. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is one of the most anticipated phones at this year's MWC. Here are five features we'd like to see.
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Leak reveals list of upcoming Samsung Galaxy devices in 2018

A leaked list of model names has been seized by XDA Developers, and appears to show a massive list of upcoming Samsung Galaxy devices in 2018, including a possible model name for the foldable Galaxy X.
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A 4G-capable Nokia 3310 smartphone may be showcased at MWC 2018

Just when you thought it was safe to be nostalgic again - Nokia might be bringing the new Nokia 3310 4G to MWC 2018, announcing it for the global market.
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Here is everything we know about the Xiaomi Mi 7

After the success of the Xiaomi Mi 6 and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 in 2017, the Chinese smartphone is looking to best itself with some incredible smartphones in 2018. The Xiaomi Mi 7 is one of the mid-tier smartphones expected this year. Here's everything we know about the Xiaomi Mi 7.
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Sony Xperia XZ Pro could be among first phones with the Snapdragon 845 chip

Sony has had a big few months, but it doesn't seem to be slowing. Rumors indicate it will launch the Sony Xperia XZ Pro at MWC.
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All phones in Alcatel’s 2018 budget lineup feature an 18:9 display

Alcatel has previewed its phone lineup for 2018, showing off the flagship Series 5, midrange Series 3, and budget Series 1.
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Nokia 6, Nokia 5, and Nokia 3: Our first take

HMD unveiled two new phones at Mobile World Congress 2017 -- the Nokia 5 and 3. The Nokia 6 will be available globally.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium, XZs, XA1 Ultra, XA1: Our first take

Sony's back with an updated Xperia lineup for 2017 with four new phones: The Xperia XZ Premium, XZs, XA1, and XA1 Ultra.

Nokia 3310 3G review

Haven't gotten your daily does of nostalgia yet? You're in for a a doozy with the Nokia 3310 3G, Nokia's famous handset reborn.
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Moto G5 and G5 Plus: Everything you need to know

Here's all you need to know about Lenovo's budget Moto G5, G5 Plus, Moto G5S and G5S Plus. You can now pre-order the Moto G5S and G5S Plus.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 1200 chips have built-in LTE for always-on connectivity

Qualcomm, the company that supplies the chips for hundreds of wearable Android devices, has a new platform -- the Snapdragon Wear 1200.
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Qualcomm reveals new phone fingerprint sensors that slot beneath glass

Qualcomm's new fingerprint sensors are the first to sit beneath a smartphone's display. They detect gestures, too, and can read heart rate.
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Motorola announces new TurboPower, GamePad, and SoundBoost 2 Moto Mods

Motorola's Moto Mods are one of the Moto Z's best attributes. And Motorola committed to them in a major way at Mobile World Congress.
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Sony’s Xperia Touch projector lets you interact with any surface

The Xperia Touch looks like a large, external hard drive, but it's essentially a device projecting an Android tablet interface onto a wall.
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Huawei Watch 2: Everything you need to know

The Huawei Watch 2 is here, and there are two versions, one with 4G LTE so you can abandon your phone. Here are specs, hands on, and more.
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MyKronoz ZeTime hybrid marries mechanical hands with a touchscreen

The ZeTime, the latest wearable from Swiss watchmaker MyKronoz, features a hybird design with both mechanical watch hands and a touchscreen.
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Samsung pays tribute to Nintendo with its Wiimote-like Gear VR Controller

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung and Facebook's Oculus division announced the Gear VR controller, a virtual reality gamepad.

Everything you need to know about Alcatel’s 2017 smartphones

Alcatel has already launched a slew of new phones this year, and here's everything you need to know about them.
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When will every smartphone survive a swim in the pool? We asked an expert

Virtually all flagship phones boast water protection nowadays. We spoke to P2i about when we can expect every phone to be water resistant.