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Who makes the fastest phone of 2018? We tested the best, side by side

There are hundreds of different smartphones in circulation, but which is the quickest? Here, we compare six contenders to determine the fastest cell phone around.
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A mirror that tells it like it is? Here are the wackiest gadgets from CES 2018

CES 2018 may offer some groundbreaking tech, but there's also an array of more offbeat offerings. Here are eight of our favorites.
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Snapdragon 845 leak reads like a dream list of 2018’s hottest phones

A leak showing which 2018 phones will use the Snapdragon 845 chip gives a tantalizing glimpse of the most exciting devices to come next year.
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What size data plan is right for you? It all depends on what you use it for

Not sure how many gigabytes you need in your data plan? Here are some basics on how much data services cost, and what activities to avoid.
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No, those aren’t giant hands — the Tiny T1 is the world’s smallest mobile phone

Remember when we all used to carry around unnecessarily tiny mobile phones? A brand-new tiny phone will help you relive those days.
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How to buy the LG V30 unlocked, and on every carrier

Wondering how to buy the LG V30? Check out our complete guide to pricing and availability of LG's newest flagship.
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Your phone probably has an FM radio — so why can’t you use it?

You may not be away, but your phone probably has an FM radio chip built right into it -- even if you can't access it. But why can't you?
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OnePlus 5 vs. OnePlus 5T: Is it worth making the upgrade?

OnePlus has finally taken the wraps off of its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 5T. We pit OnePlus 5 vs. OnePlus 5T to find the differences.
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We found a rugged phone cheap enough to batter like you’re supposed to

Rugged smartphones are nifty, but they can also be expensive. Enter the Doogee S60, a rugged smartphone that can be had for as little as $300.
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Pope scolds bishops for lifting up phones, not hearts, during Mass

Pope Francis doesn't want his St. Peter's Square gatherings to resemble a concert, with attendees holding up phones to take pictures.
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First Honolulu, now Chicago could hit texting walkers with fines of up to $500

Honolulu is fining distracted walkers caught crossing the street up to $99, but Chicago officials want to take a lot more of your dough.
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What’s that sound? Problems continue to plague Google Pixel 2 phones

Strange sounds reported coming from new Google Pixel 2 phones, Apple iPhone X release details, watch TV with Amazon's Alexa and new Fire TV.
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MetroPCS offers treats this Halloween, with four lines of unlimited data for $100

MetroPCS, T-Mobile's prepaid brand, is offering four lines of unlimited data for $100. To sweeten the pot, it's throwing in a free phone.
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Verizon extends Total Mobile Protection deadline for new customers

Verizon's Total Mobile Protection plan normally requires you sign up within 30 days of purchase but the carrier is extending the deadline.
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Battle for the Android throne: Can the Google Pixel 2 best Samsung’s Galaxy S8?

The much anticipated Google Pixel 2 has finally been revealed. The model has some impressive specs but can it compete with the Galaxy S8?
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Chat in the air: Delta rolls out free in-flight messaging

Delta is waiting fees on in-flight mobile messaging. Starting October 1, passengers can text via iMessage, WhatsApp, and other apps for free.
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Apple iPhone X vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8: The $1,000 question

You've got serious cash to spend on the very best in smartphones. Do you go Galaxy Note 8, or wait for the iPhone X?
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LG V30 vs. LG V20: Does the new outshine the old?

LG has unveiled the V30, the latest entry in its V-series smartphones. How does it fare against last year's V20? We pit LG V30 vs. V20.
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How to use the Amazon trade-in program

The Amazon Trade-In program is great for those who might want to offload their old products -- and get some money in the process.
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Essential PH-1 vs. Google Pixel: Pure Android Showdown

The Google Pixel remains a terrific device, but how does it stack up against the Essential PH-1? Here, we compare the two to find out.
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DSLRs aren’t dead yet as Nikon unveils powerhouse D850

New Nikon D850 brings the heat for DSLR shooters, likely iPhone 8 price leaks, Playstation, Xbox gamers could go to battle online soon.
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We can dream, can’t we? Here’s what our staff wants in the perfect phone

Every time a major new smartphone is released we put it through the paces. But what exactly makes for our perfect phone? We asked the team.
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Limited Edition Black improves on BlackBerry’s KeyOne, but it’s tough to get one

A special edition of the Blackberry KeyOne smartphone boasts better specs and a sleeker look -- but it's exclusive to India.
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Firmware probe indicates Apple iPhone 8 face recog system will see in the dark

Also today: Samsung readies the follow-up to the Note 7 disaster phone, Amazon gives Alexa a fabulous new superpower.
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Your next phone could charge in milliseconds with Drexel’s battery breakthrough

Mxene, a nanomaterial engineered by researchers at Drexel University, could pave the way for batteries that recharge in tens of milliseconds.
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The OnePlus 5 stomps most big-name superphones, and this video is proof

There are lots of smartphones today, but which one is the fastest? We compared the OnePlus 5 to three other phones to settle the debate..
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Making sense of it all: Smartphone specs and terms explained

Devices have gotten so complex, there's a litany of technical terms out there. We've written a guide to help understand smartphone specs.
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LG shows off the Q8 — a waterproof V20 in a slightly more manageable package

LG has made a surprise announcement about a new device called the Q8, which is very similar to the V20 on paper, only more compact.
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CEO Arto Nummela abruptly departs HMD Global ahead of Nokia 8 launch

HMD Global -- the manufacturer behind Nokia-branded phones -- and CEO Arto Nummela have officially gone their separate ways.
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Google Play Store’s new Editors Choice pages put curated apps front and center

Google is introducing a redesigned Editors Choice section of the Play Store today that rounds up the best apps in different categories.
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Smartphone maker Vertu will close U.K. manufacturing operations, cut 200 jobs

The luxury phone maker Vertu, known for its high-end, extravagant handmade devices, has been forced to liquidate its manufacturing plant.
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Samsung targets T-Mobile users in new attempt to stop remapping of Bixby button

Samsung has blocked remapping of the Bixby button on the Galaxy S8 again -- but seemingly only for T-Mobile users.
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A bot on Amazon is making the oddest smartphone cases you’ll ever see

If you're desperately searching for a new case for your smartphone, My Handy Design's collection will probably be of no help at all.
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New deal with Nokia may accelerate Xiaomi’s stalled global launch plans

Xiaomi has signed a partnership deal with Nokia, which may result in the pair working on AR, VR, and AI projects together.