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You won’t miss the home button on the iPhone X, thanks to these new gestures

With the iPhone X, Apple finally did away with the home button. Luckily, you can still access plenty of functionality without it.
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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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Before you blow $75 on an Apple fast charger, check this trick out

The new fast charger for the iPhone 8 is convenient, but it's also expensive. Can you get similar performance from your old iPad charger?
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You’re doing it wrong! How to wield Samsung’s Note 8 S Pen like a magic wand

There are a few things you should know if you want to make the most of the S Pen. Here are some of our favorite uses for Samsung's stylus.
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How to use Portrait Mode on an iPhone 7 Plus, 8 Plus, or X

Learning how to use Portrait Mode on an iPhone 7, 8, or X only takes a moment. Here's everything you need to know about the feature.
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How to uninstall an iOS beta from your iPhone

Learning how to uninstall an iOS beta from your iPhone is quick and easy. Here, we've put together a brief tutorial on the topic.
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Plan on updating to Apple’s new OS? These are the features you should know about

There are plenty of iOS 11 features worth checking out when the mobile operating system officially makes its debut. These are the best.
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5 Hidden iOS 11 features that’ll make your life a little bit easier

There's more to Apple's latest installment of iOS than meets the eye. Here are a handful of hidden iOS 11 features you may not know about.
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Don’t have a Pixel or Nexus? How to get the Oreo Launcher on any Android device

In this video, we show you how to get the Android Oreo Launcher on Android devices that are not Pixel or Nexus phones.
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‘Recoil’ is like playing Call of Duty in your backyard, and we’re into it

Skyrocket Toys’ outdoor multiplayer AR shooter Recoil is like a real-life Call of Duty you can play with 15 of your friends.
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This iPhone 8 dummy may not be real, but it still gives a glimpse of the future

David Cogen, from theunlockr.com, takes a look at the iPhone 8 dummy model and gives his opinion on possible features to look forward to.
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How to upload photos to Snapchat Story, and eliminate the ‘white border of shame’

Not everyone knows how to upload photos to Snapchat Story, or how to skirt the white border when using an another app. Here's how.
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Screen showdown: Amazon Echo Show vs. Google Home with a Chromecast

Google Chromecast versus Echo Show: Which one integrates video into their devices best? We compare features and ease of use.
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Our favorite $200 laptop gives you way more than your money’s worth

The impressive HP 14-AN013NR is easily the best laptop under $200, and one that doesn't sacrifice much to achieve its low price point. 
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Can an AI running coach really get you off the couch? Somehow, yes

We review the LifeBeam Vi, an AI running coach that gets you up off the couch and pushes you further during your workout.
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Pimp your iPhone 7 with an Apple logo that lights up like a MacBook’s

Want the Apple logo on your iPhone to light up like the one on your MacBook? Check out our guide for instructions on how to make it happen.
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We made three premium laptops duke it out to see which is best for video editing

To find out which dominated the mobile video editing market, the Unlockr took three of the biggest names and put them to the test.