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Blocks Core hands-on review

In our Blocks Core hands-on review, we look at what could be a transformative wearable device that solves the modular puzzle.
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Everything you need to know about LG Pay

LG Pay launched in South Korea in June 2017, and it will be arriving in the U.S. in the first half of 2018.
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Vivo Fingerprint Sensor hands-on review

Vivo and Synaptics have beat Apple and Samsung in perfecting an in-display fingerprint sensor. Here’s our Vivo fingerprint sensor hands-on review.
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Huawei’s letting the $800 Mate 10 Pro speak for itself in U.S. release

Huawei has launched the Mate 10 Pro smartphone in the United States. The phone will cost $800 before a $150 gift card is provided.
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Eliminate annoying Wi-Fi blind spots with Huawei’s new router system

Huawei's new WiFi Q2 router system using a base station, satellite routers, and some clever connection technology to solve Wi-Fi woes.
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Huawei Mate 10 Pro review

2017 has been a year of exceptional smartphones, and in our Huawei Mate 10 Pro review, we see Huawei’s latest happily continues that trend.
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Native Union Eclipse review

In our Native Union Eclipse review, we assess how a company known for its stylish iPhone accessories has dealt with the messy issue of cable management.
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Swappable modules make the Blocks smartwatch a puzzle you’ll want to work out

The Blocks Core Android smartwatch is modular, so you add features including a heart rate sensor and GPS later on.
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Kate Spade Scallop hands-on review

In our Kate Spade Scallop hands-on review, we look at how the company has tied its first Android Wear smartwatch into its quirky, fun range.
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Kate Spade’s smartwatch for women shuns tired old ‘shrink it and pink it’ style

Lifestyle brand Kate Spade has launched its first Android Wear smartwatch, the Kate Spade Scallop, at CES 2018.
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BlackBerry capitalizes on 2017’s surprising success with new Bronze Edition KeyOne

BlackBerry is heading confidently into 2018 with a new dual-SIM bronze version of the KeyOne, and a U.S. release for the BlackBerry Motion.
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Tiny new Bluetooth chip is a big revolution for high-tech headphones

A new Qualcomm Bluetooth chip is about to change high-tech headables due to its tiny size, quad-core processor, and energy efficiency.
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Honor 7X review

In our Honor 7X review, we find out if this $200 Android smartphone is really the bargain it first appears to be.
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You make 35,000 decisions a day, and Huawei wants AI to help out

You make 35,000 decisions a day according to Huawei research. The company wants to help alleviate the load with artificial intelligence.
OnePlus 5T White

New sandstone white OnePlus 5T is so pure, it’ll make your heart ache

OnePlus has launched a limited edition OnePlus 5T phone in sandstone white, a color that harks back to the original OnePlus phone.
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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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Not us! Android makers say they never slow phones over battery problems

Several Android device manufacturers say they don't slow down phones with old batteries, responding to how Apple deals with the problem.
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Why 2017 was the best year for smartphones ever

Stop wondering which year produced the best smartphones: You’re living in it.
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Is the iPhone X too expensive for you? Rumored price cut may change that

Not enough people are expected to buy an iPhone X in early 2018, and to boost demand Apple is rumored to be considering a price cut.
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Snap the best picture you can by mastering the Xiaomi Mi A1’s camera

Is the Xiaomi Mi A1 in your pocket? Take it out, and start taking pictures, as it has a great camera. Here's our guide to using it.
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Will the next Huawei superphone have three camera lenses on the back?

Leaked marketing materials may have revealed Huawei's plans for its next major smartphone, and it could feature a triple-lens camera.
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Make your Huawei Mate 10 Pro’s battery last up to a week with our amazing tips

Maximize the Huawei Mate 10 Pro's battery life with our helpful tips and tricks that could see the phone last for up to a week per charge.
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UGreen 2-in-1 Apple Watch and iPhone Portable Charger Review

In our UGreen 2-in-1 portable Apple charger review, we take a close look at a convenient battery pack that will charge your iPhone and Apple Watch up together or individually.
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Voice recognition for kids isn’t child’s play, but this company has mastered it

SoapBox has developed a voice recognition platform that specifically understands children, ready for next-gen interactive toys and lots more.
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Yes, Apple is slowing down your old iPhone. But if you’re angry, you’re crazy

iPhone slowdown is real, and people are mad because it has taken away the best excuse to upgrade an aging model.
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Pepper is everywhere in Japan, and nobody cares. Should we feel bad for robots?

Pepper the robot is a surprisingly common sight in Japan, but not everyone takes the time to stop and see what it offers. It’s time for that to change.
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OnePlus 5T review

In our OnePlus 5T review, we see how OnePlus improves on the winning OnePlus 5 formula with its new, updated OnePlus 5T model.
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Samsung’s awesome 2018 Galaxy A8 even has a dual-lens camera on the front

Samsung has announced the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A8 Plus, two new smartphones for 2018, with features borrowed from the S8 and Note 8.
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How to use desktop mode on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro

How to use the Huawei Mate 10 Pro's a cool desktop mode, activated with a single cable, so you can use apps and features on the big screen.
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Cheetah Mobile’s Android launcher is the first to feature Microsoft’s Cortana

Microsoft's Cortana voice assistant has now found a home inside Cheetah Mobile's CM Launcher app for Android.
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Camera shootout: Galaxy Note 8 vs. iPhone 8

We put the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 up against the Apple iPhone 8 Plus in an epic camera shootout in Japan, to see which one you should carry on your next vacation.
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Calling China, mate? Mega-network China Mobile launches U.K. phone service

China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator with 880 million subscribers, has launched CMLink, an MVNO service in the United Kingdom.
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Apple builds excitement for future releases with App Store pre-orders

Apple has introduced a pre-order system for the App Store, where you can register to receive a new app automatically on the day of release.
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‘Operation Apex’ lets you explore the deep, no scuba gear required

‘Operation Apex’ is a VR game with a strong-but-subtle conservationist message, and is a must for all fans of documentaries like ‘The Blue Planet.’