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Google’s $1.1 billion ‘big bet on hardware’ deal with HTC is final

Google has closed the deal to acquire part of HTC's smartphone team, and a non-exclusive license for HTC's intellectual property, as part of a, "big bet on hardware."
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review

You need to see the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2. Not only does it connect to GSM 4G LTE networks in the U.S., but it’s also a great value, high-performance beauty.
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Cabbie, follow that Pokemon! Taxi firm promises a fruitful Poké-tour of the city

Is hunting Pokémon a bit too much like hard work? Would you prefer to sit back and let someone else shift you from place to place? There's a taxi company in the U.K. that offers exactly that type of service.
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What is a hybrid smartwatch? The ideal wearable for watch fans

Not interested in touchscreen smartwatches? What about a hybrid smartwatch? If you're new to the world of wearables, you may not know what these traditional-looking watches can do, so here's our guide to introduce you to this desirable piece of tech.
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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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These $200,000 speakers billed as “world’s best” may also be “world’s ugliest”

Wilson Audio's new Alexandria XLF speakers are huge in every way, from overall size to an incredible price tag.
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Fujitsu in talks to sell mobile division and leave smartphone business behind

Fujitsu is reportedly in talks to sell off its mobile division to a Japanese investment firm, and leave the phone business behind.
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Amazing iris scanner lets you unlock your phone and pay bills with your eyes

Delta ID's new ActiveIris Technology scans your iris to verify your identity. It may be coming to phones very soon, too.
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Vivo X20 Plus UD is first phone to launch with an in-display fingerprint sensor

The first phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor has launched: The Vivo X20 Plus UD. The technology was demonstrated during CES 2018.
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7 super cool tech toys we saw at the London Toy Fair 2018

We visited the 2018 London Toy Fair to find the best tech toys, put them through rigorous play tests at least once, and then rounded them up here.
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Qualcomm fined $1.2 billion for paying Apple to use its mobile chips

Qualcomm has been fined $1.2 billion by EU antitrust investigators, after it was concluded the company paid Apple to use its baseband mobile chips exclusively.
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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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Tag Heuer shrinks the size and price tag for its new Android Wear smartwatch

Tag Heuer has released the Connected Modular 41, a slightly smaller version of its Connected Modular 45 Android Wear smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy S4 pre-orders go live in the UK, on sale April 26

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is now ready to be pre-ordered in the UK, with all the major networks offering the phone. EE is the only one to do so with 4G, while Carphone Warehouse has a great pre-order deal if you're quick.
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Xiaomi Mi A1 review

In our Xiaomi Mi A1 review we examine how the addition of Android One has transformed Xiaomi’s always-excellent phones into one that’s truly desirable.
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Vivo V7 Plus Review

In our Vivo V7 Plus review, we show why this smartphone is a fantastic choice for anyone who takes selfies, but it's not the best value.
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Got 200 friends? Video chat with them all at the same time using Line

Messaging app Line has launched a group video chat feature, where you and up to 200 of your friends can all chat together. Obviously, there won't be 200 tiny windows on the screen though, and the view is restricted to four. And yes, there are face filters.
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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’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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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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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.
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Biggest-ever Lego Minecraft set (a whopping 2,863 pieces!) coming soon

Here's something to keep you quiet for many hours: Lego's biggest Minecraft set yet, with more than 2,800 pieces.
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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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Galaxy Note 7 broke basic engineering rules, says damning new report

A teardown of the Galaxy Note 7 may have revealed why the device was a fire-hazard, and eventually canceled. It's shown the battery didn't have enough space to expand naturally, potentially causing internal layers to touch, and eventually catch fire.
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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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Who ya gonna call? Microsoft’s age-guessing photo site finds ghostly face in picture

Microsoft's How-Old.net website has taken social media by storm, thanks to its uncanny ability to not judge anyone's age correctly using face recognition software and complex algorithms. However, it may have another, slightly more paranormal use.
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Huawei is making a 4G fitness band, but won’t tell us about it until March

Huawei has announced it will hold an event just before the doors to Mobile World Congress open in March. It hasn't said what it will reveal, but there are rumors surrounding several devices, including a smartwatch.
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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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F.lashes is the crazy wearable tech nobody asked for, but everybody wants

Wearable tech doesn't have to mean a smartwatch. Sometimes it can mean a pair of flashing LED eyelashes. Yes, really.
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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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Bragging rights: 2.3 million people joined T-Mobile’s network in the last three months

T-Mobile has announced that a massive 2.3 million people have signed up for its mobile services in the past three months, bringing its total to beyond 61 million. In typical fashion, CEO John Legere is happy to brag about the new numbers.
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At CES 2016, Samsung’s going to show off three cool, secret tech projects

Three exciting tech projects from inside Samsung's C-Lab innovation workshop will be on display at CES 2016. They include a cool smart belt that works like a fitness tracker, and a weird smart band that turns your finger into a speaker only you can hear.
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A watched pot never boils, but Meizu just fully charged a phone before our eyes

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu may have taken a big step towards solving the pain of charging a smartphone battery.
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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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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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Darth Vader would not be pleased with these dancing Stormtroopers

You need to see this amazing dance troupe dressed as Stormtroopers perform an energetic and exciting routine while dressed in full armor. Obviously all the marching drills paid off.
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A holographic virtual girlfriend lives inside Japan’s answer to the Amazon Echo

Be quiet, Alexa! Stop talking, Siri! A new virtual assistant is about to launch in Japan, and her name is Azuma Hikari. She's not just a disembodied voice either, she's a holographic-style virtual character living inside an Amazon Echo-like gadget called the Gatebox.