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No, Huawei hasn’t forgotten about the P9 Lite, but it’s missing the P9’s best feature

The P9 Lite has joined the P9 and P9 Plus in Huawei's new 2016 range, but it comes with a few key differences that make upgrading to the P9 highly advisable, mainly due to its lack of Leica camera. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Phones Android
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Do you want Jolla’s swish new smartphone? Tough luck, you can’t have one

Jolla, the company responsible for Android alternative OS Sailfish, has a new phone called the Jolla C. The limited edition device comes as part of a new developer-led initiative to boost interest in the software, and the program has already sold out.
Phones Mobile
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If you’re after a smartphone bargain, OnePlus has taken out its price-cutting scissors

OnePlus is known for its competitively priced smartphones, but those already good prices have just got a little better, after the company cut the cost of both the OnePlus X and OnePlus 2. Why? There's a rumor the OnePlus 3 is nearly here.
Phones Android
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Is Microsoft finished making Windows phones?

Microsoft has announced Wednesday that it will cut 1,850 jobs, all related to smartphones, and radically restructure its mobile strategy. This means concentrating on universal and cross platform apps, rather than consumer mobile devices.
Phones Business
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No fingers needed: Samsung experiments with eye recognition on special tablet

Samsung has a new Galaxy Tab tablet with iris recognition technology built into it. An alternative to using fingerprint scanning, the Galaxy Tab Iris is designed for use by the government in India.
Phones Mobile
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Quick, there’s a prototype iPhone 6 for sale on eBay

What's claimed to be a prototype iPhone 6 has been put up for sale on eBay. The device differs in several ways from a model you'd buy in a shop, and is currently attracting bids of at least $5,000.
Phones Apple
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Luckily for this plucky pro climber, LG vacuum cleaners suck hard

Is it really possible to use suction from vacuum cleaners to scale a sheer building? LG wanted to find out, so it gave two powerful cordless models to a pro climber, and pointed her at a 33-story glass skyscraper.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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What’s old is new: Moto may revive the most popular flip phone ever made

Take a look at this wonderfully nostalgic video from Motorola and Lenovo, and then get excited because it may hint the iconic Moto Razr phone is about to make a comeback. Could it be true, and if so, will it really be a flip phone?
Phones Android
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Hands on: Wilson Audio Alexx

Can speakers that cost the same as an exotic car produce sound that'll give you shivers? We found out when we sat down with the $110,000 Alexx speakers.
Audio / Video Reviews
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‘Project Arena’ isn’t just an amazing ‘Tron’ tribute, it could be VR’s first eSport

CCP's stunning Project Arena looks like an exciting battle scene from a Tron movie, and that may help eSports gain mainstream appeal.
Computing Reviews
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Privacy under threat as mobile network adds discreet tracking tech to new phones

Japanese mobile network NTT Docomo has admitted that several new phones, including the Galaxy S7 Edge, will have a feature that allows it to discreetly track the device's location, without the owner knowing.
Phones Android
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Phoenix from the flames: Nokia’s coming back to mobile

Nokia, fresh from a messy divorce with Microsoft, is on its way back to the mobile world. In the near future, we're going to see a whole new range of phones and tablets with the Nokia name on them.
Phones Android
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Not just for Apple Pay: The iPhone’s Wallet app is getting more useful

A prototype of the U.K. driving license being stored inside the Wallet app on an iPhone has been revealed for the first time. The digital version would be used in addition to the current photo card, but no release date has been confirmed.
Phones Cars
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Acer is coming to help make this amazing VR headset less virtual, and more reality

Acer is really keen to ensure it's not going to be left behind as the world starts to embrace virtual reality. It has signed a partnership with Starbreeze to help make its high-spec StarVR headset an actual reality.
Computing News
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An entire stadium of 75,000 is evacuated when a fake smartphone bomb is found

It must be hard to keep track of fake smartphones-that-look-like-a-bomb training devices, but they can cause chaos when you leave one lying around at a football stadium, and it's discovered right before kickoff.
Phones Mobile
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You probably won’t want to carry this Lenovo tablet around much

Lenovo may be following a trend that's growing in popularity, at least among its competitors, by making a really big tablet. How big? The screen may be 18-inches, twice the size of an iPad Mini and even bigger than the iPad Pro.
Tablets Android
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Honor’s new fitness tracker really does look fantastic

Honor, the Huawei spin-off brand, has launched the Honor Band A1, a fitness tracker that strikes the right balance between style and functionality. It costs as little as $15, but annoyingly, is only available in China.
Wearables News
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Samsung’s Galaxy Surfboard is every bit as absurd as you imagine

Think the Gear VR is a cool accessory for your Galaxy S7? How about the Galaxy Surfboard instead? Slip your phone in the side, and you'll get notifications while out on the waves. Yes, really.
Phones Android
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The oldest name in luxury tech is ready to ride the wave it created

British luxury company Vertu has big plans for luxury tech's future. We interviewed the new CEO to find out what it's going to do next.
Phones Android
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Master the modular LG G5 with these 15 super tips and tricks

If you just bought a LG G5, you'll likely want to know how to make the most of your exciting new phone. If so, check out these tips and tricks to get going.
Phones Android
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Soon, the Land Rover name will be on more than just cars

Land Rover, the iconic car manufacturer, has decided it needs to give fans of its vehicles the chance to own a Land Rover smartphone as well. A new deal will see the first Land Rover phone launch early next year.
Phones Android
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Living on the Edge: Like Samsung, Xiaomi and Huawei hate the bezel

Huawei and Xiaomi are rumored to be working on smartphones that feature a curved screen, much like the design used on Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge and S7 Edge. It's possible they'll launch before the end of the year.
Phones Android

The LG G5 had a huge, controversial missing feature. Now it’s back

LG decided to forgo the familiar app drawer feature on the G5, leaving Android looking a little like iOS with home screens filled with app icons. Now, in a software update, the feature has been reinstated.
Phones Android
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Hands on: Archos 55 Platinum

The Archos 55 Platinum may cost a mere $115, but its disappointing battery life and rocky performance make it a bad buy. Here are our hands-on impressions.
Phones Android
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Tapping this box with your iPhone could change a child’s life

You already use Apple Pay and Android Pay to pick up lunch for yourself, so why not use the same tech to make a quick charity donation, and help buy lunch for some of the world's poorest children? That's the idea behind a contactless payment terminal called Lunchbox.
Phones Android
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Xiaomi’s first smartwatch is perfect for small wrists. Really small wrists

Xiaomi has revealed its first smartwatch, a little earlier than we expected, and it's made for small wrists. Really small ones. It's a kids wearable called the Mi Bunny, ready to keep the wearer safe and in touch with parents.
Wearables News
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Here’s a low-tech way to stop your high-tech gadgets being stolen this summer

Because you can't carry a regular, massive safe around to keep all your gadgets away from thieving hands while on vacation, Master Lock has come up with this ingenious, and decidedly low-tech, way of making sure your phone doesn't disappear when you're not looking.
Mobile News
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Put my finger where? New LG tech hides fingerprint sensors away

LG Innotek, the division of the company that makes components, has found a way to hide a fingerprint sensor underneath the glass front panel on a smartphone. That means it's completely hidden away, less likely to be damaged, and could result in sleeker, smoother looking smartphone designs.
Phones Android
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Get motivated: New fitness app partners you up with a personal trainer

If you need an impartial, outside source of motivation to get fit and healthy this year, then the Gokii fitness app is here to help.
Wearables News
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Samsung will challenge Oculus and HTC with a phone-free VR headset

Samsung's not content to lead the mobile phone-driven world of VR, and has said it's working on VR devices that may not need a smartphone placed inside to operate, meaning it'll compete with the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.
Computing News
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs. Galaxy S6 Edge: Which edgy phone is the one for you?

The Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge is clearly superior to last year's Galaxy S6 Edge. Check out our side-by-side comparison for a closer look at the details.
Phones Android
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Samsung and LG open 2016 very differently, but both predict gloomy mobile future

Samsung and LG have reported company earnings for the beginning of 2016, and while both performed differently, each has concerns over the coming year in the mobile world.
Phones Android
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LG is trademarking a bunch of odd ‘X’ names, but why?

LG has trademarked a collection of interesting new product names in South Korea. They are the LG X Suit, X Slim, X Skin, and X Classic. What could they be? We've got everything we think we know about them right here.
Mobile News
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Nokia and newly acquired Withings may be a match made in tech heaven

Nokia Technologies has purchased connected health experts Withings, in a deal valued at $191 million. The acquisition will see the French company become part of a new Nokia division later this year.
Mobile News
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$15,000 smartphone coming in May puts tech before bling

Sirin Labs is the latest name in the niche, ultra-expensive smartphone world. It plans to release a $15,000 device in May, that will concentrate on technology rather than blinged-up luxury.
Phones Android
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Hands on: TomTom Golfer 2

TomTom has announced the Golfer 2, a smartwatch that wants to give you information during the game, and actionable feedback to improve your game afterwards. We got a chance to see the new watch up close.
Wearables News
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Acer’s Leap Fit always watches your heart rate, but not at the expense of battery life

Acer has launched the Leap Fit, a new smartband that has a continuously active heart rate monitor, but without compromising on battery life. It'll also make sure you keep active with reminders.
Wearables News
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Flexible transistors that come on a roll may power next-gen wearables

A team of scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have shown a new type of production process for transistors, where faster and more efficient transistors are pressed onto a roll of plastic, ready to power future wearable tech.
Wearables News
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