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Google Play Family Library is rolling out to nine additional countries

Google Play Family Library lets you share purchased content with up to six family members. It's now rolling out to nine more countries.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is a big phone. At 6.3-inches, it has one of the brightest displays, and offers speedy performance. Read more in our Galaxy Note 8 review.
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Note 7 failures beg the question: Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 safe?

Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is finally here. But after the Note 7 recall, you may be asking, is the Note 8 safe? The short answer is, yes.
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Samsung Dex Station review

Samsung's hockey puck-like Dex Station lets you plug in a Galaxy S8 and now a Galaxy Note 8 to turn your smartphone into a full, desktop experience.
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Android 8.0 Oreo review

Google's next version of Android is here, and it's called Android 8.0 Oreo. Here's what's new, and what we think about it.

Own an iPhone 7? Try these 15 iMessage apps, sticker packs, games for iOS 10

Apple's iOS 10 is here, and that means you can download all the iMessage apps, stickers, and games that you want. Here are our top 15.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 review

Can Samsung push past the Note 7 with its first major smartphones since the recall? In our Galaxy s8 review, we put Samsung's flagship phone to the test.
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With ‘pure’ Android and Zeiss optics, the Nokia 8 does its badge proud

HMD Global's first flagship smartphone is the Nokia 8. It has an aluminum unibody and Zeiss cameras, but it isn't coming to the U.S.
FrontRow

FrontRow is a wearable camera that lets you live in the moment, and capture it

FrontRow is a wearable camera by Ubiquiti Labs. Hang it around your neck and press the media button to live-stream and capture moments.
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ZTE Blade Z Max hands-on review

ZTE is following up last year’s ZMax Pro with the Blade Z Max. It features the same 6-inch Full HD screen, but it packs a much bigger battery.
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Moshi Arcus backpack review

In our Moshi Arcus backpack review we test out the $230 full-sized messenger bag that has plenty of pockets and compartments.
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Moto 360 Camera review

The Moto 360 Camera is a Motorola Moto Mod that magnetically snaps onto the back of a Moto Z series smartphone. It's easy to use, but pricey.
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Moto Z2 Force review

Motorola’s successor to the 2016 Moto Z Force is the Moto Z2 Force, and it’s finally no longer exclusive to Verizon.
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Tired of switching between email and Slack? You may want to try Redkix

If you're tired of juggling between Slack and email, Redkix may be the service for you. It integrates both for a seamless experience.
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HTC’s U11 has the best smartphone implementation of Amazon’s Alexa

The first smartphone to utilize Amazon's Alexa voice assistant was the Huawei Mate 9. Now, Alexa is also available on HTC's U11.
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Mira wants to give iPhone owners their first taste of augmented reality

Mira, a new startup based in L.A., has unveiled an iPhone-based augmented reality headset. It's $99, and it wants to make us social again.
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Pokémon Go Plus review

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Mobvoi's latest Ticwatch smartwatches pack flagship features for a low price

Mobvoi's Ticwatch Express and Ticwatch Sport are some of the most affordable new Android Wear 2.0 watches on the market.
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When is your phone getting Android 7.0 Nougat? We asked every major manufacturer

Android 7.0 Nougat is here, but most manufacturers and carriers are taking their time pushing the update. Here's what you need to know.
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Moto Z2 Play Android smartphone review

Motorola’s hit last year wasn’t the flashy Moto Z Force, but the sub $450 Moto Z Play. Does its successor stack up? Find out in our Moto Z2 Play review.
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Facebook’s ads will target your entire household this Christmas

Facebook has unveiled an array of tools for advertisers to utilize this holiday season, and some involve showing ads to the entire household.
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Token’s smart ring is so helpful, it would make Tolkien jealous

Token is a smart ring that has a number of features, like making contactless payments, unlocking a car, storing account passwords, and more.
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Moto E4 Android smartphone review

For $130 unlocked, you won’t find a better deal on a smartphone with the latest version of Android than the Moto E4. Read our full review for the details.
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ZTE Axon 7 Mini: Everything you need to know

ZTE’s Axon 7 Mini smartphone may technically slot into the "budget" category, but we think it’s a premium experience all the way.
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Nokia retires Withings brand, introduces redesigned digital health lineup

After operating for a little under 10 years, Withings, the French digital health company, is no more. Its products are now branded as Nokia.
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Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch review

Our Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch review reveals a simple truth: This is the best tablet you can buy, excelling in nearly every category.
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Amazon Fire HD 8 (2017) review

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Sony’s Xperia Touch projector lets you interact with any surface

The Xperia Touch looks like a large, external hard drive, but it's essentially a device projecting an Android tablet interface onto a wall.
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That animated GIF you’re sharing could be an ad in disguise

Your GIFs will soon be subtle ads from companies working with search engines like Tenor, who tap on GIF search terms based on emotions.

Rugged is an understatement with Kyocera’s three-camera DuraForce Pro

Kyocera is releasing a successor to the DuraForce XD -- the DuraForce Pro. It has a normal front and rear camera, but it also has a Super Wide View camera.
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Alto Mail adds Alexa support and can now replace your calendar app

Alto, the email client from AOL and Verizon with a smart Dashboard, now has a built-in calendar.
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Everything you need to know about Google Daydream

Google Daydream is an Android-first mobile platform for virtual reality apps and games. Daydream View, Google's headset, is available now.
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Samsung Gear S3 review

Samsung’s Gear S3 builds on previous Gear smartwatches incrementally, but Samsung Pay support means you can pay with your watch almost everywhere.
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Kodak Ektra: Our first take

Kodak has a phone. You heard that right -- the camera company is in the mobile market with the Kodak Ektra.