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18 annoying OnePlus One problems, and how to fix them

We round up some major and apparently common OnePlus One problems and suggest how you can workaround them or potentially fix them with easy to follow instructions.
Phones Android
Samsung Galaxy Note 4

18 of the most annoying Galaxy Note 4 problems and how to fix them

We take a look at some common Galaxy Note 4 problems and offer up workarounds and potential solutions to help you deal with them.
Phones Android
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16 of the most annoying issues with the Nexus 5, and how to fix them

If you've been struggling with Nexus 5 problems and you want to find a good workaround or a potential solution then check here. We have a roundup of common issues and fixes.
Phones Android
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Lost in a sea of phablet features? Here are 15 tips to become a Galaxy Note 4 master

It's time to tame the beast. Come on in for 15 detailed Galaxy Note 4 tips that will help you get the most out of your phablet's never-ending feature list.
Phones Android
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Galaxy S8 Plus vs. Galaxy S7 Edge: Which Samsung smartphone has the edge?

If you've narrowed your next phone down to a curvy Samsung, but you can't decide which one, this specs comparison will help you.
Phones Android

15 handy Gear S3 tips and tricks you’ll want to know about

If you’ve strapped a Samsung Gear S3 to your wrist, you’ll want to unlock its full potential. Thankfully, these tips and tricks can help.
Wearables Android
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20 handy Galaxy S7 Edge tips and tricks

If you’re hunting for Galaxy S7 Edge tips and tricks that will help you unlock the potential of your gorgeous smartphone, you’re in the right place.
Phones Android
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Best BlackBerry games

A roundup of the best BlackBerry games available in the App World.
Gaming Guides
HTC Desire Eye

8 HTC Desire Eye cases to keep your selfie smartphone safe

We've found some of the best HTC Desire Eye cases on the market to bring some protection and style to your super-selfie smartphone whatever your budget is.
Phones Mobile
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10 Moto G5 Plus tips to help you master your new phone

Here, we take a look at some Moto G5 tips and tricks to help you unlock the potential of your new Android smartphone.
Phones Android
Dubleup Power Bank

Dubleup is a power bank for your phone that fits right in your wallet

The Dubleup power bank is a credit-card sized portable battery pack with a built-in cable for energizing your smartphone on the go.
Phones Android
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When will every smartphone survive a swim in the pool? We asked an expert

Virtually all flagship phones boast water protection nowadays. We spoke to P2i about when we can expect every phone to be water resistant.
Phones Android
LG G6 camera

Feel fly like a G6 with these handy tips and tricks

Want to find out what the G6 can really do? Check out some of these tips and tricks if you truly want to make the most of your new phone.
Phones Android
Li-Fi

Why the future looks bright for Li-Fi, internet that travels through light

We caught up with PureLiFi at MWC to find out how the technology is developing and when we can expect it in our smartphones.
Phones Computing
Fairphone 2

Fairphone has sold 125,000 modular phones and is rolling out Android 6.0

Social enterprise, Fairphone, revealed that it has sold 125,000 phones to date and announced the Android 6.0 roll out for the Fairphone 2.
Phones Android
Kurio Kids

Kurio Watch: Our first take

The Kurio Watch has been designed especially for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Find out if it’s worth buying as we go hands on.
Wearables Reviews
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Is your smartphone listening to everything you say? We asked the experts

Are you worried about your smartphone eavesdropping on your conversations? We spoke to some experts to find out whether you should be, and to learn what you can do to safeguard your privacy.
Phones Android
Galaxy Zega

Galaxy Zega: Our first take

Go to war with friends and family, as two palm-sized remote controlled tanks fight for living room dominance. Galaxy Zega is a fantastically fun interactive toy.
Phones Android
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These 20 iPhone 6S tips and tricks will help you make the most of your iPhone

The iPhone 6S can do more than just make phone calls and send texts. We have a slew of useful tips and tricks for making the most of your newfangled phone.
Phones Apple
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Geckobot: Our first take

The Geckobot is a 176-piece kit that you snap together to build a wall climbing robotic gecko, but it may prove frustrating for kids.
Emerging Tech Reviews
Powrtabs

Single-use Powrtabs phone chargers are recyclable and fit in your pocket

Powrtabs single-use smartphone chargers could be just the backup you need to avoid running out of power when you’re out and about.
Phones Android
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Tech21 reveals tough testing methods behind new case range

We visited Tech21 at the National Physical Laboratory in London to find out how it develops and tests its phone cases and to see the new range of products.
Phones Android
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Checkmate, Apple: Why Google’s Pixel is a genius move for Android

Google's grand new strategy for mobile world domination is taking end-to-end control of software and hardware with the new Pixel line of phones.
Phones Android
Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Watch an iPhone 7 get boiled, bent, shot, and squished in the best torture tests

Here’s a roundup of durability tests and iPhone 7 destruction videos, so you can watch Apple's latest flagship get boiled, sawed, and dropped from on high.
Phones Apple
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How do you decide on a rugged case? Look at how each company tests them

If you’re looking for a rugged case for your phone, where should you be looking? Here, we look at how various manufacturers conduct their durability tests.
Phones Android
Technovator Wireless Charging

Remote wireless charging for your smartphone could be closer than you think

Technovator showed us a prototype of its XE power router that can charge up an iPhone from several feet away. We investigate to learn more.
Phones Android
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PhotoFast iType-C is a handy storage extension for your iPhone

If you're struggling to find space for new photos or movies on your iPhone or iPad, then the PhotoFast iType-C could be the pocket-friendly gadget you need.
Phones Apple
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Chinese firm Qihan launches robotics-as-a-service with Sanbot

Qihan's Sanbot is a sensor-packed robot that will launch as part of a robotics-as-a-service model for businesses in health care, education, and security.
Emerging Tech News
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No more cables! Udoq docking station charges multiple mobile devices at once

The Udoq is a fully customizable docking station for charging up all of your mobile devices on one easily accessible rail.
Phones Android
Lifepack Solarbank

Keep belongings safe, gadgets charged with Lifepack backpack, Solarbank

The Lifepack is a multifunctional, secure backpack with a Solarbank inside that provides power, charges via solar panels, and doubles as a Bluetooth speaker.
Phones Emerging Tech
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Radient patents technology to wirelessly charge devices using repurposed RF waves

Radient Micro-Tech has just patented the concept of wirelessly charging devices by recycling wasted RF waves.
Phones Mobile
Sony Xperia X Performance

Sony Xperia X Series hands-on impressions

Sony unveiled the Xperia X Performance, the X, and the XA. All three boast 5-inch 1080p screens and Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chips. Here's our hands on.
Phones Android
Sony Xperia X

Get more out of your stylish Sony with these Xperia X tips and tricks

Check out these Xperia X tips and tricks to find out what your stylish new Sony smartphone can really do.
Phones Android
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5 futuristic phones that were ahead of their time, but still flopped

Sometimes the best ideas fail to take off simply because the timing isn’t right. These five phones from the likes of Nokia and Motorola are the perfect example.
Phones Android
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15 bite-sized iPhone SE tips and tricks

It’s time to take a look at some iPhone SE tips and tricks that will help you to get more from your diminutive Apple smartphone.
Phones Apple
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10 Moto G4 tips to help you get more from your budget phone

Find out exactly what you can do with your new Moto. We’ve rounded up some of the best Moto G4 tips and tricks for your enjoyment and edification.
Phones Android
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23 annoying problems with iOS 9, and how to fix them

Here are the most common iOS 9 problems that users are reporting, along with some handy advice on how to work around them or fix them entirely.
Phones Apple
HTC 10

20 handy HTC 10 tips and tricks you’ll want to know

Have you got a handle on all the hidden features in the HTC 10? We’re here to help with a handy list of HTC 10 tips and tricks to help you master it.
Phones Android
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