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Sony’s Xperia Z3 is a wonderful Android phone, but it gives us deja vu

The Xperia Z2 may only be a few months old, but Sony has updated it anyway, announcing the Xperia Z3 at the IFA tech show. Sony has decided to refine and polish the already great Z2, instead of adding a wealth of new features.
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Hands on: Samsung’s dramatically different Galaxy Edge spills over with potential

Samsung's Note Edge stands out due to its 5.6-inch screen cascading over the right-hand side of the device. The curved section works independently of the main screen, and serves up handy snippets of information and news. We think it's one of the most unusual, and most interesting devices to come from the company yet.
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LG G Watch R review

The LG G Watch R features the world’s first circular P-OLED screen, and makes good use of the latest version of Google’s Android Wear operating system. We take an in-depth look at this gorgeous new smartwatch.
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We learned how to control a Glass app with our mind (but it’s kind of traumatic)

A digital design agency in London has created an app that connects Google Glass to a brain-scanning headband, letting the wearer take a picture using only his mind. We tried it out.
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Is this what it’s like to have cleavage? We donned a ‘smart t-shirt’ with 896 LEDs

Is Ballantine's TShirtOS the future of smart clothing? We go body-on with the cool, Bluetooth equipped t-shirt, and see how the world reacts to its bright, animated LED screen.
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Gionee Elife S5.5 review

Do you believe the stereotype that all smartphones designed and produced in China are rubbish? Don’t, because the Gionee elife S5.5 is here to change all that.
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LG G3 review

The G3 is LG’s biggest smartphone release yet, and comes with an amazing Quad HD touchscreen. Does the phone live up to the hype associated with the screen?
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The Nod ring turns your finger into a high-tech magic wand

Ever wanted a high tech version of Harry Potter's magic wand? The Nod ring may be what you're looking for. It's a wearable universal remote control, letting you command all your gadgets using hand and finger gestures.
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Hands on: Yezz’s Andy phone is coming to America

Smartphone newcomer Yezz had its new Andy A5QP device on display at Mobile World Congress, along with the announcement of a 4G LTE version coming soon. As it's namesake (apart from the A5QP bit), I visited the firm's booth for a hands-on.
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Would you turn down a Rolex for Creoir’s Ibis luxury smartwatch?

We've got luxury smartphones, so why not a luxury smartwatch to go with them? The Creoir Ibis is a concept smartwatch which could end up being a reality by this Christmas, but may end up way out of Santa's budget.
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Hands on: Nokia X

Nokia has announced the Nokia X, the Nokia X+ and the Nokia XL, three phones which use Android as their operating system, but push Microsoft’s services rather than Google’s.
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Are you ready to bring your iPad to a classical music concert?

On April 25, at a classical concert in London, composer Stephen Goss encouraged the audience to bring an iPad to the performance, so they could enjoy a series of videos specially produced to enhance his latest piano concerto. It was a world first, designed to attract younger listeners, but would it work? We went along to find out.

The iPhone 5 will arrive on April 21 with T-Mobile, will connect to new 4G LTE network

T-Mobile has announced it's to finally offer the Apple iPhone on its network, and it'll come with 4G LTE connectivity too. It's out in a few weeks time, and will be joined by the Apple iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S.

Neonode takes the ‘touch’ out of touchscreens with gesture control for your phone

Neonode's Smartphone One platform uses proximity sensors to make best use of the space around the phone, allowing users to interact with their devices without ever laying a hand – or finger – on them.

Fingerprint scanners make the leap from spy flicks to your smartphone

We chat with CrucialTec at Mobile World Congress about its innovative fingerprint security scanner, which will debut later this year.

Hands on: LG Optimus G Pro holds its own with Galaxy Note 2

The LG Optimus G Pro is one of the latest phablet devices, and easily one of the highest profile phones on display at MWC 2013. Our hands-on impressions.

Hands on: Fujitsu ‘Stylistic S01’ is the best smartphone for the tech challenged

The Fujitsu Stylistic S01 could be dismissed as a smartphone for old people or your parents, but it's more than that. We had the chance to give it a try.
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Always in focus: This camera module turns your next smartphone into a Lytro

A company named DigitalOptics has developed a fast new autofocus smartphone camera module, which could bring a Lytro-like experience to your phone.

Hands-on: Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z could be the first Sony tablet worth owning

We get some hands-on time with the Sony Xperia Tablet Z at Mobile World Congress, where Sony confirmed the tablet will launch internationally during the spring. If you liked the Xperia Z smartphone, you'll love this.

Hands on: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 is good, but clearly an iPad Mini reaction

We get a hands-on test with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet, which sits in-between the Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Note 10.1 in Samsung's range.
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Vizio comes to PC land with minimalist ultrabook, laptop and desktop machines

Vizio has launched its range of ultrabooks, all-in-one desktop computers and a laptop, which it first revealed during CES 2012.
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Samsung has a cheaper (and greener) way to buy a Galaxy S22

Samsung's Certified Re-Newed program now includes the Galaxy S22 range, so you can save some money and do the environment good by reusing a fantastic phone.
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The (not so) silly reason I stopped wearing Samsung smartwatches

At first I thought the reason I didn't want to wear the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro all the time was a bit silly. But actually, it's an overlooked — and serious — issue.
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I tried the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s insane camera — here are my first impressions

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is more camera than phone, as its packed with special features and expertise from experts at Leica. We've tried it out.
The Adobe Lightroom for Samsung app on the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

An issue with a top Galaxy S23 Ultra camera feature has been fixed

If you tried to subscribe to Adobe Lightroom Premium on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, but couldn't, Adobe has fixed the issue. Here's what was going on.
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Samsung Galaxy A54 review: buy it, and make your life more colorful

The Galaxy A54 is colorful in more ways than one, and in our extensive review, we find out if it's the phone to buy — or if it's worth spending a little extra.
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This is the most unusual Galaxy S23 Ultra camera test I’ve ever done

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has phenomenal cameras. But are they really worth the $1,200 price when the $450 Galaxy A54 exists? I decided to find out.
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Forget gaming — there’s another big reason to buy the ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

Yes, the Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a brilliant gaming phone, but there is a secret second reason why you should buy it.
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I’m no camera expert, but this S23 Ultra app makes me look like one

I wanted to take my photo edits to the next level, but as a non-professional, would RAW photography and Lightroom on the Galaxy S23 Ultra be a step too far?
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Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate review: gaming phone royalty with some hidden talents

The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a seriously powerful smartphone with features galore and some hidden talents too. Our review dives into what makes it special.
The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar on a person's wrist.

Garmin’s Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch never needs charging

Garmin's new outdoorsy Instinct 2X Solar smartwatch is powered by the sun, and there's even a version of the watch that tracks skydives.
The Apple Watch SE 2 on a man's wrist.

Why I never want the Apple Watch to change

Rumors say the next version of Apple's watchOS software will bring some serious changes. That's fine — as long as Apple leaves the Watch itself alone.
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The new OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is perfect if you hate expensive phones

OnePlus's latest low-cost phone is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, and it has launched alongside the equally cheap OnePlus Nord Buds 2. Here are all the details.
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Forget the Pixel 7 and Galaxy S23 — the Motorola Edge 40 Pro is here

The new Motorola Edge 40 Pro has almost every desirable spec you could want, and may give Motorola the flagship draw it has lost over the past few years.