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Mobvoi TicWatch 3 Pro review: Swift performance, seriously long battery life

What the TicWatch 3 Pro loses on style points, it makes up for with cutting-edge hardware, resulting in plenty of performance and excellent battery life.
Wearables Mobile
SuperVOOC fast charging active on the Find X5 Pro.

Do fast chargers mean phone makers don’t care about environment?

Do the fast-charging blocks included with some phones mean the manufacturers don't care about the environment? We asked Oppo, Realme, and Xiaomi to find out.
Mobile Features
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 with Sami Miró watch face and strap.

Samsung’s limited, sustainable Galaxy Watch 4 straps are made from apple peel

Samsung has teamed up with fashion designer Sami Miró to make a set of sustainably produced watch bands for the Galaxy Watch 4, with two made from apple peel.
News Mobile
Google Nexus 7 tablet and its box.

The Nexus 7 was the perfect right-place, right-time product

tablet is 10 years old, and in our retrospective, we look back at what made it so well-loved and why it was such a milestone release.
Mobile Features
Rear view of the blue Samsung Galaxy A53 5G.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G hands-on review: Your long-term partner

Samsung has launched the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G, sporting low prices and plenty of long-term appeal, and we've had a chance to try them both out.
Mobile Reviews
Galaxy Watch 4 in white on the wrist.

Google needs to convince us WearOS isn’t dead (again)

WearOS 3 still isn't widely available, so at Google I/O 2022 we need to see strong evidence the platform really does have some life left in it.
Mobile Features
iOS Home screen shown on an iPhone 13 Pro, resting on a desk.

5 useful Home screen tweaks every iPhone owner can try

If your iOS Home screens haven't changed since you bought the phone or are a sea of single app icons, here's some inspiration to make them more useful.
Mobile Features
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Apple has pulled an app that told you if your iPhone was hacked

Apple has removed System and Security Info, an app that told users if their phone had been hacked, from the App Store.
Mobile News
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10 top features you should be using on your Apple Watch

The Apple Watch can do more than just tell you the time, but you may not be aware of all the functions it has, from tracking your steps to taking an ECG. Want to know the essentials? Our list of 10 essential Apple Watch tips will help you understand what this excellent wearable can really do.
Wearables Guides
Man holding the Poco F4 GT and using its shoulder buttons.

The magnetic buttons make the Poco F4 GT very attractive

The Poco F4 GT has "magnetic" shoulder buttons that make the phone perfect for gaming. They're great, and we find out if the rest of the phone stacks up.
Mobile Features
Casetify's Star Wars themed Impact Case, and limited edition Millennium Falcon case.

Yes, you will want this metal Millennium Falcon iPhone case

We have seen Casetify's super limited-edition Star Wars Millennium Falcon case for the iPhone, and it's a thing of beauty. But will you be able to find one?
Mobile Features
Sergey Brin demonstrating Google Glass on stage at Google I/O 2012.

10 years on, Google Glass is still a Google I/O high point

Google Glass remains the pinnacle of exciting hardware announcements at Google I/O, and 10 years on we look back at what made it so special.
Mobile Features
Google Pixel 6 Pro from the back.

Google Pixel 6 Pro review: The dawn of a fantastic new era for Google phones

The Pixel 6 Pro takes Google's smartphones in a new direction, so it no longer relies only on its camera to win you over. The question is, has it worked?
Android Mobile
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6 Google I/O 2022 streams to watch even if you’re not a developer

Google I/O is the company's annual developer conference, but there's still plenty to interest the tech fan too. Here are six streamed sessions we recommend.
Mobile Features
Bose SleepBuds 2 and QuietOn 3 open cases.

QuietOn 3 vs. Bose Sleepbuds 2: White noise or no noise?

Is white noise or no noise better at getting you to fall and stay asleep? We've been testing the Bose Sleepbuds 2 and QuietOn 3 sleep earbuds to find out.
Mobile Audio / Video
S21 Ultra camera zoom lens.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra has a hidden camera mode: Macro

With some help from Samsung's improved A.I., the wide-angle camera on the Galaxy S21 Ultra can take impressive close-up photos. Here's how it works.
Mobile Features
Open Galaxy Z Fold 3 held in one hand.

It took me a month to fall for the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but now I’m quite smitten

I've owned the Galaxy Z Fold 3 since release, but the first few weeks with it were bumpier than expected. Now I'm smitten, and this is how it happened.
Mobile Android
Man relaxing while holding OnePlus Nord N20 phone plugged into charging cable.

All these outlandish battery life claims are getting silly

The increasingly wild claims made about the battery life to expect from our phones, smartwatches and other devices are getting out of hand.
Mobile
Garmin Vivosmart 5 worn on a man's wrist, showing the time.

Garmin Vivosmart 5 review: Aces the software, fails design

The design of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 won't make you look twice, but don't ignore it just yet, because the software really saves this fitness tracker.
Mobile Reviews
Blue and yellow G-Shock GA-B2100 together.

The tech-boosted G-Shock GA-B2100 watch is a great buy

Bluetooth and solar charging have been added to Casio's popular GA-B2100 octagonal watch, making the low-cost, highly wearable watch a great buy.
Mobile Features
Motorola Edge 30 being put into a pocket.

Super thin and light Moto Edge 30 has dual 50MP cameras

The new Motorola Moto Edge 30 is one of the thinnest and lightest phones we've seen in a while, yet it still has a 6.5-inch screen and dual 50MP cameras.
Mobile News
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Apple’s iOS 13 is now available. Here are all the new features

Apple announced iOS 13 during the keynote presentation at its 2019 Worldwide Developer Conference. This next version of its mobile operating system is available on any compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod, as well as the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. Here's everything you need to know.
Mobile News
The Nokia G11's camera module.

Nokia’s ‘3-day’ phone battery struggles to last the weekend

Nokia claims the Nokia G11 has a battery that lasts three days, so we put it to the test, only to find we visited the charger a lot more than expected.
Mobile Features
The Poco F4 GT's side view with its magnetic triggers.

Poco’s F4 GT gaming phone has magnetic pop-up triggers

What makes a gaming phone a gaming phone? Shoulder triggers, of course, and the Poco F4 GT has magnetic pop-up triggers for extra gaming points.
Mobile News
iPhone 11 Pro in Midnight Green with an iPhone 12 Pro in Pacific Blue in hand showing off camera modules.

The iPhone 12 Pro’s flat design is great, but it can’t beat the 11 Pro

Can the new flat iPhone 12 Pro match the in-hand comfort of the iPhone 11 Pro? We find out, and also discover if the new clear case is worth the money.
Mobile News
Motorola One Vision Review

Motorola One Vision review

If Motorola’s mission with the One Vision was to make a dependable, capable smartphone at a price that’s affordable, then it’s definitely mission accomplished. The Motorola One Vision delivers a Pixel 3a-type of experience, for less money, and who isn’t tempted by that?
Android Mobile
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Xiaomi Mi Band review

Is it really possible to buy a decent fitness band for less than the price of a round of drinks? That’s the question we asked when strapping on the Xiaomi Mi Band -- and ended up pleasantly surprised by the result.
Android Apple
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Looks app lets you try out new makeup styles using a selfie cam, and it has a mode for dudes

Line, the popular mobile messaging platform, has released Line Looks, an app for virtually trying out different makeup styles. Cleverly, it includes makeup looks presented by brands including Clinique. There's even a mode for men.
Mobile News
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How to use desktop mode on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro

How to use the Huawei Mate 10 Pro's a cool desktop mode, activated with a single cable, so you can use apps and features on the big screen.
Mobile Guides
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At Best Buy the Apple Watch now starts at $250, but be quick if you want one

The Apple Watch is Apple's latest offering, and perhaps the most controversial piece of mobile hardware yet. Here's everything you need to know.
Wearables Guides
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Hermès adds new colors to its Apple Watch strap range to celebrate standalone sales

Apple announced its partnership with Hermès in 2015, and in early 2016, the retail store exclusivity ended with Apple selling the watch through its online store. Good news for fashion fans, but the bad news is you'll still need at least $1,100 to buy one.
Wearables News
Close-up of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic Thom Browne Edition's custom watch face.

Samsung and Thom Browne give you a reason to spend more on a Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung and Thom Browne have announced the limited-edition Galaxy Watch 4 Classic will be released on September 29 for $800. Find out what makes it special.
Mobile News
The Grand Tour

Want to wake up with Jeremy Clarkson? You can with hilarious Amazon Echo alarm

Bickering and shouting from Clarkson, May, and Hammond -- the stars of Amazon's forthcoming show The Grand Tour -- will wake Amazon Echo owners up in the morning, with hilarious new alarm tone.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Quirky Honor Watch ES puts a fitness coach on your wrist

The unusual Honor Watch ES has a special feature where an animated guide takes you through 12 workouts, making sure you count all your reps. No shirking!
Mobile News
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