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Sony Xperia 5 II review: A true compact flagship, with classic Sony problems

The Sony Xperia 5 II is just the right size, has a sleek unusual design, and a very high specification, making it a rarity in the smartphone world today.
Mobile Reviews
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Six months in, I find the Apple Watch Series 6 incredibly boring

I've revisited the Apple Watch Series 6, and am shocked to discover just how drastically different it is from other smartwatches that work with the iPhone.
Wearables Reviews
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Lifelogging isn’t dead. It lives on, just without any of the promised benefits

Lifelogging was the tech trend of 2013 and 2014 but quickly disappeared under the weight of privacy fears. But that didn't stop us from becoming lifeloggers.
Mobile News
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Without OnePlus’ secret sauce, the Nord N10 5G suffers and the competition wins

We put the new, cheap OnePlus Nord N10 5G up against the OnePlus Nord and the Google Pixel 4a in a real world test, to see if it really is a true OnePlus phone.
Mobile News
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The Oppo Watch is very good, but it also makes me very angry

The Oppo Watch may be Oppo's first Wear OS smartwatch, but it gets a lot right, as it outperforms many competitors. However, it's hard to get past the design.
Wearables News
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The Apple Watch Series 3 is 2020’s hidden smartwatch gem

Apple will sell you the 2017 Apple Watch Series 3 for just $200, but should you consider it? I wore it after wearing the Watch SE and Series 6 to find out.
Wearables News
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The Polar Loop Crystal adds some pomp and flash to fitness tracking

The Polar Loop 2 isn't the flashiest fitness band around, but that's all changed with the Polar Loop Crystal, a new version of the tracker that has 30 Swarovski crystals embedded in it.
Wearables News
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Want to try VR? Samsung’s giving away free Gear VR headsets again

Samsung's proud of the Gear VR virtual reality headset, and wants it on as many heads as possible. It's giving one away for free to anyone who buys a compatible Galaxy smartphone until June 19.
Mobile News
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Amazfit GTR 2e, GTS 2e smartwatches strip out some tech to get price to just $140

The Amazfit GTR 2e and GTS 2e remove some of the features found on the GTR 2 and GTS 2 smartwatches to lower the price and improve the battery life.
Mobile News
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Starbucks has an emoji keyboard, so send a Frappuccino with that smiley face

Starbucks has added another app to its arsenal, and this time it's an emoji keyboard app, ready for installation on Android or iOS devices. Now it's easy to say it with a Starbucks emoji.
Mobile News
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Bright light! Watch an insane 20,000-Watt lightbulb test

Ever wondered what it's like to fire up a 20,000 watt lightbulb in your house? This crazy guy does exactly that, and although the results are, ahem, "illuminating." We really don't envy his next electricity bill though.
Emerging Tech News
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A deep dive into the OnePlus 9 Pro’s Hasselblad-tuned camera

What does Hasselblad, the camera maker involved in the OnePlus 9 Pro, bring to the new phone? We take a look at the brand, the camera, and the results.
Mobile Features
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Camera zoom shootout: Galaxy S21 Ultra vs. Huawei P40 Pro Plus

The Galaxy S21 Ultra has an impressive 10x optical zoom telephoto camera, but how does it compare to the Huawei P40 Pro Plus, which also has a 10x optical zoom?
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OnePlus 9 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra: Should you go Pro or go Ultra?

The OnePlus 9 Pro faces serious competition from the excellent Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, so we've put them up against each other to see which you should buy.
Mobile Features
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The OnePlus 9 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro are strikingly similar, but in a good way

The OnePlus 9 Pro and Apple iPhone 12 Pro are both really different phones, right? Well, no, not when you use them both, but it's not a bad thing at all.
Mobile Features
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This hypnotherapy app will retrain your brain

Feeling stressed? Want to get more motivated? Just want a better night's sleep? These problems, and more, could be cured with hypnotherapy. HelloMind is an iPhone app that wants to help you retrain your brain for the better.
Mobile News
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Huawei Mate X2’s outstanding hardware stuns, but there is a shocking downside

The Huawei Mate X2 folding smartphone is one of the best designed and most premium devices I've used in a while, but there is a surprising downside.
Mobile Features
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How advanced A.I. and new hardware push the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s camera forward

Just how improved is the Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera compared to the S20 Ultra and Note 20 Ultra? We spoke to a Samsung product expert to find out.
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The Galaxy Z Fold 3 isn’t better than the Oppo Find N, and that’s a good thing

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the top folding smartphone you can buy at the moment, but happily, that doesn't make it better than the newcomer Oppo Find N.
Mobile Android
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Hands on: Star Trek The Original Series Communicator Bluetooth Handset

Forget flip phones, how about using the device that inspired them to talk to Siri, or answer calls? Star Trek devotees, will love this amazing Communicator.
Mobile Reviews
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After using the Galaxy S21+, Samsung’s right to erase the S20+ from history

Samsung has discontinued the Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus, and after using the Galaxy S21 Plus, it's obvious why it's keen to consign them to the history books.
Mobile News
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Want to get your heart pumping? Polar’s updated fitness training app will help

Polar, the sports technology company, knows that measuring heart rate is key to understanding if we're training hard enough. Its new Polar Beat app adds beginner-friendly settings and features, ready to help us get fitter.
Mobile News
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Hands on: Emie Radio Bluetooth Speaker

Fans of retro design for modern equipment will love the Emie Radio, a compact little Bluetooth speaker that looks and sounds like a transistor radio.
Mobile News
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OnePlus 9 Pro vs. OnePlus 8 Pro: Should you upgrade?

If you're looking enviously at the OnePlus 9 Pro and thinking about ditching your OnePlus 8 Pro for it, is it a sound decision? We've used both to find out.
Mobile Features
LG G5 Review

Fight the power! We find out which smartphone charges the fastest

We all have to charge our smartphones. Here, we look at which phones charge the fastest, whether using the standard charger or quick-charging technology.
Mobile Guides
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OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: A cheap phone that’s made to last

Tempted by the new, very blue OnePlus Nord CE 5G? We don't blame you. We've been testing the phone out to see if it's the new low-cost 5G phone leader.
Mobile Reviews
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Hands on: Belkin Charge Dock

There are plenty of separate iPhone and Apple Watch charging docks out there, but Belkin’s new Charge Dock combines the two in a space-saving, minimalist package.
Wearables Reviews
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Beddr SleepTuner hands-on preview

Get past the fact you’ll be in bed with a sensor on your forehead, and the Beddr SleepTuner may be the first step in curing your sleep problems and improving your overall health. This clever piece of tech can detect the causes of sleep apnea, and provide advice on how to mitigate them, after just one night wearing it. We took a closer look at CES 2019.
Wearables Reviews
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We used all 4 Galaxy S20 phones to see which is the best in late 2020

We've returned to the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra to see if the latest deals make them a better buy than the recently released Galaxy S20 FE.
Mobile News
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Don’t waste your money on iPhone 12 MagSafe accessories

Apple's MagSafe charging system looks like a great idea, and it works really well, but at the moment, the products don't provide any real-world benefit.
Mobile News
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Why the Oppo Find N is one of the most important phones of 2021

The Find N is Oppo's first folding smartphone and it's a really big deal, finally showing Samsung it's not the only game in town.
Mobile Android
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No, you shouldn’t care if your Galaxy S21 has an Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888

Not all Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are identical. Depending on where you live, it may have an Exynos 2100 or a Snapdragon 888 processor inside. Does it matter?
Mobile Features
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6 months in, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is on target to be 2021’s best Android phone

Revisiting the Galaxy S21 Ultra six months into its life reveals Samsung may have already made the best Android phone of the year. Yes, it's still that good.
Mobile Android
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review: Big in size, specs, and camera, but not in appeal

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is big, with a large screen, 108MP camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. But do these big specs mean big appeal? We found out in our review.
Mobile Reviews
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