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The Oppo Reno 2’s quad camera array takes photos like no other at this price

The Oppo Reno 2 has a four-lens camera that provides all the features most of us expect to see on an expensive flagship phone, without the expensive price tag. Announced for the U.K. after a recent international release, we have been trying the camera out for a few days to see how it performs. It has exceeded our expectations.
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The TicWatch E3 will get Wear OS 3, making it a better buy

The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 will eventually get an update to the new Wear OS 3 software, so we revisited the smartwatch to see if it's a better buy.
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Realme GT review: A midrange phone with a flagship processor inside

Don't let the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 inside the Realme GT fool you -- this isn't a Galaxy S21 rival. It's a powerful midrange phone with a good price.
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Samsung’s Single Take camera mode on the Galaxy S21 isn’t a gimmick for newbies

Samsung has updated its Single Take camera mode on the Galaxy S21 series, adding new features and improving the A.I. Here's how to use it, and why you should.
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Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch review: Thumping bass, delicate looks

The Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch definitely have the looks, but do they have the desirable "British sound," the company prides itself on? We find out.
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OnePlus Buds Z2 review: Too much bass, not enough grace

The OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC are a big upgrade over the first Buds Z, but have also doubled in price. Do the extra features justify splashing out on them?
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How to sync multiple Google Calendars with your iOS device

Syncing multiple Google calendars with your iOS device shouldn't be difficult. Here's how to do it, so your calendars appear exactly where they should.
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Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45: Our first take

Tag Heuer's luxury world of Swiss watches and the high-tech smarts of Intel have come together in the new Connected Modular 45 smartwatch.
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Before you buy a Galaxy S21, take a look at Samsung’s gorgeous exclusive colors

Samsung has five exclusive colors for the Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra, which you really should look at before deciding which one to buy.
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Weekend hikers need the connected Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 watch on their wrist

The Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 connected watch is great for weekend hikers and outdoorsy people. It's not a full smartwatch, but makes the most of the connection to your phone, and offers fitness tracking and navigation functions. At $200, it fits neatly into Casio's growing range of connected watches.
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Do you need 12GB of RAM on the OnePlus 9 Pro?

The most expensive OnePlus 9 Pro comes with 12GB of RAM, but there is an 8GB model available for less. Will you notice a big difference between the two?
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Google’s Pixel 6 Pro has quickly usurped the iPhone 13 Pro as my go-to camera

I've been using the Google Pixel 6 Pro for around a month alongside the iPhone 13 Pro, and the Pixel has proven to be a software and a camera winner.
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Casio’s all-metal G-Shock uses its smart tech carefully, and for best effect

Casio has proved that not all connected watches have to be complicated, or have poorly designed apps, with its G-Steel GST-B100XA watch. While it won't challenge the Apple Watch for functionality, it does make the watch easier to use, and is never frustrating or unreliable.
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Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR review: Infinite power, limited tech

The Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR has an innovative power system that means you never, ever need to charge it up. Is that enough to make it worth buying?
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PopSockets and MagSafe are a match made in iPhone heaven

No more sticking the popular PopGrip to the back of your iPhone 12, as PopSockets has added MagSafe technology to its Grip and Wallet. We've tried them out.
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OnePlus 9 Pro review: The most dependable smartphone you can buy

After a year of waiting, the OnePlus 9 Pro is here to replace the OnePlus 8 Pro. Has OnePlus made the most of its longer than usual development period?
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6 weeks in, I see the value in committing to the Apple Watch Series 7

I've worn the Apple Watch Series 7 every day for the last six weeks, and am beginning to see the health-related value in committing to a smartwatch this way.
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Amazfit GTR 2 review: A great value smartwatch with a classy design

Just $179 buys you the Amazfit GTR 2, which boasts much-needed improvements made to the software.
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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 review: Tried and tested formula is still a winner

Xiaomi has consistently updated its Mi Band fitness tracker since the first version launched in 2015. The latest is the Mi Band 6, and it's another winner.
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Galaxy Buds Pro vs. Buds Live vs. Buds+: Which should you buy in 2021?

The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung's latest true wireless headphones, but how do the $200 earbuds perform next to the cheaper Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Pro?
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 face-on, on the wrist.

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: The long lasting smartwatch

Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor, the $200 TicWatch E3 is a low-cost, speedy smartwatch, but the software situation is a problem.
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Google Pixel 5 review: Google’s best tech, condensed for convenience

The Pixel 5 won't turn heads with stunning looks, but it will perform better than many other more expensive phones. Here's our review of this compact winner.
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Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus hands-on: All-new on the inside

We've tried the new Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus, and have been particularly taken with the smallest version. Here's what the phones are like.
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The Galaxy S21 Ultra has beaten the Note 20 Ultra into submission

If Samsung does as we expect and not launch a new Galaxy Note phone this year, is the Note 20 Ultra still worth buying, when the Galaxy S21 Ultra exists?
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BlackBerry Key2 vs. BlackBerry KeyOne: A stunning successor

BlackBerry's latest flagship phone is here. The BlackBerry Key2 is a stunning successor to last year's BlackBerry KeyOne. It has a physical keyboard that's far easier to use, with an all-new button. How does it stack up against its predecessor? We put them head-to-head.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 review: The (other) smartwatch you should buy

If you own an Android phone, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 should be at the top of your smartwatch shopping list. It's expensive, but worth it.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: Big buds, big sound — big price

Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EQ true wireless earbuds cost $400. But the high price is justified if you value heritage and a distinct sound signature.
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Amazfit GTR 2e review: All the good (and bad) from the GTR 2, for less money

Amazfit's GTR 2e fitness-focused smartwatch has all the good things about the existing GTR 2, but costs less. Should you look at this model instead?
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Skagen Jorn Hybrid HR review: Not quite a winning combination of watch and tech

The Skagen Jorn Hybrid HR smartwatch goes beyond being a simple hybrid watch, but stops short of being a full touchscreen watch. Is it the perfect mix?
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Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G review: Not as good as one, but better than the other

If the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the best Android phone you can buy and the Galaxy S21 is a slight disappointment, where does that leave the Galaxy S21+? We find out.
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Nomad’s new Titanium and Steel Bands are the treat your Apple Watch deserves

Give your Apple Watch a treat with Nomad's gorgeous new Titanium and Steel Bands, which are made to complement Apple's most expensive models, but work with any.
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The S Pen works with the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but that doesn’t make it a Note

The Galaxy S21 Ultra supports the S Pen stylus, so you can draw and write on the screen. We tried it out and while it's good, it's no Note challenger.

OnePlus 3 plus one case equals protection: Here are the best OnePlus 3 and 3T cases

Every smartphone needs a little protection. Check out our favorite cases and covers for the OnePlus 3 and 3T, so you can protect and style your new phone.
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Nokia G50 review: Buy for the battery and software, not 5G

The Nokia G50 is a $300 with a 5G connection, which is a decent benefit but mostly for the future. Today, you'll want to get it for other reasons.