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Oppo’s Android 12-based ColorOS 12 is coming to the Find X3 Pro in December

Oppo has talked about the new features found in its ColorOS 12 software, which is based on Google's Android 12, and revealed which phones will get it.
Casio Edifice EQB-1100 on wrist.

One crucial element stops the Casio Edifice EQB-1100 from taking on a G-Shock

The Casio Edifice EQB-1100's cool chronograph watch looks makes it a tempting alternative to a connected G-Shock, but can the Bluetooth tech compete?
The back of the Nokia T20 tablet.

Nokia gets back in the tablet game with the $250 Nokia T20

Nokia has returned to tablets after a long absence with the Nokia T20, a 10.4-inch slate that costs only $250. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Samsung’s smart new Gear S3 watch bands mean you’re no longer strapped for choice

Samsung has teamed up with two strap design companies to provide official straps for the Gear S3 smartwatch. Ranging in price from $30 to $110, there are plenty of colors and styles to choose from.
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Lenovo’s anything but relaxed, launches 7 new Yoga tablets and laptops

Lenovo has announced a clutch of interesting new Yoga devices. Joining four new Yoga Tablet 2 slates is the lightweight Yoga 3 Pro Ultrabook, and the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, complete with a built-in projector.
Closed Galaxy Z Fold 3.

How bikes and vacuums inspired the tech that makes Samsung’s folding phones tough

Three key members of the team at Samsung that's responsible for the increased durability of its latest Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 smartphones talk about the project.
The iPhone 13 Pro and Galaxy S21 Ultra held in hand.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra’s great camera doesn’t make life easy for the iPhone 13 Pro

The Galaxy S21 Ultra's camera is feature packed and takes excellent photos, but is Apple's iPhone 13 Pro better? We've put them up against each other.
Withings ScanWatch Horizon green dial.

Withings smart ScanWatch Horizon looks just like a desirable diver’s watch

The Withings ScanWatch Horizon adopts the popular diver's watch style and the same health tech as the original ScanWatch to make a highly desirable smartwatch.
The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro.

It turns out the iPhone 12 Pro is the iPhone 13 Pro’s toughest camera rival

Is the iPhone 13 Pro calling you? We test if the iPhone 13 Pro camera is a worthwhile upgrade from the iPhone 12's.

Huawei will release the Mate 30 Pro in the U.K. … without Google apps

Huawei is releasing the excellent Mate 30 Pro smartphone in the U.K., but without Google Play. Buyers will get special VIP support after purchasing the phone.
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Garmin’s high-tech Star Wars smartwatches definitely aren’t from a long time ago

Garmin's new smartwatches are high-tech homages to two well-known characters from the Star Wars universe, and are definitely not relics from a long time ago. Available from Garmin's online store soon, you won't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get one either. OK, we're done now. Just read about the watches.
iPhone 13 Pro seen from the back and held in hand.

My first 48 hours with the iPhone 13 Pro were almost too easy

I've spent 48 hours with the iPhone 13 Pro, and they've been blissfully easy. Here's how the rest of the phone and the camera have performed over the weekend.
Nokia G50 held in hand.

New Nokia G50 signals HMD Global’s leap into affordable 5G phones

HMD Global has launched the Nokia G50, its first affordable 5G phone, coming in at the equivalent of $272. The software update promise will help attract buyers.
Apple MagSafe charger with box on table with iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Pro, and MacBook.

I’ve used MagSafe for a year. It’s useful, but here’s why I wouldn’t miss it

Apple's MagSafe technology is part of the iPhone 13, and I've used it since its launch with the iPhone 12. What's it really like today, a year on?
iPad Mini 2021.

The all-new iPad Mini stole the show from the iPhone 13 at Apple’s event

The all-new iPad Mini stole the show from the iPhone 13 during Apple's September launch event, due to its new design and features for increased versatility.
Apple Watch Series 7 Announcement Screen.

Apple Watch Series 7: Everything you need to know about the latest smartwatch

Vivo X70 and X70 Pro.

Vivo and Zeiss go bokeh mad with the new Vivo X70 phone series

For the new X70 series, Vivo has worked with lens experts Zeiss to add iconic bokeh effects to the cameras, along with a new version of its gimbal stabilizer.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level

Inside Bang & Olufsen’s journey to make the Beosound Level last a decade

On the surface, the Beosound Level speaker is a typical, desirable Bang & Olufsen product, but it's actually just the first step in a commitment to the future.
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (left) alongside the Galaxy Watch 3 (right)

If apps are your thing, upgrading to the Galaxy Watch 4 makes sense

If the Galaxy Watch 3 is on your wrist, should you upgrade to the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic? I've been wearing them both to find out if it's worth the money.
Joby GripTight Mount for MagSafe

Joby’s new iPhone camera accessories have MagSafe built in

Joby has launched a set of new iPhone camera accessories that use Apple's MagSafe technology, making them ideal for mobile vlogging and general at-home use.
Dvd or CD disc inside a player.

Listening to music on CD can be just as nostalgic as listening on vinyl

Spending time listening to my CD collection recently has shown me vinyl records don't have the monopoly on musical nostalgia, despite what you may have heard.
LG Wing

LG Wing hands-on: This swivel-screened loon shows promise

Is the LG Wing the swivel-screened maniac of the smartphone world, or a modern interpretation of a classic design from more than a decade ago? We find out.
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These blue-light blocking glasses are made to help screen-addicted night owls sleep better

Can't stop looking at your phone, tablet, or computer at night? Is all that blue light emitted by the screen making you desperate for a decent night's sleep? You'll want these specially made glasses.
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Use your messaging app to control your smart home with Line Things

Controlling your smart home usually means a multitude of apps and different notifications. Messaging app Line wants to bring all this under its control, making life easier and more familiar, with Line Things, an Internet of Things control platform it plans to launch in 2019. We saw an early demonstration.
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Oppo details supersmooth optical zoom and new camera sensor for future phones

Oppo has detailed a new RGBW camera sensor, super smooth optical zoom, and a five-axis stabilization technology, all coming to its smartphones in the future.
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Just stop, Google. The world doesn’t need 3 more chat apps

Allo, Duo, and Spaces brings Google's total of messaging app options to six. Which one should we use? If you’re not sure, don’t look at Google, as based on its confused approach to messaging, it doesn’t have a clue either.
Audio Technica ATH M50xBT2 cups seen from the side.

New Audio-Technica M50xBT2 headphones add new features, retain iconic design

Audio-Technica's new ATH-M50xBT2 headphones keep the classic design, but introduce some new features along with longer battery life and faster charging.
Realme Book laptop.

The Realme Book is the smartphone brand’s first try at a laptop

Realme has made its name making smartphones so far, but in its efforts to build an ecosystem of products it has announced its first laptop, the Realme Book.
The Realme GT Master Edition's camera module.

Realme GT Master Edition hands-on review: Quirky but confusing phones

Realme has launched two new GT series phones using the Master Edition name, each with a quirky design that mimics the look of a suitcase. We've tried them.
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WatchOS 8 adds fun and color to the Apple Watch

You can try Apple's WatchOS 8 software on the Apple Watch now using the newly released Public Beta version. We've given it, and many of the features, a try.
Honor CEO George Zhao holding the Honor Magic 3.

The Magic’s back at Honor, as brand returns with its Magic 3 series smartphones

Now independent from Huawei, Honor has launched the flagship Magic 3 smartphone series, complete with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus chip.
Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Samsung is now so far ahead in the folding phone game, will anyone else bother?

Samsung's name is synonymous with folding smartphones, but has its success been too great, and has it scared the competition off of making alternatives?
Nixon Star Wars Watch

Nixon’s Star Wars watches aren’t smart, but you’ll still desperately want one

Nixon already makes a smartwatch, but for its latest releases it has left high tech behind and embraced Star Wars: The Last Jedi fandom.
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Nixon’s all-action Mission SS smartwatch slips into something less casual

Nixon has released three new versions of its Mission Android Wear smartwatch, changing the silicone strap from the first model for a classier, and dressier, metal link band.