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Nokia 5.3 Review: $199 really can buy a great smartphone

Does $199 buy you a phone that will play games, handle video, and deliver software updates, in addition to handling everyday tasks? The Nokia 5.3 says yes.
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I went to a gigantic virtual K-pop convention, and I saw the future

Nothing compares to a live music performance or the excitement of a meet-and-greet event, but KCON:TACT 2020 came surprisingly close. This is what it was like.
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OnePlus Nord launch event to take place in augmented reality on July 21

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Nord, its new affordable smartphone range, on July 21 during an event held in augmented reality. Here's how to watch.
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OnePlus is launching a new, affordable smartphone range

OnePlus is embarking on a new beginning with a new affordable smartphone range, indicating the rumored OnePlus Z/OnePlus Nord will launch in the near future.
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Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro Review: 5G for just $500

Poco, which falls under the Xiaomi brand umbrella, has made 5G affordable with the new $500 Poco F2 Pro, meaning it's ready to take on the OnePlus 8.
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Apple may have solved the problem holding its AirPower wireless charger back

Apple's engineers are rumored to have solved one of the problems holding its AirPower wireless charger back. A leak has explained how it may have done so.
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New Beoplay E8 Sport true wireless earbuds from B&O are colorful and sporty

Bang & Olufsen has announced the Beoplay E8 Sport, its first pair of true wireless earbuds for sporting use, complete with water resistance and a clever design.
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New Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 chip means 5G phones will get much cheaper

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 690 processor will bring 5G to phones that may cost less than $400 when it launches later this year. Here's what the chip's all about.
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HTC begins its comeback bid with a pair of new phones

HTC has launched two new smartphones, the Desire 20 Pro and the U20 5G, and although they're only for Taiwan at the moment, a wider launch will come later.
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Panasonic RZ-S500W Earbuds Review: Better late than never

Panasonic has come up with its first pair of true wireless earbuds, the RZ-S500W, complete with noise cancellation and more than 6 hours of listening time.
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Motorola Edge review: Stunning display, good price

The Motorola Edge appeals with its striking design and waterfall screen, but there are a few annoyances. Our in-depth review reveals if it's worth your time.
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Moto 360 review: Classic smartwatch, stunning new design

This is the new Moto 360. Just don't get it confused with that round Motorola smartwatch of the same name from 2015, as this little beauty is bang up to date.
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HTC’s coming back with a new smartphone, launching on June 16

HTC will announce a new phone on June 16, and has teased the device on its official Facebook page. Previous leaks suggest it could be the Desire 20 Pro.
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Family feud: Huawei P30 Pro vs. P20 Pro vs. Mate 20 Pro camera shootout

The Huawei P30 Pro's camera is astonishingly capable, with an amazing zoom mode and low light capabilities. But take these away, and how does it compare when facing its sibling phones, the P20 Pro and Mate 20 Pro, taking regular photos we shoot everyday? We put the three against each other to find out.
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Hublot’s fabulous Big Bang E smartwatch costs a mighty $5,200

Luxury watchmaker Hublot has announced the Big Bang E, a new smartwatch with Google's WearOS onboard. Unsurprisingly, it's not cheap, and starts at $5,200.
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Vivo shakes things up with new gimbal-equipped X50 Pro camera phone

Vivo has announced the X50 Series smartphones, consisting of the X50, X50 Pro, and X50 Pro Plus. The Pro and Pro Plus have an innovative Camera Gimbal System.
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IFA 2020 aims to be the first post-coronavirus tech trade show

The IFA 2020 technology show will take place in September despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, say organizers, but with a new concept to ensure safety.
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The $179 Timex Metropolitan R gives WearOS smartwatches reason to worry

Timex has introduced the Timex Smart smartwatch range, consisting of two Metropolitan R and two Metropolitan S models, and we've had some early hands-on time.
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Huawei MatePad Pro Review: In the iPad’s shadow

The Huawei MatePad Pro is sensibly sized, with a great screen and some convenient features like wireless charging, but it can't compete with the iPad on apps.
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New G-Shock Frogman has high-tech Bluetooth link and a classic analog face

Casio has got the mix of modern tech and classic style just right for its new G-Shock Frogman watch, which for the first time has Bluetooth and an analog face.
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Realme’s high-spec X3 SuperZoom phone is an incredible value for the money

The Realme X3 SuperZoom not only has an impressive periscope zoom camera, but also plenty of other flagship phone specs, at a price that's astonishing value.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro: Which is the king of zoom?

The best phone cameras all have zoom features, and two of the most capable come from Huawei and Samsung. We put the P40 Pro up against the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
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iPhone 12 may not come with a pair of free headphones in the box

Apple may decide not to include a pair of headphones in the iPhone 12 box, according to a noted Apple analyst, and instead promote its AirPods to new owners.
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Honor 9X Pro Review: A noble attempt

The Honor 9X Pro's low price definitely makes it good value considering the specifications, but there are some major downsides that make it hard to recommend.
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Huawei says its priority is survival as U.S. continues targeting the company

Huawei's chairman Guo Ping has said the priority for the company is survival, following the introduction of new business restrictions by the U.S. government.
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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: An on-trend phone, but not always in a good way

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro may not have the usual lower price tag associated with the brand, but it does have all the right tech expected on a top 2020 smartphone.
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At just $500, the high-performance Poco F2 Pro hits OnePlus and Samsung hard

The Poco F2 Pro is a high-performance $500 smartphone ready to take on the best from OnePlus and Samsung, with 5G, an AMOLED screen, and a quad-lens camera.
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Tag Heuer Connected (2020) review: Go on, indulge yourself

The Tag Heuer Connected is a $1,800 luxury smartwatch that's all-too-easy to fall in love with due to the refined design, quality, and good battery life.
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Huawei P40 Pro review: The best camera on a phone

The Huawei P40 Pro looks and feels better than the majority of other flagship phones in 2020, and has an amazing camera, but there's a risk in buying one.
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Alpina AlpinerX review

The Alpina AlpinerX is what happens when the Swiss watch industry gets smartwatches right. It combines the desirability of a Swiss-made timepiece with the convenience of notifications and smart features of a full smartwatch, with carefully judged accuracy. It’s as delicately balanced, and expertly made as you hope.
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Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro Review: The best tablet becomes a laptop — almost

The Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro takes Apple's already superb tablet to the next level by adding a brilliant typing experience and capable trackpad to it.
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Diesel On Axial hands-on review: An undeniably wild and stunning smartwatch

Diesel's latest smartwatch, the On Axial, has the wildest, most uncompromising, and completely masculine design we've seen yet. The brilliant visuals are matched with some much needed technical improvements too, and based on our early impressions, it's going to be a solid performer. Here's our first look.
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Awesome Alpina AlpinerX Alive smartwatch will satisfy both tech and watch geeks

Swiss watch brand Alpina has announced the Alpina AlpinerX Alive hybrid smartwatch, complete with significant tech upgrades over the excellent first version.
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The most boring iPhone is now the most anticipated, and you can thank Google

Overnight, the most boring iPhone ever released, the iPhone 8, has transformed into the iPhone SE 2020 to become one of the most anticipated phones of the year.