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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?
Mobile Android
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Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and OnePlus are in the midst of an identity crisis

This is a plea for four phone makers -- OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, and Vivo -- to not lose their identity, which is currently at risk as they slowly become one.
Mobile Android
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Custom UIs could make or break Google and Samsung’s Wear smartwatch software

The user interface on a Wear smartwatch will be customizable by the manufacturer, which as great as it may sound, could also bring about serious problems.
Wearables News
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Qualcomm and Asus have made their own ultimate Android phone

Qualcomm and Asus have teamed up to make a special smartphone for its army of Snapdragon Insider fans, and it's made to show off the best of the Snapdragon 888.
Mobile News
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Meet Adidas’ solar-powered, sustainably built sports headphones

We take an in in-depth look at Adidas's forthcoming, sustainably produced RPT-02 SOL headphones, which will use solar power to deliver an eternal playtime.
Audio / Video Features
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OnePlus Nord 2 will use a customized version of MediaTek’s flagship chip

OnePlus and MediaTek have partnered together to work on the OnePlus Nord 2 5G. The forthcoming smartphone will use a custom Dimensity 1200 processor.
Mobile News
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Nothing’s Ear 1 earbuds will cost $99, have noise canceling upon July 27 debut

Nothing, the new technology company founded by Carl Pei, will launch the Ear 1 true wireless earbuds on July 27. They will be the company's first product.
Mobile News
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Huawei Watch 3 review: To achieve perfect Harmony, you’ll need to commit to it

The Huawei Watch 3 looks superb, and runs Huawei's latest HarmonyOS software, but getting to grips with it takes some effort. We know, because we've tested it.
Mobile Reviews
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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.
Wearables Features
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5 new iOS 15 features in the Public Beta that make the biggest impact

Apple has released the public beta version of iOS 15, and we've had a chance to try it out on an iPhone. Here are five features that have made a big impact.
Mobile Features
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5 things I love about returning to the OnePlus 9 Pro, and 1 I want to love more

Three months after its release, I've returned to the OnePlus 9 Pro for a week to find five things that I love, and one that still needs attention.
Mobile Features
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How my noise-canceling headphones have become an anxiety-soothing silent escape

When the U.K. plunged into lockdown at the end of 2020, noise-canceling headphones alleviated my anxiety and created a hushed, comforting space to escape to.
Mobile News
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MediaTek opens up its top chip for phone makers to customize

MediaTek's new Dimensity 5G Open Resource Architecture initiative lets phone makers tune the Dimensity 1200 to their own preferences and choice of hardware.
Mobile News
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Samsung’s first Wear smartwatch arrives this summer, and it’ll feature One UI

Samsung's first Galaxy Watch model with the new Wear platform will arrive in the summer, and will feature a One UI interface that may look like Tizen.
Wearables News
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Snapdragon 888 Plus-powered phones coming from Asus, Motorola, Honor, and more

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 888 Plus processor will be used in future devices from Asus, Motorola, Honor, Xiaomi, and Vivo, the companies have all confirmed.
Mobile News
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Lenovo goes big on Android tablets, and we mean really big

Lenovo has announced five new Android tablets at MWC 2021, led by the massive 13-inch Yoga Tab 13, which along with an 11-inch version takes on the iPad Pro.
Mobile News
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Lenovo’s cute Smart Clock 2 now comes with a wireless charger for your phone

Lenovo's new Smart Clock 2 with Google Assistant has a cute new design and a helpful new feature: A wireless charging plinth with a built-in night light.
Smart Home News
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Phones that encourage you to use a rubbish digital zoom need to carry a warning

Digital zoom photos will never match the quality of an optical zoom photo, yet some phone makers are now encouraging you to use the feature. It needs to stop.
Mobile News
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TCL’s wearable display puts a 140-inch screen right in front of your eyes

The TCL NXTWear G may look like a pair of sunglasses, but it's actually a wearable display for your phone or PC that puts a huge screen in front of your eyes.
Mobile News
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TCL’s 20 Pro 5G phone now works wirelessly with TVs, PCs, and tablets

TCL's Multi-Screen Collaboration software feature enables the TCL 20 Pro 5G phone work wirelessly with a TCL TV or tablet, and with Windows computers.
Mobile News
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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.
Mobile Reviews
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Kensington’s StudioDock lets an iPad replace your desktop, not your laptop

With the addition of a keyboard case, the iPad Pro becomes a laptop alternative, but with the versatile Kensington StudioDock, it becomes a desktop alternative.
Mobile Features
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The cheapest 5G phone chips — Snapdragon 480 and Dimensity 700 — fight it out

Reasonably priced 5G smartphones are becoming a lot more common, and most are driven by one of two different processors. Is one better than the other?
Mobile Features
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The Motorola Defy is back with a special dual-layer body for extra toughness

Motorola and rugged phone experts Bullitt have joined forces and launched the Motorola Defy, a tough phone with a dual-layer body for extra protection.
Mobile News
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OnePlus and Oppo are working together now, promise only positive changes

OnePlus has announced it has integrated more parts of its business with Oppo, teasing more choice of hardware and faster software updates for the future.
Mobile News
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Which Apple iPad should you buy on Prime Day?

The Apple iPad is the best tablet you can buy, but which models should you be looking out for on Prime Day? Here's our guide to the best Apple tablets.
Mobile Features
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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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Which Fitbit should you buy on Prime Day?

Fitbit's popular fitness trackers and smartwatches are ideal to pick up on Prime Day, but which model should you choose? Here are our recommendations.
Mobile Features
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Oppo Band review: Oppo’s first fitness wearable fails to captivate

Oppo's first fitness wearable enters a crowded market, tempting us with a low price and plenty of health-tracking features, but is that enough to win us over?
Mobile Reviews
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New OnePlus Nord CE delivers the 5G goods for a low price

The new OnePlus Nord CE 5G joins a selection of low-cost smartphones with a great specification, and an all-important 5G connection, announced recently.
Mobile News
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Sony’s first drone, the Airpeak S1, rockets to 55 mph in just 3.5 seconds

Sony's first drone accelerates to 55mph in a blink-and-you-will-miss-it 3.5s, making it the fastest accelerating drone in the industry. Shame it costs $9,000.
Emerging Tech News
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Which Amazon Kindle should you buy on Prime Day?

Prime Day is the best time to buy a new Amazon Kindle e-reader because they are almost always cheaper than usual. Here's our guide on which one to choose.
Mobile Guides
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Buying a quirky Asus phone can be tough. Here’s why it deserves a break

Asus is different to most major phone companies, and it goes out of its way to explain why, except in one crucial area. Why can't we always find Asus phones?
Mobile News
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Colorful Izo Collection proves mechanical keyboards don’t have to look dull

The Azio Izo Collection wireless mechanical keyboard looks completely different than other keyboards, and works with PCs, Macs, and iOS. We've tried it out.
Mobile Features
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