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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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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review: Almost, but not quite Ultra enough

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra does everything you want from a top-spec smartphone in 2021, and a few things you don't want, and that gives the competition the edge.
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AirTag shows Apple’s masterful tactic of accessorizing your accessories

Apple knows how to invigorate a vibrant product ecosystem. The new AirTags are designed to need accessories, even ones you didn't know you needed.
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Signia Active are true wireless earbuds that also enhance your hearing

They may look like normal true wireless earbuds, but the Signia Active do more than stream music. They also enhance your hearing in noisy environments.
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Not seeing a new iPad Mini is no big surprise

The mini tablet has its fans, but there may not be enough for Apple to build a 2021 iPad Mini, which was a no-show at its Spring Loaded event.
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Honor Band 6 review: Exactly what a fitness tracker should be

The Honor Band 6 doesn't cost much, but manages to fit in a wealth of comprehensive health features and even some smartwatch-like functionality, too.
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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.
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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.
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G-Shock makes a splash with new Royal Navy x Frogman special-edition dive watch

Casio has announced a new special-edition version of the recently released Frogman dive watch, this time teaming up with the U.K.'s Royal Navy.
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ZTE’s new Axon 30 Ultra takes normal, wide, and zoom photos all at the same time

The ZTE Axon 30 Ultra 5G seems to have an unusual photo feature, where one tap of the shutter button takes a normal, wide, and zoom photo at the same time.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G review: Buy this phone

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G may not have the same desirability as the Galaxy S21 Ultra, but don't think this means it's not worth buying.
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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.
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There’s reason to be skeptical of the $80 TicWatch GTH’s health tracking

Mobvoi's new $80 TicWatch GTH has an Apple Watch-like design, and an array of health-related sensors, but don't expect it to be a medical-grade device.
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Nokia 5.4 review: Resist the temptingly low price

The Nokia 5.4 may look tempting with its recognizable Nokia design and relatively low $249 price tag, but don't get sucked in, this isn't the phone you want.
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HMD Global wants you to love, trust, and keep the Nokia X20, but will you?

HMD Global's new Nokia X20 is the top-of-the-line model in its newly revamped range, and we've taken a look at an early version of the phone.
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HMD Global makes its own MVNO to create a one-stop phone-buying shop

HMD Global, the company with the licence to produce Nokia smartphones, has launched HMD Mobile, an MVNO in the U.K. which will be sold alongside its phones.
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Lenovo’s Legion Phone Duel 2 is seriously cool, and in more ways than one

Lenovo's Legion Phone Duel 2 is a gaming phone with everything you need -- a cool look, masses of power, an eye-catching design, and a real spinning fan.
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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.
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Goodbye, LG Mobile. We’re going to miss you

LG has announced it will close its mobile division, marking the end of a wildly creative -- and often crazy -- era of smartphone design.
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Consumer tech trade shows like MWC are changing, and it’s for the better

There are changes happening around the format of familiar, long-established tech trade shows like MWC and CES, and it seems to be for the better.
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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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How to choose the fastest charger for your iPhone 12, Galaxy S21, and more

Choosing the right charger for your new smartphone is a complicated process, particularly if you want to get the fastest charging speeds. Here's our advice.
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Amazfit T-Rex Pro review: Far from extinct, but struggling to evolve

The Amazfit T-Rex Pro looks the same as the old T-Rex smartwatch, but has been treated to a few hardware upgrades. Is this enough to make it worth buying?
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Belkin gets MagSafe right with the sleek Boost Charge 3-in-1 charging dock

Own an iPhone 12 model, an Apple Watch, and a pair of wireless charging headphones? The Belkin Boost Charge 3-in-1 Dock charges them all at the same time.
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The Mi Mix Fold is Xiaomi’s first foldable smartphone

Xiaomi has launched the Mi Mix Fold, its first folding smartphone, joining similar devices from Samsung and Huawei. However, it's a little cheaper than others.
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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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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.
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How to use Apple’s iMessage on iOS 14

Apple's iMessage was completely overhauled in iOS 10. Four releases later, it's bigger than ever. Our guide will help you navigate those wide iMessage waters.
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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.
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Vivo X60 Pro Plus hands-on review: Feature-packed camera phone

The X60 Pro Plus is Vivo's latest, and highest specification, smartphone, and also its first to feature a Zeiss-tuned camera. We've been using it.
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Myzone’s new fitness wearable uses 2 heart rate sensors for ultimate accuracy

The Myzone MZ-Switch is a fitness wearable which can be worn on your wrist, arm, or chest, and uses either a PPG or an ECG heart rate sensor for accuracy.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: 10 key settings to change

There are plenty of features packed into the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, but finding where they are hidden can be a challenge. Here's our guide to finding them.
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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.
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The OnePlus Watch is coming, and I’m skeptical it’ll be any good

The OnePlus Watch is coming very soon, and it has a round case and a 1.4-inch screen, but not Google's Wear OS. It's a familiar formula, but hard to get right.