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Samsung Galaxy S7 before and after the Android Nougat update: here's what's changed
03 Feb 2017, 09:25 | by
Peter K.
By now, some of the Galaxy S7/S7 edge users out there have probably got hold of the latest Nougat-infused...
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Gone but not forgotten: a brief history of failed smartphone operating systems
03 Feb 2017, 05:52 | by
Kaloyan C.
We’ve taken some time to compile a short list of the most notable unsuccessful mobile platforms to celebrate...
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Apple records biggest quarter in the history of the world: here is how it looks in charts
02 Feb 2017, 10:09 | by
Victor H.
Apple recently posted another record quarter, but as we get used to the company posting record Holiday...
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Is HDR+ on the Pixel the same as HDR+ on the Nexus? No, it's new and evolved!
31 Jan 2017, 04:35 | by
Paul K.
So, Google's camera app has always had this feature, called HDR+ — just like HDR, "but better", or at...
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Google Pixel XL vs iPhone 7 Plus vs Galaxy S7 edge vs LG V20 selfie shootout: here's how they compare
27 Jan 2017, 10:03 | by
Petar Kostadinov
Depending on your stance towards selfies, these might either be the greatest thing since sliced bread...
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Google Pixel XL vs OnePlus 3T
27 Jan 2017, 09:18 | by
Victor H.
If you are looking for a good modern phone that sticks close to Material Design principles, you inevitably...
22
Remember Saygus? We got an exclusive sit-down with founder and CEO Chad Sayers
26 Jan 2017, 20:02 | by
Maxwell R.
It has been roughly 18-months since we have written anything about Saygus. You remember Saygus don’t...
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5 things I hate about mobile games and why they're actually good
25 Jan 2017, 04:36 | by
Damian M.
There are plenty of reasons to love mobile games, and even more to hate them. But we have to ask ourselves...
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Pixel vs Nexus UI comparison: are there any major differences?
23 Jan 2017, 08:19 | by
Paul K.
For years, Google partnered with various major smartphone manufacturers to build the Nexus devices —...
22
HTC U Ultra specs review
13 Jan 2017, 09:41 | by
Victor H.
The HTC U Ultra, the 5.7-inch giant phone with a secondary display and an alluring glass and metal design...
17
The AirPods have batteries 80 times smaller than an iPhone's. Why don't they charge 80 times faster?
09 Jan 2017, 08:02 | by
Nick T.
The AirPods last long and charge fast, but why can't their batteries charge as fast as they seemingly...
10
Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom camera tech explained: Telephoto lens, Portrait mode and Dual Pixel auto focus
04 Jan 2017, 17:53 | by
Victor H.
The Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom features an innovative dual-camera system similar to that of the iPhone 7 Plus....
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Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: which one is right for me?
27 Dec 2016, 08:39 | by
Paul K.
If you are feeling ambivalent about which one of the two phones you'd rather buy, don't worry — since...
17
Apple in 2016: a year in review and what we can expect from Apple in 2017
23 Dec 2016, 09:30 | by
Victor H.
Apple is a company that has always held a special place in tech: first with its visionary CEO Steve Jobs...
15
5G networks are coming in 2020: here are the speeds and advantages to expect
22 Dec 2016, 06:33 | by
Nick T.
The first 5G networks will go live in a few years, that's a thing we already know. But what is 5G? How...
15
So, what are these 'under-glass' finger scanners that may be on the Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8?
21 Dec 2016, 09:31 | by
Daniel P.
So, these "under-glass" sensors aren't actually embedded in the display itself? Sorry to disappoint,...
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App suggestions in iOS 10: how they work, what's changed, how to disable them
21 Dec 2016, 08:06 | by
Paul K.
Apple is no stranger to introducing small tweaks and rearrangements whenever it updates its phone operating...
Super Mario Run tips and tricks
16 Dec 2016, 07:42 | by
Victor H.
Super Mario Run has quickly climbed to the top spots in the free and grossing app categories on the App...
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Galaxy S4 to Galaxy S7: a camera comparison spanning 4 generations of Samsung smartphones
15 Dec 2016, 06:14 | by
Paul K.
It's no secret that Samsung's flagships have some of the best cameras around. For years now, Sammy has...
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Dummy guide to Emoji: History, Nature and Usage
09 Dec 2016, 01:25 | by
Damian M.
Emoji have become a standard shortcut in communication across the globe. You can see them in just about...
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Samsung gives the owner of a mint condition LG K8 $25 for its Galaxy S8/S8+ trade-in deal
AT&T now offers new prepaid monthly plans, GoPhone may soon be rebranded
Best US carrier? This Verizon vs AT&T vs T-Mobile vs Sprint coverage maps GIF tells all
Samsung Galaxy Note Fan Edition: Unboxing and impressions
Sprint pushes new update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, here is what's changed
Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Fan Edition) vs the old Note 7: Here are the differences
Don't blame us if you're drooling after watching this official new product video for the LG Q6
Deal: Grab a brand new iPhone SE for only $200 at Best Buy!
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Future smartphones may charge faster and last longer thanks to supercapacitor technology
08 Dec 2016, 03:40 | by
Nick T.
A capacitor is a device that can store and deliver electrical charge. This makes it similar to a battery,...
26
Nokia phones running Android will launch in 2017, here's all we know about them so far
05 Dec 2016, 09:00 | by
Nick T.
It is not a rumor anymore – new Nokia Android phones will be announced in H1 2017, most likely at MWC...
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iPhone 6 to iPhone 7: 3 years of camera evolution
29 Nov 2016, 09:01 | by
Paul K.
Up until the iPhone 6s was released, Apple was often criticized for not doing enough to upgrade its camera....
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Which phone has the best front camera: iPhone 7 vs Galaxy S7 Edge vs LG V20 vs Sony Xperia XZ selfie comparison
25 Nov 2016, 09:55 | by
Victor H.
To find out which phone has the best front camera, I got ready for some selfies, practised my best duck...
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Dangerous Apps: How they work and how to protect yourself
22 Nov 2016, 09:38 | by
Damian M.
If you'd allow me to rephrase the famous Rule 34, if it exists, hackers are already onto it. Mobile apps...
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3D Touch on Android: here's how Quick Shortcuts work on Android 7.1 Nougat
18 Nov 2016, 08:40 | by
Paul K.
You've probaby heard by now that one of the new features of Android 7.1 Nougat are the so-called “Quick...
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The iPhone 8 and Galaxy S8 may come with 'edge-to-edge' screens, how is that possible?
17 Nov 2016, 08:01 | by
Daniel P.
"Edge-to-edge," "bezel-less," "all-glass," "90% screen-to-body" - these are all terms bandied about by...
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How to shoot RAW photos with your compatible iOS 10-running iPhone
08 Nov 2016, 05:48 | by
Peter K.
Back in June, when Apple officially unveiled iOS 10, and one of the more important features that received...
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iPhone 7 vs HTC 10: speaker comparison
02 Nov 2016, 09:41 | by
Paul K.
It's time for some sonic wars! HTC's flagships have long been known for their BoomSound speakers. On...
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Can I emulate the iPhone 7 Plus' Portrait mode with an app? Let's check it out: iPhone 7 Plus vs FabFocus
01 Nov 2016, 07:24 | by
Paul K.
Can an app on your regular iPhone 7 or older iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, or SE achieve the same bokeh effects...
9
Google Assistant: what's so special about it, what can I do with it?
28 Oct 2016, 08:13 | by
Paul K.
Google first gave us a glimpse of its assistant, shockingly named Google Assistant, when it released...
18
Chaebol: the culture of Samsung and the Note 7's double recall (timeline)
21 Oct 2016, 09:29 | by
Daniel P.
Chaebols like Samsung permeate South Korea, its business culture, and its everyday life, and their type...
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Time to look for alternatives: get the Galaxy Note 7's features on the Note 5 with these tips!
14 Oct 2016, 07:51 | by
Paul K.
After an unfortunate saga with the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung finally made the tough decision to pull the...
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Double Tap vs Raise vs Wave vs Voice: exploring alternative ways to wake up a phone
13 Oct 2016, 08:26 | by
Mihai A.
Join us as we analyze the various methods of waking up a smartphone without touching any buttons: Double...
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Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: camera comparison
27 Sep 2016, 09:25 | by
Victor H.
The Apple iPhone 7 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge? This seems to be the big question in the phone world...
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iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: should you upgrade?
13 Sep 2016, 06:55 | by
Paul K.
So, Apple has finally outed the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and, for the most part, the rumor mill...
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iOS 10 Review: fun, fresh, more functional than ever
09 Sep 2016, 12:36 | by
Nick T.
This is it! iOS 10 is finally coming to iPhones and iPads in just a few days. However, we managed to...
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Here is why Apple removed the 3.5mm headset jack from the new iPhone 7
08 Sep 2016, 09:40 | by
Victor H.
"It was fighting for space with camera technologies and processors and battery life. And frankly, when...
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Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus camera explained: a revolution in smartphone photography
07 Sep 2016, 17:44 | by
Victor H.
The real breakthrough and the small revolution in smartphone photography, however, takes shape in the...
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Apple iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 7 Pro rumor review: design, specs, features, everything we know so far
06 Sep 2016, 08:33 | by
Peter K.
Since late 2014, Apple has captured the attention of all the phablet lovers out there with an extremely...
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Sony Xperia XZ vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs Apple iPhone 6s Plus vs LG G5: quick camera comparison
02 Sep 2016, 15:20 | by
Victor H.
One thing that Sony has been particularly proud of in the Xperia XZ is its camera: a new 23-megapixel...
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Display broken? Galaxy Note 7/S7/edge, LG G5, HTC 10, iPhone 6s/Plus/SE official screen replacement prices
29 Aug 2016, 05:59 | by
Daniel P.
We probed Samsung, LG and HTC to give us exact price quotes on their official screen replacement services...
18
Motorola Moto Z Play rumor review: specs, features, price and release date
28 Aug 2016, 15:07 | by
Ben R.
Here's a quick run-through of everything we know about the forthcoming Moto Z Play...
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Android 7.0 Nougat review: refocusing on what's truly important
24 Aug 2016, 02:47 | by
Peter K.
After a surprise debut and being available for a couple of months as a public beta, Android 7/0 Nougat...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Snapdragon 820 vs Exynos 8890: the beasts clash
18 Aug 2016, 04:33 | by
Paul K.
The Galaxy Note 7 is finally out and, as always, it's among the best, most productive Android phablets...
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The subtle danger of unlocked smartphones: Network compatibility
17 Aug 2016, 07:05 | by
Chris P.
With the Big Four wireless operators in the US having switched away from subsidized smartphone plans,...
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Where and how to watch HDR content on the Note 7
17 Aug 2016, 04:01 | by
Chris P.
As movie streaming junkies will remember only too well, when 4K video first became a thing, in the beginning...
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The Note 7 is the first smartphone with HDR10-compliant display and this is why you should care
12 Aug 2016, 05:50 | by
Chris P.
As anyone who's sat through the many format wars of the past—VHS vs Betamax, VCD vs DVD, Bluray vs HD...
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Note the progress: the evolution of the Samsung S Pen from the original phablet to the Note 7
09 Aug 2016, 02:03 | by
Mihai A.
Join us for a quick look at the evolution of the S Pen, starting with the first Samsung Galaxy Note and...
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Here is how the iris scanner on the Galaxy Note 7 works
08 Aug 2016, 07:45 | by
Nick T.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has an iris scanner that keeps the phone safe from prying eyes. How does it...
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