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Preslav Kateliev - Senior Reviews Writer

Preslav Kateliev - Senior Reviews Writer
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Preslav has been with PhoneArena since 2014. His first foray into mobile technologies was with the Samsung Galaxy devices and he spent way too much time with an S Pen in his hand, jotting down his ideas on a Galaxy Note — his favorite being the Galaxy Note Edge, which is sadly now too old to be competent in this day and age.

Over the years, he became fascinated with anything and everything mobile that can be incorporated into his existing hobbies or work. He likes to tinker with “small technology” and make it work for him in fields where portability is a prime benefit.

You can often spot him writing articles, recording guitars, or editing videos on an iPad Pro. Or using an action camera to record training sessions with his dog (Anyone remember the Samsung Gear 360?). He will often pick up more than one phone from the office to record a band rehearsal or live gig and try to test those “pro microphone” claims that manufacturers keep throwing at us.

But, out of all of them, gaming is his biggest timesink. And, while mobile games themselves aren’t much to Preslav’s taste, he still holds hope that services like GeForce Now and Steam Link will be up to par for some true competitive gaming in the near future. Though, he fears that this would be the day that his article output drops significantly.

Having been through both an “Android is king” stage and an “iPhone is best” period, Preslav is now much more laid back on what type of phone he has in his hands. As long as the performance is there, the camera is good, and the user interface is pretty, thoughtful, and experience-oriented, he is happy with it.

You will often see him making arguments for both the pros and cons of a device, which does drive him a bit insane — he still can’t decide whether he likes or hates the Galaxy Fold experience.
Recent articles by Preslav
Galaxy S26 is coming: reservations are open, extra discounts inside!
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Galaxy S26 is coming: reservations are open, extra discounts inside!

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Is Google preparing to win in the next major smartphone evolution?

Is Google preparing to win in the next major smartphone evolution?

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Total Wireless raises the bar: Get Unlimited wireless $20/mo for 5 years for one line
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Total Wireless raises the bar: Get Unlimited wireless $20/mo for 5 years for one line

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Apple may be eyeing this old Samsung feature. Why now?

Apple may be eyeing this old Samsung feature. Why now?

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AI agents on my phone? No thanks, I still can’t trust a simple Google search

AI agents on my phone? No thanks, I still can’t trust a simple Google search

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Tello’s February offer is here: 3 months of Unlimited for $30!
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Tello’s February offer is here: 3 months of Unlimited for $30!

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Can we stop treating smartphones like cameras?

Can we stop treating smartphones like cameras?

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You’ve never seen this: carrier pays you back for NOT using your phone
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You’ve never seen this: carrier pays you back for NOT using your phone

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Declutter your work space with zero compromise: Baseus Nomos II is the ultimate power hub
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Declutter your work space with zero compromise: Baseus Nomos II is the ultimate power hub

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The future of foldables is not tri-folds

The future of foldables is not tri-folds

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2026 is the year to buy old phones

2026 is the year to buy old phones

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Unlimited for $10/mo? Yes, with Tello’s new promo!
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Unlimited for $10/mo? Yes, with Tello’s new promo!

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Motorola Signature — Galaxy S killer or galactic blunder?

Motorola Signature — Galaxy S killer or galactic blunder?

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Build complete apps and websites with just a prompt: YouWare vibe-coding with all-new YouBase backend platform
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Build complete apps and websites with just a prompt: YouWare vibe-coding with all-new YouBase backend platform

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Instead of pouring millions into AI, maybe fix the one thing users have been complaining about for years

Instead of pouring millions into AI, maybe fix the one thing users have been complaining about for years

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I lived the Budget Apple life for a month: $1,000 for iPhone, Watch, and AirPods

I lived the Budget Apple life for a month: $1,000 for iPhone, Watch, and AirPods

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The next generation NAS: smart sorting, helpful searching, and super-fast connection
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The next generation NAS: smart sorting, helpful searching, and super-fast connection

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Baseus: starting 2026 with a line of practical and reliable chargers, headphones, docks, and more
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Baseus: starting 2026 with a line of practical and reliable chargers, headphones, docks, and more

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iPhone Fold: I am bracing for disappointment, Apple Vision Pro style

iPhone Fold: I am bracing for disappointment, Apple Vision Pro style

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Did Apple and Google copy this feature from Nothing?

Did Apple and Google copy this feature from Nothing?

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In 2026, Samsung, Google, and Apple need to do this

In 2026, Samsung, Google, and Apple need to do this

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This new smartphone photography trend is big, but Apple and Samsung are missing out

This new smartphone photography trend is big, but Apple and Samsung are missing out

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AirPods Pro 3: absurdly good, still missing what we want

AirPods Pro 3: absurdly good, still missing what we want

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Excellent gifts, excellent discounts: DJI, Samsung, Redragon, GameSir
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Excellent gifts, excellent discounts: DJI, Samsung, Redragon, GameSir

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Awesome gifts for techies: Iniu pocket chargers and advent calendar now live!
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Awesome gifts for techies: Iniu pocket chargers and advent calendar now live!

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The next level of rugged phones: Ulefone RugKing series expands to three models, special launch price!
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The next level of rugged phones: Ulefone RugKing series expands to three models, special launch price!

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Practical budget phone, big battery, modern display - the Doogee Note 56 Plus
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Practical budget phone, big battery, modern display - the Doogee Note 56 Plus

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From ROG to Beige: iPhone, Galaxy, and Pixel are killing smartphone personality

From ROG to Beige: iPhone, Galaxy, and Pixel are killing smartphone personality

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Hotwav Hyper 8 Ultra: the outdoor survivor phone, walkie-talkie and night vision included!
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Hotwav Hyper 8 Ultra: the outdoor survivor phone, walkie-talkie and night vision included!

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This iPhone was supposed to dominate the mid-range, now it’s forgotten

This iPhone was supposed to dominate the mid-range, now it’s forgotten

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Ultra durable in mech style: the Doogee S200 Ultra flagship phone is here

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Planning a trip this holiday? Nomad eSIM has the perfect discounts and roaming data bundles for you!

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OnePlus had the battery hack to beat the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy all along. It was time to execute!

OnePlus had the battery hack to beat the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy all along. It was time to execute!

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Vivo X300 review: they call it the "Pro Mini"
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Vivo X300 review: they call it the "Pro Mini"

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Smartphone innovation is in the rugged phone market: Doogee V Max Play and V Max LR

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Even better Apple deals: Back Market just dropped a site-wide discount
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Even better Apple deals: Back Market just dropped a site-wide discount

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Deal alert! This newest Asus gaming laptop with RTX 5060 just dropped by $320
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Deal alert! This newest Asus gaming laptop with RTX 5060 just dropped by $320

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Perfect gift ideas, with the perfect discount to boot: audio, action cams, game controllers
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Perfect gift ideas, with the perfect discount to boot: audio, action cams, game controllers

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Why the iPhone Air succeeded where the Galaxy S25 Edge didn’t

Why the iPhone Air succeeded where the Galaxy S25 Edge didn’t

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Aluminum vs Titanium: I took a FLIR to the iPhones to find the truth

Aluminum vs Titanium: I took a FLIR to the iPhones to find the truth

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Personal cloud storage, now easy and accessible: the Ugreen DH series NAS devices are here
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Personal cloud storage, now easy and accessible: the Ugreen DH series NAS devices are here

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Stock up on awesome iPhone accessories: ESR Black Friday deals are up!
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Stock up on awesome iPhone accessories: ESR Black Friday deals are up!

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iPadOS 26: dismantling the iPad experience while looking good

iPadOS 26: dismantling the iPad experience while looking good

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iProVPN Cheap Black Friday deal: get robust, fast VPN service for 5 years at the price of $0.56 per month!
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iProVPN Cheap Black Friday deal: get robust, fast VPN service for 5 years at the price of $0.56 per month!

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Good deals getting better: 8% off on gadgets from Back Market UK!
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Good deals getting better: 8% off on gadgets from Back Market UK!

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Good deals getting better: 8% off on gadgets from Back Market!
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Good deals getting better: 8% off on gadgets from Back Market!

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Sustainable Tech Recycling: Get Paid to Declutter with Gadget Salvation
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Sustainable Tech Recycling: Get Paid to Declutter with Gadget Salvation

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Hot take: I hate the stock Android colors

Hot take: I hate the stock Android colors

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Why I hate the iPhone Dynamic Island

Why I hate the iPhone Dynamic Island

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Safari on iOS 26 is a mess, but you can fix some of it

Safari on iOS 26 is a mess, but you can fix some of it

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Why do all phones have to look like the iPhone?

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Vivo X300 Pro review: I am the camera flagship now
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Vivo X300 Pro review: I am the camera flagship now

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Vivo X300 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: photos comparison

Vivo X300 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro XL: photos comparison

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Vivo X300 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: photos comparison

Vivo X300 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: photos comparison

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CMF Headphone Pro review: $100 is just not fair

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Vivo X300 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: photo samples comparison

Vivo X300 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: photo samples comparison

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Not just a gaming phone: Infinix GT 30 is immersive in every way
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Not just a gaming phone: Infinix GT 30 is immersive in every way

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The world’s first 20,000 mAh power bank and hotspot hybrid: Baseus EnerGeek GX11 4G MiFi
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The world’s first 20,000 mAh power bank and hotspot hybrid: Baseus EnerGeek GX11 4G MiFi

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Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo X300: First impressions and camera samples

Vivo X300 Pro and Vivo X300: First impressions and camera samples

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Apple Watch SE 3 review: looks outdated, but it's the best upgrade this year

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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Series 10: single tick
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Apple Watch Series 11 vs Series 10: single tick

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iPhone 17 vs Refurbished: which old iPhones are best to buy now?
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iPhone 17 vs Refurbished: which old iPhones are best to buy now?

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iPhone 17 vs Refurbished: which old iPhones are best to buy now?
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iPhone 17 vs Refurbished: which old iPhones are best to buy now?

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs OnePlus 13 review: nobody settles!

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: the showdown of 2025!
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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: the showdown of 2025!

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iPhone 17 cases that are tough, elegant, diverse: Mageasy’s modular design changes the rules
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iPhone 17 cases that are tough, elegant, diverse: Mageasy’s modular design changes the rules

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iPhone 17 Pro Max review: hello aluminum, my old friend
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iPhone 17 Pro Max review: hello aluminum, my old friend

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Nothing Ear (3) review: a bit too much character
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Nothing Ear (3) review: a bit too much character

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Pixel 10 vs Pixel 8: glow-up time!
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Pixel 10 vs Pixel 8: glow-up time!

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Pick the right case for your new iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro
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Pick the right case for your new iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro

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Pixel 10 vs Pixel 9: oh, you only have two cameras?
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Pixel 10 vs Pixel 9: oh, you only have two cameras?

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The cloud service you didn’t know you needed: pCloud binds all your platforms together
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The cloud service you didn’t know you needed: pCloud binds all your platforms together

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No data lost. Switch faster to iPhone 17 with MobileTrans
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No data lost. Switch faster to iPhone 17 with MobileTrans

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: here we go!
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: here we go!

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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL review: putting "smart" in smartphone
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Google Pixel 10 Pro XL review: putting "smart" in smartphone

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iPhone 17 and eSIM: What to know before you travel this year
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iPhone 17 and eSIM: What to know before you travel this year

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ESR is ready for the iPhone 17 with cool (literally) chargers, stands, and cases!
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ESR is ready for the iPhone 17 with cool (literally) chargers, stands, and cases!

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iPhone Air says the future is eSIM, and Yesim is fully prepared for it
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iPhone Air says the future is eSIM, and Yesim is fully prepared for it

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Need the best charger for your new iPhone 17? Look no further than Baseus PicoGo
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Need the best charger for your new iPhone 17? Look no further than Baseus PicoGo

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Thin, beautiful case for your new beautiful iPhone: Raptic aramid fiber cases
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Thin, beautiful case for your new beautiful iPhone: Raptic aramid fiber cases

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Pro M4: alright, old chap, let's go again!
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra vs iPad Pro M4: alright, old chap, let's go again!

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Galaxy Watch 8 with non-Samsung phone: what do you lose?

Galaxy Watch 8 with non-Samsung phone: what do you lose?

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The Galaxy Z Fold 7 made sacrifices to be this slick. Honor and Oppo show it was not necessary

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 made sacrifices to be this slick. Honor and Oppo show it was not necessary

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Apple iPhones are falling behind… but it’s not about AI

Apple iPhones are falling behind… but it’s not about AI

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Honor Magic V5 vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: there can be only one!
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Honor Magic V5 vs Galaxy Z Fold 7: there can be only one!

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Honor Magic V5 review: thin-believable!
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Honor Magic V5 review: thin-believable!

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Nothing Headhpone (1) vs Sony WH-1000XM6: new challenger, meet veteran
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Nothing Headhpone (1) vs Sony WH-1000XM6: new challenger, meet veteran

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Pixel AI doing it right? The new Camera Coach looks promising...

Pixel AI doing it right? The new Camera Coach looks promising...

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Total Wireless in your corner: phone deals, 50% off Unlimited, price-lock and unlimited hotspot
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Total Wireless in your corner: phone deals, 50% off Unlimited, price-lock and unlimited hotspot

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Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Pro: who gets to whisper in your ears?
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Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Pro: who gets to whisper in your ears?

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Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Max: gloves off, earcups on
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Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Apple AirPods Max: gloves off, earcups on

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Sony LinkBuds Fit review: they fit alright!
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Sony LinkBuds Fit review: they fit alright!

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Cover screen battery life: how long can you use Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Moto Razr Ultra, external screens only?

Cover screen battery life: how long can you use Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Moto Razr Ultra, external screens only?

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The Doogee U11 just got smarter: Android 16 update, Gemini, Game Space, App Cloner
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The Doogee U11 just got smarter: Android 16 update, Gemini, Game Space, App Cloner

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Sony WF-1000XM5 review: forgotten and outdated or still the in-ear titan?
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Sony WF-1000XM5 review: forgotten and outdated or still the in-ear titan?

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Sony WH-1000XM6 review: unbeatable
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Sony WH-1000XM6 review: unbeatable

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Now is the best time to try Mint Mobile: 50% off on Unlimited!
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Now is the best time to try Mint Mobile: 50% off on Unlimited!

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This is why people hate on Samsung and Google, praise Apple

This is why people hate on Samsung and Google, praise Apple

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Fossibot F107 Pro: wild beast of a phone, colorful night vision camera
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Fossibot F107 Pro: wild beast of a phone, colorful night vision camera

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The Galaxy Watch 8: perfect companion to your Galaxy phone, perfect guide for a new lifestyle
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The Galaxy Watch 8: perfect companion to your Galaxy phone, perfect guide for a new lifestyle

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