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Huawei P40 Pro: I went hands-on (but not eyes-on)

I held what I believe is the Huawei P40 Pro, but oddly, didn't get to see the phone. At this unusual "hands-on," Huawei dropped hints about the camera's zoom.
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In-display fingerprint sensors are coming to cheap phones with LCD screens

Redmi, a Xiaomi spin-off phone brand, says it has made in-display fingerprint sensors that work with LCD screens. Previously, only OLED screens supported them.
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Oppo Find X2 launches with whopping 3K-resolution screen

Oppo launched the Find X2 smartphone on March 6, a new date following MWC 2020's cancellation. The phone has a 3K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate screen.
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Oppo Find X2 Pro hands-on review: A leather-clad stunner

The Oppo Find X2 Pro is one of the most eye-catching, tactile phones we've seen in 2020 so far, due to the vegan leather-clad body. It's packed with tech too.
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How to use Samsung’s Single Take camera mode on the Galaxy S20 Ultra

All too often, smartphone camera features are gimmicks, but that's not the case with Samsung's Single Take mode on the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.
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HMD Global ends post-MWC silence, says new Nokia phones coming March 19

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia phones, has announced an event on March 19, where it will likely reveal everything it planned to launch during MWC 2020.
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OnePlus 8 rumored to launch in early April, with new Lite version possible

The OnePlus 8 may arrive in early April, according to a rumor. This would make it earlier than many would have predicted, based on previous launch dates.
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Exclusive: Hands-on with the unreleased Huawei P40 Series

The Huawei P40 Series will launch on March 26, but we spent time with a prototype of a P40 Series phone and got a close look at what's to come.
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Honor’s 9X Pro is a solid budget smartphone forced to live on an island

The Honor 9X Pro solves the design issues of the Honor 9X, but introduces some other issues all of its own -- particularly its lack of Google Mobile Services.
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The Huawei Mate Xs is (almost) our dream folding smartphone

The exciting Huawei Mate Xs folding smartphone edges nearer to our folding dreams than any model before it, with new screen tech, a redesigned hinge, and 5G.
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Huawei’s MatePad Pro 5G uses the best phone tech to fight Apple’s iPad

Huawei’s new MatePad Pro 5G fits the tech we love from the best modern phones inside a sleek tablet, including some world-firsts like wireless charging and 5G.
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Vivo’s innovative Apex 2020 concept phone is unlike anything we’ve seen before

The Vivo Apex 2020 would have been one of the most exciting phones at MWC 2020. It's a concept introducing several new pieces of tech, into a sleek new design.
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The Casio G-Shock is a true smartwatch with heart-rate sensor and notifications

Casio has added a heart rate sensor and notifications to the G-Shock GBD-H1000, joining GPS and fitness tracking, to create a highly connected smart G-Shock.
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This smartwatch takes a feature from the world’s most luxurious watches

The Lankzet King Harald is a new hybrid smartwatch with a special feature usually found only on expensive luxury mechanical watches. A tourbillon.
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Honor charms with the first MagicBook laptops sold globally

For the first time, Honor will sell its classy MagicBook Windows 10 laptops globally. We've not only seen them, but have all the specifications, too.
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The Realme X50 Pro 5G sets the bar for affordable flagships in 2020

Take a good look at the Realme X50 Pro 5G, because it’s a high-spec, practically flagship level, reasonably priced 5G phone that's very difficult to fault.
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Huawei’s cylindrical Sound X smart speaker has a French connection

Huawei has partnered with French audio experts on the Sound X speaker. Its sound quality will surprise you.
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Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro laptop comes in envy green, still has pop-up webcam

Huawei continues to build its portfolio of Windows laptops, announcing a new MateBook X Pro (2020), along with two new 14-inch and 15-inch MateBook D laptops.
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Widescreen Xperia 1 II super phone is full of Sony’s camera and visual expertise

Sony has now revealed the Xperia 1 II and the Xperia 10 II. The phones would have kicked off the first day at MWC 2020, had the show not been canceled.

Verizon squashes rumors it will drop Google Pixel phones

Verizon has squashed rumors stating it will not stock future Google Pixel smartphones, saying it is "looking forward to the new portfolio of devices."
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Master Lock’s fingerprint-secured padlock means never losing fiddly keys again

Master Lock's new padlock unlocks using your fingerprint, so you'll never lose those fiddly keys again. It can even be "jump-started" if the battery fails.
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Glorious luxury G-Shock watch pays homage to Bruce Lee with iconic color scheme

The $4,000 G-Shock MR-G x Bruce Lee MRG-G2000BL is the stunning result of Casio’s partnership with Bruce Lee Enterprises, and only 300 of them will be made.
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What to expect from smartphone makers now that MWC 2020 is canceled

Mobile World Congress 2020 was canceled due to fears about the coronavirus. Here's the latest on where manufacturers will now show off their latest devices.
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Instagram CEO: Stand-alone app for iPad not coming soon

Instagram doesn’t have enough people on its team to develop a standalone Apple iPad app, according to the CEO, adding that it has not seen much demand for one.
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Tory Burch is back with a new ToryTrack smartwatch after more than a year away

It has been more than a year since designer brand Tory Burch released its first smartwatch, and now for 2020 it is back with the ToryTrack Tory Smartwatch.
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Xiaomi Mi 10 phones launch in China with Galaxy S20-baiting specs

The Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro have launched in China, just as the company cancels its MWC 2020 launch event. The two phones will challenge the Galaxy S20.
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Atten-shun! Casio and the British Army release limited-edition Mudmaster watch

The British Army has partnered with G-Shock to make a limited-edition, military-inspired Mudmaster watch. Not only is it tough, but it connects to your phone as well.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra hands-on: An obscene price for an obscenely good phone

The ultimate Samsung Galaxy S20 model is the Galaxy S20 Ultra, with the best camera in the range, 5G, and a big screen. We've tried it to see it's worth $1,400.
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Why is the Galaxy S20 line so expensive? Samsung says ‘we’ve listened to people’

The Samsung Galaxy S20 devices are 5G-ready, flagship-quality smartphones, because people are demanding both. We talk to the company about its exciting plans.

Huawei will release the Mate 30 Pro in the U.K. … without Google apps

Huawei is releasing the excellent Mate 30 Pro smartphone in the U.K., but without Google Play. Buyers will get special VIP support after purchasing the phone.
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How the coronavirus has turned MWC 2020 into a nightmare

Will MWC 2020 be canceled because of the coronavirus? We look at why this almost certainly won't happen, but also examine why it perhaps should, and the chance of further disruption to come.
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Tired of uncool backpacks? Moshi’s Tego Sling Pack Messenger Bag is the solution

Moshi's sharp and sleek Tego Sling Pack Messenger bag is exactly what you need for those days when a backpack doesn't go with your outfit, and a messenger bag just doesn't have the space inside that you need. It's a hybrid of the two styles, that you wear like a crossbody bag. We tried it out for several weeks.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: 5 things it must do to avoid the Motorola Razr’s stumble

Samsung is expected to launch its second folding smartphone, probably called the Galaxy Z Flip, very soon. Rumors show it will be a vertically folding smartphone, so very different to the Galaxy Fold, and more like the Motorola Razr. Here's what we want Samsung to deliver with this exciting new phone.
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You’ve forgotten the Asus Zenfone 6, but it’s still the best $500 phone

The Asus Zenfone 6 has been around since May 2019, and has topped our list of the best phone you can buy for $500 since then. However, time moves quickly in the smartphone world, and now, many months in, does the Zenfone 6 still deserve such praise? We spent some more time with the phone to find out.