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Motorola may have chosen a highly significant date to reveal folding Moto Razr

Motorola has started sending invitations out to an event on November 13, where it's hinting the rumored folding Razr phone will be revealed. The unusual phone may closely resemble the shape of the classic original, and bring the functionality right up to date with a screen that runs the length of the open phone.
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G-Shock casts new Bluetooth watches in strong yet lightweight titanium

Casio G-Shock will release three new Full Metal watches, this time with all major case components made from titanium for a super lightweight yet still ultrastrong finish. Two of the new models fall into the square-faced B5000 range, and the other is a new entry into the MT-G lineup.
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New Reno 2 and Reno 2Z are Oppo’s latest big bets to win in the U.K.

Oppo has announced the Oppo Reno 2 and Reno 2Z for the U.K. The phones have been seen internationally already, but represent the company's latest big push into the country, following a series of high-profile partnerships to raise brand awareness. Both are equipped with big screens, great cameras, and large batteries.
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The Oppo Reno 2’s quad camera array takes photos like no other at this price

The Oppo Reno 2 has a four-lens camera that provides all the features most of us expect to see on an expensive flagship phone, without the expensive price tag. Announced for the U.K. after a recent international release, we have been trying the camera out for a few days to see how it performs. It has exceeded our expectations.
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Why it’s OK that Google didn’t announce a Pixel 4 phone with 5G

Wondering where the 5G Pixel 4 is? It was absent from Google's packed Made by Google launch event, despite some rumors saying it would arrive, meaning you'll have to buy a 4G Pixel 4. Does it matter? The answer is no. Although the technology is exciting, you really aren't missing out just yet.
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Apple iPhone 11 Pro camera guide: Take better photos with these tips

The iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have the best cameras Apple has fitted to a smartphone yet, and you can do lots with them. The triple-lens camera can take wide-angle and telephoto shots, for example, but to get the most from the phone you'll need to dig deeper. Here's our iPhone 11 Pro camera guide.
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G-Shock has made the ultimate retro-cool Baby-G Pokémon watch

This is one of the coolest retro Baby-G G-Shock watches we've seen in ages. Made to celebrate Baby-G's 25th anniversary, the Baby-G Pokémon watch will be a must-have for gamers with a love of Casio's super-tough watches, and comes in a '90s throwback style, complete with a Poké Ball commemorative box.
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A $400 iPhone SE 2 could be the highlight of an early 2020 Apple event

Rumors regarding an iPhone SE 2 continue to spread, with the latest coming from an often-reliable analyst, who claims the phone will cost $400 and launch at an event in early 2020. Like previous rumors, it's claimed the phone will take on a similar design to the iPhone 8, the oldest smartphone Apple currently sells.
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The licenses U.S. firms need to do business with Huawei are ready to be approved

U.S. companies that have applied for a license to trade with Huawei may soon receive approval to do so, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Entity List, which Huawei has been placed on, stops U.S. firms selling to Huawei, but it does allow for exceptions with a specific license.
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OnePlus champions power and speed with new OnePlus 7T Pro and McLaren Edition

OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 7T Pro and the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition. The two new models join the standard OnePlus 7T, which was announced in September, and represent the best of what the brand has to offer when it comes to design and performance. Learn more about the two phones here.
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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition hands-on review: A looker

Sure to become the most desirable, and certainly the rarest, of all the new OnePlus 7T series phones, the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition has a key design feature that's unexpected to say the least. It makes this high performance phone standout, and even more of a conversation piece than expected.
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OnePlus 7T Pro review: A real beauty, inside and out

Sleeker, more stylish, and with some tempting tech upgrades, the OnePlus 7T Pro is everything the OnePlus 7T is and then a little bit more. There's a slightly bigger battery inside along with 3x optical zoom in the camera. But is that enough to recommend you pay more for it?
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Oppo’s Reno Ace only needs 30 minutes to fully charge its battery

Oppo has announced the Reno Ace, a new smartphone that has an astonishingly fast charge time -- just 30 minutes total to take the battery from zero to 100%. This already makes it special, but the high-end specification and a very cool limited edition version takes it to the next level. Here's what you need to know.
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Google may have a 5G surprise ready for its October Pixel 4 event

Thought all the surprises had been spoiled for Google's upcoming Pixel 4 launch event? Maybe so, but there's still a chance Google has a 5G surprise up its sleeve. A new report states the company is running a test production run for a 5G Pixel 4, and that if it's a success, the phone may get an announcement soon.
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Motorola wants you to look very closely at its new phone, the One Macro

The Motorola One Macro's big feature is given away by its name: It has a macro camera capable of taking extremely close-up photos, and the phone's A.I. is even clever enough to add a bokeh effect to the end result. The One Macro is coming out very soon and is expected to eventually get a U.S. release.
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Garmin’s high-tech Star Wars smartwatches definitely aren’t from a long time ago

Garmin's new smartwatches are high-tech homages to two well-known characters from the Star Wars universe, and are definitely not relics from a long time ago. Available from Garmin's online store soon, you won't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to get one either. OK, we're done now. Just read about the watches.
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Asus ROG Phone 2 review: The power to change your game

Asus is on a roll in 2019, having started out with the Zenfone 6 -- a welcome surprise and a great phone -- and now the ROG Phone 2. This gaming smartphone is a performance powerhouse, from the processor to the battery, and the stunning screen is a joy.
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Apple’s next health tracker may be woven into your clothes

Apple already has a great health tracking device, the Apple Watch, but the next version may not be on your wrist -- it may be part of your clothes. A patent shows Apple engineers are exploring the possibility of weaving a high-tech band into clothing, so it can better measure your vital signs during the day.
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Apple tastes success with iPhone 11, increases orders to meet demand

Apple's new pricing strategy with the iPhone 11, and the improved camera on the iPhone 11 Pro have contributed to increased sales, resulting in Apple placing more orders for the phones with its suppliers. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has not been so successful though, and orders have been cut back for the larger phone.
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A OnePlus fire engine is roaming London answering phone battery emergencies

The latest publicity stunt from OnePlus involves roaming the streets of London in a fire engine, ready to rescue those with dire battery emergencies. Drop the right hashtag and message on Twitter or Facebook, and OnePlus will head over and charge up your phone and save the day.
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The Surface Duo shows Microsoft still has no clue about smartphones

The Microsoft Surface Duo is a smartphone, despite what the company says, yet it does not contain the design aspects and features that people expect. The company doesn't seem to understand phones, but the Duo does have a redeeming feature, which could benefit folding smartphones everywhere.
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Diesel On Axial hands-on review: An undeniably wild and stunning smartwatch

Diesel's latest smartwatch, the On Axial, has the wildest, most uncompromising, and completely masculine design we've seen yet. The brilliant visuals are matched with some much needed technical improvements too, and based on our early impressions, it's going to be a solid performer. Here's our first look.
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The Vivo V17 Pro’s dual-lens, pop-up selfie camera shows you the best poses

The latest Vivo smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera is the V17 Pro, and the single module that rises out of the body has two lenses inside -- a world's first. This means the Vivo phone has even better selfie abilities than ever before, and can even recommend poses to get the best shots. Here's all you need to know.
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Massive Words with Friends hack exposes 218 million account login details

A hacker has claimed responsibility for hacking the Zynga mobile game Words With Friends, saying more than 218 million accounts have been stolen, and the data includes names, email addresses, and hashed passwords. Zynga confirmed an attack, but did not reveal the numbers or the scope of the breach at the time.
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Apple prioritized health on the Apple Watch after it started saving lives

Apple never initially intended the Apple Watch to find success as a health and fitness wearable, according to executives. But letters telling the company about how the heart rate monitor had saved lives, pushed it to make further health-related features. It is looking at more opportunities for the future.
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Emails show Google’s control over Android thwarted Amazon’s phone efforts

Leaked emails show Google's control over how manufacturers used Android may have contributed to the failure of Amazon's Fire Phone. The emails state manufacturers would be unlikely to license a forked version of Android through Amazon, due to agreements made with Google.
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Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs. Huawei Mate 30 Pro camera shootout: Pro power struggle

The Apple iPhone 11 Pro and the Huawei Mate 30 Pro are two of the latest smartphones, and both boast amazing camera systems. But which one takes our favorite photos? We took the two on a long weekend away, snapping photos using various lenses and settings. Here are the results, and it's a close battle.
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Misfit Vapor X Review: Forget the fuss

The Misfit Vapor X smartwatch keeps a low profile in stealthy black; but don't take this for an inability to impress. We've tested the watch out for a few weeks, and found it to be one of the most reliable, easy-to-live-with WearOS smartwatches available today. The subtle, unfussy design goes with everything too.
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Huawei tempts hungry U.S. firms with exclusive 5G licensing deal

Huawei's founder has spoken about how the company would like to license its 5G infrastructure technology to a single firm, preferably a U.S. business. By stating this, Huawei is using several things to its advantage, including its 5G expertise, and the relative lack of U.S.-made 5G infrastructure equipment.
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At $600, the OnePlus 7T has hyper-fast charging and a buttery-smooth 90Hz screen

It's impossible to resist the buttery-smooth 90Hz screen on the front of the new OnePlus 7T, a $600 smartphone with the power of a gaming phone, and a triple-lens camera that captures wide-angle vistas yet can still get right up close with a special macro mode. If you've been holding on to your phone for a couple of years, this is the upgrade for you.
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro hands-on review: Tempting and talented, but sadly stifled

The Huawei Mate 30 Pro is what we've come to expect from Huawei, a highly capable camera-orientated smartphone with a stunning screen and some interesting (and sometimes unsuccessful) additional features. But this time it doesn't have Google apps or services. How has this affected the phone?
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Huawei says it was forced into leaving Google out of the Mate 30 Pro

The Google Play Store, and all the usual Google apps found on Android phones, will not be installed on the new Huawei Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones, a situation Huawei says has been forced upon it. While this is a big concern, Huawei is working on several solutions.
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Huawei has announced the Mate 30 Pro, and the camera has super-senses

Huawei has launched the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro smartphones at a special event in Munich, Germany, and the new phones are full of surprises. Anticipated for some time, the new phones are the first to launch since the U.S. placed Huawei on the Entity List, making it impossible for U.S. businesses to work with Huawei.
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How to get the best from the Galaxy Note 10 Plus camera

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus has a really impressive triple-lens camera, and there are plenty of fun features to make taking excellent photos very easy. You can even use the S Pen stylus to control the camera. If you're new to the phone and really want to get the best from it, take a moment to follow our guide.