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Huawei Mate Xs 2: Everything you need to know
Huawei has revealed the Mate Xs 2, a new big-screen foldable that uses an outward-folding display, and out now in the UK
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iOS 16: All you need to know about the big iOS update
iOS 16 is now available to download! Here's all you need to know about the next big iOS update.
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Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: Everything you need to know
Motorola revealed the world's first phone with a 200Mp camera in China in early August, and it's coming to the west in the form of the Edge 30 Ultra.
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Motorola’s Edge 30 Ultra pushes specs to the limit
The new Edge 30 Ultra flagship phone has a 200Mp camera and 144Hz display
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Apple ditched the SIM card tray on the iPhone 14
The new iPhone 14 models in the US will not include a physical SIM tray, and that could cause issues for Apple users
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Samsung explains why the Z Flip's cover screen is so small
Samsung's head of UX Yoojin Hong calls the current cover screen a "compromise," but don't expect it to get bigger any time soon
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Qualcomm's new cheaper chips gun for gaming and AI
Qualcomm announces its latest mobile processors that will power tons of more affordable phones this year and next
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G: Everything you need to know
Samsung has revealed the Galaxy A23 5G, to join the 4G model, and it's out now in the US
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The big problem with big-screen foldable phones
Samsung’s latest big-screen phone proves there’s still a big issue with foldables – and it has nothing to do with hardware
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Poco's latest smartphones give you a choice between gaming and photography
Poco's new pair of budget-friendly smartphones let you choose what's most important for your needs
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Huawei brings 60Mp selfies to the UK & Europe in the Nova 10 & 10 Pro
The Nova 10 and Nova 10 Pro are launching in Europe, with high-res selfie cameras and super-fast charging
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Honor 70: Everything you need to know
The Honor 70 series launched in China, with three phones featuring three different chipsets – but the UK only gets one
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Oppo's next foldable phone will "probably" launch in Europe
Oppo's President of Overseas Sales and Services, Billy Zhang, says the next generation of Oppo's foldable phone should be available outside China
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You can buy your next Nokia phone on a subscription plan
The new eco-minded Circular service aims to encourage people to keep their phones for longer
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Oppo Reno 8: Everything you need to know
The Reno 8 Pro, 8 and 8 Lite are available now in the UK and Europe – here is what you need to know about the specs and pricing
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The Xperia 5 IV keeps Sony’s small flagship phones alive
Rumours pointed to no new premium compact Sony phone this year, but the Xperia 5 IV is official with wireless charging and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
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Oppo returns to Europe's mid-range market with the Reno 8
The Reno 8, Reno 8 Pro, and Reno 8 Lite go on sale on 1 September, with speedy charging, sleek designs, and a focus on night photography
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: Everything you need to know
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is on sale now, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+, new colours, and fixes for the last Flip's flaws
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: Everything you need to know
Samsung's big-screen foldable just got an important upgrade. Here's all you need to know about the Galaxy Z Fold 4.
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The Honor 70 is coming to the UK with the Pad 8 tablet
The phone had already launched in China, and the Pad 8 could be a steal
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We review absolutely everything Samsung announced at Unpacked two weeks ago, plus preview next month's iPhone 14 launch
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Realme 9: Everything you need to know
Realme has added yet another phone to the Realme 9 line-up, with the 9i 5G the latest addition
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Oppo's ColorOS 13 is all about spending less time on your phone
Following some hands-on time with ColorOS 13, the biggest takeaway is Oppo's focus on tracking your screen time through various different methods
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Android 13 has landed for Pixel 6, plus a OnePlus 10T review and Vivo's new chameleon phone
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Android 13: Everything you need to know
Owners of a recent Pixel phone can download the latest version of Android now, while a beta remains available for several other devices
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Pixel 6 phones on Android 13 can’t go back to Android 12
Android 13 is a permanent change for Pixel 6 because of a bootloader update
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The Razr 2022 beats the Z Flip 4 in four ways, but loses on two
Samsung might be the market leader when it comes to folding phones but Motorola's new Razr is up for the challenge thanks to some big upgrades
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Why Microsoft hasn’t made an affordable Surface Duo yet
A mid-range version of the Surface Duo briefly appeared online, but it’s easy to see why Microsoft decided not to release it.
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Xiaomi Mix Fold 2: Everything you need to know
The latest foldable from Chinese giant Xiaomi has launched in China, and it's the thinnest dual-screen foldable yet
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It's a foldable fest, as the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 & Z Fold 4 are joined by the Moto Razr 2022 and Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
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Samsung's fourth Flip fixes the former foldable's flaws
With the Galaxy Z Flip 4, Samsung is focussed on fixing what it got wrong last time
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Nubia's Red Magic 7S Pro gaming phone is on sale now
The 7S Pro is among the early adopters of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, but the regular model won't be released outside China anytime soon
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Oppo ColorOS 13 will launch this month
Based on Android 13, ColorOS 13 will have more customisation and privacy features – and it will be unveiled on 18 August
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Samsung One UI 5: Everything you need to know
One UI 5 will bring Android 13 to Samsung phones, but what will be new?
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OxygenOS 13: Everything you need to know
OnePlus says its take on Android 13 is "inspired by nature", so what does that look like?
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OnePlus wants to bring the alert slider back
Although there’s no alert slider on the new OnePlus 10T the company says it’s working hard to bring it back
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OnePlus 10T: Everything you need to know
OnePlus is working on one more flagship phone for 2022, the OnePlus 10T, and it arrives next month
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The smallest flagship phone of the year is here – and we review the RedMagic 7S Pro
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Asus Zenfone 9: Everything you need to know
The Zenfone 9 packs top specs, with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and gimbal camera
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Google Pixel 6a: Everything you need to know
Google has officially launched the Pixel 6a, complete with the company's own Tensor chip, and it's on sale now
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We review two of the year's biggest mid-range phones – plus preview Samsung's August Unpacked event
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Oppo Find X5: Everything you need to know
Rumour has it Oppo is planning a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 upgrade for the Find X5 series
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OnePlus 10 Ultra: Everything you need to know
Is OnePlus working on a new super flagship? Here's what we know about the rumoured OnePlus 10 Ultra
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Smartphone Notches Explained
The smartphone notch is a polarizing subject – you either love it or hate it. Regardless, this feature has dominated smartphone screens for many years. If you’re confused about why they exist and what purpose they serve, here’s a quick primer on everything you need to know about smartphone notches.
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The Nothing Phone (1) looks unique, but feels a lot like everything else
The start-up's first phone offers great specs and a surprisingly competitive price, but is that enough after all the hype?
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When will the iOS 16 public beta be released?
The iOS 16 public beta is now available – but older iPhones are missing out
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Nokia 5710 slider phone hides built-in wireless earbuds
HMD announced three new feature phones including the earbud-toting 5710 XpressAudio and a reboot of the classic 8210
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ZTE Axon 40: Everything you need to know
ZTE has announced two new phones, the Axon 40 Pro and Axon 40 Ultra, and they're both available worldwide
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Xiaomi 12: Everything you need to know
The Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro & 12X are now available worldwide, and the 12 Lite has just joined them
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