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Vodafone's attempt at a higher-end phone gets it mostly right
After experimenting with a number of cheap devices, Vodafone is now thinking bigger.
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Aug 7th 2016, 7:30 PM
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This Samsung tablet looks like a large S7, but is it a good laptop?
The TabPro S is Samsung’s latest foray into the 2-in-1 tablet market, but is it worth noting?
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Aug 1st 2016, 6:00 PM
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Sony has a new smartphone range, but does X mark the spot?
The Xperia gets a new range of smartphones, but is the X the beginning of something new and better?
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Jun 5th 2016, 7:30 PM
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Should the Huawei Mate S be your new smartphone pal?
Huawei adds another phone to the list, but should you care?
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May 14th 2016, 6:00 PM
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One problem stops the HTC 10 from being the best Android phone out there
HTC’s phone has a lot of positives, but the lack of a major selling point for consumers could harm it.
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Apr 21st 2016, 8:00 PM
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Two cameras are better than one, but does it help make a good smartphone?
Two 12MP cameras for photography is the main selling point for Huawei’s P9, its latest flagship phone.
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Apr 20th 2016, 8:00 PM
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The best smartphone of 2016 has already been released
It’s going to take some effort before Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are topped.
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Mar 16th 2016, 8:00 PM
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Its software may say iPhone, but how does Huawei's GX8 compare to other phones?
Huawei’s latest mid-range device builds upon last year’s G7, but is there enough to separate itself from its competitors?
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Mar 12th 2016, 9:30 PM
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The Nexus 6P is the device Google needed to show off Android's strengths
The Nexus range isn’t exactly associated with premium range, but the 6P changes all of that.
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Jan 16th 2016, 4:00 PM
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Sony's Xperia Z5 Compact is the best sub-5-inch screen smartphone around
The mid-range series has been a highlight in Sony’s smartphone portfolio, and it’s still going strong.
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Dec 21st 2015, 8:30 PM
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Microsoft's Lumia 950 is one for the hardcore fans but not for anyone else
A new version of Windows and some extra touches might not be enough to convince non-fans to switch.
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Dec 20th 2015, 5:30 PM
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The Samsung Gear S2 is the closest a smartwatch has come to getting it right
We’re reaching the point where smartwatches are slowly becoming a valid option and the Gear S2 makes a good case.
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Dec 19th 2015, 8:30 PM
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Should Toshiba's latest laptop be your next stop for gaming?
Toshiba’s Qosmio range focuses on gaming, but is the latest X70 worth splurging on?
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Dec 6th 2015, 6:00 PM
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The Surface Pro 4 is the best one yet, but is it a genuine laptop replacement?
Microsoft edges closer to the ideal hybrid device and it may have cracked it.
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Nov 27th 2015, 6:10 AM
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The Samsung S6 Edge won plaudits, but does a bigger version bring anything new?
The original S6 Edge gathered the most attention earlier this year, but does the Edge Plus bring anything new to the table?
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Nov 22nd 2015, 6:00 PM
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Is the Nexus 5X Google's return to form in the smartphone market?
After the mixed reaction to the Nexus 6, Google has released two phones this time, but what role does the 5X play?
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Nov 15th 2015, 7:56 PM
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So there are two new Chromecast devices, but what's different this time?
Google has given its cheap streaming device a fresh look and created an audio version, but is there more to it than that?
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Nov 14th 2015, 8:00 PM
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The HTC One A9: iPhone on the outside, but what's it like on the inside?
Its look has received a lot of attention, but is it worth getting?
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Oct 28th 2015, 6:30 AM
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The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus: Are they worth the upgrade?
It’s the standard s model upgrade, but it does have a few extra tricks up its sleeve.
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Oct 16th 2015, 6:03 AM
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You won't ever forget to turn off the immersion with this device*
*Well, you can do a few other things with Hive, like manage your heating, but is it worth getting?
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Oct 11th 2015, 9:00 PM
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The Moto X Play: A large battery helps push a solid Android phone forward
The new mid-range device from Motorola sticks to the basics, but it does it well.
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Oct 7th 2015, 7:30 PM
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The new Moto G might be a modest improvement, but it's a great budget phone
It’s the third version of Motorola’s low-price smartphone range, but does it still stand out in a sea of cheap devices?
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Aug 29th 2015, 8:00 PM
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Huawei's flagship phone has plenty of features, but is it worth €429?
It’s been edging closer to a definitive flagship phone, but does the P8 match its more illustrious rivals?
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Aug 10th 2015, 7:30 PM
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Has Microsoft designed its best budget smartphone yet?
Microsoft has focused more on making its phones cheaper than on flagships, but is the Lumia 640 its best budget phone yet?
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May 25th 2015, 7:30 PM
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Toshiba's second Chromebook manages to right the wrongs of the original
It’s learnt a number of lessons from its first Chromebook, and a price drop makes it more tempting, but is it worth the purchase?
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May 15th 2015, 3:30 PM
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The Nexus 6 is certainly bigger, but is it better than the competition?
When you’re competing against the Note 4 and the iPhone 6 Plus, you need to be good.
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May 10th 2015, 8:45 AM
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Microsoft has created the first cheap Surface you will actually want
Think of the Surface 3 as a jack of all trades, but a master of none.
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May 8th 2015, 6:15 AM
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Is the Huawei Ascend G7 original enough to stand out from the crowd?
The mid-range smartphone market is a tough one to win, but does the Huawei Ascend G7 have enough features to warrant a look?
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Mar 1st 2015, 9:15 AM
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Review: This smartphone is designed to take great selfies, but is that enough?
Huawei is making a significant push to become one of the top players in the European smartphone market, but is the Ascend P7 the phone that will kickstart this change?
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Jun 29th 2014, 4:30 PM