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It was at the IFA 2019 that TCL, a Chinese manufacturer famous for its TVs, decided to launch its first (kind of) smartphone. While the company used to use its Alcatel and BlackBerry subsidiaries, it is now entering the smartphone market under its own brand name. The TCL Plex is, therefore, the first smartphone in its history. We’ve been testing it. Here’s what it’s all about.
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The Huawei Mate 30 Pro was announced on September 19 but has not yet reached the European market due to problems with the U.S. ban on the Chinese company. While we’re waiting for the situation to resolve itself, we tested the Huawei Mate 30 Pro’s very own camera, considered one of the best available on a smartphone.
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Internet security is an issue that should concern us all. While users tend to become more responsible with experience, the traps are becoming more sophisticated and the malicious people who invent them are constantly renewing their tactics. Email is one of the main gateways for cybernetic offenders who want to exploit a flaw in our systems.
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With the 7T, OnePlus presents a completely revamped “small” flagship killer model. Instead of equipping the OnePlus 7 with an updated CPU, new colors and the old design, which is only a few months old, the Chinese company is giving the T model a new form factor, a new design and the camera setup from the Pro version. You can find out whether the extensive update has led to a successful smartphone in this OnePlus 7T review.
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LG is interpreting the concept of foldable smartphones very differently from Samsung and Huawei. But is the G8X ThinQ, with its two extra displays, really a good idea? Do we actually need three screens on a smartphone? We were able to test the device for several weeks. The concept arouses curiosity, but there is still work much to be done.
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The Motorola G-series used to be a go-to for those looking for a quality Android on a budget. Is that still the case? The mid-range market is flooded at the moment, not least by devices from Motorola itself. So where does the G8 Plus sit among the Motorola One range? Here’s our full review.
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Android 9.0 Pie has been out for a while on Google Pixel phones, but some manufacturers are still getting it over to their devices. Find out when your device is getting the update below.
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It was exactly ten years ago that Canon showed its “Wonder Camera” at the World Exposition – a 100-megapixel concept camera for the age of computational photography. The Japanese company had 2030 in mind as the time frame for marketable implementation. Now only half the time has passed, and we have already reached the three-digit megapixel barrier with smartphones. But what does that actually mean – and are the 108 megapixels in the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 irrelevant or crazy impressive?
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Amazon’s Echo family grows and grows. The newest member is the Echo Studio, which at first glance looks like an Amazon interpretation of Apple’s HomePod. But the Echo Studio is more than just an Apple HomePod in an Amazon dress. Much more, it is also a loudspeaker to advance Amazon’s content platforms like Amazon Music and Prime Video.
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Once again, OnePlus has revamped its flagship with a McLaren Edition version. As always, this model promises power and luxury. We tried it for several days to see the difference between this OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition and the standard version of the OnePlus 7T Pro. So, what is the most powerful smartphone ever made by the brand (but also the most expensive) worth? Find out in our full review.