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Smartphones with the notch are horrible! We want smartphones without the notch, and hiding the notch does not completely get rid of it…we hear you! But do you know what the notch is? The so-called notch, also known as a display cutout, is one of the main design trends of late 2017 and all of 2018, and in this article, we will briefly explain what it is, what it’s for and why it’s a necessary evil.
Smartphone screens explained: display types, resolutions and more
What is NFC and why should I use it?
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LG has officially presented the LG G7 ThinQ, and we had the chance to take a first look at the phone and test it for a few days in Korea. Now we’ve had enough time to test the device in detail and deliver a final verdict.
LG V30 review: stunning design, but far from flawless
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Note: This review is based on a final test device with Korean firmware, which has received several updates over the past weeks. These updates have not yet arrived on our European test device. Differences between the two software versions are indicated in the text.
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Yes, Xiaomi has equipped its latest flagship with an OLED display featuring a notch cutout, just like Apple did with iPhone X. Like it or not, the display of Mi 8 must still show that it can compete in a world of increasingly advanced flagships and where multimedia content is the focus of the experience on smartphones, and that’s exactly what we’re testing in this article.
Xiaomi Mi 8 is a true champion in the benchmarks
The Xiaomi Mi 8 has landed! Lets unbox it together!
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I doubt there’s anyone out there who has never lost their keys or wallet. Tile has created a series of Bluetooth trackers to help avoid this kind of unfortunate situation and find lost items. We had the chance to try two of their models, the Tile Mate and Tile Sport. Here’s what we thought.
The best smartbands and fitness trackers
Porsche Design Huawei Mate RS review: the best on the market
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Smartband, fitness tracker or smartwatch? What is the best everyday companion for smartphone owners? Actually, forget the question, since the cheap Mi Band 3 from Xiaomi has enough features to satisfy all your needs.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 review: King of the budget fitness trackers?
Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro review: Smart and swim-proof
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While the Nokia Health era is coming to an end with its takeover by Withings, the different products are still on the market. The Nokia Sleep is one of them. Unveiled at CES 2018 at the beginning of January, this device aims to monitor the quality of your sleep in order to analyze it and put an end to your insomnia, assuming you have it in the first place. I had the opportunity to test it for a month and here are my final impressions.
The best sleep tracking apps for Android
The best smart bands and fitness trackers
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When you think of a smartphone with a very long battery life, your attention usually falls to a smartphone with a large battery capacity. But, what’s important to know is that the hardware components of a smartphone and software optimization have an impact on battery life also, so it’s not enough just to look at the capacity numbers. The Xiaomi Mi 8 comes with a battery that has less than 4,000 mAh and a huge display, so will it be able to withstand stress? Discover how it fared in our Xiaomi Mi 8 battery test.
Check out our Xiaomi Mi 8 unboxing video
Our performance review of the Xiaomi Mi 8
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More and more smartphones come without a 3.5 mm headphone jack and manufacturers of audio accessories have adapted to this. Sony’s Xperia Ear Duo is a completely wireless headset with a unique design that is practical and safe for everyday use.
Best Bluetooth headsets and headphones
Sony Xperia XZ2 review
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To go along with the Moto Z series, Motorola launched Moto Mods in 2016. The idea is that the smartphone can be expanded with whatever modules you choose. The manufacturer promised that at least three generations of the Z series would support these modules from the very beginning. The Z3 Play marks the third generation and it has just recently been released. So where is the journey headed?
Motorola Moto G6 review: A strong comeback for the G series
Motorola Moto Z2 review: A step ahead of the competition
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The Moto G6 Plus is the crown jewel of Motorola’s G series. But the new device comes with a challenging mission: to offer a mid-range at a competitive price that will appeal to more demanding users, both in terms of its hardware and software. Will the Moto G6 Plus be able to pull this off? We take you through all the pros and cons in this review.
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