As always, Samsung took advantage of IFA to make some announcements, especially in terms of wearables this time. In addition to the new Gear IconX headphones and the Gear Fit2 Pro fitness tracker, the South Korean manufacturer also announced a new Gear S series watch, still running Tizen, called Gear Sport. But what does Gear Sport offer? Find out in our full review below!
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For quite some time now, the Moto X series has been neglected by Lenovo and Motorola, in fact for a while no new models have been seen. Motorola’s X factor returns to the limelight, however, and it does so with the Moto X4, which celebrated its debut at the IFA 2017. I have had the opportunity to thoroughly test the smartphone and here’s what I think.
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Honor has repeatedly introduced interesting features on its mid-range smartphones, features which we would normally expect on more expensive devices. The Honor 7X, which features the 18:9 display already used by Huawei and very slim bezels, looks to be no exception. We’ve spent some time with the Honor 7X and here’s what we think.
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Fitbit, undisputed star of fitness trackers, has decided to step out of its comfort zone. For the first time, the US manufacturer wants to compete with the Apple Watch and Android Wear smartwatches. The Fitbit Ionic is the first smartwatch from the company able to take advantage of apps developed by third parties. After several weeks of testing, here are my impressions.
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The Gear Fit2 Pro is Samsung’s latest smart fitness band. It made its debut at IFA 2017 and is the successor to the Gear Fit2. It’s an iterative improvement, which may be why Samsung opted to keep the same number for it. Though it doesn’t represent a major evolution of the first generation, there may be some new features which warrant a closer look, especially for swimmers.
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After a long period in beta, the light version of YouTube, which is aimed at developing countries, is at last available in its final version. With YouTube Go (the name of the app), you can download videos and send local copies to nearby friends via Bluetooth. It even works in areas with weaker connections. You can download the application directly from the Play Store or if you prefer, you can also download the APK.
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The Samsung Galaxy J3 is one of the most popular smartphones in the Samsung range, not least because of its affordable price. The 2017 edition was therefore eagerly awaited by many users, as the South Korean manufacturer has decided to strengthen its technical data sheet a little more than usual. So what is the Galaxy J3 (2017) worth? We find out in our full review.
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Currently available at $29 (down from $49), the Google Home Mini speaker is the most affordable way to get Google Assistant in your living room. In our review we give you all the details about its smart capabilities and audio quality.
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Amazon has equipped its 10-inch Fire HD tablets with hands-free Alexa, effectively turning the tablet into a mobile Echo Dot. Whenever you call “Alexa”, the digital assistant appears like a genie from a bottle and attempts to help you using its artificial intelligence or control your smart home. In this brief review, we will be taking a quick look at the system.
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