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The Xperia Z3+ (Xperia Z4v in the US) was meant to be its answer to Samsung’s Galaxy S6, but serious overheating issues made it a debacle. The Xperia Z5 corrects the Z3+’s wrongs and is the nicest-looking and fastest Xperia to date. Now that the US release has been confirmed (see the Release date and price section below) should you pick up the Xperia Z5? Find out in our full Xperia Z5 review.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium review [hands on]
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5 Min.
The Nexus 6P is Google’s latest Android flagship and it’s a great device – but of course, like any other smartphone or phablet, it can start to misbehave. If you’re having to put up with unusual crashes, unwanted shutdowns or general misbehavior, a factory reset may be the cure. Here’s how to factory reset the Nexus 6P.
Common Nexus 6P problems and how to fix them
10 Nexus 6P tips for all-day battery life
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10 Min.
The Huawei Mate 8 is finally here. The successor to the Ascend Mate 7, the battery miracle of 2014, has joined the race. But has Huawei once again delivered a long-distance runner with solid performance? In this Huawei Mate 8 review, we’ll investigate where this phablet outpaces the competition – and whether it really is a compelling purchase.
Huawei Mate S review
Fastest Android phone in the world
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7 Min.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 is a significant evolution for one of Xiaomi’s most important devices. It’s much more elegant than previous generations of the phone, with a smooth aluminum finish, and a design philosophy that’s sure to appeal to customers who want an attractive smartphone. Under the hood, however, it’s more similar to its predecessor than appearances suggest.
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Nearly all high-end smartphones have their clones on the Chinese market. Sometimes these clones are even released before the original reaches consumers. But to what extent are they actually replicas? Is it worth saving some money by opting for a Chinese knockoff? We take a look at some of the most common Chinese copies of the best smartphones to find out.
This is why Chinese phones are so cheap
Best Chinese Android smartphones of 2015
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6 Min.
Every smartphone has a camera, but what those cameras can do varies widely: some are better in low light, some can record video in 4K, and others can compensate for shaky hands. The reason? What they’re made of and what their software does with it. Want the technology in smartphone cameras explained? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Best Android smartphone cameras
Best photo editing apps
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3 Min.
It’s not that uncommon to hear about a phone exploding or bursting into flames. In one instance, Galaxy S4 caught fire and burned down an entire apartment, and in another, a girl’s phone battery exploded while she was sleeping. So we thought we’d share some reasons why this could happen, along with some tips to prevent your smartphone battery from exploding.
Best ways to save battery on your Android
Smartphone battery killers: the worst apps for your battery
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6 Min.
Custom ROMs are no longer a niche only for those with the expertise to install them. Rooting your phone and equipping it with a custom ROM is getting easier and less risky. However, many newcomers still baulk at the jargon that developers use when explaining various processes. So we’ve put together a glossary of terms to help make those first tentative steps a little easier.
Best root apps for Android
Best custom ROMs for Android Marshmallow
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2 Min.
There’s more than one way to take a screenshot with the LG G3, one of 2014’s top smartphones. You can do it using either the phone’s hardware or its software, and we’ll explain both processes below. Read on to find out two ways to take a screenshot with the LG G3.
LG G3 review
LG G3 Android update news
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6 Min.
The Chromecast Audio aims to do for stereo systems what the Chromecast did for TV sets. By connecting this discreet device to audio speakers, you can use it play music from Spotify, Google Play Music and other streaming services through those speakers, using a Wi-Fi connection and your phone as the controller. We’ve put Google’s new audio product through its paces to find out whether it’s a must-have gadget. Read on for our full Chromecast Audio review.
Google Chromecast 2 review
Best Bluetooth speakers 2015