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The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 was announced in August 2015, for a remarkable sub-US$200 price. It honors Xiaomi’s philosophy of providing quality Android smartphones for a fair price, while delivering an excellent user experience. The Redmi Note 2 brings improvements over its predecessor, but can this smartphone hold its own against such competitors as the LG G4, Galaxy S6 Edge+ or the iPhone 6S Plus? Find out in our full Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 review.
Xiaomi Mi 4c review
The US$200 phone that outguns the LG G4
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Performing a factory or hard reset of any device regularly will improve performance and clear up certain bugs that may have been lingering from dodgy apps, previous firmware update hiccups or just prolonged usage and lag. Considering just how many Galaxy S3 owners have said that they’re happy to stick with their device in the face of the underwhelming Galaxy S5 and expensive S6, refreshing the Galaxy S3’s performance remains timely. Here’s how to do it (it also works on the S4).
Galaxy S3 Android update news
Galaxy S3 tips and tricks
Buy Now: Galaxy S3 cases and covers from Amazon
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Sony said it was leading a smartphone revolution with the Sony Xperia Z3, but did the device truly live up to this claim? With the Xperia Z5 having recently been released, we look back at last year’s major Sony flagship to discover if it is still worth the asking price in 2015. Find out in our Xperia Z3 review.
Sony Xperia Z5 vs Sony Xperia Z3 comparison
Sony Xperia Z5 vs Sony Xperia Z3+ comparison
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Apparently, Motorola wants to establish a new category of smartphones. According to one of Motorola’s engineers, the Moto X Play is intended for users who want a great camera with longer battery life. The Moto X Play is kind of a hybrid between the Moto G (2015) and the Moto X Style. Find out how well it achieves its ambitions in our full Moto X Play review. [Note: the Moto X Play will be known as the Droid Maxx 2 in the US]
Moto X Style vs Moto X Play comparison
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The Xiaomi Mi4c is now available, with a specs sheet that’s very much like the Nexus 5X’s, at half the price. In many ways, it’s the phone we all wanted the 2015 Nexus to be. I spent a few days getting to know the Mi4C, putting it through its paces and seeing how it compares to devices that cost double or triple the price. Find out how it performed in our full Xiaomi Mi4c review.
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From which height can you drop the Galaxy S6 before it breaks? I wanted to know this since Samsung switched the design of its flagship from bendable plastic to breakable glass. Then my chance came – via post. Evolutive Labs, the manufacturer of the RhinoShield Crash Guard, sent me a Galaxy S6 wrapped in its sturdy bumper case for one purpose. To try to smash it.
Galaxy S6 Edge drop test
Galaxy S6 review
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The Huawei Watch, the first Android Wear offering from the manufacturer, caused quite a stir when we first saw it back in March. Now that the Huawei Watch is finally on shelves, we take a closer look to see how well it stacks up against the competition in our full Huawei Watch review.
Best Android smartwatches
Android Wear update news
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The original Chromecast is a nifty little device that let you wirelessly ‘cast’ what’s on the screen of your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your monitor or TV. You simply connect the HDMI dongle to your TV and pair it with your portable device via a Wi-Fi connection. It has been a roaring success, and now, two years later we have a sequel, the Chromecast 2. Does the new generation provide a credible upgrade? Find out in our Chromecast 2 review.
Best Chromecast apps
Chromecast tips and tricks
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Every year, smartphone manufacturers bring out a brand new flagship device for us all to get excited about. With this cycle and the number of manufacturers out there, it’s easy to forget what was top of the line just a few years ago. So with the launch of the new Nexus handsets from Google, let’s take a step back through time and take a look at the evolution of the Nexus series, including the newest arrivals, the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.
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You’ve dimmed the screen, disabled unwanted apps and turned off everything you don’t need – but could you still squeeze more power out of your Android’s battery? Surprisingly enough, there’s an app for that. Several, in fact. Read on to discover the best Android battery saver apps around.
How to save battery life on your Android device
Android Battery Killers: the worst apps for your battery