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Asus Zenfone 2 review: RAMbunctious

Initially presented at CES 2015, the Asus Zenfone 2 – the world’s first smartphone to ship with a 64-bit processor and 4 GB of RAM, was a bit of a showstopper. But perhaps the most spectacular part of the Zenfone 2 isn’t its specs sheet, but its price: the ”lighter” version of the Zenfone 2, with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, starts at just 199 USD, with US pricing for the 4 GB version to be announced at an event in New York City on May 18. Check out our Asus Zenfone 2 review (the 4 GB of RAM version – model ZE551ML) for more details.

by Kris Carlon

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Moto 360 review: the smartwatch that couldn’t live up to its hype [updated: Wi-Fi support is coming]

Google announced Android Wear in March 2014, an operating system for wearable devices which could be used by any manufacturer. Since then, people around the world, myself included, have dreamed of a piece of hardware which would unite the design of a classic watch with the unique features of modern software. That dream was the Moto 360. And now that dream is over. Moto 360 (2015) review Moto 360 vs Apple Watch In the words of the engineers and designers at Motorola, the Moto 360 is the “reinvention of the classic”, it is “iconic”, and an “amazing piece of technology”. “Change has come to the market”, they said. The unfortunate truth is that the Moto 360 does not offer anything substantially different from what previous releases like the LG G Watch, or Samsung Gear Live have delivered in terms of user-experience, and in some cases, the experience is even worse. The good news is that Motorola has now confirmed that the Moto 360 will get Wi-Fi functionality with an update to Android Wear.

by Scott Adam Gordon

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Sony Xperia Z3+ review: too hot to handle

When the Xperia Z4 was presented in Japan earlier this year, it didn’t seem like much of an improvement over the previous Xperia. This is partly because Sony’s flagships come every six months rather than yearly like most other companies’. But no matter the reason, the marketing team clearly found it necessary to re-brand the Z4 as the Z3+ in Europe (although it’s still the Z4 in the US and Japan). On that note, we present our Sony Xperia Z3+ review. (Head to the performance section for our new DIY overheating fix.) Xperia Z3 review Best Android phones of 2015

by Shu On Kwok

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Motorola Moto G (2015) review: is it still the bargain to beat?

The Moto G (2015) is the third generation of Motorola’s mid-range handset. It sits between the cheaper Moto E and the flagship Moto X, with a price rise taking the 8 GB model to US$179/£179/€229. At that price it’s up against some serious competition. Our Moto G (2015) review finds out whether water protection, a 13 MP camera, LTE and individual looks are enough for it to stand out. Moto G 2015 vs Moto G 2014 Best Android phones 2015

by Eric Ferrari-Herrmann

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Samsung Galaxy S6 review: great design, great device

After at least two years without shaking up the smartphone market, Samsung has managed to do something extraordinary with its latest flagship, the Galaxy S6. The device comes with a premium design, leaner software interface than ever before, and advanced charging features, which all add up to the most impressive phone Samsung has released in years. Find out why we love this device in our Samsung Galaxy S6 review. Galaxy S6 Edge review Our review of Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S22

by Camila Rinaldi

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Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet review: the almost-perfect tablet

At MWC 2015 in Barcelona, Sony unveiled the Xperia Z4 Tablet, the successor to the Xperia Z2 Tablet (yes, we know Sony doesn’t seem to know how to count). It is currently the world’s thinnest and lightest tablet. The ultra-thin 10.1-inch tablet is now widely available and we took it for a spin. Our Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet review examines its features and specs against its asking price and evaluates whether or not you should consider buying one.

by Shu On Kwok

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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review: is this the best phablet you can buy?

The Galaxy Note Edge burst onto the scene as the Galaxy Note 4’s sister device in November last year. The Galaxy Note 4 was a comparatively straightforward phablet, while the Galaxy Note Edge had a trick feature: a display with a curved edge. Ahead of the announcement of what we believe will be another pair of Samsung phablets at IFA 2015, we’re taking a look back at the Galaxy Note Edge to see how it holds up in the light of the upcoming Galaxy S6 Edge, and what we can expect from the next devices in this series. Read on for our full Samsung Galaxy Note Edge review. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus review Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Android update

by Scott Adam Gordon

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Mlais M7 review: affordable, but with a catch

The Mlais M7 is an interesting package: a nice looking phone complete with a finger scanner and running Android Lollipop that you’ve probably never heard of. In our Mlais M7 review we’ll take a look at the features of the phone along with its hardware, software and performance to see if it delivers.

by Kris Carlon

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Motorola Moto X (2014) review: it’s still got it

The Moto X (2014) has established itself as one of the best flagship smartphones of last year. With its impressive design, strong specs and near-stock Android experience, Motorola has taken the groundbreaking success of first Moto X to a new level. The original Moto X ushered in the era of hands-free control, “breathing” lock screen notifications and the brilliant Moto Maker program for endless personalization. But is the 2nd generation Moto X still a worthy purchase in 2015? Read our Moto X (2014) review to find out.

by Kris Carlon

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Motorola Moto G (2014) review: the perfect recipe, improved

The Moto G (2014) is the successor to the game-changing original Moto G. Motorola wanted to update this budget benchmark with some key features requested by many Moto G fans. Just how good of a job did they do? Find out in our Moto G (2014) review.

by Kris Carlon

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