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Here are TNW’s favorite phones of 2020
Want to know what TNW's favorite phones of 2020 are? Well, look no further: this article is literally telling you what TNW's ...
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Every supermarket needs an Apple Watch app
Here's a statement for you: every supermarket needs an Apple Watch app. And, I shall not rest, until there are supermarket ...
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We're already living in an era of unlimited technology
We've waited a while for computers to stop making us wait, but that wait is now over. Welcome to the era of instant and (virtually) ...
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Samsung batters Apple to become America's top phone manufacturer
For the first time in three years, Samsung has sold the most phones in America! Well, in Q3 2020 at least. Whatever, suck ...
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Adobe is making it less of a nightmare to read PDFs on your phone
Adobe is rolling out a new AI-powered feature in Adobe Reader that'll make PDF files a lot more readable and responsive on ...
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How to find special characters on your phone's keyboard
There are dozens of non-standard letters, punctuation, and characters hidden in your phone's keyboard. Here's how you can ...
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Google has lost sight of what made Chrome a good browser
I switched to Chrome when it first launched in 2008, and I haven't looked back since — but a rumored new feature is making ...
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Google's new video-shopping app is like a telemarketing channel for influencers
Google's new video-shopping platform Shoploop is almost like a telemarketing agency for beauty influencers, with a sprinkle ...
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The Poco F2 Pro is the Xiaomi K30 Pro with a new name
Poco, a Xiaomi spin-off brand, launched its second flagship -- called the Poco F2 Pro -- today. This is the company's third ...
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Huawei's new phone can take your temperature because coronavirus
With coronavirus an ongoing pandemic, checking for a fever when you feel ill is one of the first things you should do before deciding to go to the hospital. No need to bust out the thermometer if you buy Huawei's new Honor Play 4 Pro -- it has a temperature sensor built-in. To quote ...
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Honor's making a serious move into the smart home
With its 'Honor Choice' and 'Smart Life' range of gadgets, Honor is making a big bet on the smart home. But... will it be ...
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Google's Pixel 4a is reportedly abandoning squeeze-based Assistant activation
Pixel 4a leaks have been coming non-stop as the phone approaches launch date. Though the phone looks set to offer much of ...
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Google plans to axe Motion Sense with the Pixel 5
According to a new report, Google is planning to get rid of Motion Sense and the Soli radar chip with its upcoming Pixel ...
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The brain behind the Google Pixel's amazing camera has left the company
Unlike Huawei, Samsung, and Apple, Google's Pixel phones have historically had some of the best cameras on the market despite ...
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LG launches its $734 Velvet phone with stylus support and ASMR video mode in South Korea
As countries around the world are slowly opening up their economies, phone makers are also starting to launch new phones ...
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LG reveals most of the Velvet's specs ahead of May 7 launch
While other companies are busy trying to contain leaks, LG is often to be happy to just go ahead and reveal details about ...
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How to record a Skype call on your phone
Ever needed to record audio and video calls on your phone? Skype, of all things, is the app with an easy method for recording ...
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Review (so far): The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro check all the right boxes
The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro have suffered no shortage of leaks in the months leading up to today, but they are now truly official. I've ...
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The Pixel 4 can now require your eyes to be open for face unlock to work
The Pixel 4's face unlock mostly works great, but it might work a little too well. Since launch, the phone's biometric security ...
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It's official: The OnePlus 8 series will be revealed April 14
We knew the time was coming soon, but OnePlus today revealed the OnePlus 8 series will be announced on April 14 at 11AM ET. https://youtu.be/XiVMeC05OQ4 The ...
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Huawei P40 Pro first impressions: Superb hardware let down by shoddy software
The Huawei P40 Pro is a beast of a phone that includes some of the most impressive hardware found on a mobile device. Thing ...
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Huawei's P40 Pro+ packs the craziest camera in a phone yet
After months of rumors and speculation, Huawei's P40 Series is finally here, made up of three models. Once again, Huawei ...
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9 tips to perfect your ‘working from home’ morning routine
Working from home? Here are 9 tips to perfect your morning routine to help you feel better throughout the day. Thank us later. ...
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Leak: TCL's new phone turns into a tablet without folding
We're living in a new era for phone design. We've seen phones with bendable displays that fold horizontally and vertically, ...
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That unexpected 'HIV test result' email you just got is probably a scam
If you got an unexpected email about an HIV test result, don't panic: hackers might be trying to steal your personal data ...
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The GorillaPod Vlogging Kit is an all-in-one light and sound setup for mobile creators
Joby's GorillaPod system has long been one of the most versatile ways of stabilizing your phone for photo and video capture, ...
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It's official: WhatsApp is rolling out Dark Mode to all users
WhatsApp is finally launching its most requested feature: Dark mode. The stealthy option has basically become a must-have ...
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Huawei P40 leaked hands-on shows off a familiar design
Huawei is expected to reveal the P40 and P40 near the end of this month, so it's not surprising we've already seen the designs ...
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OnePlus teases a surprise announcement on March 3, and it's not a phone
What could OnePlus be up to? While leaks and rumors about the OnePlus 8 have already started to make the rounds, it seems ...
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Google's second 'Pixel drop' adds better selfies, more emoji, and new gestures
Back in December, Google released its first 'Pixel feature drop,' adding a variety of features to its phones well after launch ...
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I tried Huawei’s foldable Mate Xs — it’s badass, but fucking expensive
We visited Barcelona for the launch of the Huawei Mate Xs — the company's new foldable — and got to give the damn thing ...
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Everything you need to know about Honor’s just-launched 9X Pro
Honor — Huawei's youth-focused brand — has just announced its new phone: the 9X Pro. In this piece we tell you everything ...
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip phone Oscars advert had some weird small print
Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip was revealed during last night's Oscars — but there was some weird small print about the foldable ...
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Trump's former campaign manager really digs Escobar's new foldable phone
First it was Tesla. Then it was Apple. Now Escobar Inc — the mighty tech company owned by Pablo Escobar's brother Roberto De ...
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What is a macro lens and could it be the next big thing for phone cameras?
Cameras have become the de facto differentiation factor for phones, and the macro lens might just be the next big thing. ...
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WhatsApp no longer works on millions of (very) old phones
On February 1, 2020, WhatsApp ended support for some of the oldest devices still in use. This includes iPhones running iOS ...
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The EU’s dull-ass fight with Apple over the Lightning connector sucks
Well, it looks official: The EU is going to fight Apple over the Lightning connector. And you know what? They all suck. And ...
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OnePlus 8 Pro leak confirms 120Hz display option
One of the OnePlus 8 Pro's most anticipated changes is a move to a 120Hz display. That's all but confirmed: OnePlus posted ...
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UGH! Apple's AirPods Pro firmware update has messed up noise-canceling
Active noise-canceling (or ANC) is amazing. Unfortunately, Apple's latest AirPods Pro firmware has messed this up for lots ...
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Here's how to check your AirPods' firmware version
Want to find out your AirPods' firmware version? What specific bit of software they're running? Well, in this Basics post ...
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Color e-ink phones are here — so pretty please make me one to read comics on
Thanks to Hisense, color e-ink phones are now a reality! But they need to stop copying standard mobiles and forge their own ...
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Samsung reveals S10 and Note 10 Lite, its new budget flagships
As smartphone hardware gets ever better, the days of needing the beefiest specs and most features are long gone, as attested ...
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The 20 biggest tech flops of the 2010s
Google Glass Google Glass is the embodiment of a product ahead of its time. Few in the tech world doubt that augmented ...
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CHEAP: Say 'CHEESE,' fool — the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 bundle has 40% off
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! One of the best parts about modern ...
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CHEAP: This wireless HP printer is only $25 — you know what to do
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The world is pretty goddamn futuristic. ...
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The iPhone is now the internet's preferred porn streaming device
The numbers don't lie: A lot of people are ditching their desktops and laptops, and watching porn straight from their phones ...
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[Best of 2019] An iPhone 11 Pro Max review especially for you, human
The unique position Apple holds in the phone market makes it hard to know exactly how to review it, but we found a way: by ...
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My god, budget phones are fucking good these days
After a terrible experience when I was younger, I avoided budget phones like the plague. But, after using the Honor 9X, my ...
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Report: Apple's flagship 2021 iPhone won't have any ports
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is at it again, this time with a bold claim about an iPhone that's nearly two years away. According ...
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These are the 6 best phones of 2019
2019 might've been a shit year in a lot of ways, but at least we got some great phones! Here are the six best handsets of ...
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CHEAP: Get $200 off the Samsung Galaxy S10 range and FREE Galaxy Buds
Looking for a new phone? Well this offer Samsung is running on the Galaxy S10 range and the Note10 should scratch that itch ...
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How to check your AirPods' battery percentage on an iPhone
Want to find out how exactly how much juice your AirPods have left? Well, in this guide we show you how to do exactly that. ...
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SIM swappers arrested after allegedly trying to steal over $550K in cryptocurrency
Authorities have arrested two men and charged them with plotting to steal half a million dollars worth of cryptocurrency ...
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New test shows dark mode helps increase battery life on OLED iPhones
It seems dark mode is coming to every single thing you can think of this year. And with that, there's a growing discussion ...
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Just putting it out there: Fuck dark mode
Dark mode is everywhere these days. Unfortunately. Because it's stupid and it sucks and everyone who likes it is dumb. Fuck ...
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The Google Pixel 4 reviewed... acrostic-ly
Welcome, one and all, to the world's only acrostic review of the Google Pixel 4 — the content you didn't even know you ...
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At just $700, LG's G8X is the cheapest high-end folding phone by far
While Samsung is busy making folding phones that scratch with a fingernail and Microsoft prepares a dual-screen phone that ...
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AT&T isn’t scared of latest cryptocurrency SIM-swap allegations, will fight in court
AT&T will dispute allegations that it was negligent after allegedly contributing to the loss of $1.7 million worth of digital ...
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The iPhone Pro 11's 4k 60fps recording gives it a leg-up on the Pixel 4
While the iPhone 11 Pro and the Pixel 4 are fighting for smartphone supremacy, Apple's device has a clear advantage over ...
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Pixel 4's 'Face Unlock' works even if you're asleep or dead -- and that's a problem
Google’s new Pixel 4 smartphone doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor. Instead it relies on “Face Unlock,” a proprietary ...
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6 revelations I had during the Oppo Reno 2's European launch
We attended the Oppo Reno 2's launch in London and... had some inspiring thoughts about the state of the phone industry throughout. ...
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Google announces the dual-camera, notchless, & face-unlocking Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
Google has announced its new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL phones, which include a range of exciting updates to satisfy the most ...
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Here's why the Pixel 4 won't be coming to India
Google launched its new flagship the Pixel 4 today, but sadly the phone won't be coming to India. The reason is supposedly ...
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How to watch Google's Pixel 4 launch event
On October 15 Google will be unveiling a whole load of new gear. In this piece, we show you how to watch so you don't miss ...
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CHEAP: Screw Google's Pixel 4 — there's 39% off the 3XL
While the upcoming Pixel 4 will undoubtedly be a great phone, its launch means something else: big price reductions on the ...
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Violent stalker finds Japanese artist's home by zooming in on her eye
Phone cameras are getting scarily sharp. So much so that a disturbed stalker was able to track down the address of a popular ...
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macOS Catalina's new features, ranked by how 'Apple' they are
macOS Catalina is out today and that means one thing: a ranking of how 'Apple' each of its new features are. Thank us later. ...
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Just putting it out there: I will not be phablet-shamed
In this column, “Just putting this out there…,” we write about the odd ways we engage with tech and the unpopular opinions ...
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CHEAP: Friend — you deserve $300 off the 1TB Samsung Galaxy S10+
The days of small phones are over. You deserve something big. Something like the 1TB Samsung Galaxy S10+. Which, luckily, ...
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Bitcoin fraudsters impersonate Canadian police to steal over $18,000
Police in Canada have issued warnings about a Bitcoin scam after two citizens reportedly lost $18,764.50 (CAD $25,000) to ...
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These are the countries that keep the most photos on their phones
It turns out South Korea, Malaysia, and Switzerland are the countries where people store the most photos on their phones, ...
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The Redmi K20 Pro is my favorite ever Xiaomi phone
Last year, Xiaomi launched a sub-brand called Poco and announced a sub-$300 phone called the Pocophone F1. The phone packed ...
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Leak: Google's Pixel 4 could include an astrophotography mode
Our phones get better at capturing images in low light every year, but as far as I know, no phone has been good enough to ...
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Samsung says Galaxy Fold will run 'hundreds' of optimized apps at launch
Samsung's Galaxy Fold was delayed so much we were beginning to think it wouldn't even come out this year. Luckily that all ...
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Coinbase thief goofs by emailing apology to police, gets arrested while in jail for something else
Now he's stuck in jail because he can't afford the $150,000 bail. A tip for cryptocurrency thieves - don't use PayPal to ...
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How to send a tab from Chrome to any Android phone
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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What the hell does the wide-angle lens on your phone do?
Ever looked at your phone and wondered what all the different cameras are for? We're here for you. And this time, we're looking ...
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What the hell does the telephoto lens on your phone do?
Have you ever wondered what the telephoto lens on the back of your phone does? Well, we have the answer for you (it's all ...
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Motorola launches a $195 phone with a GoPro-like wide-angle action cam
Motorola launches a $195 phone with a GoPro-like wide-angle action cam in India today.
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Mmm, the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom (with its pizza-slice selfie camera) is a tasty treat
While the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom might not make you replace your iPhone, but it's a brilliant device for the phone swappers amongst ...
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Teen finds way around parents' tech confiscation: Tweeting from the smart fridge (Update: bogus)
Having your tech confiscated feels close to the end of the world. But this teen did what any future genius would do — tweet ...
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Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 is here with beastly specs and no headphone jack
Right on cue, Samsung has officially revealed the Galaxy Note 10, and for the first time in the note series, an even larger ...
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CHEAP: Good goddamn, Google's Pixel 3 is only $499 — THAT'S 37% OFF, YO
Google's Pixel 3 is one of the best Android phones on the market and now it's got 37% off, it's also one hell of a deal. ...
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CHEAP: An unlocked 64GB iPhone XR for $700? Yes please, Mr. Tim Apple
Apple doesn't normally discount many of its devices, so now an unlocked 64GB iPhone XR is only $700, it could be a good time ...
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CHEAP: Snort and suckle on this Sony Bluetooth speaker's sounds now it's HALF PRICE OMFG
Welcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! Do you think there should be a ...
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Xiaomi’s Mi 9 SE proves good things do come in (slightly) small(er) packages
The Mi 9 SE from Xiaomi fits easily in your palm, comes in at just $300, and packs plenty of features and great performance. ...
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The Nokia 220 is a 4G feature phone for the developing world
The Nokia 220 will bring better browsing, faster app downloads, and HD calling.
