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Want to get your heart pumping? Polar’s updated fitness training app will help

Polar, the sports technology company, knows that measuring heart rate is key to understanding if we're training hard enough. Its new Polar Beat app adds beginner-friendly settings and features, ready to help us get fitter.
Mobile News
Emie Radio Bluetooth Speaker

Hands on: Emie Radio Bluetooth Speaker

Fans of retro design for modern equipment will love the Emie Radio, a compact little Bluetooth speaker that looks and sounds like a transistor radio.
Phones Mobile
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OnePlus 9 Pro vs. OnePlus 8 Pro: Should you upgrade?

If you're looking enviously at the OnePlus 9 Pro and thinking about ditching your OnePlus 8 Pro for it, is it a sound decision? We've used both to find out.
Phones Android
LG G5 Review

Fight the power! We find out which smartphone charges the fastest

We all have to charge our smartphones. Here, we look at which phones charge the fastest, whether using the standard charger or quick-charging technology.
Phones Android
OnePlus Nord CE

OnePlus Nord CE 5G review: A cheap phone that’s made to last

Tempted by the new, very blue OnePlus Nord CE 5G? We don't blame you. We've been testing the phone out to see if it's the new low-cost 5G phone leader.
Phones Android
Belkin Apple Watch iPhone Charger

Hands on: Belkin Charge Dock

There are plenty of separate iPhone and Apple Watch charging docks out there, but Belkin’s new Charge Dock combines the two in a space-saving, minimalist package.
Wearables Reviews
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Beddr SleepTuner hands-on preview

Get past the fact you’ll be in bed with a sensor on your forehead, and the Beddr SleepTuner may be the first step in curing your sleep problems and improving your overall health. This clever piece of tech can detect the causes of sleep apnea, and provide advice on how to mitigate them, after just one night wearing it. We took a closer look at CES 2019.
Wearables Reviews
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

We used all 4 Galaxy S20 phones to see which is the best in late 2020

We've returned to the Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra to see if the latest deals make them a better buy than the recently released Galaxy S20 FE.
Phones Android
MagSafe iPhone 12 Pro Charge

Don’t waste your money on iPhone 12 MagSafe accessories

Apple's MagSafe charging system looks like a great idea, and it works really well, but at the moment, the products don't provide any real-world benefit.
Phones Apple
Open Oppo Find N held in hand.

Why the Oppo Find N is one of the most important phones of 2021

The Find N is Oppo's first folding smartphone and it's a really big deal, finally showing Samsung it's not the only game in town.
Phones Android
Samsung Galaxy S21 colors

No, you shouldn’t care if your Galaxy S21 has an Exynos 2100 or Snapdragon 888

Not all Samsung Galaxy S21 phones are identical. Depending on where you live, it may have an Exynos 2100 or a Snapdragon 888 processor inside. Does it matter?
Phones Android
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6 months in, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is on target to be 2021’s best Android phone

Revisiting the Galaxy S21 Ultra six months into its life reveals Samsung may have already made the best Android phone of the year. Yes, it's still that good.
Phones Android
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Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Review: Big in size, specs, and camera, but not in appeal

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is big, with a large screen, 108MP camera, and a 5,000mAh battery. But do these big specs mean big appeal? We found out in our review.
Phones Android
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The Oppo Reno 2’s quad camera array takes photos like no other at this price

The Oppo Reno 2 has a four-lens camera that provides all the features most of us expect to see on an expensive flagship phone, without the expensive price tag. Announced for the U.K. after a recent international release, we have been trying the camera out for a few days to see how it performs. It has exceeded our expectations.
Phones Android
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 seen from the top down.

The TicWatch E3 will get Wear OS 3, making it a better buy

The Mobvoi TicWatch E3 will eventually get an update to the new Wear OS 3 software, so we revisited the smartwatch to see if it's a better buy.
Wearables Android
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Realme GT review: A midrange phone with a flagship processor inside

Don't let the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 inside the Realme GT fool you -- this isn't a Galaxy S21 rival. It's a powerful midrange phone with a good price.
Phones Android
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Samsung’s Single Take camera mode on the Galaxy S21 isn’t a gimmick for newbies

Samsung has updated its Single Take camera mode on the Galaxy S21 series, adding new features and improving the A.I. Here's how to use it, and why you should.
Phones Android
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Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch review: Thumping bass, delicate looks

The Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch definitely have the looks, but do they have the desirable "British sound," the company prides itself on? We find out.
Audio / Video Reviews
OnePlus Buds Z2 open case.

OnePlus Buds Z2 review: Too much bass, not enough grace

The OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC are a big upgrade over the first Buds Z, but have also doubled in price. Do the extra features justify splashing out on them?
Phones Audio / Video
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How to sync multiple Google Calendars with your iOS device

Syncing multiple Google calendars with your iOS device shouldn't be difficult. Here's how to do it, so your calendars appear exactly where they should.
Phones Apple
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Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45: Our first take

Tag Heuer's luxury world of Swiss watches and the high-tech smarts of Intel have come together in the new Connected Modular 45 smartwatch.
Wearables Reviews
Exclusive Galaxy S21 colors

Before you buy a Galaxy S21, take a look at Samsung’s gorgeous exclusive colors

Samsung has five exclusive colors for the Galaxy S21 Plus and Galaxy S21 Ultra, which you really should look at before deciding which one to buy.
Phones Android
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Weekend hikers need the connected Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 watch on their wrist

The Casio Pro Trek PRT-B50 connected watch is great for weekend hikers and outdoorsy people. It's not a full smartwatch, but makes the most of the connection to your phone, and offers fitness tracking and navigation functions. At $200, it fits neatly into Casio's growing range of connected watches.
Wearables Reviews
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Do you need 12GB of RAM on the OnePlus 9 Pro?

The most expensive OnePlus 9 Pro comes with 12GB of RAM, but there is an 8GB model available for less. Will you notice a big difference between the two?
Phones Android
iPhone 13 Pro and Pixel 6 Pro in hand.

Google’s Pixel 6 Pro has quickly usurped the iPhone 13 Pro as my go-to camera

I've been using the Google Pixel 6 Pro for around a month alongside the iPhone 13 Pro, and the Pixel has proven to be a software and a camera winner.
Phones Android
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Casio’s all-metal G-Shock uses its smart tech carefully, and for best effect

Casio has proved that not all connected watches have to be complicated, or have poorly designed apps, with its G-Steel GST-B100XA watch. While it won't challenge the Apple Watch for functionality, it does make the watch easier to use, and is never frustrating or unreliable.
Wearables Reviews
Sequent SuperCharger watch on a wrist with hand in pocket.

Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR review: Infinite power, limited tech

The Sequent SuperCharger 2.1 Premium HR has an innovative power system that means you never, ever need to charge it up. Is that enough to make it worth buying?
Wearables Mobile
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PopSockets and MagSafe are a match made in iPhone heaven

No more sticking the popular PopGrip to the back of your iPhone 12, as PopSockets has added MagSafe technology to its Grip and Wallet. We've tried them out.
Phones Apple
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OnePlus 9 Pro review: The most dependable smartphone you can buy

After a year of waiting, the OnePlus 9 Pro is here to replace the OnePlus 8 Pro. Has OnePlus made the most of its longer than usual development period?
Phones Android
ECG on the Apple Watch Series 7.

6 weeks in, I see the value in committing to the Apple Watch Series 7

I've worn the Apple Watch Series 7 every day for the last six weeks, and am beginning to see the health-related value in committing to a smartwatch this way.
Wearables Apple
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Amazfit GTR 2 review: A great value smartwatch with a classy design

Just $179 buys you the Amazfit GTR 2, which boasts much-needed improvements made to the software.
Wearables Mobile
xiaomi mi band 6 review

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 review: Tried and tested formula is still a winner

Xiaomi has consistently updated its Mi Band fitness tracker since the first version launched in 2015. The latest is the Mi Band 6, and it's another winner.
Wearables Health & Fitness
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Galaxy Buds Pro vs. Buds Live vs. Buds+: Which should you buy in 2021?

The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung's latest true wireless headphones, but how do the $200 earbuds perform next to the cheaper Galaxy Buds Live and Galaxy Buds Pro?
Phones Audio / Video
Mobvoi TicWatch E3 face-on, on the wrist.

Mobvoi TicWatch E3 review: The long lasting smartwatch

Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100 processor, the $200 TicWatch E3 is a low-cost, speedy smartwatch, but the software situation is a problem.
Wearables Mobile
Google Pixel 5 Front

Google Pixel 5 review: Google’s best tech, condensed for convenience

The Pixel 5 won't turn heads with stunning looks, but it will perform better than many other more expensive phones. Here's our review of this compact winner.
Phones Android
The back of the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S22 and S22 Plus hands-on: All-new on the inside

We've tried the new Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus, and have been particularly taken with the smallest version. Here's what the phones are like.
Phones Android
samsung galaxy s21 ultra s pen silicone cover and note 20 pens

The Galaxy S21 Ultra has beaten the Note 20 Ultra into submission

If Samsung does as we expect and not launch a new Galaxy Note phone this year, is the Note 20 Ultra still worth buying, when the Galaxy S21 Ultra exists?
Phones Android
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BlackBerry Key2 vs. BlackBerry KeyOne: A stunning successor

BlackBerry's latest flagship phone is here. The BlackBerry Key2 is a stunning successor to last year's BlackBerry KeyOne. It has a physical keyboard that's far easier to use, with an all-new button. How does it stack up against its predecessor? We put them head-to-head.
Phones Android
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