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Pocophone F1 first impressions: taking the Chinese out of MIUI

The latest device from Xiaomi is not called "Mi" at all. With software, it's not Android One, but a stock-ification of MIUI. What's up?

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Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Unboxing & First Impressions (Video)

It doesn't take long for the brand-new Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S to leave a lasting impression on a reviewer, although our full analysis of the phone is not done yet.

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Vivo V9 – Hands On & First Impressions

The Vivo V9 is not just another iPhone X clone. It's very affordable too. And it has a few neat things going for it, which are pretty obvious from a first glance.

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro: Sexiest Phone of 2017 (Video)

Huawei steps into line with the rest of its global cohorts with a 2:1 display, powerful cameras and so much more. Is it really that sexy?

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LG V30 Dual Cameras: the best phone for vlogging, YouTube, and content creation (Video)

Content creation: two words we're all more involved in, whether we're conscious of it or not. If you care even a shred about it, take a look at the V30.

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ZTE Axon 7 Unboxing: Budget busting first impressions

Is this the real flagship budget busting smartphone of 2016? We're going to find out! Here's our ZTE Axon 7 un-boxing and first impressions!

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Here’s what the OPPO F1 cameras can do

Chinese manufacturer OPPO is calling the F1 (not Formula One, it's a phone) a "Selfie Expert." Does it live up to the boast? We have our first impressions.

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The Under Armour HealthBox by HTC is cool even if you’re not a fitness nut

Under Armour's new fitness gear comes in a big red box and contains some of the most powerful health-tracking technology we've ever seen, built by HTC.

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Microsoft Lumia 950XL First Impressions (Video)

The larger of Microsoft's two new Windows 10 Mobile devices brings a beefier processor and broader display to the equation, with a bigger battery to boot.

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BlackBerry Priv first impression: infatuation

Michael Fisher just moved in to his BlackBerry Priv review device, and the honeymoon phase has him wondering if he'll ever move on.

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HTC One A9 hands-on: will the “Aero” help HTC fly again?

It's an awfully familiar design for anyone who's ever laid eyes on an iPhone, but the HTC One A9 might be just what the troubled company needs to succeed.

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Huawei Watch hands-on: putting the “smart” back in “smart watch”

With its new wearable, Huawei looks to put the "smart" back in "smartwatch." Join us for an early look at the Huawei Watch!

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24 hours with the Galaxy Note 5 (Video)

To call it controversial would be an understatement. The Galaxy Note 5…

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24 hours with the OnePlus 2: your questions answered

From "does it overheat" to "how do those dual SIMs work," we're answering your most pressing questions after a day with the all-new OnePlus 2!

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24 hours with a $199 Android tablet: Lenovo Tab 2 A10 first impressions

With its subsidiary Motorola slashing prices on smartphones, Lenovo looks to do the same on tablets with the Lenovo Tab 2 A10. Here's some early thoughts.

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24 hours with the HTC One M9

HTC's latest flagship looks mighty familiar, but it packs more surprises than you might think. Join us for our HTC One M9 hands on from MWC 2015!

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First time carrying an iPhone daily driver

After years in the tech industry, I'm finally carrying an iPhone daily driver. Here are some of my first impressions.

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BlackBerry Passport AT&T edition: unboxing and first impressions (Video)

You've been begging us to cover it; now, our sample device is finally here. Join us as we take a close first look at the BlackBerry Passport AT&T edition!

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Spotify for Windows Phone gets new features and a fresh look (Video)

The Spotify Windows Phone app just brought Microsoft's smartphone platform one step closer to Android/iOS parity. Join us for a hands-on of this big update!

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Wrist phone: a week with the Samsung Gear S smartwatch (Video)

With a 3G radio and a huge display, the Samsung Gear S smartwatch feels much like a wearable phone. Find out if the story stops there in our hands-on video!

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