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Meet the BlackBerry KEY2 (Video)
Join us in witnessing the "rebirth of an icon", as we spend a little quality time with the newly unveiled BlackBerry KEY2 touchscreen/keyboard hybrid.

Meet the HTC U12+ – Living on the Edge? (Video)
The HTC U12+ has truly been the tech world's worst kept secret, but our hands-on experience with the phone goes to show you don't need surprises to be left impressed.

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.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Hands-on: Thicker and Richer (Video)
The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is unapologetically thick, made (primarily) of plastic, and it also lacks a headphone jack. But it's a great little phone all in all, with a Snapdragon 845 SoC and 5-inch FHD+ screen.

Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus Hands-On: Object D’art (Video)
The Nokia 8 Sirocco looks and feels outstanding in the hand, even though it does not pack Qualcomm's latest flagship SoC. In comparison, the Nokia 7 Plus isn't exactly gorgeous, but it's a fairly well-balanced mid-ranger.

Huawei MediaPad M5 & M5 Pro Hands-On (Video)
The 8.4 and 10.8-inch Huawei MediaPad M5 (Pro) tablets are strutting their stuff at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, looking as good as Android slates come these days.

Alcatel MWC 2018 Hands-On: 5 Phones, 3 Minutes, 1 Video
Here they are, the budget-friendly Alcatel 1X, 3, 3X, 3V and 5 in the flesh at MWC 2018, complete with 18:9 screens, fingerprint sensors and great bang for buck.