Bill Detwiler

Motorola Moto E 4G LTE teardown reveals major design changes

Now playing: Watch this: Motorola Moto E 4G LTE 3:32 While last year’s Moto E failed to impress in the specs department, its price was hard to beat. This year, Motorola is back with another version of its budget-priced Android handset, the Moto E 4G LTE — and not only does the new phone have …

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Apple iPhone 6 Plus teardown reveals subtle differences from iPhone 6

Now playing: Watch this: Cracking Open: Apple iPhone 6 Plus 4:08 On the outside, the iPhone 6 Plus looks like just a scaled up iPhone 6, but the internal hardware tells a different story. The phones are very similar but far from identical. For more information on the iPhone 6 Plus, including performance and battery life benchmark tests, check out …

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iPad Air 2 teardown reveals new hardware, more RAM and easier

Now playing: Watch this: Cracking Open: Apple iPad Air 2 4:12 With a new processor, Touch ID Home button and thinner profile, the iPad Air 2 is a solid upgrade to last year’s model. It’s also easier to open and has a few surprises inside the case. The iPad Air 2 is the same width and height as last year’s …

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Samsung Gear Fit is a fitness tracker with real core strength

The Samsung Gear Fit is one of the best-looking wearable devices on the market. Its AMOLED display looks great, and the touchscreen interface is easy to use. The Fit’s sleek, curved design feels good on the wrist, and it’s a comfortable weight too. Sarah Tew There’s a lot powering this little looker. The Fit packs in a 1.84-inch Super AMOLED …

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Apple iPhone 6 teardown: Design changes make device easier to repair

Now playing: Watch this: Cracking Open: Apple iPhone 6 3:58 With its larger screen and rounded edges, the iPhone 6 is a dramatic departure from the exterior design that Apple introduced with the iPhone 4. But along with the outside changes, Apple also made lots of tweaks on the inside, which make the iPhone 6 faster, able to store more …

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How to replace a broken iPhone 5S screen

If the screen on your iPhone 5S is cracked and it’s not under warranty, you can either live with it, get a new phone, take it to a shop, or as I’ll show you, fix it yourself. Now playing: Watch this: Replace a broken iPhone 5S screen 4:00 Should I do this myself? Before undertaking this DIY project, I suggest …

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Pebble Steel teardown reveals easy

The Pebble Steel is definitely more stylish than the original Pebble smartwatch, and thanks to its metal body and several design changes, it’s also easier to disassemble. Now playing: Watch this: Cracking Open: Pebble Steel 2:41 The Steel is a clear step up from the original Pebble watch in both design and construction. Its display is covered with Gorilla Glass, …

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Galaxy S5 teardown: New design makes repairing a cracked screen much easier

Now playing: Watch this: Cracking Open: Samsung Galaxy S5 4:43 Samsung’s Galaxy S5 may not look all that different from the Galaxy S4 on the outside, but on the side it’s a completely different animal. There’s lots of hardware upgrades, a redesigned interior, and a whole new way to open the case and replace a broken screen. The S5 is …

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Amazon Fire TV teardown reveals pop

Following in the footsteps of the Apple TV and the streaming media players from Roku, the Fire TV is a small black box. It’s 4.5 inches square and just over 0.5 inch thick. There’s really nothing much to see on the front and sides of the box, but along the back you’ll find a bevy of connectors. There’s a power …

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How to replace a broken screen on your iPhone

Now playing: Watch this: Fix a broken screen on your iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S 5:17 Crack the front panel on your iPhone and you have three choices: live with it, buy a new one, or get it fixed. If you have AppleCare+ or another warranty that covers accidental damage, the choice is easy. Get your phone fixed or replaced …

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