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Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 needs more than faster performance, better cameras to win the foldables race

Microsoft’s original Surface Duo showed the potential for dual-screened phones, but ultimately didn’t deliver on expectations. The company is hoping to address those limitations with the new $1,499 Surface Duo 2, announced on Wednesday, which comes with a much-needed boost in processing power and camera quality. The biggest question, however, is whether Microsoft can truly …

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Surface Duo 2 vs. Surface Duo: Everything new in Microsoft’s folding phone

Microsoft just announced the Surface Duo 2, which comes with a slew of upgrades affecting everything from the camera to the processor and display. The phone starts at $1,499 and is available for preorder starting today; it will ship beginning Oct. 5. Microsoft made the announcement during its fall product launch event, where it also unveiled the Surface Laptop Studio, …

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Xiaomi 11T Pro: 4 reasons you should be excited about this new flagship phone

Xiaomi has unveiled the 11T smartphone series, its new midrange lineup, designed to succeed the Mi 10T series. The announcement was made at a virtual event on Wednesday, where the company introduced three models, the 11T Lite 5G, 11T and the 11T Pro.  The highest-end 11T Pro is the most compelling phone of the trio, and lets Xiaomi offer a …

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iPhone 13 Pro Max: How Apple’s priciest phones compare to the best Pixel, Galaxy phones

Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max and the iPhone 13 Pro are the new highest-end phones revealed at Tuesday’s Apple event. The phones received many of the improvements given to the entire iPhone 13 line, such as longer battery life and a new design featuring a slightly smaller notch. On top of that, these two Pro iPhones receive displays with a …

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Should I still buy a Samsung Galaxy S20 or S21 or wait for the S22?

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S20 phones are both excellent Android phones, so much so that a prospective buyer might consider buying one of Samsung’s older phones, rather than waiting for the S22, to save some cash. The Galaxy S20 in particular has had quite the price drop, launching at $999 right as the coronavirus pandemic hit back in March …

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 durability: Did the phone stand up to 18 hours of S Pen use?

CNET doesn’t shy away from testing durability claims, sometimes pushing the boundaries of how one would ever use their phone. These include drop tests from high heights. Or water tests in places where you likely wouldn’t bring your phone. When the new foldable phones started coming on the market from Motorola and Samsung, we even did folding tests, folding a phone more times in …

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Forget the Galaxy S22 and get an S21: Main differences between S21, Plus and Ultra

Samsung’s current flagship lineup, the Galaxy S21, has been out for more than six months now. Since the unveiling of the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus and S21 Ultra, Samsung has also released two new foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3, and rumor has it the phone giant is also gearing up for the Galaxy S22 …

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OnePlus Nord 2: 5 reasons to love this affordable smartphone

OnePlus calls its new Nord 2 the “flagship killer,” and I get why. This phone has impressive specs, performs well and when paired with a reasonable starting price (£399 here in the UK), it’s designed to offer everything you’d need from a phone without emptying your bank account. A powerful processor, a solid dual rear camera setup, 5G connectivity, super …

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The first foldable you may actually want to buy

When Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 , I was eager to try it out. You can fold it in half. Flip it open with your wrist one-handed. Use the outside screen when it’s closed and place it just about anywhere you want to record videos and take photos. With its lower price, seven colors and the assortment of …

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 review: The first foldable you may actually want to buy

When Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 3 , I was eager to try it out. You can fold it in half. Flip it open with your wrist one-handed. Use the outside screen when it’s closed and place it just about anywhere you want to record videos and take photos. With its lower price, seven colors and the assortment of …

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