The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has two rear cameras, while the Pixel 2 XL has just one. And while you may assume two is always better than one, in this comparison that’s not necessarily the case. My journey testing these pocket photography wizards took me over land and sea and both phones proved skillful enough …
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Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Was I sold? Or unsold? César Salza/CNET AT&T just wouldn’t let go. First, it emailed me on iPhone X preordering day: “Krzysztof, your wait for iPhone X is over.” It wasn’t. When I went online, I could order only the 64GB version. And …
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After a flurry of rumors, OnePlus is back with its latest marquee phone, the OnePlus 5T, which goes on sale beginning Nov. 21, starting at $499 — see the full breakout below, with international pricing. Enlarge Image The OnePlus 5T, left, loses the OnePlus 5’s home button, right. Andrew Hoyle/CNET While the last upgrade, from the OnePlus 3T to the OnePlus …
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The iPhone X is the latest phone with a dedicated portrait mode that emulates bokeh, that blurred background effect mostly associated with dSLR cameras. Apple introduced it with the iPhone 7 Plus, Google did it on the Pixel 2 and Samsung has a similar Live Focus feature on its Galaxy Note 8. The iPhone X, or any phone for that …
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From the moment I first saw the four colors of the Galaxy Note 8 lined up, the choice was obvious. “We want the blue one,” I told the video producer as we set up the shot for our hands-on video with the then-new device. Deepsea blue was the most compelling and lustrous of the four shades, which include maple gold …
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Huawei is the biggest phone brand you’ve never heard of. But that second part could change soon. Code found by XDA Developers indicates a version of Huawei’s latest premium phone, the Mate 10 Pro, will be sold through AT&T. The firmware in question showed a Mate 10 Pro loaded with AT&T’s apps and software. This follows months of rumours that AT&T …
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If you’re hoping for a fancy new fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S9, early rumors will let you down. Samsung has reportedly ditched plans to incorporate an integrated in-display fingerprint sensor in the Galaxy S9, according to South Korean news outlet The Investor. That fingerprint scanner is a little too close for comfort to the camera. Josh Miller/CNET Although we praised …
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Apple’s iPhone X might not be able to survive a drop, but at least it takes the best photos of any phone out there. According to DxOMark, which does in-depth testing and reviews of camera sensors, lenses and phone cameras, the 10th-anniversary iPhone hit a score of 101 for its photo quality. That score just barely bests the still image …
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I was fortunate enough to receive a review sample of the iPhone X on Monday, and I’ve been putting it through its paces ever since. Just minutes after posting my initial impressions, I asked what you wanted to know: So now: I’d love questions from you. Anything you’re curious about on the #iphonex, ask away. I’ll be working to answer …
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Can’t stand the thought of spending $1,000 to get an iPhone X? You may not have to. Two carriers are offering Apple‘s new phone — which went on sale last week — at a discount when you trade in your old phone. And one more will give you $200 when you BYO iPhone X, no trade required. Let’s take a …
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