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iPhone 7 Plus vs. OnePlus 5 camera test

Now playing: Watch this: OnePlus 5 vs. iPhone 7 Plus: Dual-camera shootout 3:34 Dual rear cameras on phones are officially a thing. Like the iPhone 7 Plus, the OnePlus 5 uses dual cameras to make zoomed-in pictures look great and create photos with bokeh (gorgeous, out-of-focus backgrounds). But unlike the iPhone, the OnePlus has higher-resolution …

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 said to cost $900, launch in September

Samsung’s premium Note phones have always been expensive given their expansive screens and advanced S Pen styluses. But at $900 (about £707 or AU$1188 converted), the upcoming Galaxy Note 8 may its priciest one yet, according to Venture Beat. Aside from the price hike, VB reports the Note 8 will have a 6.3-inch display, dual cameras, a 3,300mAh battery, the …

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Add wireless charging to your iPhone right now

Apple may bring wireless charging to the iPhone 8, but you can ditch the charging cable with your current iPhone with a little legwork. Let’s review your options and answer your questions. Wait, what is wireless charging? It’s where you place your phone on a charging mat instead of having to plug in your suddenly gauche charging cable. If you …

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Alternatives to the iPad: From the Surface Pro 4 to the Amazon Fire

If tablets were the Brady Bunch, the Apple iPad would be Marcia and, well, everything else would be Jan. But that’s not fair, right? Those other tablets have great qualities, too. (Just like Jan.) And just because they’re not the most popular doesn’t mean they’re not worthy of your attention. (Just like Jan!) Here are the best tablets that aren’t …

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Sorry iPhone, Vivo might be first to on

The first phone to successfully integrate a fingerprint sensor in the screen may not be an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy at all. It could be a phone from Chinese brand Vivo, which isn’t well known outside China.  A Vivo Twitter post hints that the company will “unlock” “a new solution” at a trade show next week. Pair that with the …

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Galaxy Folder 2 Android flip phone lands in South Korea

If you miss the days before touchscreens took over and the Motorola Razr reigned supreme, the Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 may be just your speed. It launched on Thursday in Samsung’s home country of South Korea. The Galaxy Folder 2 is an Android phone with a flip design that puts a touchscreen on top and an old-school keypad on the bottom.  …

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 is reportedly launching in August

Samsung will be unveiling its newest phone, the Galaxy Note 8, during the second half of August, according to a Reuters source. The screen will reportedly be curved, a little larger than the 6.2-inch Galaxy S8 Plus and backed with two rear cameras. The Galaxy Note 8’s release comes about a year after the disastrous debut of the Galaxy Note …

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Samsung developing dedicated chip for the internet of things

Samsung Electronics is going all in on the internet of things (IoT). The company announced this week that it is commencing production on the Exynos i T200, a processor optimised for IoT, ZDNet reports. The chip is a member of its Exynos range of mobile ARM processors, and supports wireless communications and improved security, the company said, boasting a function that …

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Top tablets with keyboards

The convenience of carrying around a compact tablet instead of a laptop has some people ditching their old notebooks for a more portable experience, but the benefits of a full keyboard can still come in handy. The models on this list blur the line between tablet and laptop — usually referred to as “hybrids” or “two-in-ones.” The double-life of a …

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Get a Straight Talk iPhone 6 (32GB) for $199

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Twitter! Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 6, reviewed and up close 2:58 As a cheapskate (and The Cheapskate), it’s always …

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