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UMI Iron Pro review
The mid-range Android you can unlock with your eyes gets an upgrade with a fingerprint scanner and USB-C. We test the UMI Iron Pro
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Oukitel K6000 budget smartphone review
The budget phone with a battery big enough to charge another phone, we review the Oukitel K6000
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Elephone M2 budget smartphone review
Get more for your money with this budget phone from China. We review the Elephone M2
How-To
How to delete your Google location history
Google can track where you go and at what times you visit. Here's how to delete your Google location history.
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Xiaomi Mi 4C review: Half the price of the Nexus 5X, but no rival
It's half the price of the Nexus 5X, but the Xiaomi Mi 4C is sadly no rival to Google's phone
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UMI Hammer S budget smartphone review
A larger version of the Hammer, this Hammer S is cheap and very cheerful, but is it worth your money? We find out
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Ulefone Paris budget smartphone review
We review Ulefone's sub-£100 budget Android phone with an octa-core processor, dual-SIM 4G LTE connectivity and a 5in HD screen
How-To
How to use app permissions in Android Marshmallow
Control what data third-party apps can access on your Android phone or tablet with app permissions
How-To
How to use Now On Tap in Android Marshmallow
Google Now extends to every app in Android Marshmallow – here's how to use Now On Tap
How-To
How to add a lock screen message in Android Marshmallow
Lock screen messages are new to Android M. Here's how to customise your Android phone with a personal lock screen message
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BlackBerry Priv review
You will love the BlackBerry Android with a keyboard, but you won't love the price. We review the BlackBerry Priv
Feature
Google Glass 2 might not be a pair of smartglasses after all
Google Glass 2 might not be a pair of smartglasses after all, as the Google Glass team works on other wearable projects
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UMI eMax Mini budget smartphone review
Much more than just a mini UMI eMax, this budget Android phone has lots to offer. We review the UMI eMax Mini
News
HTC One A9 release date, price and specs
New mid-range phone designed to complement One M9 flagship
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Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro budget smartphone review
This budget smartphone from Doogee is proof you should never judge a book by its cover. We review the Doogee Y100 Pro
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Just5 Blaster 2 budget smartphone review
A strong rival to the best budget smartphones of the year, we review the Just5 Blaster 2
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UMI Fair budget smartphone review
One of the best sub-£100 smartphones you'll find, with a metal frame, fingerprint scanner and dual-SIM 4G LTE, we review the UMI Fair
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Lenovo ZUK Z1 review
This mid-range Android phone is packed with goodies, including 64GB of storage, a large battery, USB-C and a fingerprint scanner
How-To
How to stop OK Google recording search requests
Voice commands and searches are now all recorded by Google. Here's how to stop it
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OnePlus X vs Nexus 5X comparison preview
The OnePlus X is arguably the best value for money phone around
How-To
How to check whether a UK secondhand phone is lost, stolen or blocked
Buying a secondhand phone? Here's how to check whether it's been reported lost, stolen or is blocked before you buy.
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Google Nexus 6P vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
We compare everything from price to design to specs to software
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OnePlus X vs OnePlus 2: What’s the difference?
The OnePlus X launched this morning at a London event, but how does it differ from OnePlus' flagship OnePlus 2? We find out
Feature
New iPhone 6s leads Android users to jump ship in droves
The new iPhone 6s went on sale in September, and 30 percent of new iPhone buyers have been Android users jumping ship
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Motorola Moto X Style review
Motorola new flagship smartphone with a brilliant 5.7in Quad HD display and 21Mp camera
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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact review
Compact stays the same size but gets upgraded camera and fingerprint scanner
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OnePlus 2 vs iPhone 6s comparison
The OnePlus 2 has already proven popular, dubbed the "2016 flagship killer," but should it scare Apple?
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Samsung Galaxy Core Prime review
Good value, but the screen isn't great and there are cheaper options
How-To
How to watch HTC One A9 ‘Aero’ launch live
Leaks suggest an iPhone style smartphone with mid-range specs
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UMI Iron review: Android is ultra-secure with eye-scanning security
It's the first phone we've seen to use eye-scanning security, but does the UMI Iron set a mark for other Android phones to follow?
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Sony Xperia Z5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: What’s the best Android phone?
Sony's back with a bang, but can it take on the king of the Android phone market? It's Z5 vs S6 in our comparison review
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
Does the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 contribute to the Note legacy, or does it fall flat on its face? Read on and find out
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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 vs Galaxy Note 5
Last month Samsung updated its flagship phablet with the Note 5, but what's the difference, and is the new Note worth the upgrade?
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Vodafone Smart Speed 6 review
Here we review the Vodafone Smart Speed 6, the latest budget smartphone released by the carrier, costing only £50 in the UK
How-To
How to get a OnePlus 2
The OnePlus 2 is now on sale, and there are several ways to get hold of one. We show you how to buy, win or reserve your OP2
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Lumia 950 vs Lumia 950 XL: What’s the difference Lumia 950 & 950 XL?
We compare Microsoft's two new Windows 10 flagship phones, the Lumia 950 & 950 XL, to see which is best for you
How-To
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, Lumia and Band 2 launch
Microsoft's best ever launch… revisited
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Nexus 5X vs iPhone 6s comparison preview
Google's Nexus 5X can compete with the iPhone 6s while costing £200 less
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Google Nexus 6P vs iPhone 6S Plus comparison
Two very different flagship phones: the new iPhone phablet versus the new Nexus
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Google Nexus 5 vs Nexus 5X
LG has had a second stab at the Nexus 5. We look at what's changed in the new Nexus 5X
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