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Honor 8 Pro launches in UK: Powerful specs, huge battery & QHD display

Honor’s latest addition to the smartphone portfolio is the Honor 8 Pro, a new and improved version of their old flagship with a spec sheet and design to impress. The metal build on the Honor 8 Pro certainly gives it a premium feel, and the blue colour they’ve launched with in the UK looks fantastic too.…

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Some of the cool things home automation could do for you

Guest author: Mary D. is a Philosophy & Literature graduate currently working as a freelance writer while traveling through Europe. Exceptionally passionate about Technology since an early age (“raised by the Internet”, some would say), today she writes about the important contemporary technological innovations ranging anywhere between Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing. We’re seeing so many…

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Huawei Mate 9: a powerhouse smartphone with big software improvements

Huawei has been causing serious waves in the smartphone world over the last few years — be it with their own lineup including the P9 and P9 Plus or Honor’s mid-range smartphones like the Honor 8. Today the company announced the Huawei Mate 9; a powerhouse smartphone that could just fill the void Samsung’s Note…

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#MadeByGoogle: Google announces the Google Pixel smartphone

We’ll be adding to this post throughout the #MadeByGoogle event… Despite all the leaks in the last few days (cough cough CarPhone Warehouse), Google has officially announced the Google Pixel phone. Google Assistant During the launch (so far), they’ve paid particular attention to the new “Google Assistant”, which is essentially Google Now on steroids —…

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2 things to know before you buy the Jet Black iPhone 7

After Apple announced the beautiful new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, I went around my house asking which new colour my family preferred and Jet Black was everyone’s top pick. (If it matters, I’m a sucker for that new matte black! 😍) Now if you’re sold on the Jet Black iPhone 7, you may want to…

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iOS Smartphones

iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus: Apple unveils new flagship smartphones

If there’s one tech event I look forward to in the year, it’s Apple’s iPhone launch in September. Today’s the day that usually has people on the edge of their seats, waiting to be wowed by their (potentially) new phone and today, we’ve seen Apple announce the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Here’s what you can…

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Want a new iPhone? This is why you shouldn’t buy a new iPhone yet…

If your smartphone is starting to age and it’s time for an upgrade, it’s easy to get caught in the temptation of shopping around for a good deal. But whatever you do, don’t upgrade to an iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus or any other iPhone right now — wait until mid-September. Don’t panic. There’s nothing…

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Android Smartphones

Motorolla announce Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus smartphones

With the Moto G lineup Motorolla has produced one of the best low-cost smartphones of recent years, and today, the company announced their 4th generation model. There’s also a Moto G4 Plus now, which is essentially a more powerful (but same sized) model. The 4th generation Moto G4 So what do you get for the…

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Smartphone & Tablet Accessories

Battery pack roundup: Portable power for your smartphones & tablets

One of the most under-appreciated devices you can own is a battery pack. Think about it. When you’re reaching that dreaded red zone and you’re still nowhere near home, battery packs save your ass from walking around with a dead phone. To some of you, that means no way to navigate, message loved ones or even worse:…

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Photography & Video Smartphone & Tablet Accessories

Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod Review: A Versatile Photography Tool

The Good: Good looking, well built and versatile tripod. The Bad: Not ideal for prolonged use with a DSLR camera, particularly if you intend on using it in front-facing/selfie mode. It’ll get a tad heavy. The Bottom Line: For the asking price, it’s hard to fault the Manfrotto Pixi Mini. It’s a well made tripod that’s great for…