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  1. Android News

    Fitbit Ionic review says its a good fitness tracker, passable smartwatch

    Engadget has published its review of the Fitbit Ionic and gives the smartwatch a score of 79 out of 100. Pros include a bright display and long battery life, while cons include finicky software and limited selection of third-party apps.
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    Moto X4 Android One review says this is the new Nexus program

    The Motorola Moto X4 Android One is the latest proof that in the Android world, you can easily find a smartphone that offers plenty of bang for your buck.
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    Moto X4 review calls it the best spiritual Nexus successor

    The Verge notes that the Moto X4's hardware is well enough paired with a near-stock Android experience to dub it the spiritual Nexus successor for those not interested in paying premiums for the Pixel line. Their review calls out a weak camera, but it's otherwise a solid phone that should be in...
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    Petnet SmartFeeder Review

    The Petnet SmartFeeder is an automated feeder that connects to an app on your phone. There are plenty of "dumb" automatic pet feeders on the market, but the SmartFeeder adds a bunch of extra features. Phandroid takes a look at it in their latest review.
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    Pixel 2 review says the phones aren't flawless

    The Verge's review of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL praises the phones for superb camera and software performance, but also points out areas of concerns, such as the Pixel 2 XL's washed out display or the Pixel 2's massive bezels.
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    Pixel 2 review says it's the best Android phone you can buy today

    Android Central's review of the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 found few faults aside from the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack and a less-than-vibrant display on the Pixel 2. Despite those marks, the phone makes up for it with blazing fast performance, clean software, and a great camera.
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    Polk MagniFi Mini review says it provides impressive sound in a compact and versatile package

    Android Police has published its review of the Polk MagniFi Mini and states that the soundbar offers impressive sound, plethora of options and a small form factor.
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    Essential Phone review says its impressive for a new company but isn't competitive

    It's great to see a company that doesn't fall in line with the usual OEM groupthink. Essential tried something different, and for the most part, it worked. The phone is just a bit too expensive given the missing features and its camera and LCD issues.
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    Apple AirPods review says they may not have much style, but does have substance

    In their review of the Apple AirPods, Phandroid notes that while it may take on a quirky and maybe borderline ugly design, the AirPods are hard to match in sheer functionality and quality. They consider it the class of truly wireless earbuds.
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    Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact review says its one of the most powerful smartphones

    GSM Arena has published its review of the Sony Xperia XZ1 and claim that the device has everything the XZ1 and XZ Premium have, except for the screen.
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    Xiaomi Mi A1 review says its the best of both worlds

    The Mi A1 is the most uncompromising phone in the budget segment today. We've seen some great devices debuting in the market this year, notably the Redmi Note 4 and the Moto G5 Plus, and as an overall package, the Mi A1 handily beats both devices. For ₹14,999 you'll be hard-pressed to find a...
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    Jaybird RUN review say that these are well-though-out and designed

    Android Police has published its review of the new Jaybird RUN Bluetooth headphones and says that while these aren't perfect, these would be recommended before Apple's AirPods.
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    Nest Thermostat E review says its the perfect downgrade

    The Nest Thermostat E is one of the best entry-level thermostats you can buy, and it can save you real money.
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    Fitbit Ionic review says its good for now but could be better

    Ars Technica has published its review of the Fitbit Ionic and states that the smartwatch is good, but it's not the best all-purpose wearable you can get for $300.
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    Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) review says its a beautiful phone with substandard performance

    The new Galaxy J7 has excellent battery life, good design, and a pretty Super AMOLED display. The performance isn’t good enough, though, and the rear camera also slightly underperforms.
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    Galaxy Note 8 video review says that the quality of craftsmanship is undeniable

    Droid Life has published its video review of the Galaxy Note 8 and states that despite the fingerprint scanner placement, if you live the Note series, you'll love the Note 8.
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    Xiaomi Mi 5X review says its a Redmi Note 4 with the Mi 6 camera

    If you ever wanted a Redmi Note 4 with the Mi 6 camera - that's the Mi 5X. It's really that simple, and the best part - the price gets to stay quite low.
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    Meizu Pro 7 Plus review says this is something genuinely unique

    With the Pro 7 Plus, Meizu has implemented a unique secondary display while still delivering a great overall package. While we wouldn't recommend buying this phone solely for the secondary display, we strongly believe that it is an excellent choice for those looking for something genuinely unique.
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    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review states that it can easily be recommended

    So when Samsung claims that its new Galaxy Note 8 is designed to “Do bigger things.” A phone that’s even priced on the premise that it can help you achieve more, well that’s kind of a tall order. The question is: can it deliver?
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    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review suggests that it's clearly the top Samsung device of the year

    GSM Arena has published its review of the Galaxy Note 8 and states that the device falls in line with the Galaxy S8 lineup, with improved specs and better cameras.
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    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Audio Review

    The Galaxy Note 8. It doesn’t just sound like a storied smartphone, it is one. But it is supposed to produce sound through its speakers and its auxiliary port. So, for the $930+ you’re paying for this phablet, how does audio output stack up? The answer is “okay.” Mono speaker output is decent...
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    Nokia 8 review states the device is a revelation

    GSM Arena has published its review of the Nokia 8 and claims that HMD did the Nokia brand justice by delivering on all promises.
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    Samsung Chromebook Pro review says that battery life is a major letdown

    Engadget has published its review of the Samsung Chromebook Pro and gives the Chromebook a score of 79 out of 100.
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    Essential Phone review states there's a lot to love

    Engadget has published its review of the Essential Phone and gave the device a score of 84/100.
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    Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review says the device is quite pleasant

    In GSM Arena's review of the Mi Max 2, they state that the device was quite pleasant, it was an almost bump-free ride. The phablet has a top-notch build, excellent screen, class-leading battery life, loud stereo speakers, a pretty solid main camera and a surprisingly good selfie cam, and gets to...