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Florence is a technology journalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Hands-on: The ZTE Axon M is the first smartphone with a foldable screen
This isn't a prototype—it's a fully operational mobile device with a fold-out screen, from a brand usually associated with budget devices.
Tip
Waze app how-to: Tips and tricks for ditching Google Maps
It's time to master all of Waze's traffic navigation features. We give you eight tips for using the Google-owned Waze app for a richer travel experience.rn
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Moto Z2 Force review: A modular phone with very few tricks
It's one of the last series of smartphones to ride on the modularity bandwagon. Is it even worth considering for its snap-on accessories?
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Michael Kors Access Sofie review: A polished piece of connected jewelry
For those who prefer sparkly wrists, the Android Wear-powered Access Sofie offers all the bling and then some.
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Google Maps: Find Parking and other features you need to start using
Don't take Google Maps for granted. It gets even better once you dig into its settings and start customizing it.
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Why the Galaxy Note8 will make you fall back in love with the S Pen
Can't figure out how a stylus makes a smartphone so special? The Note8 S Pen has answers.
How-To
Galaxy S8 battery life tips: How to control battery drain
Is your Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ draining too fast? These battery-saving tips can help you get a few more hours of use.
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Motorola’s former president returns to Google to head new hardware division
Rick Osterloh will oversee Nexus devices, Chromebooks, OnHub, and Google's ATAP division, as well as Google Glass.
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The Huawei MateBook’s pressure-sensitive stylus feels like putting pen to paper
The Huawei MateBook's pressure sensitive stylus is really quite capable. Here's what it's like to paint a digital picture with it.
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5 things to know about the MateBook, Huawei’s first-ever Windows device
Huawei and Windows 10? It's a new category for the Chinese manufacturer, but this 12-inch tablet seems like a promising, cheaper alternative to the competition.
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Dress-on with Modiface’s Wedding Dress Studio app
Modiface has a new app that lets you try on a wedding dress before you head out to the boutique.rn
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HTC and Under Armour want to help you get healthy with the UA Healthbox
It’s a box with all the essential gadgets you’ll need to get fit, including a fitness band, a scale, and a strap-on heart-rate monitor.
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Yoga Tablet 2 Pro review: Solid productivity features can’t make up for its crummy interface
This tablet has so much going for it: a sleek design, a projector built into the hinge, and a pretty good battery life. But Lenovo's Android customizations are awful.
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Droid Turbo review: Motorola’s big red phone is almost unkillable
It's a shame this Quad HD-equipped, almost-stock device is only available for Verizon subscribers, because it has potential to be a big seller.
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Google Nexus 9 review: A powerful tablet made for everyone
The Nexus 9 may be geared towards developers, but its big screen, powerful 64-bit processor, and stereo sound are a joy for anyone willing to drop $400.
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Sony Xperia Z3v review: Verizon gets the exclusive on this Xperia Z2 do-over
It's got powerful internals, a 20-megapixel camera, and a version of Android that isn't annoying to look at—hopefully a stint at Verizon will help it reach more users.
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Galaxy Note 4 review: Samsung finally listens to its fans, and it pays off
With the Note 4, it feels like Samsung took every little comment stuffed into its cobweb-covered suggestion box and actually listened to what its users want.
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Moto G (2014) review: The best smartphone under $200
With its no-frills interface and stylish enough chassis, you might as well buy one just to keep in the closet for emergencies.
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