It's complicated
LG Velvet review: Beautifully flawed
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LG's new sub-flagship shines with a striking design and Dual Screen, but fumbles some of the basics.
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Alex Dobie
Alex is global Executive Editor for Android Central, and is usually found in the UK. He has been blogging since before it was called that, and currently most of his time is spent leading video for AC, which involves pointing a camera at phones and speaking words at a microphone. He would just love to hear your thoughts at alex@androidcentral.com, or on the social things at @alexdobie.
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From the Editor's Desk
Let's talk about that new HTC phone
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A new phone, a new chip and 5G doesn't mean a triumphant return for HTC.
best phone camera?
Huawei P40 Pro Plus camera review: Zooming into the future
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With an impressive 10X optical zoom, Huawei's P40 Pro Plus is the most versatile smartphone camera ever... with a catch.
Wow
Oppo Find X2 Pro review: Gunning for the Galaxy S20
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If you weren't paying attention to Oppo before, now's the time to start. The company's new standard-bearer delivers everything you'd want out of a 2020 flagship.
From the Editor's Desk
From the Editor's Desk: OnePlus, growing up and keeping your soul
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OnePlus has faced it's share of challenges as it grows and grows from a small startup to a well-known name in smartphones. The company has changed a lot in the last several years, but that doesn't mean it had to sell its soul to get there.
From the Editor's Desk
From the Editor's Desk: Phones for our new, weird reality
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As much as everyone desperately wants a return to the old normal, it's becoming increasingly obvious that the new one isn't going away anytime soon. That means that our technology will need to adapt as much as we do.
From the Editor's Desk
From the Editor's Desk: Unstoppable force, immovable object
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Neither Huawei nor the U.S. government is budging. So what happens next?
folding ftw
5 reasons why your next phone should be a foldable
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Foldables aren't just tech gimmicks, they're the future of mobile. Here are the reasons why you should actually consider getting one.
The best phones
The U12+ is the best HTC phone you probably shouldn't buy
HTC hasn't released a consumer-facing phone since 2018, but its existing lineup is still worth considering for the right buyer.
New Nokias
Nokia 8.3 5G with Snapdragon 765G leads HMD's 2020 lineup
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Finnish firm unveils Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 5.3 and Android Go-powered Nokia 1.3.
From the Editor's Desk
From the Editor's Desk: The Galaxy S20 Ultra's impossibly high bar
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Lukewarm reaction to Samsung's Galaxy S20 Ultra shows just how high the expectations are for a $1400 smartphone. When you're being charged laptop money for a smartphone, it's not unreasonable to expect excellence.
Foldable fun
Huawei Mate XS + MatePad 5G hands-on: Foldables come to the post-Google era
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Huawei's next chapter begins with a refreshed foldable and a premium Android tablet
new toys
From the Editor's Desk: Samsung is set to dominate with the Galaxy S20
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Get ready for the most competitive Samsung flagships in years.
Top Xperias
These are the best Sony phones you can buy
The top handsets from one of the more overlooked Android phone makers.
doin's-a-transpirin'
From the Editor's Desk: Five Android predictions for 2020
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As we enter a new decade (quiet, math geeks), I'd like to offer a few thoughts on where we're headed through the next twelve months.
buyers guide
The best Huawei Mate 20 Pro cases you can buy
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is one of the best-performing and best-looking Android phones around. If you want to keep it looking sharp, you'll want to keep it that way.
One and only
Decade in review: The HTC One M7 started trends it couldn't finish
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There's no denying it— the HTC One M7 was one of the iconic Android phones of the decade.
from $120!
Buy a cheap Chromebook, not a crappy Android tablet, this Cyber Monday!
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If you're an Android user looking for a good all-around, portable device, you don't want a tablet.
UK Deals
Galaxy, Pixel + Huawei Black Friday deals from Carphone Warehouse
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Carphone Warehouse has kicked off its Black Friday sales, with some impressive deals on a wide range of flagship Android phones. Among the highlights are Samsung's Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus, Huawei's P30 Pro and Google's Pixel 3a. On contract, the best deals this Black Friday include: Galaxy S10 from £35 per month on O2 Galaxy S10 Plus from £55pm, £9.99 upfront on O2 Huawei P30 Pro for...
Black Friday!
This LG G8 deal is the best price you'll find for a Snapdragon 855 flagship
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Get a great deal on the Snapdragon 855 this Black Friday.