Secure your phone
Best tip ever: Set up Find My Device as soon as you get your phone
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There are several options available for remotely tracking your phone, but Google's own Find My Device service is one of the most convenient around.
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great things come in small packages
Should you buy the Marshall Kilburn II speaker?
You can get a decent Bluetooth speaker for under $100, but if you're looking for a more powerful option for outdoor parties or lounging at the pool, the Marshall Kilburn II is the perfect choice.
the best
The Sony WH1000XM3 is the best pair of headphones of 2018!
2018 was the year when audio manufacturers finally showed that Bluetooth headphones can be of the same caliber as their wired counterparts.
Bluetooth battle
Marshall Kilburn vs. JBL Pulse 3: Which Bluetooth speaker should you buy?
The Marshall Kilburn delivers room-filling sound while offering a great retro design with analog knobs for controlling the volume, bass, and treble. The Pulse 3, meanwhile, has light effects that pulsate according to the music.
Turbocharge your phone
10 quick changes you can make to fix your phone's speed issues
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So you bought a shiny new phone, and a few months later you realize it isn't as fast as it used to be. Thankfully, you can try a few things to get your phone running back at full speed.
Start here
First 10 Things To Do With Your New OnePlus 6 and 6T
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If you've just picked up the OnePlus 6/6T or are interested in knowing more about either device, we have you covered. Here's what you can do to unlock the full potential of your OnePlus phone.
Start here
The first 9 things to do on your new Galaxy S9 or S9+
From setting up Intelligent Scan to configuring Bixby and Samsung Pay, here's what you need to know about getting started with the Galaxy S9.
Start from scratch
How to factory reset an Android phone
Whether you're trying to sell your phone or something has gone wrong and you need to start afresh, you'll need to know how to do a factory reset.
All about that bass
Dirac's latest breakthrough delivers deeper bass to your phone
Swedish audio optimization company Dirac is rolling out a new solution that's designed to improve the bass output on your phone.
Absolutely
Should you import the Huawei Mate 20 Pro to the U.S.?
The Mate 20 Pro is one of the best flagships of 2018. And while the phone isn't available officially in the U.S., you can pick up the international version on Amazon.
When will it end?
Facebook gave Microsoft, Amazon, and Netflix unfettered access to user data
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In its latest controversy, Facebook let tech giants like Netflix and Spotify read users' private messages without their consent.
Never settle for slow charging
All you need to know about OnePlus' new 30W Warp Charge standard
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Warp Charge offers a sizable boost in charging speeds from Dash Charge, with the new 30W standard able to charge a battery from flat to 50% in just 20 minutes.
Available now
Stable Android 9.0 Pie update is now rolling out to POCO F1
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POCO F1 picked up the MIUI 10 update back in November, but that particular build was still based on Oreo. Xiaomi is now rolling out the stable Android 9.0 Pie release to the device
Pivot
ASUS CEO Jerry Shen resigns, ZenFone brand to now focus on gamers
ASUS reorg sees the company focus on 'gaming and power users' with the ZenFone brand.
Power
OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition launches in India for ₹50,999 ($710)
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Having made its debut yesterday, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is now launching in India. The phone will be available for ₹50,999, and OnePlus says it will be very limited in quantity.
Gotta stand out somehow
Vivo just launched a phone with two displays, 10GB RAM, and no front camera
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Vivo was one of the first manufacturers to roll out a phone with a mechanised slider in the first-gen NEX, and for its latest effort the manufacturer is going with a dual-screen design.
Bring it on
ASUS' $180 ZenFone Max Pro M2 has a Snapdragon 660, 5000mAh battery
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ASUS is offering a phone with a Snapdragon 660, massive 5000mAh battery, FHD+ display with a layer of Gorilla Glass 6, and a clean software experience for under $200.
Salute to Speed
OnePlus 6T vs. OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition: Which should you buy?
The standard OnePlus 6T is already a powerful phone, but the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition turns things up a notch. With a staggering 10GB of RAM coupled with 256GB of storage and 30W fast charging, the McLaren Edition is an absolute beast.
The next big thing for everyone
Nokia 8.1 with Snapdragon 710 launches in India
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HMD's latest mid-range phone for the Indian market is the Nokia 8.1. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 710, and has 12MP + 13MP rear cameras, 6.18-inch PureDisplay screen, 3500mAh battery, and Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
A solid upgrade
Nokia 8.1 review: Elegant design meets impressive hardware
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The Nokia 8.1 comes in a gorgeous burgundy color option, and you'll find a Snapdragon 710 and 3500mAh battery under the hood. The camera isn't all that bad either, and overall the Nokia 8.1 is a great $400 phone for 2019.