Monthly Archives: November 2018

The 2020 Lincoln Aviator pulls out the stops to sweep up in midsize SUVs

The 2020 Lincoln Aviator pulls out the stops to sweep up in midsize SUVs

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Big, glitzy, and unapologetically brash, the 2020 Lincoln Aviator is the latest example of the automaker’s singularly lavish vision of “American luxury.” Smaller sibling to the Navigator, though hardly less imposing, the new midsize SUV also debuts Lincoln’s new hybrid drivetrain.

The standard 2020 Aviator will come with a regular 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. Lincoln says it expects that to be good for 400 horsepower and a matching amount of torque, routed through a 10-speed SelectShift automatic.
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | C Review

Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | C Review

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A new lens from Sigma in their Contemporary range, billed as having optical quality “approaching that of the Art lenses”, for MFT and Sony E APS-C format mirrorless cameras. Reviewed here using the Sony A5100 24mp mirrorless body, giving a “35mm format equivalent” field of view of an 84mm lens. This is very close to the classic 85mm f/1.4, so it will be very interesting to see how it performs.
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5 things the iPad Pro should steal from the Pixel Slate (and 3 things it shouldn’t)

5 things the iPad Pro should steal from the Pixel Slate (and 3 things it shouldn’t)

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The iPad Pro is better but that doesn’t mean it can’t pick up a few pointers.

The iPad Pro’s closest competitor has arrived. Google’s Pixel Slate is a 12.3-inch Chrome OS-based tablet with slim bezels, no home button, USB-C support, lots of magnets, and a $200 companion keyboard. Sound familiar? But for all of their similarities, the Pixel Slate and iPad Pro are quite different—and not just because Google positions its logo to be right-side-up when docked in a keyboard.
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https://www.macworld.com/article/3323391/iphone-ipad/ipad-pro-pixel-slate.html

AmazonBasics wireless keyboard review: A quiet, affordable alternative to clacking keys

AmazonBasics wireless keyboard review: A quiet, affordable alternative to clacking keys

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This budget keyboard provides satisfying key feel while keeping the decibels down.

The AmazonBasics Wireless Keyboard, which Amazon trumpets as “quiet and compact,” is built for this age of open work environments. When personal space is at a premium and even the clattering of a keyboard can feel intrusive, this discreet device helps everyone get along.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3322520/computers/amazonbasics-wireless-keyboard-review.html

Forget hamsters, the 2020 Kia Soul EV is charming by itself

Forget hamsters, the 2020 Kia Soul EV is charming by itself

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Kia doesn’t need hamsters any more: the 2020 Soul and Soul EV are compelling enough on their own merits. With the furry sidekicks out of the way, the third-generation Soul hatchback can focus instead on its own particular recipe of quirky style and punchy performance, particularly in its newest electric form.

It’s hard to argue with the idea that the 2020 Soul is coming into its own in this latest iteration. The urban runaround has always been distinctive, not to mention had its share of fans. For the 2020 model year, though, the design cred has stepped up a notch.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-kia-soul-ev-first-impressions-range-performance-design-29556414/

Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF Review

Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF Review

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Having recently reviewed the excellent HD Pentax-D FA* 50mm f/1.4 AW lens, there is a strong sense of deja vu as we look at the Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens for Nikon and Canon full frame cameras. Very clearly the two are closely related, maybe not 100% identical, but certainly sharing the same basic specification and build. So we have the potential here for another Zeiss-challenging 50mm optic, this time for Nikon and Canon, and it will be interesting indeed to see if the same potential is realised.
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https://www.ephotozine.com/article/tokina-opera-50mm-f-1-4-ff-review-32986

9 Things to Do Before Installing iOS 12.1

9 Things to Do Before Installing iOS 12.1

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There are some steps you should take before you install Apple’s iOS 12.1 update on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

The iOS 12.1 update is a milestone release and it comes with new features, bug fixes for iOS 12 problems, and patches for your device.

If you’re currently running iOS 12.0.1, you get the shortest list of changes and the smallest download. If you’re running an older version of iOS, your iOS 12.1 update and download will be much bigger thanks to the updates you skipped. They’re baked into your version of iOS 12.1.
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https://www.gottabemobile.com/10-things-to-do-before-installing-ios-12/

XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy review: Pedal to the heavy metal

XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy review: Pedal to the heavy metal

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Smaller process, bigger cooler, faster speeds—with tradeoffs

How can improvements to the GPU manufacturing process make graphics cards better? There’s no one solution, and today’s launch of the $280 Radeon RX 590 shows that Nvidia and AMD took two wildly divergent paths in the shift to the 12nm process.

Nvidia’s used the extra space and process improvements to cram its GeForce RTX 20-series graphics cards with radical, futuristic hardware devoted to driving adoption of real-time ray tracing and machine learning in games.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3321398/components-graphics/xfx-radeon-rx-590-fatboy-review.html

2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO tops AMG GT 2-door revamp

2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO tops AMG GT 2-door revamp

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Mercedes has given its AMG GT a revamp, with the 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT Coupes and Roadsters also joined by a fearsome 2020 AMG GT R PRO for the track. The automaker’s most potent sports cars got their big reveal at the LA Auto Show 2018 today, gaining new styling, better performance, and more cabin technology.

On the outside, the updated AMG GT takes inspiration from the 2019 AMG GT 4-door coupelaunched earlier this year. That includes new LED high performance headlamps and an arched light guide, the latter serving as a daytime running light, navigation light, and turn signals in one. A new multi-chamber reflector system gives a new light signature, while the LED rear lights now have dark backgrounds.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-mercedes-amg-gt-r-pro-2-door-coupe-roadster-refresh-28555439/

Sapphire Radeon RX 590 Nitro+ review: The new 1080p gaming champion

Sapphire Radeon RX 590 Nitro+ review: The new 1080p gaming champion

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Heavy metal, refined

AMD’s Radeon RX 590 is the best 1080p graphics card you can buy, and at $280, it won’t break the bank. But the Sapphire Radeon RX 590 Nitro+ we’re reviewing today proves it’s even better than we originally thought.

The card draws an immense amount of power, and the XFX Radeon RX 590 Fatboy that AMD sent U.S. reviewers ran hot despite coming equipped with a massive triple-slot cooler. Pushing AMD’s Polaris architecture so far—this is the same GPU’s third incarnation, after the Radeon RX 480 and 580—requires heavy metal, we concluded at the time.
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https://www.pcworld.com/article/3323380/components-graphics/sapphire-radeon-rx-590-nitro-review.html

Apple Watch Series 4 ECG feature could get imminent release

Apple Watch Series 4 ECG feature could get imminent release

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It’s all happening in the next 5.1.2 update

The ECG feature on the Apple Watch Series 4 could be about to land in the US, according to a new report.

MacRumours has obtained supposed training documents suggesting that the ECG feature has been in beta for a few weeks, and will be added to the Apple Watch in update 5.1.2 – which will land before the end of the year. That puts the release in line with Apple’s own schedule during the September keynote.
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https://www.wareable.com/apple/apple-watch-ecg-feature-coukd-drop-imminently-6779

Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) Review

Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi) Review

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Asus’ high-end ROG board for AMD CPUs costs serious bucks, so what do you get for your hard-earned money?

What is the Asus ROG Crosshair VII Hero (Wi-Fi)?

When you buy an Asus ROG product, you’re expecting a device that’s packed with gaming features – and the Crosshair VII Hero doesn’t disappoint.

It’s loaded with enthusiast-level gear, and has the connectivity to support powerful rigs. With a price of £260, though, it will have to work hard to tempt you into opening your wallet – and to go one better than the Gigabyte X470 Aorus Gaming 7 WiFi, which is £20 cheaper.
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-rog-crosshair-vii-hero-wi-fi

What’s Next for Nikon DX : D5700 or D7600?

What’s Next for Nikon DX : D5700 or D7600?

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What’s next for Nikon DX? What is waiting for us D5700 or D7600? We can already say that Nikon will now make an announcement as a DX-format camera. This is because the model with the new N1811 code name is developed by ALTEK and is the same as the latest Nikon D3500DSLR camera.

The company is expected to announce a development announcement for the Nikon D6 DSLR at the CES event in early 2019. However, the camera model with the code name “N1811” is expected to be Nikon D5700 or Nikon D7600. Now let’s list some details for the next Nikon DX camera
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https://www.dailycameranews.com/2018/11/whats-next-for-nikon-dx-d5700-or-d7600/

2020 Kia Soul EV leads funky 3rd-Gen refresh

2020 Kia Soul EV leads funky 3rd-Gen refresh

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Kia has pulled the wraps off the brand-new 2020 Soul, including both the 2020 Soul EV electric hatchback, and its gas-engined siblings. Debuting at the LA Auto Show 2016, the new Soul gets fresh styling that riffs off the boxy aesthetic of the old car but with cleaner detailing.

That means new headlamps, now with a connecting trim piece that underscores the new Soul’s width, and slim daytime running lights. There’s a larger front grille with a two-tone grille on the gas-engined cars, while the front fenders have been bolstered. At the rear, there are three-dimensional boomerang-shaped tail lamps that wrap around the bodywork.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-kia-soul-ev-gas-turbo-specifications-features-technology-28555808/

Gigabyte AB350-Gaming Review

Gigabyte AB350-Gaming Review

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Gigabyte’s AB350-Gaming motherboard is aimed at those building a rig on the super-cheap. We take a look at its gaming credentials.

What is the Gigabyte AB350-Gaming?

The Gigabyte AB350-Gaming is the second-cheapest board in our recent AMD AM4 motherboard test group, and its £83 price means it’s only £8 pricier than the MSI B350 PC Mate.

That puts these two budget boards on a collision course. The Gigabyte product takes aim at gaming, while its rival MSI is an all-rounder – but can either succeed on such a tiny budget?
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/gigabyte-ab350-gaming

2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup pairs Wrangler style with go-anywhere 4×4

2020 Jeep Gladiator pickup pairs Wrangler style with go-anywhere 4×4

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All hail the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, promising to be a pickup par excellence and the midsize truck to make you forget anything Chevrolet or Ford might have on offer. Making its long-anticipated debut at the LA Auto Show 2018 today, the 2020 Gladiator gives Jeep a crew cab option, with a 5-foot steel bed and the styling the automaker is known for.

Indeed, at the front you’d be forgiven for mistaking the Gladiator for a Jeep Wrangler. You get the familiar keystone-shaped grille and round headlamps, while at the rear the square tail lamps are present and correct. There’s a fold-down windshield, too, and the choice of a soft top or two hardtops.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-jeep-gladiator-pickup-specifications-capabilities-off-road-performance-28555593/

Best Speakers for PS4 in 2018

Best Speakers for PS4 in 2018

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In this review we feature the best speakers for ps4 that allow you to easily connect to your playstation console using the optical input cable. These speakers are designed to deliver crystal clear dialogue and sound performance for a superb gaming experience, while producing crisp volume and decent spatial imaging. They also support full stereo output and provide good bass output for deep and punchy lows. Playing games on your PS4 with these speakers provides a much better listening experience as compared to the conventional TV built-in speakers. Furthermore, some of these ps4 speakers support THX codecs for a great surround sound experience. If you are looking for some of the best ps4 speakers to enhance your gaming audio experience, be sure to check out our top picks below!
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https://www.bassheadspeakers.com/best-speakers-for-ps4/

Smartphone Supertest 2018: What's the best phone right now?

Smartphone Supertest 2018: What’s the best phone right now?

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£1000 to spend on a phone. Seven top models to choose from. Are Apple and Samsung really the best picks?

What would make you spend £1000 on a phone? That’s today’s question.

Just a couple of years ago it might have been inlaid cut-glass diamonds, or a Porsche logo splashed across the back. All the really tasteful stuff.

But today all the big phone manufacturers have models pushing a grand. Heck, you can pay £1449 for an iPhone XS Max if you really want to.
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https://www.stuff.tv/features/smartphone-supertest-2018-whats-best-phone-right-now

Acer Switch 7 review in progress

Acer Switch 7 review in progress

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The Acer Switch 7 comes with everything in the box the Surface Pro 6 doesn’t, but how does it compare?

What is the Acer Switch 7?

The Acer Switch 7 is a 2-in-1, Windows 10 convertible that features a 13.5-inch 2256 x 1504 touchscreen with stylus support.

A Wacom EMR stylus and a keyboard dock is included in the box – which, at a glance, makes the Acer Switch 7 a compelling alternative to the Surface Pro; the latter requires you to shell out extra for those two extra accessories.
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The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO speeds smarter with lavish new aero

The 2020 Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO speeds smarter with lavish new aero

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If throwing extra horsepower at a car is the quick & dirty way to improve performance, then coaxing more speed through aerodynamic changes is arguably the more elegant. That’s the route Mercedes-AMG has taken with the 2020 AMG GT R PRO, certainly, and while its carbon-fiber flourishes may look unusual, there’s no denying that they deliver the goods on the track.

It’s based, unsurprisingly, on the existing AMG GT R. That has sat at the top of the ‘Benz tuner’s performance car tree since 2016, packing a hand-crafted 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 gas engine that gives 577 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque to play with.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-mercedes-amg-gt-r-pro-first-impressions-aerodynamics-performance-style-28556202/

MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon Review

MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon Review

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The MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon motherboard looks the business and offers plenty for the mainstream gamer.

What is the MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon?

The £170 price for the MSI X470 Gaming Pro Carbon puts it right in the middle of the market for gaming motherboards, and it also makes it £17 more expensive than its nearest rival, the ASRock Fatal1ty X470.

That slightly higher price gets you one of the best-looking mid-range gaming motherboards around, but what about the rest of the specification?
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Audi e-tron GT Concept is a drop-dead gorgeous 4-door EV

Audi e-tron GT Concept is a drop-dead gorgeous 4-door EV

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When you’re building an electric supercar, who better than Tony Stark to give it that superstar shine. “I’ve been having an extramarital affair with Audi for more than a decade now,” Robert Downey Jr jokingly quips at the unveil of the Audi GT Concept. Downey took the stage with legendary automotive designer Marc Lichte, to pull the wraps off a jaw-dropping car that, though dubbed a concept, is in fact an astonishing 99-percent product ready.

It’s no secret that Audi is in a longstanding love affair with Marvel Studios, too. The Audi R8 will forever be entwined with Tony Stark, the billionaire genius and playboy philanthropist character portrayed to perfection by Robert Downey Jr.
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https://www.slashgear.com/audi-e-tron-gt-ev-concept-performance-specifications-production-lans-28555871/

Never buy a new phone: 5 reasons to wait

Never buy a new phone: 5 reasons to wait

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Today we’re going to have a quick chat about why buying a new phone is a bad idea. To be real clear here right out the gate, I don’t mean all new phones – only new phones that’ve only just been released. This goes for all brands, no matter the place or carrier – and it’s only very recently become more important than ever before.

5. Different Colors, Better Editions

Mobile phones are released in a limited number of colors, editions, and sometimes even materials.
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Charmingly brash, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is just what it needs to be

Charmingly brash, the 2020 Jeep Gladiator is just what it needs to be

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Brash, unmistakable, and borderline excessive, if there’s one thing you can’t accuse the 2020 Jeep Gladiator of being it’s lacking in confidence. The brand new pickup may have only just emerged from under the sheets at the LA Auto Show 2018, but already it’s shaping up to deliver 90-percent of the charming madness of a Hummer only with a fraction of the frustration.

A sizable chunk of the appeal is how unapologetic the Gladiator is. From the ridiculous name to the removable stamped doors, open-top options, and squared-off styling, this is no coy nod at retro. Instead, Jeep took the boxy Wrangler and then grafted a five foot bed on the back.
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https://www.slashgear.com/2020-jeep-gladiator-first-impressions-brash-pickup-charm-28556042/

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 vs EF 24-105mm f/4 II – The complete comparison

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 vs EF 24-105mm f/4 II – The complete comparison

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When the Canon EOS R was launched in late 2018, it was accompanied by four native RF lenses whose focal lengths cover the basic needs of most photographers, from the fast 35mm 1.8 Macro and 50mm 1.2 primes to the standard 24-70mm f/2 and 24-105mm f/4 zooms.

The final lens is arguably the most versatile of the four because it has the widest zoom range, making it an appealing choice for those who want to carry a single lens for everyday photography and travel.
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https://mirrorlesscomparison.com/rf-mount-lenses/canon-rf-24-105mm-f-4-vs-ef-24-105mm-f-4/

Honor Magic 2 Review: enchanting but mildly disappointing

Honor Magic 2 Review: enchanting but mildly disappointing

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The quest for “edge to edge” bezel-less screens have forced smartphone makers to search for solutions to a problem of their own making. Unless you completely ignore it the way Samsung does (at least for now), there is no escaping the notch, a.k.a. the cutout, in its various shapes and sizes. Some, like Vivo and OPPO, have briefly toyed with and quickly abandoned the idea motorized elevating front cameras. Others, like Meizu and ZTE’s nubia, ditched the front camera entirely but put a second screen on the back instead. Another path, which may still gain some traction, is the one taken by Honor in the Honor Magic 2. But no matter how the Huawei sub-brand spins the narrative towards AI and cameras, there will be little doubt in people’s minds: the slider takes center stage.
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https://www.slashgear.com/honor-magic-2-review-enchanting-but-mildly-disappointing-28555814/

Best 2-in-1s 2018 (Laptop/Tablet Hybrids)

Best 2-in-1s 2018 (Laptop/Tablet Hybrids)

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Editor’s Note: The Microsoft Surface Pro 6 with the Type Cover keyboard is on sale for $799 and its budget sibling, the Surface Go, is $50 off.  

If you want a laptop with the most versatility, a 2-in-1 that either bends back or detaches to switch into tablet mode is your best choice. We’ve listed our favorite 2-in-1s below and here are three quick things you need to keep in mind when shopping.
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https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/best-2-in-1-laptops

2019 Honda Passport Arrives: Photos, Specs, Tech & Key Details

2019 Honda Passport Arrives: Photos, Specs, Tech & Key Details

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The 2019 Honda Passport is real, and it’s ready to show off at the LA Auto Show. This is a new 5 passenger SUV that fits in between the Honda CRV and the Honda Pilot.

Arriving to compete with the returning Chevy Blazer as well as the Ford Edge and Nissan Murano, the Passport promises a mix of on road and off-road performance.
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https://www.gottabemobile.com/2019-honda-passport-arrives-photos-specs-tech-details/

7 2019 Phones Worth Waiting For

7 2019 Phones Worth Waiting For

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Thinking about upgrading your phone? There are a ton of great options out on shelves right now, but there are a bunch of exciting phones coming in 2019.

If you’re thinking about upgrading your device you have a big decision to make: Buy something from the current crop of devices or wait to see what companies like Apple, Samsung, and HTC do next year. It’s not an easy decision to make.
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https://www.gottabemobile.com/2019-phones-worth-waiting-for/

44 Apple Watch tips and tricks

44 Apple Watch tips and tricks

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Get the best experience from your Apple Watch with this essential guide

So you’ve got a fancy new Apple Watch – congratulations. But now prepare to supercharge your experience with our list of essential Apple Watch tips.

The good news is that watchOS 5, Apple’s latest smartwatch operating system, is one of the more comprehensive on the market. This makes for a steep learning curve, but there’s a great amount of opportunity for customization.
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