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This week we reviewed the HONOR 9, found out the release date for the upcoming Galaxy Note 8, took a closer look at Alexa on the HTC U11, and much more. Here’s the news of the week!

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A closer look at Amazon Alexa on the HTCU11 The HTCU11 has just received Amazon Alexa support. Join us as we take a closer look!

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be unveiled August 23 Samsung’s Note 8 is almost here — invites have now gone out for Samsung’s Unpacked 2017 event in NYC, which is set for August 23rd.

HONOR 9 review The HONOR 9 is here! Find out if the shiny new successor to the excellent HONOR 8 can live up to expectations in our full HONOR 9 review.

In 10 years, what will a nostalgic phone look like? With phones like the Nokia 3310 and BlackBerry KEYone offering nostalgic value today, what will we look back on fondly in 10 years time?

SKAGEN Jorn Hybrid review – do smartwatches still matter? Josh has converted – he now uses a hybrid smartwatch. See why in his review of the SKAGEN Jorn Hybrid.

Always listening devices and the question of privacy vs safety Alexa is already embroiled in a murder trial and now she has been breaking up domestic abuse. Could always-listening devices be a force for good? Or evil?

Nokia 6 hands-on Nokia is back in a big way with the Nokia 6, an Amazon exclusive that may not pack high-end specs, but delivers in a lot of other ways.

OnePlus 5 battery life review The OnePlus 5 battery may be smaller than the one found in the OnePlus 3T, but how much longer does it actually last in comparison? Let’s find out.

Are we ready for a smartphone for hardcore gamers? In light of rumors that Razer might be building its own phone, we ask the question: is the world ready for a smartphone for hardcore gamers?

How to take a photo in manual mode on your smartphone Many camera apps offer a manual or pro mode that gives you direct control over the camera. But what do all those settings mean? Let me explain.

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• The wait will soon be over: Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone coming in a ‘few weeks’
• Edge Sense Plus app will help you unlock the full potential of your HTCU11
• Lenovo CEO says he’ll quit if the company misses sales target
• All US carriers will offer the Moto Z2 Force, according to new leak
• Remix OS rides off into the sunset, as Jide kills consumer products
• Bixby-powered Bluetooth earset might be released alongside Note 8 – report
• Google’s GIF creator app Motion Stills is finally available on Android
• Bluetooth Mesh Networking will usher in huge connected environments
• Amazon rolling out Alexa to its Android shopping app
• T-Mobile LG V10 Nougat update finally lands in the US
• The LG G4 Nougat update has arrived… sort of

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