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This week we reviewed the OnePlus 6 and Nokia 8 Sirocco, went hands-on with the new HTC U12 Plus, and more. Here’s what you need to know about the past week in Android.

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HTC U12 Plus hands-on: Literally more sensitive than ever The HTC U12 Plus is the company’s most sensitive phone… literally. See how some new squeeze features and a different take on buttons adds some unique qualities to HTC’s latest flagship.

OnePlus 6 review: The spiritual successor to the Nexus The OnePlus 6 is here. The latest OnePlus handset feels very familiar, but that’s a large part of what makes it so good.

Nokia 8 Sirocco review: A premium indulgence The Nokia 8 Sirocco is shiny, solid, and offers pure and up-to-date Android experience… but does that merit a premium price tag? Find out in our Nokia 8 review.

Essential reportedly cancels next smartphone, company may be up for sale The unconfirmed report comes less than a year after Essential Products’ first phone launched, which was not a sales success.

HTC U12 Plus vs the competition: How does HTC’s new phone stack up? The HTCU12 Plus might be a beast on paper, but let’s see how HTC’s best smartphone stacks up against the OnePlus 6, LG G7 ThinQ, and Google Pixel 2 XL.

How stable is the Android P beta developer preview? Is the Android P beta stable enough to install on your smartphone? Read on to find out!

Red Hydrogen One: Is it a more polished Nintendo 3DS? Don’t expect the phone to pop holographic images out of the display, as it seems to be a more advanced take on glasses-free 3D.

Our top 5 favorite HTCU12 Plus features Here are the top 5 HTCU12 Plus features that you need to know.

HTC U12 Plus color comparison: Ceramic black, flame red, and translucent blue The new HTCU12 Plus colors include titanium black, flame red, and translucent blue. Check out our HTCU12 Plus color comparison before you pick out your favorite version.

HTC U12 Plus specs: This phone is a beast The HTCU12 Plus is turning out to be one heck of a phone. Here’s the full list of HTCU12 Plus specs.

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