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  1. Android News

    Hands-on video unboxing of the ZTE Axon 7 Mini gives us a tour of the software

    Tim from Droid Life just published his hands-on video of the ZTE Axon 7 Mini. We get to see the device unboxed, all of its contents, and then a brief tour of the software that's installed.
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    Hands-on video of the Huawei Mate 9 shows the box contents and a brief software tour

    Tim from Droid Life just published his hands-on video of the Huawei Mate 9. Most of the video is just him unboxing it and showing off the contents, but then he turns the phone on and gives us a brief look at EMUI 5.0.
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    Hands-on with Google Home says it's hard to pick which video you want with just your voice

    Cody from Android Police just published his hands-on first impressions article about Google Home. He likes it more than Alexa, but is not a fan of the inability to set reminders, send emails or Hangouts messages with it right now.
  4. Android News

    Hands-on unboxing for Google Home shows us the setup process

    Kellen from Droid Life just got his Google Home unit in and he prepared a video that shows you how the box presentation looks, and how to set everything up.
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    Hands-on with the Porsche variant of the Huawei Mate 9 calls it the dream machine

    Kris from Android Authority just published their hands-on experience with the special version of the Huawei Mate 9. They noted that the regular Mate 9 had 11GB of internal storage used out of the box, while this Porsche variant had 24.6GB used up automatically.
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    Hands-on with the Huawei Fit says fitness meets elegance

    Along with the Huawei Mate 9, the company also announced a fitness wearable called the Huawei Fit. Jaime from Pocketnow went hands on with this device today and really enjoyed how the wearable looked.
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    Hands-on with the Huawei Mate 9 gives us a look at EMUI 5.0

    Ben from 9to5Google went hands-on with the Huawei Mate 9 that was announced earlier today. The focus here was to give us a look at how the company's OEM skin has changed with EMUI version 5.0.
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    Hands-on with the Wileyfox's Swift 2 says it's their most premium phone yet

    Alex from Android Central just published his hands-on article with the Wileyfox Swift 2 and calls it a significant step up from the original Swift.
  9. Android News

    Is the Xiaomi Mi MIX the future of smartphones?

    Joshua from Android Authority went hands-on with the new Xiaomi Mi MIX and gives everyone an in-depth look at the new bezel-less device.
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    Hands-on video of the LeEco Le Pro 3 says the software is quite differnet from stock Android

    Tim from Droid Life just published a hands-on video unboxing of the LeEco Le Pro 3. He shows off the impressive build quality and software that LeEco is using with their first flagship smartphone launched in the United States.
  11. Android News

    Hands-on with the LeEco Le Pro 3 and Le S3 shows off Le Eco's TV content

    Android Authority went hands-on with both the Le Pro 3 and Le S3 from last week's launch event. They do talk about the hardware and build quality of these devices, but focus mostly on the software experience that LeEco offers.
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    Hands-on with the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 highlights its flexible OLED display

    Fone Arena also published a hands-on video of the Xiaomi Mi Note 2. They talk about the front and back dual curved glass, and how Xiaomi is using its flexible OLED tech to pull it off.
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    Quick hands-on with the Xiaomi Mi MIX talks about its specs

    FoneArena just published their hands-on video of the Xiaomi Mi MIX. The short video talks about its specs and that Xiaomi used ceramic for the overall build material.
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    Hands-on unboxing of the Meizu MX6 says the software is unorthodox

    Nick from Phandroid just uploaded his unboxing and first impressions video of the Meizu MX6 to YouTube. He says the design isn't unique, but his first impressions of the phone are extremely positive.
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    Hands-on with the Sony Xperia XZ asks if it is the real Sony flagship

    Juan of Pocketnow went hands-on with the Sony Xperia XZ and just goes over the build quality and the software experience of the device.
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    Hands-on with the Huawei Honor Note 8 talks about the build quality and software features

    Flossy just published his hands-on first impressions video of the Huawei Honor 8 smartphone and he says the 6.6" display is the perfect size for him because he loves big giant phones.
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    Hands-on with the LeEco Le Pro 3 says it feels good in the hand

    The Verge was at the LeEco launch event this week and they were able to put together a hands-on video with the Le Pro 3. The video shows off the EUI OEM skin that LeEco has put together and then briefly talked about the hardware and build quality.
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    Hands-on with the Pixel shows how Android 7.1's app shortcuts work

    Kellen of Droid Life just uploaded a hands-on video of the Pixel that focuses on the new app shortcuts feature that is included in Android 7.1 Nougat.
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    Hands-on with the Google Pixel gives you a look at what's inside the box

    SuperSaf just published his unboxing and hands-on video of the Google Pixel. He doesn't give much of an opinion about the device, other than talking about the power button placement, but we do get a look at how the Pixel is packaged once you buy it.
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    Hands-on with the WatchAir smart antenna

    Phil of Android Central went hands-on with the WatchAir smart antenna to see how it compared to traditional ones on the market. The extra features here include things like DVR functionality and an app that lets you view your content from your phone or tablet.
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    Hands-on first impressions of the ASUS Zenfone 3

    Flossy went hands-on with the ASUS Zenfone 3 in an unboxing video published today. On a scale of 1 to 10 directly out of the box, Flossy gives the ASUS Zenfone 3 a go.
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    Hands-on with the Google Pixel says it could be the Nexus 5P he's been waiting for

    Chris went hands-on with the Google Pixel at the launch event yesterday and he feels the Pixel could be the 5" premium smartphone that everyone has been waiting for. He goes on to call it a high-end and premium follow up to the Nexus 5 but isn't a fan of how much Google is charging for it.
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    Hands-on with the Pixel and Pixel XL says the rear camera can record 1080p video at 60 FPS

    Some people have been wondering if the Pixel and Pixel XL will be able to handle 1080p video recording at 60 frames per second. The folks at AnandTech did a hands-on with the device yesterday and confirms this feature is present in the camera software.
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    Hands-on with the Daydream VR headset says it is actually very clever

    Ron of Ars Technica went hands-on with the Daydream VR headset and he believes that while it isn't as advanced as some other headsets, it is great on a budget and is full of tricks.
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    Hands-on with the Google Pixel and Pixel XL says they have an interesting dual-tone look

    MKBHD went hands on with the Pixel and Pixel XL and says it's hard to not mention that they look like iPhones. He makes sure to point out the headphone jack at the top, and says he'll have to wait to test the camera in good lighting before he can give an opinion on it.