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  1. Android News

    PocketNow reviews the ZTE ZMAX Pro

    "Overall, we came away very impressed with the ZMAX Pro. Don’t mistake, this is not the most powerful phone on the market. Standing toe-to-toe with A Note 7 or HTC 10, this phone will lose in almost every category. But it won’t lose by much. And have I mentioned it’s $99 dollars? There are...
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    Xiaomi Mi Max review states the device is in a league of its own

    XDA has published its full review of the Xiaomi Mi Max and gives it high remarks for the display size and general usage, but loses points for a sub-par camera.
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    Moto Z Force Droid review says it should have been Motorola's global flagship

    GSM Arena just published their review of the Moto Z Force Droid and they were very impressed with how tough the overall build quality is. They felt it was a solid performer, but there's no separate USB transfer cable included, there's not a 3.5mm audio jack, the Moto Mods are not cheap and so...
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    Xiaomi Mi Band 2 review says it's attractive and affordable, but not without its flaws

    Jimmy of Android Authority just published his review of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 and he felt it was pretty average when compared to the other fitness bands that are available. Pros - Very affordable - Battery lasts around 20 days - Accurate step/sleep tracking - Idle Alerts are very helpful...
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    Sony Xperia X Performance review says it's $700 worth of disappointment

    Chris of Engadget just published his review of the Sony Xperia X Performance and said his hopes were crushed after already being disappointed by the regular Xperia X from Sony. Pros - Flagship-level performance - Water-resistant design - Lightweight, unobtrusive Android skin Cons - Not...
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    Sony Xperia X Performance review says it's 80% of a great phone

    Daniel of Android Central just published their review of the Sony Xperia X Performance and while they believe it isn't perfect, it is great in a lot of areas. The Good - Great performance in apps and games - Nice daylight photo capabilities - Excellent stereo sound output - Waterproof metal...
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    Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review calls it the Olympic performer

    GSM Arena just published their review of the Galaxy S7 Active and they felt the added grip and durability can really give you that extra peace of mind. While it is an AT&T exclusive, it can still be used on other carriers' GSM networks. So as long as you don't care about LTE, then the...
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    OnePlus 3 review says it's a solid phone with a decent camera

    Android Police had already published their written review of the OnePlus 3 but today they're back with a video review. The reviewer says the OnePlus 3 is a solid phone with a decent camera, decent looking display, fast fingerprint sensor and some software and hardware features that they found...
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    OnePlus 3 comparison vs the Samsung Galaxy S7 says it's no flagship killer

    Pocketnow recently reviewed the OnePlus 3 and compared it to other smartphones that cost $400. Their readers though, they wanted to know how it stacked up against a real flagship. They just released a new video that does exactly that, and their final conclusion says the OnePlus 3 just can't...
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    Xiaomi Mi Max review says it's a conditionally great extra-large smartphone

    Bailey of Android Authority just published their review of the Xiaomi Mi Max and they felt it was a great, big phone but it does have its exceptions. Pros - Good display - Smooth performance - Fairly fast fingerprint reader - Good sound quality - Excellent battery life - Good camera for...
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    HTC 10 review says it is an audio beast

    Ash Tailor just published his video review of the HTC 10 and he fell in love with the audio quality right from the start. Ash says if you pair it with a good set of headphones then you'll definitely benefit from what HTC has done here, but even if you use a regular set, he feels it is much...
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    Motorola Moto G4 Plus review says it's one of the best bang for your buck smartphones in 2016

    Lanh of Android Authority just published his review of the Motorola Moto G4 Plus and he feels it is a great value for your money. Pros - Priced affordably - MicroSD expansion - Turbo charging - Large vibrant display - MotoMaker (market dependent) - Durable build - Good camera -...
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    Samsung Gear 360 review says the possibilities are endless

    Abhijeet of SamMobile just published his review of the Gear 360 camera from Samsung and he said he enjoyed the device more and more with each passing day. Pros - Design - 360 video quality - Fairly decent price Cons - Visible stitching in videos and photos - No shutter speed option -...
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    OnePlus 3 camera review says it delivers a solid camera experience

    Tim from Droid Life just published his camera review of the OnePlus 3 and he felt that the quality was very good considering the price of the smartphone. Naturally, it won't compare to the Note 5, S7 or the 6P, Tim says, but since those cost more than the OnePlus 3 it isn't fair to compare it...
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    OnePlus 3 camera review says you can't find a better option at this price point

    The 16MP camera found within the OnePlus 3 has been put through the ringer, and this time Pocketnow has published a video review of the camera capabilities. Although some folks want to try to pit the OnePlus 3 against devices like the Galaxy S7 Edge, the OnePlus 3 just doesn't come close. But...
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    Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review says it's a phone that tries to live in two worlds

    Joe of Phandroid just published his review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active and besides the AT&T exclusivity, speaker quality and the price, he thinks it is a great device. The Good - Durable design & build quality - Shatter resistant display - Excellent battery life - Still a Galaxy S7...
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    OnePlus 3 review says OnePlus is learning how to cut the right corners

    OnePlus got a lot of flack last year for cutting corners that people felt didn't need to be cut (NFC, Quick Charge, etc), but Ryan feels OnePlus has actually learned from their mistake last year. The Good - The aluminum frame looks and feels very high-quality, though perhaps a little boring...
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    Samsung Gear Fit 2 review says it looks fantastic and fits even better

    Kellen of Droid Life just published his review of the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and he is a huge fan of the comfort and aesthetics of the wearable. He says thanks to its looks, price point, and functionality, that it is easy to recommend to someone who is looking for a fitness tracker.
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    ZTE Grand X Max 2 review says it's an excellent option from ZTE, but with one major flaw

    Bailey of Android Authority just published their review of the ZTE Grand X Max 2 and they felt it was a great device except for the camera. Pros - Beautiful display - Nice design - Respectable performance - Expandable storage - Excellent software - Embraces newer USB Type-C - Very good...
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    OnePlus 3 battery life review says it gets 4 hours+ of screen on time, Dash Charge to 65% in 30 min

    Chris of Phandroid has been putting the OnePlus 3 through its paces and he just published his battery life review of the device. During his daily tests, he was able to get over 4 hours of screen on time. He also noted that OnePlus' Dash Charging filled the battery from 0% to 65% in 30 minutes...
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    Sony Xperia X review says it's a worthy successor to the Xperia Z that fails to hit the heights

    More and more reviews of the Sony Xperia X are coming out and they aren't painting a good picture for the new smartphone. Gary just published his review of the Xperia X and he felt it was an average device with a great focus on software. Pros - Classic Sony design - High quality display -...
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    Meizu Pro 6 review says it's another great effort that manages to impress in key areas

    Krystal of Android Authority just published her review of the Meizu 6 Pro and she felt it was an above average device, but definitely not one that can compete with the Samsung, LG and HTC flagships. Pros -Premium aluminium design -Good AMOLED screen -3D Touch -Fast and accurate fingerprint...
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    DxOMark camera review of the LG G5 says it has outstanding results for stills

    DxOMark is known for their camera reviews and today they have just published their review of the LG G5's camera. They gave it an overall review score of 86, which puts it in line with the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
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    OnePlus 3 review says it is refined & updated, yet still a compromise

    Joshua of Android Authority just published his review of the OnePlus 3 and he enjoyed a lot of the device, but felt the battery life and camera experience wasn't in line with other flagships. Pros - Metal design is very sleek - Display bezel is very minimal - Performance is top notch with...
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    OnePlus 3 review states that the device is a significant step forward for the company

    The Verge has published its review of the OnePlus 3 after having hands-on for some time. The OnePlus gets a 8.6/10 rating with great marks referring to the build quality, display and fast performance. The rating gets lowered a bit due to the its incompatibility with CDMA carriers, lack of an...