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Huawei unveils the Mate Xs and MatePad Pro 5G w/ no Play Store access

Huawei has officially unveiled its second-generation Mate Xs foldable and MatePad Pro 5G tablet at a closed-door launch event in Barcelona. The event went ahead, even though MWC 2020 was cancelled due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus, with the duo given top billing during a live-streamed launch event. Both devices will rely heavily on the Huawei AppGallery, which will be the default…
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Five staple iPhone apps that I use each day

I have quite a few third-party apps installed on my iPhone, but there are several staple apps that I use regularly that I’d have a hard time doing without. These apps include Apollo, the excellent full-featured Reddit client, NetNewsWire, a legendary RSS reader reimagined for modern day iOS, and more. Watch our brief hands-on video walkthrough for a look at all five apps, and be sure to…
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The best Android and iPhone gimbal

By Signe Brewster If you like filming video with your smartphone and are comfortable spending a little more than $100 to achieve more professional-looking results, a smartphone gimbal might be right for you. A gimbal is a handheld mechanical stabilizer that can help you shoot smooth, cinematic footage without the need for a larger tripod or an expensive dolly. After spending 30 hours researching…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip review: Admire it, don't buy it

To date, every foldable you could buy has been the subject of at least some drama. Royole’s FlexPai felt barely finished. The original Galaxy Fold wasn’t much more than a prototype, with glaring design issues that were fixed in later production runs.
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Peloton's iOS Chromecast support puts workouts on the big screen

Peloton users on iPhones and iPads can now play their workout videos on a bigger Chromecast-powered screen. The iOS application’s latest update adds Chromecast support for the platform, a feature which used to be available only for Android users. As The Verge notes, Peloton bike and treadmill owners can cast to supported devices with Miracast, but this feature’s addition…
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