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OnePlus Finally Brings Its Phone Cameras up to Speed
It’s still missing that special something, but the OnePlus 9 Pro can at least capture photos that match and sometimes surpass its peers.
Apple Bent the Rules for Russia. Other Nations Will Take Note

Russian iPhone buyers will soon be prompted to install software developed in that country, setting a precedent that other authoritarian governments may follow.
The Best Used Tech to Buy (and Sell)
That old Microsoft Zune? Not so much. That old iPhone? Definitely.
Microsoft is shipping a data centre in a 40-foot container. What’s inside, and what’s it for?
Microsoft’s Azure Modular data center brings computing on the edge.
These Are the 11 Android Phones Worth Buying
Shopping for a new phone can be an ordeal. Let us take some of the pain out of it with these picks and tips.
A New Lens Technology Is Primed to Jump-Start Phone Cameras
The optics in your smartphone have been pretty much the same for more than a decade. That’s about to change.
The New Moto G Series Really Phones It In
Motorola’s new phones will meet the most minimal of expectations.
Here’s the Right Way to Rescue a Soaking Wet Smartphone
Given the hundreds of ways your phone could come into life-threatening contact with liquid, you should know what to do when it happens (because it will).
Cheaper Yet Refined, Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Phones Are Great
The price tag might still make you blink, but Samsung’s new flagship has one of the best cameras in a smartphone.