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CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
Acer Iconia Smart hands-on
The Android-based Acer Iconia Smart is a giant of a phone, with a 4.8-inch screen that sports a 21:9 aspect ratio. Turn the phone on its side and you can enjoy cinematic videos and wide-screen Web browsing. Read more
16 February 2011 by Rich Trenholm
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How to use Tasker on Android
Your smart phone's not smart enough for ya, huh? Boost your Samsung Galaxy S2's dexterity using the excellent Tasker app. Watch video
30 March 2012 by Damien McFerran
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How to root your Samsung Galaxy S2
If you want to install a custom ROM on your Galaxy S2, you'll need to root it first. We show you how to do that in seven easy-to-follow steps. Watch video
7 September 2011 by Damien McFerran
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How to install Ice Cream Sandwich on your Samsung Galaxy S2
Install Android Ice Cream Sandwich on your Galaxy S2 before Samsung officially gets around to releasing it. Now with video walk-through! Watch video
13 March 2012 by Damien McFerran
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How to stream video from your Samsung Galaxy S2 to your PS3
Here's how to stream music and video from your phone to your TV though your PlayStation 3, via the niftiness of DLNA. Read more
21 February 2012 by Damien McFerran
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Nokia N86 8MP review
Cast in the same mould as N-series classics like the N95, the N86 8MP smart phone doesn't break any new ground but is a solid example of what Nokia does best. Sporting an attractive two-way slider design, it offers tonnes of features, chief among which is a fantastic 8-megapixel camera Read more
30 July 2009 by Flora Graham
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HTC Sensation XL review
The HTC Sensation XL is a classy music phone but it struggles to stand out from the competitive Android pack, despite its huge screen. Read more
15 November 2011 by Sam Kieldsen
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Nokia X7 review
The Nokia X7's exterior is a treat for the eyes, but its internal components are a different story. A weak processor and outdated Symbian operating system mean this smart phone isn't a match for the iPhone or many Android devices. Read more
5 August 2011 by Damien McFerran
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Motorola Razr HD review
With a bright screen, sturdy frame and good battery life, the Razr HD would make a cracking mid-range mobile. Unfortunately, it's £400. Read more
20 March 2013 by Andrew Hoyle
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How to unlock your Samsung Galaxy S3
Got your hands on a Galaxy S3 but it's locked to a different network? You need to unlock that beast. Here's how. Read more
13 July 2012 by Andrew Hoyle
CNET UK Editors' Choice
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