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  1. LG Optimus G Pro: a phablet that tried hardIn 2013, LG bet heavily on the growing phablet category with the Optimus G Pro, a handset that aimed squarely at professionals and media lovers who wanted a…
  2. HTC Desire 600: Dual SIM and BoomSound for LessThe HTC Desire 600 arrived in 2013 as a mid-range Android phone with two features that were unusual at its price: dual-SIM support and front-facing stereo…
  3. Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro: A Low Cost Quad Core Big ScreenThe Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro arrived during an important phase in the smartphone market, when quad-core processors were moving beyond expensive flagships.…
  4. Apple iPhone 5c: Is Its Price Tag Justified?The Apple iPhone 5c arrived in 2013 as a colourful alternative to the flagship iPhone 5s. Its bright polycarbonate shell, familiar four-inch Retina display and…
  5. Apple iPhone 5s: The A7 Chip and Touch ID Make a MarkWhen Apple unveiled the iPhone 5s in September 2013, the leaks had already spoiled most of the surprise. Yet the keynote still delivered the kind of inflection…
  6. The Motorola Razr Maxx and the Battery that Refused to DieIn the early 2010s, when most smartphones barely survived a workday, the Motorola Razr Maxx arrived like a quiet rebuke. While rivals chased thinner chassis…
  7. Lava Iris X1 review: a 4.7-inch budget phone with a touch of flairThe Lava Iris X1 arrived in mid-2014 at a moment when budget smartphones had stopped being a compromise and started being a deliberate choice. Built by the…
  8. Karbonn Titanium S1: Quad Core Under Ten Thousand RupeesThe Karbonn Titanium S1 arrived during an important period for affordable Android phones in India. Quad-core processors were moving beyond premium handsets,…
  9. Micromax Canvas Knight puts an 8-core processor in the budget fightWhen Micromax unveiled the Canvas Knight in early 2014, it signalled that an Indian brand could take on established names without resorting to rock-bottom…
  10. Nokia Lumia 730 review: selfie focus for the mid-range Windows buyerThe Lumia 730 arrived at a turning point for Microsoft's smartphone ambitions. By late 2014, the Nokia devices team had been folded into Microsoft Mobile, and…