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The Galaxy S10 line will be packed to the brim with the latest wireless technologies. (Source: OnLeaks)

Galaxy S10 models will support new Wi-Fi 6 standard

Samsung is going all out with its new Galaxy S10 lineup. Already rumored to feature a model fitted with next-gen 5G cellular compatibility, FCC certification confirms that the range will also include the latest specification Wi-Fi 6 for ultra-fast Wi-Fi connectivity.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2019 10:29
Images via Acer

Acer resurrects the Chromebase with two new Chrome OS AiO desktops

Chromebases may have fallen out of fashion years ago, but Acer is reviving the Chrome OS form factor with the Chromebase 24I2 and 24V2, two business-centric Chrome OS all-in-one desktops. Both devices will feature 24-inch Full HD touch displays, Intel 8th generation Core CPUs, and plenty of ports and hardware to support teleconferencing, business work, and more.
Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2019 02:54
The Essential Phone PH-1 flopped, but the company has been hard at work on a sequel. (Source: Essential)

Essential Phone PH-2 turns up in carrier logs

The next product from Essential looks to be a sequel to the PH-1 after initially indicating that its next device wouldn't be a smartphone. A reference to PH-2 has been found in carrier logs this week, suggesting that the device mightn’t be far away from seeing a commercial release.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 05 Feb 2019 00:57
The new renders reflect the apparent slimmer profile. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Renders based on Samsung foldable smartphone video leak published

A number of new renders have been published by LetsGoDigital based on the glimpse of the foldable smartphone in the recently leaked video from Samsung Vietnam. The latest images reflect the surprisingly slim-looking front screen and the amount of icons that can be seen on the display in smartphone mode. However, this might not be the device Samsung is planning on revealing.
Daniel R Deakin, 04 Feb 2019 23:24
Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 (i5-8265U, 256GB, UHD) Subnotebook Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 (i5-8265U, 256GB, UHD) Subnotebook Review

Better with Whiskey? The webcam is back at the top. But is that all for the 2019 XPS 13 from Dell? Not at all, because the dual-fan solution ensures good – although not stable – performance utilization we rarely see among such slim laptops. Update: Review is complete.
Intel Core i5-8265U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.2 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 04 Feb 2019 22:20
New Dell Inspiron 17 7786 can run slower than the last generation Dell Inspiron 17 7773

Unusual throttling behavior shows the Core i7-8565U running both faster and slower than the i7-8550U

The new Dell Inspiron 17 7786 can run 20 percent faster than the last generation Inspiron 17 7773 for the first 10 to 20 minutes before clock rates begin to dip dramatically. At that point, CPU performance stabilizes at 10 percent slower than the older Core i7-8550U CPU. This "delayed" throttling behavior is uncommon on many laptops.
Allen Ngo, 04 Feb 2019 21:56
Dell Inspiron 17-7786 (i7-8565U, 16 GB, 17-inch Touch, MX 150) Convertible Review

86% Dell Inspiron 17-7786 (i7-8565U, 16 GB, 17-inch Touch, MX 150) Convertible Review

Gigantic convertible meets Whiskey Lake! The large 17-inch Dell convertible has received a CPU upgrade. In addition to the internal update, the case was also completely redesigned. Find out in this review whether these changes make sense and whether the new Whiskey-Lake-U CPU can ensure a higher performance.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 17.3", 2.8 kg
Sebastian Bade, 04 Feb 2019 15:58
Huawei P Smart Plus (2018)

84% Huawei P Smart Plus (2018) Smartphone Review

Even smarter? Even though the Huawei P Smart (2019) is already in stores, the Chinese manufacturer has just released the Plus version of its predecessor at what could prove to be a bargain price. The Plus model has improved internals and a larger screen, while it bears a greater resemblance to its successor than its stablemate. Read on to find out how the P Smart Plus performs in our tests and how it compares against its siblings.
HiSilicon Kirin 710, ARM Mali-G51 MP4, 6.3", 169 g
Florian Schmitt, 04 Feb 2019 13:09
The ZTE Visible R2 might be modest, but it is lucky to exist at all. (Source: Visible)

ZTE back in the US after trade ban with Visible R2

Chinese smartphone maker ZTE has made a quiet re-entry into the US market after suffering a potentially terminal trade ban for violating US trade sanctions in place against Iran and North Korea. The new ZTE Visible R2 is a modest device, but one that could potentially have never existed if it weren't for US president Donald Trump stepping in to save it.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 04 Feb 2019 10:43
The Huawei 5G foldable smartphone seems to use a book-like flexible spine. (Source: Twitter/Huawei Mobile)

Huawei teases its foldable phone on Twitter to some consternation

Huawei Mobile has taken to Twitter to finally show off its upcoming foldable phone, or at least a very small part of it. However, some tweeters have responded to Huawei’s post, which is basically a promo for the company’s presence at MWC19, with some concerns over the foldable’s seemingly askew appearance.
Daniel R Deakin, 03 Feb 2019 10:54
The specs of the Mi Max 3's successors may have been leaked. (Source: Mi.com)

Xiaomi Mi Max 4 and 4 Pro specs detailed in new leak

A new report suggests that the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will have 2 successors: the Mi Max 4 and a Pro variant of the same. Both of these may have 7.2-inch displays and 48MP rear camera sensors. The Mi Max 4 Pro may have an in-display fingerprint sensor and a slightly better processor.
Deirdre O Donnell, 01 Feb 2019 19:06
Samsung Vietnam has unintentionally given us the first look at Samsung's foldable smartphone. (Source: Samsung Vietnam)

Here's the first look at Samsung's foldable smartphone

We might have finally seen the finished, and long awaited, Galaxy foldable smartphone. A Galaxy Unpacked video (since yanked) has appeared on Samsung Vietnam’s YouTube channel that clearly shows a foldable smartphone that is reminiscent of the device Samsung previewed at its developer conference last year.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Feb 2019 11:56
Ulefone Armor 6

84% Ulefone Armor 6 Smartphone Review

A robust and well-equipped outdoor smartphone. The Ulefone Armor 6 is a rugged, midrange smartphone that tries to stand out from the crowd with its comprehensive features. Read on to find out whether this kitchen sink approach works and how the Armor 6 fares in our tests.
Mediatek Helio P60, ARM Mali-G72 MP3, 6.2", 268 g
Marcus Herbrich, 01 Feb 2019 11:09
The Chuwi Ubook is a Surface alternative on the cheap. (Source: Chuwi)

Chuwi Ubook goes live on Kickstarter with up to 25% discount for early birds

Chinese PC maker Chuwi has launched its cheap Surface alternative on Kickstarter. Early birds can get a 25 percent discount on the Chuwi Ubook bringing the entry price for the Core m3 8GB model down to just US$349.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 01 Feb 2019 10:28
L-R: Energizer Ultimate U620S Pop and U630S Pop. (Source: GSMArena)

Energizer at MWC19: 26 phones, 18,000 mAh batteries, pop-up cameras, and even a foldable device

Energizer has announced that it will be unveiling 26 new phone models at MWC19 Barcelona. The American company, which is renowned for its long-lasting batteries and bunny mascot, has given Avenir license to use its name on phones and related accessories. Among the 26 products there will be a foldable smartphone, phones with pop-up cameras, and apparently a device boasting an 18,000 mAh battery.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2019 09:13
The renders show the flexibility of the Huawei Mate 5G foldable smartphone. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Renders show beautiful potential of Huawei Mate 5G foldable smartphone

Renders produced by the talented team at LetsGoDigital have given extraordinary life to some rather bland-looking Huawei patent drawings. The patent in question is for a foldable smartphone that could end up being the Chinese company’s expected 5G foldable device. It is believed the handset will feature a single bendable display that covers the exterior.
Daniel R Deakin, 01 Feb 2019 06:45
The Pinebook Pro. Images via Pine64.

Pine64 will have a busy 2019 thanks to the release of its new Linux laptop and tablet

Pine64, the organization behind the Pine A64 SBC and Pinebook, is planning to release a new Linux-based laptop and a new tablet. Dubbed the Pinebook Pro and PineTab, respectively, the two devices aim to offer an open-source computing experience at a low price. The Pinebook Pro is priced at US $199 while the PineTab is priced at US $79.
Sam Medley, 31 Jan 2019 23:53
The dedicated gaming buttons are placed on the up-folding upper right edge. (Source: Let's Go Digital)

Samsung could release a foldable gaming phone soon

Samsung has been pushing for foldable devices in the past year, but it looks like the company is also considering the gaming handheld market. This latest patent is consistent with what was revealed about the Flex display in late 2018. What is interesting about this patent is the lower edge of the device that folds upwards to reveal gaming buttons like a directional pad and six buttons.
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2019 22:48
ZTE is expected to unveil the new Blade V10 at MWC in late February. (Source: TENAA)

ZTE Blade V10 specs leak on TENAA

The alleged successor of the Blade V9 steps into mid-range territory with a bigger 6.3-inch display, 4 / 6 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB storage and an impressive 32 MP selfie cam. As far as the SoC is concerned, TENAA mentions that the frequency is around 2 GHz, so ZTE could be adding the Snapdragon 710.
Bogdan Solca, 31 Jan 2019 21:08
The Galaxy S10 has been reported as in production already. (Source: T3)

Samsung Galaxy S10 production lines are reportedly now open

The Investor, a division of the Korea Herald, has reported that 3 SKUs of the Samsung Galaxy S10 are now being manufactured. This information has apparently come from a source exclusive to the outlet. The S10 units being made now are all of the 4G variety, apparently.
Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Jan 2019 23:31
The Asus ZenFone 5Z is finally being updated to Android 9 Pie. (Source: Gadgets Now)

Android 9.0 Pie now officially rolling out for the Asus ZenFone 5Z

The Asus ZenFone 5Z is finally getting the Android 9.0 Pie update after several weeks of beta testing. Apart from updating the base Android version, this update also brings a new contextual pop-up volume bar and a new Magnifier feature for easier copy-paste. The update is currently being rolled out in phases and is expected to reach everyone in the next few weeks.
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 30 Jan 2019 16:19
Razer Blade Stealth vs. Huawei MateBook 13: The two fastest 13-inch Ultrabooks available

Razer Blade Stealth vs. Huawei MateBook 13: The two fastest 13-inch Ultrabooks available

The new MateBook 13 has an unlikely competitor because of its full-power 25 W GeForce MX150 GPU. It's unquestionably faster than the average Ultrabook, but can it beat the $1600 Razer Blade Stealth?
Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2019 16:00
Samsung Galaxy View to get a smaller successor, coming soon to AT&T as of January 2019

Samsung Galaxy View 2 hits Geekbench, apparently coming soon to AT&T

The successor of the 18.4-inch Samsung Galaxy View has recently surfaced on Geekbench. The Galaxy View 2 runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based firmware and apparently features a 17.5-inch display. This large tablet for media consumption is rumored to arrive soon in the US via AT&T, but nothing is official yet.
Codrut Nistor, 30 Jan 2019 13:01
Apple has announced plans to cut the price of its iPhones to help boost sales. (Source: Apple)

iPhone revenue tanked 15% last quarter, plans to cut prices in response

Apple’s iPhone revenue plunged a precipitous 15 percent on a year-over-year basis for the holiday quarter, as it had indicated in a rare revenue warning to investors. Despite this, it remains the second largest quarter in Apple’s history as other areas of its business managed to keep the overall slide to just 5 percent year-over-year.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Jan 2019 10:56
Samsung Notebook 9 Pen NP930QAA (i7-8550U) Convertible Review

85% Samsung Notebook 9 Pen NP930QAA (i7-8550U) Convertible Review

Under 1 kg. The 13.3-inch Samsung Notebook 9 Pen focuses on three strengths: weight, brightness, and S Pen support. The end result is a versatile convertible that's noticeably lighter than the competition and with a brighter display for improved outdoor visibility. The drawbacks, however, are hard to ignore and worth keeping in mind for anyone considering the $1300 flagship Samsung.
Intel Core i7-8550U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 998 g
Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2019 06:33
According to a new OPPO patent, one of these icons is also a selfie camera. (Source: WIPO)

New OPPO patents suggest the OEM intends to hide punch-hole camera within on-screen icon

A pair of patents filed with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) indicate that OPPO intends to release a phone with an on-trend punch-hole selfie camera. In this case, however, it seems the OEM plans to disguise this next-gen feature as an icon in the phone's UI. This icon may also be accompanied by others in a row at the top of the screen.
Deirdre O Donnell, 29 Jan 2019 18:44
Huawei MateBook 13 (i7-8565U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

86% Huawei MateBook 13 (i7-8565U, GeForce MX150) Laptop Review

A GPU beast. Don't let its diminutive size fool you — this 3:2 13.0-inch laptop is equipped with a much faster GPU than your typical Ultrabook. Huawei's latest offering is supposed to be a mid-range product, but its unique build and specifications are anything but.
Intel Core i7-8565U, NVIDIA GeForce MX150, 13", 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 29 Jan 2019 15:00
A rendered imagining of Intel's latest folding smartphone patent. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

Intel foldable phone patent offers multiple usage scenarios

Intel has applied for a patent showing a unique take on the folding smartphone concept. Intel’s approach would see the device fold in three places allowing it to be used in multiple configurations.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 29 Jan 2019 10:43
Lenovo Tab M10 Tablet Review

77% Lenovo Tab M10 Tablet Review

A budget all-rounder. The Lenovo Tab M10 is a budget tablet that is fun for the whole family. The tablet includes child-friendly features and offers a well-rounded spec sheet for its price. However, the cheaper alternative to the Tab P10 has its work cut out to stake a claim in a saturated and competitive tablet market.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, Adreno 506, 10.1", 480 g
Manuel Masiero, 28 Jan 2019 14:49
The render for the supposed Nokia 1 Plus. (Source: Tiger Mobiles)

Nokia 1 Plus renders and specs may have leaked online

The Nokia 1 Plus is a potential refresh or successor to the 1, an ultra-budget Android Go device. Images and specs purportedly associated with this new phone have surfaced online. According to them, the 1 Plus may gain a faster SoC and a more modern design compared to the 1. However, the two may remain similar in many aspects.
Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Jan 2019 14:00
The Nokia 3.1 Plus can now be bought in the US through Cricket Wireless.

Nokia 3.1 Plus and Alcatel Onyx now available on Cricket Wireless

Cricket Wireless can now offer the Nokia 3.1 Plus as a result of a new deal made with HMD Global. The budget smartphone will be sold at US$159.99 in its stores. However, it will have competition from the Alcatel Onyx, an equally budget device available at $119.99 through the same carrier.
Deirdre O Donnell, 27 Jan 2019 16:54
Honor may stick with more inflexible phone designs for now. (Source: Honor)

Honor may hold off on the foldable trend for a while

Huawei has officially confirmed that it has a foldable 5G mobile device to show off at MWC this year. However, it appears that its sub-brand Honor is less enthusiastic about the new trend in phone design. Speaking at the View 20's international launch, the brand's president, George Zhao, could not say what a folding phone can offer just yet.
Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Jan 2019 19:16
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

85% Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Smartphone Review

Simply good. Xiaomi’s smartphone with the global ROM has finally come to the European market. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is a good and high-quality smartphone that does not burn a hole in your pocket. Read our review to find out what you can expect from this 270-Euro (~$307) device.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, Adreno 512, 6.26", 169 g
Mike Wobker, 26 Jan 2019 15:34
There are no price cuts or successors to the Nintendo Switch in the pipeline. (Source: Nintendo)

Dreaming of a cheaper Nintendo Switch? Keep dreaming.

If you were hoping to pick up a Nintendo Switch but have waiting patiently for the price to drop, we have some bad news for you. Nintendo president Suntaro Furukawa has told Japan’s Sankei News that the company currently has no plans for either a price cut for the console or even a successor in the near future.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jan 2019 11:08
LG will partner up with Sprint to bring 5G smartphones to NA. (Source: ZDNet)

LG will announce a 5G smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC at MWC

The first 5G smartphone made by LG will be revealed at MWC on February 24. It will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 SoC and will feature a bigger vapor chamber, suggesting the SoC will probably run at overclocked frequencies. Additionally, it will come with a 4,000 mAh battery, so there is a possibility of seeing a larger screen, as well.
Bogdan Solca, 26 Jan 2019 01:07
Leaked official LG G8 press render confirms rumors of virtually unchanged design. (XDA-Developers)

Official LG G8 renders surface, confirms rehash of G7 design

The LG G8 ThinQ has leaked in the first official press renders of the device ahead of its official unveiling at Mobile World Congress next month. Despite a previous CAD render that was virtually identical to this latest leak being shot down as erroneous by LG’s head corporate communications, the latest leak confirms fears that LG has essentially rehashed the design of last year’s LG G7 ThinQ.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 26 Jan 2019 00:54
Honor appears poised to dump the notch for good. (Source: Honor)

Honor 11 is unlikely to feature a display notch

The Honor View 20, which was released internationally a few days ago, is the first device from that brand to feature a punch-hole selfie camera. At this event, the OEM's president, George Zhao, was quoted as saying that this form of display was the "better solution". Therefore, Honor's next flagship, the 11, will probably follow the new trend.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 17:48
Wireless headphones represent a robust and growing market. (Source: HSN)

The wireless headphone market could be worth US$34 billion in 5 years

A new report by ResearchAndMarkets.com indicates that the wireless headphone market will continue to show healthy growth into the year 2024. At that point, it could be worth as much as US$34 billion. The report indicates that this could be driven by increasing sophistication in wireless audio features and technology.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 17:22
The Galaxy A9 Pro 2019 comes in three different colors. (Source: GSMArena)

Samsung Galaxy A8s with Infinity-O display to be released internationally soon

Samsung Korea has announced that it will release the phone formerly known as the Galaxy A8s for sale in the country in February. To date, this punch-hole display phone has only been available in China. It will be re-named the Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) for its new market, and cost approximately US$535 on its South Korean debut.
Deirdre O Donnell, 25 Jan 2019 12:06
Dell Inspiron 13 7386 2-in-1 Black Edition

84% Dell Inspiron 13 7386 2-in-1 Black Edition (i7-8565U, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) Convertible Review

A letdown. Dell's new convertible is a bitter disappointment, at least in the configuration we have tested. It is even more frustrating that the device has the potential to be a great laptop, but it has been let down by several vital failings. We urge you read on nonetheless as cheaper models could improve upon the areas in which this laptop disappoints.
Intel Core i7-8565U, UHD Graphics 620, 13.3", 1.5 kg
Sven Kloevekorn, 25 Jan 2019 00:35
OnePlus may allow app pre-loads to facilitate HDR streaming in the future. (Source: XDA)

OnePlus executive broaches subject of mysterious new HDR streaming solution with OEM's fans

OnePlus' co-founder, Carl Pei, has made a rare appearance on the company's fan community website. Pei created a post asking for feedback on a new possible initiative in which the OEM would pre-load stubs for apps that support HDR streaming. On one hand, this may improve content consumption on future OnePlus devices; on the other, it may compromize their current low-bloatware appeal.
Deirdre O Donnell, 24 Jan 2019 22:13
Dell intros Latitude 3300 Education and refreshes 3000 series of Chromebooks (Source: Dell)

Dell intros Latitude 3300 Education and refreshes 3000 series of Chromebooks

These inexpensive and versatile subnotebooks will start as low as $250 USD with options for 1080p and 64 GB eMMC storage. Dual-band Intel 9560 wireless comes and USB Type-C charging will come standard similar to many mainstream Ultrabooks.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2019 19:50
Wiko Harry 2

79% Wiko Harry 2 Smartphone Review

Affordable Harry. Harry can be had for around $100 and offers a lot of bang for the buck. Wiki's second generation Harry has found its way into our lab - let us find out what it can do.
Mediatek MT6739, PowerVR GE8100, 5.45", 150 g
Florian Schmitt, 24 Jan 2019 02:58
Every OLED laptop announced at CES 2019

Update | Every OLED laptop announced at CES 2019

It's not a coincidence that the OLED XPS 15, Razer Blade 15, HP Spectre x360 15, and Lenovo Yoga C730 are all launching within 1 to 2 months of each other. These 15.6-inch laptops will likely source their 4K UHD OLED panels from the same provider.
Allen Ngo, 24 Jan 2019 00:56
The opened-up state features a 3:2 ratio screen, while the folded state crops up to a 2:1 ratio. (Source: Weibo)

Xiaomi co-founder presents double-folding smartphone

The double-folding device looks to be in the prototype phase, as the folding creases are still visible. In its default state, the screen seems to have a 3:2 ratio, while the folded state shrinks down to a 2:1 ratio. What really impresses is the responsiveness of the Android interface that immediately snaps into the new ratio as the phone enters in the folded state.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 20:47
The back of the Vivo Apex 2019 does not feature any cameras, and the edges have no buttons or ports.  (Source: Vivo)

Vivo teases Apex 2019 smartphone with no buttons and ports

The latest teaser video released by Vivo shows off the slick metallic back of the Vivo 2019 smartphone, which does not appear to feature any rear cams or buttons and ports on the edges. To top things off, Ben Geskin obtained exclusives design info from Vivo and put together a render depicting the back as well as the front of the handheld.
Bogdan Solca, 23 Jan 2019 19:58
Poptel P60 Smartphone

79% Poptel P60 Smartphone Review

An outdoor mid-ranger with NFC. The Poptel P60 is a midrange smartphone that has been designed for using outdoors. The device has a rugged case and supports plenty of LTE bands for use in countless countries. Read on to find out what else the Poptel smartphone has to offer and how it fares against its competitors.
Mediatek Helio P23 MT6763V, ARM Mali-G71 MP2, 5.7", 248 g
Marcus Herbrich, 23 Jan 2019 18:08
The Meizu Zero's design gives it an IP68 rating. (Source: Meizu)

Update | The Meizu Zero, a 100% port- and button-less phone, has just been launched in China

Recently, Meizu hinted at the release of something they called the "holeless phone". This led to speculation that the OEM were about to launch a new device with a 'punch-hole' camera, or some kind of novel alternative to it. It turns out that what Meizu meant was a 100% unibody phone without conventional methods of input at all.
Deirdre O Donnell, 23 Jan 2019 12:27
The Nintendo Switch was the top-selling gaming console in the US in 2018. (Source: Nintendo)

Nintendo's Switch topped PS4, Xbox One in the US market for 2018

We’ve known for some time that the Nintendo Switch has been a hit for the Japanese company. What we didn’t know was exactly how big, until now. New figures from the NPD Group show that Nintendo beat all-comers in 2018 to take the crown for the biggest selling gaming console.
Sanjiv Sathiah, 23 Jan 2019 09:55
Asus ZenFone Max (M2) Smartphone

Asus ZenFone Max (M2) Smartphone — Hands-on Review and First Impressions

Budget king? Asus announced the budget-oriented ZenFone Max (M2) smartphone in India last month targeting the sub-US$150 user who wants a capable smartphone that gets the basics right. The Max (M2) comes with decent specs and significant improvements over its predecessor, the ZenFone Max (M1). However, does the Max (M2) have what it takes to compete against similar offerings from the likes of Xiaomi, Honor, and Realme? Let's find out in our hands-on review.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 632, Adreno 506, 6.26", 160 g
Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 23 Jan 2019 08:18

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