For the past two years, the Microsoft Surface Book has sat at the apex of my ideal-Windows-device pyramid. When I reviewed its Performance Base upgrade last year, the Surface Book’s funky four-in-one form factor won me over, its vast capabilities making up for its ponderous size and prodigious price tag. Today, Microsoft reinvigorates its halo notebook with the Surface Book 2, a duo of devices offering the same look and feel of the Surface Book, but with revised specs and two available sizes.

The Surface Book is a special line of machines, and the Surface Book 2 is just the shot in the arm the portfolio needed. Microsoft calls it “twice as powerful” as the MacBook Pro, and the company seems to be targeting Apple even more aggressively than it did last year, retaining the Surface Book’s USB-A ports and SD card reader while adding USB-C support. That kind of offering seems tailor-made for would-be Windows converts like myself … and it’ll be a miracle if I get to the other side of my Surface Book 2 review without buying one. Until then, hop on in to the Surface Book 2 hands-on, and let me know what you think of Microsoft’s latest contender in the comments!

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MrMobile’s Surface Book 2 Hands-On was produced following two hours with Microsoft Surface Book 2 review devices at a press event hosted by Microsoft. The devices were preproduction hardware running a prerelease build of Windows 10 Pro with the Fall Creators Update.

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The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro offer a fresh new design, lots of battery capacity, and a camera that builds on an impressive legacy. They’re also powered by one of the most-hyped processors of the year: the Kirin 970’s “Neural Network Processing Unit” promises to help the phone take better pictures, predict your actions more quickly, and age more gracefully. I spent about two hours with Huawei’s Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, and came away more excited for these than any prior phone in the family. Join me for a MrMobile first look!

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MrMobile’s Huawei Mate 10 / Mate 10 Pro Hands-On was produced following two hours with Huawei Mate 10 & Mate 10 Pro review devices on loan from Huawei. The devices were running non-final software on pre-production hardware and were not connected to a mobile network.

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When you hear the term “wearable technology,” probably the first thing that springs to mind is a smartwatch – or Snapchat Spectacles, or even that crazy FrontRow Camera I reviewed a while back. But if you take the term at its most literal … well, you get something like the Levi’s Commuter Trucker, the first wearable technology from Google’s Project Jacquard and my first “smart jacket.” Basically speaking, it’s a denim jacket with some incredibly smart Google technology sewn in – but while its potential is huge, so is its price tag. Join me for the first MrMobile review of a Project Jacquard smart jacket!

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TYLT Energy Pro Charging Backpack:
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Bose QC35 Noise Canceling Headphones:
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Starfleet insignia badge from Star Trek Discovery by Quantum Mechanix:
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Hyperdrive USB-C Adapter for MacBook Pro 2017:
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2017:
http://mrmobile.tech/3hq

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MrMobile’s Project Jacquard Review was produced following seven days with a retail Levi’s Commuter Trucker jacket with Project Jacquard, purchased by Mobile Nations at Concepts in Cambridge MA. The smart jacket was paired with a Google Pixel and an LG V30.

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It’s been eight years since wireless charging first came to smartphones with the Palm Pre, but it took Apple building it into the iPhone 8 and iPhone X to make it matter to the mainstream. That’s no snarky jab at Apple or its customers; in fact the iPhone’s newfound embrace of wireless charging is reason to celebrate for all those who’ve ever known the joy of cutting the (charging) cord! That’s because wireless charging is about to return to the scene in a big way – and this time, there’s no pesky standards war to get in the way of progress. I’m MrMobile and here’s what you need to know if you’re treating your smartphones to a wireless charger in 2017.

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TYLT Vu -First Generation (5W):
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Belkin Boost-up (7.5W):
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Fonesalesman Woodpuck Bamboo (10W):
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Samsung Convertible Wireless Charging Pad (9W):
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MrMobile’s take on the Best Wireless Chargers of 2017 was produced following extended year-long+ testing with the Fonesalesman FurniQi, QiStone+, Babmoo Puck, Pond Ripple, and TYLT Vu, several months with the Samsung Fast Charge Convertible, and several days with the Pasonomi and Itian chargers, the Belkin Boost-Up, and the Qi Infinity charger. No promotional consideration was paid by any company in exchange for being featured in this video; the products were chosen based on first-hand experience and Amazon research.

Special thanks to Jerry Hildenbrand of Android Central for research assistance.

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Android Phones with Wireless Charging [Android Central]:
https://www.androidcentral.com/these-android-phones-can-handle-wireless-charging

What Is Wireless Charging And How Does It Work? [Android Central]:
https://www.androidcentral.com/wireless-charging-plain-english

TYLT Vu Hands-On [Pocketnow]:
http://pocketnow.com/2013/06/20/tylt-vu-wireless-charging-dock-video

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Sometimes you just have to put the conclusion up front: the iPhone 8 is a successful execution of a familiar idea. It’s as iterative an upgrade as you can get, and with a bleeding-edge iPhone X on the horizon and scads of Android phones that have had similar features for years, the iPhone 8 doesn’t seem likely to shine in the annals of iPhone history. But if you’ve got a lot invested in Apple’s ecosystem (and you don’t want to spend a thousand dollars on the iPhone X) well, the iPhone 8 was made for you. I’m Michael Fisher and this is part 2 of MrMobile’s iPhone 8 review, brought to you by dbrand.

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MrMobile’s iPhone 8 Review / iPhone 8 Plus Review was made possible by a collaboration with iMore. The review units featured in this video are a combination of pre-production samples on loan from Apple, and retail units purchased by Mobile Nations. They were tested over the course of seven days in New York City and Boston on T-Mobile and AT&T. The iPhone 8 was paired with an Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular, while the iPhone 8 Plus was not.

Part 1 can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85o_x7OoET0

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iPhone 8 Review at iMore:
https://www.imore.com/iphone-8

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The iPhone 8 is already one of the most recognizable smartphones on the planet – because you have to look really close to discover it’s not just an iPhone 7 with a glossy paint job. But spending two days with an iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus in New York City reminded me that you shouldn’t judge a smartphone by its chassis. The iPhone 8 family carries the fastest processor on the market and better low-light cameras than the competition – quite a far cry from the “specs aren’t everything” Apple of years past. Join me for part 1 of my iPhone 8 review/iPhone 8 Plus review, and stay tuned for Part 2 coming the week of September 25!

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MrMobile’s iPhone 8 / 8 Plus Initial Review was made possible by a collaboration with iMore. The review units featured in this video are pre-production samples on loan from Apple. They were tested over the course of two days and two nights in New York City on T-Mobile and AT&T.

Audio for this video was recorded on a ClipDigital lapel mic connected to an iPhone 8 Plus review device. Late in the editing process, VO input levels were found to be too low, requiring amplification in post. MrMobile knows it’s sub-optimal – but not to worry! He’ll be back in the sound booth for Part 2!

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iPhone 8 Review at iMore:
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The Blue Satellite Headphones don’t just stand out thanks to their striking looks. With an onboard analog amplifier, dual drivers per earcup and one of the most well-known brand names in audio, the Blue Satellite should have been a shoe-in for first place in my ever-rotating collection of bluetooth headphones.

But after a month of using Blue Satellite in the real world, I’m looking forward to reverting to my old reliable Bose QC35s. Maybe that’s because I’m not really an audiophile – or maybe it’s because I think $399 is a steep price for a headset that doesn’t even give you the courtesy of a warning beep before its battery dies. As usual, the truth is probably somewhere in between. Check out my Blue Satellite review for the full story!

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MrMobile’s Blue Satellite Headphones Review was produced following over 30 days with a Blue Satellite review device on loan from Blue. The headphones were tested with an LG V30, Galaxy Note 8 and MacBook Pro Retina 15.

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Blue Satellite Review at Android Central:
https://www.androidcentral.com/blue-satellite-headphones-review

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If you’re not excited for the next iPhone, you’re not alone. The iPhone X is pretty neat, but if I weren’t a reviewer, it’s doubtful I’d plunk down $999 for the privilege of owning one. While the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are less expensive, they’re also less exciting, with basically the same industrial design Apple’s been using since 2012. So if you’ve been toying with the idea of jumping to Android, this is a good year to do it – but the world of Android is so vast, it can be tough to tell what’s actually worth your time. Fortunately, that’s why I’m here. I’m MrMobile and these are my top picks for iPhone alternatives in 2017. Beware, though: if you’re here for just another rundown of Samsung Galaxy shoutouts, you’re in the wrong place. About half of these picks are not what you might call “popular” – and they’re pretty US-focused to boot. So dive on in to the Best iPhone Alternatives of 2017, and drop your own suggestions in the comments!

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MrMobile’s Best iPhone Alternatives 2017 video was produced following extended review sessions with the Google Pixel, OnePlus 5, Essential Phone and Sony XZ Premium, as well as limited hands-on time with the Sony Xperia XZ1 & XZ1 Compact at IFA 2017. MrMobile has yet to go hands-on with either the iPhone X or iPhone 8/8S. All conclusions are preliminary pending a full iPhone X Review (coming soon!)

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This Is Why Sony’s Phones In The US Don’t Have Fingerprint Scanners [Android Central]:
https://www.androidcentral.com/sony-fingerprint-sensors-us-deals

iPhone X Hands-On [iMore]:
https://www.imore.com/iphone-x

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If you know Apple at all, you’ve probably heard the cliché that it does things better, instead of doing them *first*. Nowhere is that more obvious than in the iPhone X announced today, which is easily the most exciting iPhone in years – thanks to a bunch of features that aren’t really new. But I’m not here to bash Apple. We’re not only gonna look at where these features came from; we’re gonna see how Apple will probably improve them, as is its wont. I’m MrMobile and even though I wasn’t in Cupertino for the big iPhone X release today, I was glued to my MacBook the whole time – and I have some iPhone X First Impressions to share!

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MrMobile’s iPhone X First Impressions Video was produced following a remote streaming session of the iPhone X Release Event. MrMobile has yet to go hands-on with either the iPhone X or iPhone 8/8S. All conclusions are preliminary pending a full iPhone X Review (coming soon!)

Some footage by Serenity Caldwell for iMore.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8:
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Moto 360 2015:
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Microsoft DT-903 Qi Charger:
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Samsung Fast Wireless Charging Convertible Pad:
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TYLT Vu Wireless Charger:
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Samsung Gear S3:
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SCOTTeVEST OTG Jacket:
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Pond Ripple Qi Wireless Charger:
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LG Watch Sport:
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Casio Protrek WSD-F20:
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[FURTHER READING]

iPhone X Hands-On [iMore]:
https://www.imore.com/iphone-x

[MUSIC]

“Rule the World” by Gyom, available at Premium Beat:
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