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When the HDR modes of Apple iPhone 7, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S7 were put to test, they produced different results. It will be wrong to suggest which one has the best camera as it depend entirely on personal choice. Here, the differences between the cameras, focusing more on HDR, have been put forth.

There’s a lot riding on Tesla Model 3 as far as the future of the electric vehicle maker is concerned. Whatever happens inside the automaker’s Fremont, California, factory in 2017 will decide whether the company will zoom towards a more sustainable future or slip into eternal doom.

Microsoft is expected to release its next line of Surface devices by the end of 2017 and Surface Book 2 definitely is part of the line. Microsoft unleashed the Surface Book i7 late 2016, powered by Intel’s previous generation processor. Along with Surface Pro 5, the Surface Book 2 is also said to have the Intel Kaby Lake processor for faster processing and less power consumption.

The Nintendo NES Classic Mini gaming console is not being phased out, Nintendo has confirmed. Units will be shipped on a regular basis and all orders will be delivered.

Apple MacBook Pro 2016 buyers were more or less happy with the device’s performance. However, when it came to battery performance, they were thoroughly disappointed. Consumer reports even suspended its recommendation after testing the device. The MacBook Pro 2017 device is expected to get major upgrades to its battery.

It seems Canon has a big year ahead as it has recently launched three cameras for 2017 -- two DSLRs, EOS Rebel T7i and EOS 77D, and one mirrorless camera EOS M6. The cameras will be available in Australia from late March 2017.

“Mass Effect: Andromeda” is releasing on March 21 in the US and March 23 in Australia and Europe for PS4, Xbox One and PC. If latest reports are to be believed, the game, earlier suggested to be an open-world adventure, will not be so. Producer Michael Gamble has confirmed this during a recent interview.

“Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy” has received a major boost as the original “Crash Bandicoot” actress, Debi Derryberry, has confirmed that she would reprise her role as Coco Bandicoot in the upcoming remakes. Moreover, brand new screenshots have surfaced online featuring previously unseen gameplay capture.

Those who are not aware, the Apple iPhone 8 will be a very expensive smartphone, at least that’s what the latest reports are claiming. It will reportedly be priced just below the $1,600 mark, which is more or less equal to the Apple MacBook Air (128GB) that sells for $1,549 on Apple’s official online store.

Recently leaked images of Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 have shown that even though the tab will look more or less the same as the Galaxy Tab S2, it will be accompanied by an S Pen stylus. However, a lack of stylus cradle indicates that it will be available as a separate accessory.

Microsoft Surface Phone remains elusive despite reports claiming various release dates, some in 2017 and some in 2018. Much has been said about the device and its capabilities, all unconfirmed. It’s only Microsoft who has the answer. So, until then, fans will have to wait and probably focus on other devices that are about to hit the market soon.

If latest reports are to be believed, the LG G6 will come with a new Quad DAC for even better audio quality. There will be little distortion as this sound setup is very much similar to the LG V20 that had new 32-bit “Quad” DAC and B&O in-ear headphones bundled with every unit.

Google Pixel and Pixel XL are currently two of the top smartphones in the world. Google is no longer the company known for its software but a major player in the smartphone segment. Huawei launched the Honor 6X at the CES 2017 in Las Vegas. It will be interesting to see how the smartphone fares against the Google Pixel XL.

“Battlefield 1” fans may rejoice as EA has announced a massive Winter Update for PC, PS4 and Xbox One players. Bumper patch notes are on the way. The company confirmed the news on the game’s official Twitter page asking fans to stay tuned for more update on the patch before the “They Shall Not Pass” DLC.

A free “Splatoon 2” demo will go live on March 25, though it won’t last long. Thus, anyone purchasing a Nintendo Switch before March ends will be able to participate in a global testfire for “Splatoon 2,” an ink-based shooter sequel to 2015’s Wii U game “Splatoon.”

If latest reports are to be believed, Tesla will start building pre-production versions of Model 3 in a few weeks. It will launch the US$35,000 (AU$46,000 approx) mass market sedan in late 2017 and begin attending to the 400,000 pre-orders through 2018. Some auto experts believe that Tesla is on track to launch the Model 3 ahead of schedule.

The Apple iPhone 8 is undoubtedly the most exciting, talked-about and controversial smartphones that will be released in 2017. New leaks and reports are in fact adding on to this massive hype. It was recently revealed that the Apple flagship will carry a price tag in excess of US$1,000 (AU$1,300 approx).

Sony may launch two 5.5-inch Xperia smartphones in 2017. The one, expected to succeed the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium handset could come with a 4K display with screen resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels. Another handset, as seen in the leaked images shared on the article, seems to be having a Quad HD display with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

If reports are to be believed, Samsung may show off a foldable smartphone at the MWC 2017 as Samsung Galaxy X is reportedly coming soon. While the South Korean tech giant will show off its Galaxy S8 smartphone or a 60-sec video to a select few, it is likely that another smartphone may be the company's flagship. The Samsung foldable smartphone might be shown off behind closed doors.

A fresh leak from Cautella, Brazil may have provided the first look at a real production model of the Moto G5 Plus. It also provides a complete list of specs for the device. A leakster based out of Brazil has claimed that this is the real deal, and no one’s complaining.

If latest reports are to be believed, Apple has great plans for its flagship iPhone 8 on iPhone’s 10th anniversary. Apple had earlier stated that it is expecting a massive surge in demand for the next generation iPhone. Hence, it is tripling its production. Instead of calling its next iPhone, Apple iPhone 8, the company may name it iPhone X. This would be a massive diversion from Apple’s usual naming traditions.

The LG G6 could be the first phone to come with an edge-to-edge display and the smartphone may be unveiled at the MWC 2017. Fans are on the top of the world as LG has already sent out invites for a press event at the MWC 2017, Barcelona, Spain. The invite has captures fans’ attention because of a diagram that suggests the LG G6 display to be covering the entire front of the phone.

The Tesla Model 3 won’t have the 100kWh battery pack like the Model S and Model X. Fans, hoping to get an epic range out of the Model 3, may be disappointed by the news. The information was tweeted by CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday. Musk also revealed that he had no plans to increase the 100kWh battery pack for the Model S and X.

If Microsoft offers Surface devices, including Microsoft Surface Pro 5, as a Service Program, it will allow authorised distributors offer the devices with a subscription model. This, in turn, will help customers buy the latest devices without large upgrade costs.

Huawei is auctioning one of a very limited number of Mate 9 Porsche smartphones to celebrate the release of Huawei Mate 9. The auction will be held at the World Square, Sydney, and the proceeds from the event will straightaway go to the charity Tour de Cure. The limited edition smartphone combines Huawei’s mobile-engineering expertise and Porsche Design’s signature brand aesthetic.

With Apple MacBook Pro 2017 expected to hit creating a massive hype as the next-generation, highly advanced Apple device, fans are eager for more information. They won’t be disappointed, as fresh reports suggest. Fans will be getting more upgraded parts at the price of Apple MacBook Pro 2016.

Niantic kept fans glued to “Pokemon GO” by introducing major events during Halloween, Christmas and New Year. Now, fans are eagerly waiting for a “Pokemon GO” Valentine’s Day event, though Niantic has surprisingly not shared details about the upcoming event. This has generally given rise to intense speculation as to what could Niantic possibly introduce during the Valentine’s Day update.

Lenovo has unveiled its new ThinkPad P Series workstations and one is built for Virtual Reality (VR). The three P series laptops were unveiled at the Solidworks World 2017 conference. The laptop that is VR ready is powerful enough to create produce its own VR content. The three workstations are P51, P51s and P71.

“Pokemon GO,” “Fire Emblem Heroes” and “Super Mario Run” are pretty popular games on the market. Even though “Fire Emblem Heroes” may never reach “Pokemon GO” standards, there are certain aspects of the game that “Pokemon GO” can adopt to maximise revenues and also make the gameplay more interesting.