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What is important for writing a good review?

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The best reviews are short and sweet. They make sure to highlight pros AND cons of the product — not focusing on one or the other. My favorite reviews always analyze whether there is something that could have been changed about the products they cover, as this helps me best understand whether or not I'd like to purchase them.

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How can I get a free smartphone in exchange for writing a review?

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You probably can't unless you're a tech reporter writing for a credible news outlet, a blogger with a fairly significant audience, and/or a social media "influencer" - again, with a large number of followers.

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If I don't have personal experience with the device, how should I grab or collect the info from sites with other people's reviews?

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I wouldn't recommend it, but if you're going to try, do as much research as you can. Personally, I can't imagine that a review based on other people's experiences would be very impressive unless you really pulled together the most important observations from a wide variety of sources. The only exception I can think of would be if you have a really unique perspective. For example, if you were an archaeologist it could be worthwhile reading the reviews of others and assessing whether they would apply in your field. In any case, there's really no way of doing it well without putting in significant time.

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Do I have to ask the company (manufacturer) before writing a review for the first time? Can I include photos of the device without any issue? Is there any copyright issue when reviewing a phone?

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No, just don't claim that you made the phone, and your should be good to go. No need to ask anyone before reviewing, but after reviewing, make sure to include the name of the phone somewhere. Which is common sense. Even if your review is on the negative side, the companies don't take down your videos. Just make sure you make something original and not plagiarized.

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