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The iPhone 8 was the gadget everyone was Googling the most in 2017

Smartphones from Samsung, Google, and Apple dominated search in 2017.

Smartphones dominated in 2017.

10. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung's follow-up to last year's disastrous Galaxy Note 7 made its debut in September. T

The Note 8

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9. Apple Watch 3

Apple's third-generation Apple Watch, the Series 3, launched in September. The watch is nearly identical to previous versions, with one major difference: the Series 3 has a cellular connection that allows you to leave your phone at home and rely solely on the watch.

The Series 3 costs $399 with cellular or $329 without.

8. Google Pixel 2

In October, Google unveiled its second generation flagship phone: the Pixel 2. The phone, which starts at $649 and comes in two sizes, retained many of the features of last year's model while adding new camera options, new colors, more base storage, and a slightly faster processor.

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7. Super NES Classic

6. iPhone 8 Plus

The iPhone 8 Plus arrived in September, two months before the pricier, flashier iPhone X. But critics urged customers not to overlook the phone, which features an all-glass back, dual rear cameras, and a 5.5-inch display.

The iPhone 8 Plus starts at $799 and comes in three colors.

5. Razer Phone

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Razer, a company best known for its gaming computers and accessories, has jumped in the smartphone fray with its own $700 Phone.

Razer's Phone has loud speakers, a great camera, and an all-metal body — and according to my colleague Antonio Villas-Boas, the phone has "one great feature that no other phone has"

4. Samsung Galaxy S8

The Galaxy Note 8 was unveiled in April and, at the time, my colleague Steve Kovach called it "the most beautiful phone in the world." The device, which starts at $750, has a

3. Nintendo Switch

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2. iPhone X

The iPhone X arrived in November to overwhelmingly positive reviews. The phone, which starts at $999, features a nearly edge-to-edge display, all-glass body, fun features like Animoji and portrait mode selfies, and no home button.

1. iPhone 8

The iPhone 8 debuted alongside the iPhone 8 Plus in September. The device starts at $699 and features a 4.7-inch display, wireless charging, and a slightly upgraded camera compared to the iPhone 7. While most reviews said the phone was great but not game-changing, the iPhone 8 is the top-searched gadget of the year.

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