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A nasty legal battle is brewing around U.K. phone brand Vertu

There are fears a looming legal fight between Vertu's new and former owners may threaten the company's survival.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 1200 chips have built-in LTE for always-on connectivity

Qualcomm, the company that supplies the chips for hundreds of wearable Android devices, has a new platform -- the Snapdragon Wear 1200.
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Qualcomm reveals new phone fingerprint sensors that slot beneath glass

Qualcomm's new fingerprint sensors are the first to sit beneath a smartphone's display. They detect gestures, too, and can read heart rate.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 450 chip promises to make budget smartphones better.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 450 packs a powerful processor and cutting-edge camera tech

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 450, the newest flagship in the chip maker's 400 series, performs 30 percent better than its predecessor.
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If you're looking for a job, consider becoming a Siri Event Maven

In the job market? Here's an option -- on Monday, Apple posted a new job description for a role called the Siri Event Maven.
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Latest North Korean Smartphone Looks Almost Identical to iPhone

North Korea reportedly released a new smartphone -- the Jindallae 3 -- but most would say it looks strangely identical to Apple's iPhone.
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Uber is trying to win you back by letting you request rides for loved ones

A new Uber feature may help elicit warm feelings -- it's a way for you to request a ride, not for yourself, but rather for a loved one. 
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Samsung’s updated Smart Switch website helps iPhone users switch to Android

Samsung has updated its Smart Switch website, which is aimed at helping users switch from their old phone to a new Samsung Galaxy.
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AT&T just expanded into a whopping 70,000 new locations in the rural U.S.

AT&T is expanding its fixed-in-place broadband service to a whopping 70,000 more locations in rural parts of the U.S.
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Kid-friendly tracking device Jiobit lasts up to two months on a single charge

Jiobit, a clip-on device that uses machine learning to keep track of your kids, is one of the most advanced of its kind.
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Honor Band 3 sports 30-day battery life and impressive waterproofing

Honor has taken the wraps off of the new Honor Band 3 fitness tracker, which features a hefty 30-day battery life.
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Report: iPhone owners spent $14 billion in repairs since 2007, stay loyal

SquareTrade found that iPhone users have spent $14 billion in repairs and replacements since the release of the first iPhone in 2007.
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Kika Tech teams up with Giphy to expand its GIF library

Kika Tech, the group behind Emoji Gif for Facebook Messenger, has teamed up with search engine Giphy to dramatically expand its GIF library.
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Lyft aims for speedier trips with suggested pickup locations

Lyft now presents riders with time-saving pickup points when you request a ride. Download the latest version of the Lyft app to use it.
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Alexa update offers in-home intercom support between Echo devices

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Google video-sharing app Uptime now available to all users on iOS

Uptime, the video-sharing app from Google, is now available to all users on iOS and has been updated to include a few new features.
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Google holds photography contest for Google Pixel owners to display their work

Google's latest contest for Pixel owners gives photographers a chance to be featured in the Chromecast backdrop lineup.
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AR Measure turns your phone into an AR-powered measuring tape

If you're looking for a way to introduce some augmented reality into your life in a really useful way -- meet AR Measure.
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WhatsApp is becoming an increasingly popular news source

According to new data from Digital News Report, WhatsApp is becoming an increasingly popular source of news
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You can now type to Google Assistant instead of using your voice

The Google Assistant, Google's super-smart AI-powered app, is hitting more devices -- and languages -- in the coming year.
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Uber is having trouble holding onto its drivers, according to recent data

According to new data, Uber's new driver retention rates have seen a precipitous decline in the U.S. from January to May.
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Weekly rewind: Graphene headphones, $1 cell service, baking bread like a pro

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top 10 tech stories.
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Airbnb wants to start competing with hotels with a new premium service

Airbnb has drawn "close to launching a new service that will match guests with quality-inspected home and apartment rentals."
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Facebook is testing a new video tab with categories on Android devices

Some users of the Facebook app are reporting a categories bar above the feed. Facebook could be testing the feature for a future rollout.
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Soon, you will be able to split payments for your Airbnb vacation rental

Airbnb is hoping that it can help you avoid those awkward conversations, and save your friendships. It basically allows you to split payments
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WhatsApp is testing a feature that will let you share files of any type

WhatsApp will soon be adding a pretty helpful new feature -- the ability to share files of any type, up to 128MB in size.

Twitter app Fenix 2 wants to edit your bad tweets with ‘undo send’ feature

Fenix 2, an Android Twitter client still in development, is testing an editing feature similar to Gmail's "undo send" option.
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Yahoo retires cult favorite News Digest app in favor of Newsroom

Days after Verizon completed its purchase of the internet giant, Yahoo has shuttered News Digest -- a light, streamlined news reading app.
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The company behind Apple's iPad and iPhone GPUs is now up for sale

Imagination Technologies, the company responsible for the GPUs used in Apple's iPhone and iPad lines, has put itself up for sale.
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Keep your profile picture safe from copycats with Facebook's new tool

Facebook has unveiled a new feature that promises to give users more control over who can download and share their profile picture.
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IFTTT’s Data Access Project seeks to make public data more accessible

The IFTTT Data Access Project makes it easier than ever to tap the U.S. government's public transportation, health, and cybersecurity info.
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Lensless camera tech may mean the end of the smartphone camera bump

Scientists at Caltech have made a lensless camera, which digitally replicates how a traditional camera works, only in a super-thin chip.
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Linksys finally 'unlocks' Velop's web-based interface for all owners to use

The latest firmware released for the Velop mesh networking system adds a web-based interface to manage the network from a desktop or laptop.
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Zolo’s wireless Liberty+ headphones boast graphene on the cheap

Zolo Audio has launched its first product on Kickstarter -- the Liberty+ true wireless earphones, which feature drivers built with graphene.