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Flyr makes video creation a cinch with Snapchat-inspired tools

Flyr, a video creation tool for iOS, uses artificial intelligence and a growing library of content to make mobile editing easy.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 customers complain of red-tinted displays

Samsung Galaxy S8 owners around the world have been complaining of improperly calibrated, red-tinted displays since the device's launch.
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Gmail on Android now stands between you and suspected phishing links

Google is taking steps to warn and notify Gmail users of suspected phishing attacks after Wednesday's incident.
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U.K.'s updated Drug Enforcement law lets police shut down some phones

The U.K.'s updated Drug Enforcement Bill gives authorities the power to shut down communications of smartphones and other devices.
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Sony's colorful Xperia X Performance is on sale for $300, but the clock's ticking

It's not Sony's most recent Sony flagship phone, but that mean it's not a bargain when it's on sale for only $300 without a contract.
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Apple just announced a $1 billion fund to create U.S. manufacturing jobs

Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed in an interview on May 3 that the firm is launching a $1 billion fund to help boost manufacturing in the U.S.
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WhatsApp inexplicably goes down for users around the world for several hours

The popular Facebook-owned messaging service started having trouble early Wednesday evening, and the company quickly began work on a fix.
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Vulnerable apps on Google Play put millions of users at risk of an attack

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store are vulnerable to malware.
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Nissan wants to fight distracted driving with a signal-blocking box for phones

Distracted driving is a serious issue, and Nissan thinks it has come up with a solution -- the Nissan Signal Shield.
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Google Wallpapers adds tons of new high-res photos to spice up your phone

Google's Wallpapers app is one of the best destinations for Android users to find amazing looking backgrounds, and it just got better.
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Microsoft CEO says the company's next smartphone will be incredibly futuristic

Microsoft's next smartphone might not look like any smartphone that's come before it. That's according to CEO Satya Nadella.
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Google Maps has just released an updated home page for its users in India

As per a new blog post, Google Maps is rolling out a new home screen "specifically designed for people in India" for Android.
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Sprint's Magic Box is a tiny indoor cell tower that improves coverage

Suffering from spotty reception? Sprint has the solution: A tiny indoor cell tower that extends coverage up to 30,000 square feet.
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Amazon’s FreeTime subscription service for kids debuts on Google Play

Amazon FreeTime, which offers a curated selection of books, videos, games, and apps handpicked for children, is making its way to Google Play.
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Logitech's new iPad keyboard and case has years of battery life

Logitech's latest keyboard and case for Apple's newest iPad has an unbelievable battery life. Unbelievably good, that is.
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Instant Apps for Android looks like it’s coming soon for most users

Google's Instant Apps feature looks like it could be rolled out more widely soon, giving owners of Android devices a smoother app experience.
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5 photo apps that make your iPhone photos look like film

We round up five of our favorite analog-inspired photo apps available on iOS, from sleek and simple to clever and robust.
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Apple’s earnings show declining iPhone sales, average returns in second quarter

Apple made $52.9 billion in the second fiscal quarter of 2017, but sold about one million fewer iPhones than expected.
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The 2.45-inch Jelly Android phone is one of the cheapest ways to get Nougat

Not into the trend of smartphones getting bigger? Jelly might be for you! It boasts a 2.45-inch display and Android Nougat, and starts at $59.
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Mayo Clinic-supported app aims to replace BMI with more accurate metric

An iPad app developed in tandem with the Mayo Clinic and other global health organizations could make BMI a thing of the past.
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T-Mobile wants to launch 5G in earnest by 2020, ahead of AT&T and Verizon

T-Mobile announced an ambitious plan to roll out 5G to most of the U.S. by 2020. But unlike its competitors, it's settling for slower speeds.
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Got an extra $100,000? You could bid to win a lunch with Apple CEO Tim Cook

Tim Cook is once again auctioning off a lunch with himself in partnership with Charitybuzz. This time around, the auction starts at $100K.
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Facebook rolls out new-and-improved Instant Games with bots, turn-based gameplay

Facebook is now rolling out its new-and-improved Instant Games platform alongside a new version of Zynga's Words With Friends.
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Keep an eye on your most important threads with WhatsApp's new pinned chats

WhatsApp looks to be testing a new feature that will let you pin your most important conversations at the top of your inbox
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Kobo’s new Aura H20 still survives a dip in the deep end, holds even more books

Kobo's new Aura H2O packs double its predecessor's storage, plus an upgraded processor and more RAM. And it's fully waterproof, to boot.
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Bixby, Samsung's virtual assistant, is rapping insults to Siri in Korean

Samsung's virtual assistant for the Galaxy S8, Bixby, has gained its voice in Korea this week, and is showing off its rapping skills.
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Samsung could pass Intel to become the world’s No. 1 chipmaker

Industry researchers are tipping Samsung to take the coveted top spot as world's No. 1 semiconductor manufacturer away from Intel.
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Strava launches Athlete Posts, a blogging platform for fitness fanatics

Strava, the fitness platform with millions of users, is launching a social network for fitness fanatics called Athlete Posts.
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iPhone owners really like their AirPods, new survey says

How's it going with your AirPods? Is the sound quality OK? Are they a snug fit? A new survey suggests an impressively high satisfaction rate.
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Samsung’s Marshmallow app encourages kids to put down the phone

Samsung's new parental controls app allows kids to set their own phone usage targets and incentivizes them with real rewards like gift cards.
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Samsung's Bixby Voice assistant launches on Galaxy S8 devices in South Korea

Samsung's answer to Siri, Bixby Voice, has launched in South Korea. It'll roll out to territories in North America and Europe this spring.
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Amazon to stop offering new 'Actually Free' apps as it shutters Underground service

Amazon's Underground Actually Free program, where developers could give away apps in exchange for reimbursement, will be winding down.
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Cricket Wireless and GoPhone add new Samsung phones to their portfolios

Cricket Wireless and GoPhone, AT&T's prepaid brands, are adding a bevy of new Samsung phones to their respective lineups.
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Ditch plastic bottles with this smartphone-activated water fountain

Reefill is taking advantage of your smartphone to help you save the planet, with a system of phone-activated water refill stations.