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‘Emoji Translator’ is now a real, paying job

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HandL’s new phone case has one ‘butt’ you can grab without getting into trouble

HandL's cases make it easier to grip a phone, but now the company's going even further with a design that closely resembles a derrière.
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Apple launches iOS 10.2, featuring new TV app and Music app UI tweaks

Apple has launched iOS 10.2, bringing a number of new features to users, including the addition of the new TV app.
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Gfycat makes GIF creation easier with its new Gfycat Loops app

Gfycat's new Gyfcat Loops app for Android turns your videos into animated images automatically.
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Santa Phone lets you stealthily figure out what to get your kids for Christmas

Unsure of what present to get your kid this year? Twilio can help with its direct line to Santa's helpers in the North Pole on the Santa Phone.
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Google brings Gboard search features to Google Keyboard app on Android

A new update to Google Keyboard -- the default keyboard on Nexus, Pixel, and some Android phones -- rebrands its name to Gboard.
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Whoop and MLB discover the importance of rest in largest league performance study

Whoop teamed up with MLB for the largest performance study in the league. From June to November, 230 minor league players wore the Whoop Strap.
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Facebook extends photo-sharing app Moments from just smartphones to the Web

Facebook's photo-sharing Moments service is now available on the web in stand-alone form. Users can view friends' photo albums via a hyperlink.
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What language barrier? Skype can now translate calls to mobile phones, landlines

Skype has announced that its real-time translation services can now be used on calls to mobile phones and landlines.
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Nightmare at 20,000 feet: You may be seated next to a Chatty Cathy on the phone

Bus drivers often remind passengers to keep their cellphone conversations as quick and quiet as possible, and now, airline pilots might need to do the same.
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Court: Apple must replace Danish man's iPhone with a new, not refurbished, model

A Danish court concluded that Apple must replace a resident's iPhone 4 with a new device, not a refurbished one.
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Weekly Rewind: New cars in Cuba, pot in a box, a watch powered by body heat

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything.

Google Allo introduces chat themes and can now suggest emojis as you type

Google's relatively new messaging app Allo is helping you prepare for the latest wizarding world film with stickers.
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Meizu’s M5 Note embraces all-metal unibody, gargantuan 4,000mAh battery

Having already announced the H1 Band and Pro 6 Plus, Meizu unveiled the M5 Note, the latest addition to the company's M-series phones.
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Cortana app for Android and iOS is getting a pretty major refresh

Microsoft is finally bringing the Cortana app to the U.K., allowing both Android and iOS users to take advantage of the digital assistant.
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Sprint brings holiday cheer to Mexico and the Caribbean with data promotion

Sprint's launching a limited-time data promotion over the holidays. Unlimited Freedom subscribers get free high-speed data in the Caribbean and Mexico.
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Samsung will remotely disable all U.S. Galaxy Note 7s on December 19

If you haven't returned your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 yet, now is the time to do so -- Samsung will be disabling all Note 7s in the U.S. starting December 19.
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Google undergoes yet another rebrand, this time with Google Play and Android

Google Play for Work has now been rebranded as Google Play, whereas Android for Work is now just Android.
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If you’re in line for an AT&T ‘cramming’ payout, it’s coming soon

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'Mobile Strike' Super Bowl spot with Arnold Schwarzenegger top YouTube ad of 2016

YouTube has released its most viewed ads of 2016, showing some pretty interesting trends. The top ad? The Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring Mobile Strike ad.
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iPhone’s U.S. sales grow to highest level in nearly two years as Samsung falters

Samsung's troubles are likely behind the best sales numbers for Apple's iPhone in nearly two years, with the iPhone 7 the best selling device in the world.
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Apple joins with Goldwind to bring solar energy to suppliers in China

Apple has made a number of moves to run on renewable energy in the U.S., but the company has now also inked a deal to bring renewable energy to suppliers.
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Stealthy black pearl Galaxy S7 Edge is Captain Jack Sparrow's dream phone

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Bluetooth 5 is here, offering a huge jump in speed and range for devices

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Verizon gives customers free calls, texts to Indonesia in wake of deadly quake

Verizon is offering customers free calls and texts to Indonesia following a deadly earthquake in the country on December 7.
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The NSA and GCHQ can see data from your phone when you're 10,000 feet in the air

Journalists still parsing through the collection of data leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden have found evidence of in-flight interception of data.
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Adidas' Run Genie gait sensor will pair you with the right running shoe

In the basement of the newest Adidas shop is a training area. Here, visitors can get a free gait analysis with the new Run Genie system.
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Sleek and stylish: Leaked renders give a peek at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A3

Samsung is set to launch a new A3 in the near future, following up on this year's relatively popular A3. Here's everything we know about the device so far.
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Apple is now showing third-party repair stores on its online support website

Apple updated its online support site to now show third-party repair shops -- something that should help customers get repairs sooner.
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Google gets into the spirit of giving with a holiday Google Fi promotion

To celebrate the holidays, Google's launched a promotion for subscribers on its Google Fi cellular service.
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Download before reading: Chrome on Android now supports offline page viewing

Downloading websites and videos is now possible with Google's Chrome on Android on any device, following the latest update.
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T-Mobile announces Digits, a single phone number for all of your devices

T-Mobile's Digits service, launching in beta, provides a single number for all of your devices -- including smartphones, tablets, and computers.
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'Pokémon Go' promotion successes continue with Sprint marketing tie-in

U.S. carrier Sprint's teaming up with Pokémon Go developer Niantic to roll out promotions across more than 10,500 stores.
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Single-use Powrtabs phone chargers are recyclable and fit in your pocket

Powrtabs single-use smartphone chargers could be just the backup you need to avoid running out of power when you’re out and about.