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Following Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Samsung’s battery-making arm isn’t doing very well

Samsung SDI, Samsung's largest in-house parts supplier, is reportedly trying to re-establish its image and reliability following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.
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Sharp’s lustworthy Star Wars phones are way too cool to be kept in your pocket

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Apple’s Black Friday surprise is a gift card worth up to $150

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Buying a phone on Swappa? You can insure it and pay $50 to repair or replace it

Swappa, where you can sell your devices and buy someone else's, now offers protection plans when dealing with the latter.
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Banned Uber drivers can now have their appeals heard in New York City

As a result of negotiations with the Independent Drivers Guild, New York City Uber drivers can now appeal their deactivations.
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Feds want a ‘driver mode’ for smartphones to reduce driver distractions

Google's Pixel phones, Daydream to show off live-streamed music festival

Good and Google have teamed up for GoodFest, a five-city, live-streamed music festival that will be promoted with Pixels phones and Daydream VR.
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T-Mobile Tuesday is #GivingTuesday next week, for local Boys & Girls Clubs

Next Tuesday, T-Mobile is turning T-Mobile Tuesdays on its head, instead opting to use its giveaways to benefit charity. There's still free stuff, though.
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Microsoft is working on the 'ultimate mobile device,' says CEO Satya Nadella

According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the company isn't done with smartphones just yet -- in fact, it's next attempts could be better than ever.

New label will tell you if SD cards are powerful enough to run apps

A new label is being implemented by the SD Association for your SD cards -- a label that will tell you if the card is powerful enough to run apps.
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Google quietly renaming Cast branding (yes, again) to 'Chromecast built-in'

Google has been quietly removing mentions of Google Cast. It's replacement? "Chromecast built-in."
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Uber continues its quest for world domination with expansion into Bangladesh

Uber just took yet another step towards ubiquity. Earlier this week, the transportation titan announced its expansion into Bangladesh.
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All the muck on the outside of your phone may one day be used in a forensic profile

Broken smartphone? This handy $20 toolkit could help put it right

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Want to improve your rider rating? Try Uber’s new driver compliments feature

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A foldable iPhone? Patent shows Apple is at least exploring the idea

Apple has been awarded yet another patent, this time for a device that has a foldable display -- and an OLED display at that.
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Google Android 7.1.1 Developer Preview 2 comes before December's final update

Google released the newest version of Android 7.1.1, Developer Preview 2. It will install automatically for Android beta program enrollees.
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Samsung may follow Apple’s lead and release a glossy black Galaxy S7

It looks like Samsung may be following Apple's lead -- reports have surfaced indicating that the company will launch a glossy black Galaxy S7.
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Report: Google's Pixel phones are flying off Verizon's store shelves

Google's Pixel phones are selling exceptionally well at Verizon, according to market research firm Wave7.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 specs leaked, rumored octa-core design

On Tuesday, some questionable information leaked from a Chinese website that allegedly provides new information on Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 835 SoC.
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A malformed video file is causing iPhones to crash left and right

A malformed MP4 video file is crashing iPhone models running iOS 5 and newer. The issue appears to be related to a memory leak in the Safari browser.
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This iPhone case packs 40 high-power LEDs and integrates with the camera's flash

Concepter, the company behind the smart flashlight for your iPhone, has figured out a way to integrate its camera accessory into a case.
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Apple edges toward command of 50 percent of the Australian phone market

Apple has increased its stake in the Australian smartphone market to the point where it represents almost half of all owned devices.
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The HTC 10 Evo is an HTC Bolt without Sprint’s interference

HTC has sent out invitations in Taiwan for an event on November 22, that's likely to bring the debut of a new phone.
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Oaxis InkCase i7 helps you save iPhone battery with a second, E Ink display

Want to save your iPhone battery while still being able to see your notifications and other parts of your device? The Oaxis InkCase i7 is the case for you!

Canadian cellular firms face new competition from Freedom Mobile’s LTE networks

It looks like the Canadian carrier market is set to finally get another competitor -- Freedom Mobile, formerly known as Wind Mobile, is finally getting LTE.
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Caller ID apps are publicly exposing names and phone numbers

Three of the top caller ID apps have begun uploading caller names and phone numbers into public databases. It's not yet known if the apps have been hacked.
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Google’s Popular Times now tells you how busy a location is in real time

Google has updated its Popular Times feature to not only show how busy a location could be, but to also show how busy it currently is, in real time.
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FreedomPop wants to sell you a great used phone from its FreedomShop

Discount carrier FreedomPop announced the launch of FreedomShop on Thursday, an online used phone marked with more than 100 different models.
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A new method of gesture tracking relies on a smartwatch’s accelerometer

Researchers at Carnegie Melon University demonstrated a novel means of tracking gestures from a smartwatch -- a high-precision accelerometer.
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ZTE's new Axon 7 model adds more RAM and storage, but jacks up the price

ZTE is pulling a OnePlus. The company is releasing a slightly improved variant of its 5-month-old Axon 7 smartphone.
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Rumor: HTC may exit the smartphone business by spring 2017

Spring 2017 could be the last time we see a HTC branded smartphone if rumors are to be believed. It's said to be in talks to sell the division.
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Nokia fan? Those new phones you’re waiting for may arrive at Mobile World Congress 2017

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Barnes & Noble’s $50 Nook fights Amazon’s Fire tablet for your holiday dollars

Barnes & Noble unveiled the new Nook, the company's first in-house tablet in over four years.