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Verizon rolls out LTE Advanced tech for faster peak wireless data speeds

Verizon's LTE Advanced technology promises "50 percent faster peak wireless data speeds to more than 288 million people in 461 cities from coast to coast."
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Goodbye Samsung-based iPhone chips? Apple may switch to Intel by 2018

It looks like Apple may be prepping a major change to its iPhone -- reports indicate that Apple is in talks with Intel about processors for the iPhone.
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T-Mobile offers HD video day passes and One Plus plan with 4G tethering

T-Mobile's new One Plus plan adds unlimited high-speed tethering, and an HD "day pass" lets any One subscriber stream high-definition video.
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A man just got rescued from a toilet tank after trying to retrieve a friend’s smartphone

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Your Android might be controlled by a malicious Twitter account

According to a recent blog post from ESET, there's a new kind of mobile malware that makes use of Twitter to control an Android device-based botnet.
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Eating Chinese food tonight? Translate that menu with Waygo

Meet Waygo, an augmented reality visual translation app that has just launched a food photo feature.
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Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Solar tents, growing furniture, a beer pong bot

Stroll through Kickstarter or Indiegogo and you’ll find no shortage of weird, useless, and downright stupid projects out there -- alongside some real gems.
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The Samsung Veyron looks to be the flip phone equivalent of the Galaxy S7

Samsung looks to turn back the clock with the W2017, a flip phone that might have the guts of a Galaxy S7
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Weekly Rewind: Milk replaces plastic, humidity slows phones, wicked supercars

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.
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‘It Just Works?’ Not quite: iPhones crash more than Android phones, study finds

Crashes on iOS devices doubled in the second quarter of 2016, according to a new study. The cause? Possibly iOS 10 Beta, as well as social networking apps.
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With new automatic transfers, Google Wallet users no longer have to ‘cash out’

As part of its attempt to make it easier to pay, Google has updated its Google Wallet mobile app to allow for automatic transfers to your bank account.
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New app Nookhub puts bikes in nooks safe from thieves

Nookhub, a new app, is like a valet parking hub for bikes. It offers cyclists a place to park their precious ride that's as secure as it gets.
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Sprint’s new plan offers all-you-can-stream HD video for $20 per month extra

Sprint's new Unlimited Freedom Premium, an addendum to its new lineup of Unlimited Freedom plans, offers free unlimited HD streaming for a $20 upcharge.
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Want to become a ‘Funtrepreneur’? Samsung has a limited-edition TabPro S to make it happen

Samsung has a limited edition Galaxy TabPro S, keyboard, and SSD package that comes with advice from entrepreneurs.
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There goes another Google app: Device Assist is pulled from the Play Store

Another Google app bites the dust. You probably haven't heard of this one, though, as it targeted Android One, Nexus, and Google Play Edition devices.
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Using public transportation? Just whip out your iPhone if you're in Japan

According to a new report from Bloomberg, a "future iPhone" will let Japanese commuters pay for their subway rides with the iPhone.
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Samsung is testing iOS support for Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 in South Korea

Samsung is finally bringing Gear S2 compatibility to the iPhone, but only as part of a beta test in South Korea.
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Orlando’s new tourism app packs a digital assistant powered by IBM’s Watson AI

Orlando tourism has launched a new app that uses the power of IBM’s Jeopardy-winning Watson AI to bring you customized local recommendations.
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Report: Digital assistants held back by poor microphone technology

Your smart device's microphone hasn't gotten much better in over four years, which means your digital assistant won't get any better in understanding you.
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Is a Hasselblad camera module coming to the Moto Z? Leak says it’s possible

Hoping to improve your mobile photography? A new leak shows off the Hasselblad Moto Mod camera module, which will attach to the Moto Z.
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U.S. Cellular's new Shared Connect plans increase data caps, but at a cost

U.S. Cellular's new Shared Connect plans bump up data allotments, but at cost: Most are more expensive than the tiers they're replacing.
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Speed demons, be warned: Google Maps could soon alert you to posted limits

Code in the newest version of app points to upcoming new features like speed limit notifications and improved integration with food delivery apps.
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Update your iOS device to 9.3.5 as it fixes serious security vulnerabilities

You shouldn't wait to install the most recent iOS update, as it patches 3 vulnerabilities that were actively used in what was likely a spy operation.
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Big budget cuts ordered for Google Fiber, likely putting the brakes on rollout

Rollouts of Google Fiber are just costing too much, and top brass including Larry Page and Sergey Brin are pressuring the division to cut costs.
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Geekbench listing shows two Nokia-branded Android phones in the works

Two Nokia Android phones have appeared on Geekbench, a mobile benchmarking tool, giving credence to rumors that these phones might actually hit market.
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Bye-bye productivity: Google lets you play Solitaire, Tic-Tac-Toe with just a search

Bored? Need to kill some time? Search Solitaire or Tic-Tac-Toe on Google to play the games directly from the search results -- no need to download an app.
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France and Germany push for an EU-wide law to allow access to encrypted messages

France and Germany are coming down hard on encryption in the wake of security concerns spurred by terrorist attacks in the countries.
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The iPhone of the future may be smart enough to figure out exactly who stole it

Stealing an iPhone in the future could be a dangerous game, as the smartphone itself could do its utmost to identify the thief.
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WhatsApp to share user data with Facebook, but you can opt out

Now that WhatsApp has surpassed a billion users, it's time to monetize the service. The company has a plan to bring businesses into its app.
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Report: Apple developing iPhone-based social video app to take on Snapchat

Apple may be planning to take on Snapchat with a video messaging feature of its own. It's also developing "social features" it plans to debut next year.
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Rose gold is so 2015: Samsung’s pink gold Galaxy S7, S7 Edge are now available

Rose gold too rosy? How does pink gold sound? Samsung's got a new color option for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
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For less than $300, you can buy both the Yu Yureka S and Yunique Plus

Destined for India, the Yu Yureka S and Yunique Plus were released as enhancements to the original Yureka and Yunique, respectively.
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A private firm is tracking the habits of visitors to New York City’s Bryant Park

PlaceIQ, an advertising analytics firm which tracks the location of smartphones, has inked an agreement with NYC's Bryant Park Corporation.
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Facebook testing Messenger feature that could signal the end of friend requests

Facebook is planning to transform Messenger into your smartphone's default messaging service by letting you add contacts directly on the app.