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Will Sony’s Xperia X Premium be the world’s first HDR-screen smartphone?

Sony's upcoming Xperia X Premium may feature an HDR screen, a world first. Rumors suggest it'll be the brightest smartphone on the market.
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Hands on: Emie Radio Bluetooth Speaker

Fans of retro design for modern equipment will love the Emie Radio, a compact little Bluetooth speaker that looks and sounds like a transistor radio.
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Apple complies with 80 percent of U.S. data requests, but most are about lost iPhones

Law enforcement in the U.S. made 4,000 device requests between July 1 and December 31 last year, for 16,148 devices. Apple complied with 80 percent of them.
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60 Minutes asked a security firm to hack an iPhone, and the result is disturbing

In an experiment done by 60 Minutes, security experts in Berlin were able to hack Congressman Peter Lieu's iPhone using only his phone number.
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Apple refused to hand over its source code to China

China has requested Apple's source code within the last two years, and Apple refused. The news came from a hearing Apple and the FBI testified in today.
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Google’s Camera app gets an Android N makeover with slow-mo video and more

Google has added features like slow motion capture from the Android N camera to the Google Camera app in the Play Store.
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For group vacations, or just pizza, Clink makes it easier to save with friends

Clink is a no-fee savings and investing app that just announced a new group savings feature that allows users to save money together.
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Google Analytics gets a facelift, lets you share reports

Google Analytics just got a visual overhaul, bringing it up to speed with Material Design guidelines.
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Google confirms Android N supports pressure-sensitive displays

Google has confirmed that Android N will support pressure-sensitive displays, which pairs well with the new launcher shortcut feature.
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Get everything you need except your drugs at the CVS curb

Anything you want that CVS sells, except prescriptions, can be picked up curbside if you order an hour ahead with the mobile app.
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Malware watchdog: Here’s what Google does to keep Android devices uninfected

If you owned an Android handset in 2015, you were likely to be one of the many millions who experienced a malware-free experience thanks to Google.
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Viber flicks on encryption, adds Hidden Chats feature

Viber's more than 711 million users can now enjoy encrypted messaging, safe from third-party snooping.
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NYPD sides with FBI in the war against unbreakable encryption

The New York Police Department wants legislation that would weaken encryption, which would allow access into criminal's phones.
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Apple: Government fails to show that assistance is ‘necessary’

Apple has responded to a Justice Department letter which said that it needed the Cupertino company's help in unlocking an iPhone in a New York case.
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BlackBerry CEO addresses story that Canadian police have its global encryption key

BlackBerry CEO John Chen writes the company has stood by "lawful access principles," after a report revealed the company assisted Canadian police.
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This app warns you and your friends when you’re on the verge of a splurge

Need a new app for your financial life? Here's one that will help you save money by warning you when you enter a store you frequent too much.
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Apple just collected $40 million in recycled gold

A new report suggests that Apple recovered 2,204 pounds, or over a ton, of gold from recycled Apple devices.
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Weekly Rewind: Facebook's F8, your brain on LSD, and more

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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Three budget smartphones are we — and offered for Sprint's prepaid brands

Sprint unveiled three new affordable smartphones for its Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile prepaid brands.
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The latest Android N Developer Preview contains references to a ‘virtual reality mode’

Google's latest Android N Developer Preview contains references to a "virtual reality mode," a potential sign new VR-focused mobile software.
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If you’re switching to Verizon and still on contract, you’d better have some cash

Verizon will no longer pay your early termination fees if you decide to switch to its network. The promotion began last December.
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iPhone not expected to last longer than 3 years

Apple rates the environmental impact of its devices on five factors. One factor is expected lifespan. iPhones and Apple watches are rated at three years.
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Cricket Wireless takes aim at T-Mobile, launches cheaper unlimited data plan

Cricket Wireless, AT&T's official prepaid brand, announced an unlimited data plan that won't limit you to a monthly data allowance.
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Verizon customers: Try out Android Pay and get 2GB of free data

Ever used Android Pay? No? Well, if you're a Verizon customer who uses it for the first time, you'll get 2GB of free data for two months.
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Not a fan of getting mugged? RedZone lets you know where the high-crime areas are

RedZone lets you scope out crimes in a given area in order for you to avoid those areas and, potentially, remain safe.
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Reservations for its eatery are sold out, but Google is giving away free donuts in NYC

Google is teasing its translation app through food, by opening a pop-up eatery for four days in New York City, Too bad reservations are already sold out.
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Deal alert! Get the Google Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X for $50 off right now

Google has put both the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P on sale, both get a discount of $50. If you've been waiting to buy a new phone, now might be the time.
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If you call Sweden’s phone number, you might get to chat with the Prime Minister himself

Got any burning questions about what it's like to live in Sweden? A new phone number has been set up that you can call it to talk to a random Swede.
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iPhone-like 3D Touch feature spotted in Android N

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Check out your seat’s view in VR before forking out for event tickets

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Apple ‘secret team’ prepping major App Store changes, report claims

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Microsoft's Word Flow iOS keyboard could be the keyboard to beat

Microsoft has teased its beautiful new keyboard for iOS, also opening a sign-up page for those wanting to be beta testers.
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Want to save the planet? Download some of Apple's 'Apps for Earth'

From April 14 to 24, you could help the planet simply by buying one of the apps that are part of Apple's 'Apps For Earth' initiative.
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Canadian police have had BlackBerry’s global encryption key since 2010

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have had BlackBerry's Global Encryption Key since 2010, an investigation found.