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Apple made half of all phones and tablets that were unwrapped this Christmas

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New York finally starts to convert payphone kiosks into gigabit Wi-Fi hubs

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Don’t want to plug your phone in? Just stick a Moos sticker on it instead

You can now pay with an iPhone sticker, so why not charge your phone with one too?
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Software, not hardware, reportedly to blame for Samsung’s latest woes

According to several unnamed sources, software, and not necessarily hardware, is to blame for Samsung's recent woes.
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More Beats radio options coming, as Apple files trademarks for four new stations

Apple has trademarked four new Beats stations, hinting at more radio choices in the near future for Apple Music customers.
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This augmented reality comic book offers a glimpse at the future of storytelling

Modern Polaxis is an augmented reality comic book that integrates AR technology with visual storytelling to create a high-tech reader experience.
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Verizon Wireless makes it easier to ring in the new year with a new carrier

Verizon Wireless wants you to start off the new year with a new carrier and is willing to give you $650 per phone to cover the costs of doing so.
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Go get your refunds from Sprint and Verizon fast

Verizon and Sprint may owe you a late Christmas present in the form of cold, hard cash, but you're going to have to get a move on.
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Apple wants to squeeze $180 million more from rival Samsung in another patent battle

Apple is asking a U.S. court to force Samsung to cough up an additional $180 million over patent infringements.
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This smartcase for phones makes plain old battery cases obsolete

Created by Jorge Fernandes, one of the minds behind Apple Pay, the i-Blades Smartcase with modular attachments expands what we expect from a phone case.
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Cases leaked for the Galaxy S7 — no USB Type-C in sight

Newly leaked photos of Samsung Galaxy S7 strengthen recent rumors the company ditches the Note name in favor of Galaxy S7 Plus.
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LG says it sold 450,000 V10 units in its first 45 days of availability

According to LG, the company managed to sell 450,000 V10 units in the U.S. during its first 45 days of availability.
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The Samsung Galaxy A9 is a very large alternative to the Galaxy S6

Samsung isn't done with the Galaxy A series. The Korean giant announced the Galaxy A9, which sports a mix or mid-range and high-end specs.
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The LG G Pad 2 8.3 LTE is a mouthful and a handful, and throws in a stylus

In an interesting announcement heading into 2016, LG revealed the G Pad 2 8.3 LTE.
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Judge finds Apple didn't violate wiretap laws in failing to deliver iMessages to Android phones

A federal judge has dismissed a suit alleging that Apple, in retaining and failing to deliver iMessages to Android phones, violated the law.
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Australian government advises citizens to turn off two-factor authentication

In a move so bizarre it almost seems like a joke, the Australian government has advised its citizens to disable two-factor authentication.
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Star Wars apps kicked into hyperdrive after The Force Awakens premiere

The success of The Force Awakens has sent iOS apps into hyperdrive, as millions troop to the mobile store to find Star Wars apps.
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YouTube unhappy with T-Mobile's Binge On program, accuses carrier of throttling video

YouTube has accused T-Mobile of throttling all video traffic on its new Binge On program, which waivers data usage in exchange for lower-quality video.
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Microsoft just bought a messaging app from a former exec

Microsoft has acquired a team messaging app named Talko, created by former exec Ray Ozzie, in order to integrate its functions into Skype.
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Play Store info suggests BlackBerry has sold around 50,000 Privs

According to Google Play Store data, BlackBerry might have only sold between 10,001 and 50,000 Priv smartphones so far.
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Asus’ browser will block ads for you by default

Asus reached an agreement with AdBlock Plus that will have the hardware manufacturer bake in AdBlock Plus into its browser.
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Google wants to replace your password with your smartphone

Google's testing a new method of log in that relies on your smartphone for authentication. It does away with passwords entirely.
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Futuristic credit card maker Stratos sells out to Ciright One to stay alive

The company behind the smart card that offers a universal credit card experience is undergoing a restructuring due to financial challenges.
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Find the stranger causing mischief in Google's 360-degree video on YouTube

Google has paired with Aardman Animations to bring "Special Delivery" to YouTube. The 360-degree video is interactive and tells a festive story.
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Meizu reaches 20 million smartphone sales in 2015

Meizu has been in the smartphone market for ages, but this year marked a turning point for the firm with a stunning 350-percent sales jump from last year.
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Apple concerned that UK Snooper’s Charter will hurt law-abiding citizens

Apple has voiced its opinion on the U.K. Snooper's Charter, a bill that comprehensively changes Internet privacy and security. 
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Alphabet still relies heavily on Google to keep it from sinking

Alphabet might be a conglomerate, but only the Google division is bringing home the bacon, according to an analyst.
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Bug forces Microsoft to remove ‘Hey Cortana’ feature from Android app

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This cool iPhone 7 concept kills the headphone jack and changes the home button

Here's something that might satisfy your iPhone 7 rumor cravings. Designer Eric Huismann has made concept designs for Apple's next smartphone.
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BlackBerry OS 10 users get a swath of apps for free just in time for the holidays

BlackBerry announced a slew of free apps for its OS 10 platform that will free for a short time only.
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Everything we learned from the 60 Minutes Apple campus tour

CBS's 60 Minutes took an extended tour of Apple's secretive design lab. We've summarized the episode's biggest moments.
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Astropad improves support for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil

Astropad, an iOS app that pairs iPads with Macs and turns the tablet into a drawing slate, has added improved support for the Apple Pencil and the iPad Pro.
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FAA says that ‘Uber for the skies’ is illegal

On Friday, a Washington, D.C. court refused to review a previous FAA decision banning private pilots from sharing flight costs with their passengers.
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BlackBerry chief John Chen hints at potential midrange smartphone next year

BlackBerry's chief executive John Chen hinted at more high-end and midrange smartphones coming in the near future.