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Former Android chief Andy Rubin reportedly developing flagship Android phone

Former Android chief Andy Rubin is reportedly prepping a premium smartphone to take on the likes of Apple's iPhone and Google's Pixel.
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Weekly rewind: Nintendo Switch incoming, incredible space photos, Vegas' self-driving buses

In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of this week's top 10 tech stories.
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Bxi 2.0 controller senses motion, displays notifications, responds to voice commands

The new Bixi 2.0 controller, a product of French startup Bluemint Labs, packs an E Ink Screen and support for Alexa Voice Commands.
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The Redux brings your soaked smartphone back to life with clever science

The Redux brings wet electronics back to life with a bit of clever science. It lowers the boiling point of water, vaporizing moisture.
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Turn your Apple Watch into a tiny Macintosh via this new stand from Elago

The Apple Watch is an amazing device, but it's also very modern. If you're feeling nostalgic about the good old days, this stand is for you.
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Can Apple be sued for allegedly creating app monopoly? Appeals court says yes

According the a U.S. Appeals Court, Apple can indeed be sued for allegedly creating an iOS app monopoly. The case dates to 2012.
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Hang onto those cords. Next-gen wireless earbuds still aren’t good enough

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Consumer Reports recommends MacBook Pro after Safari fix and battery life retest

Consumer Reports agreed to retest the MacBook Pro's battery and the laptop is now a recommended device.
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FCC concludes that AT&T and Verizon’s policies violate net neutrality

The FCC concluded that AT&T and Verizon violated net neutrality by exempting first-party products from data plans.
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Apple will hit the $1 trillion milestone in iPhone and iOS sales this year

Apple is on track to hit an iOS milestone -- the company will have made $1 trillion from the iPhone and iOS sales sometime this year.
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PC shipments were in decline for the fifth year in a row this holiday season

Reports from IDC and Gartner indicate that for the fifth year in a row, PC shipments were down year-on-year in holiday 2016.

Google is rolling out a new version of AMP optimized for low-memory devices

Google has announced AMP Cache and AMP Lite, two speed-focused additions to the search giant's Accelerated Mobile Pages platform.
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Apple reportedly planning to launch its own TV shows this year

Apple is set to launch its own scripted, original programming by the end of 2017 and will reportedly bundle it into its Apple Music service.
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Apple nabs 31.3 percent of smartphone sales at the start of 2016 holiday season

Apple is making some gains on Google's Android mobile operating system and devices in the U.S., but the company fell short in China.
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Tesla keeps hiring more ex-Apple employees to help with autonomous car design

Tesla is starting to look a lot like Apple -- not in its products, per se, but rather in its team with its recent hires.
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Apple iPhone slowdown means poorer sales for key supplier Foxconn Technology

Apple's negative financial performance runs downhill as well. One of its most important suppliers, Foxconn Technology Group, is slowing down.
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Microsoft opens up the Office Insider program to iPhone and iPad users

Microsoft recently added iPhones and iPads to its Office Insider program, letting users test the latest versions on iOS devices.
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Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
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Apple’s new flagship Apple Store in Milan, Italy will be a ‘leader in innovation’

Apple Stores come in all shapes and sizes, and the company is planning a new flagship Apple Store with an unusual feature in Milan, Italy.
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Apple could be planning new wearables, starting with Carl Zeiss smart glasses

It appears that Apple might be getting in on the smart glasses game, a risky market in which Google famously failed with its botched Google Glass project.
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From 5G and bezel-free phones to Android 2.0, these mobile trends will define 2017

These are the trends that will define mobile and wearable products in 2017. We talk about 5G, Android Wear 2.0, and more.
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Apple removes "Finder for AirPods" app from its App Store; refunds are available

Apple has pulled an app from its App Store that was aimed at helping users find their AirPods after losing them.
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Look out Surface Studio: Apple device shipments could outpace Windows’ in 2017

Microsoft unveiled new and interesting products this year, but it looks like Apple might be poised to overtake the Windows juggernaut in 2017.
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3 new iPads are slated for release sometime in spring 2017

According to a new report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will be launching three new iPads in spring 2017.
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How to type faster on your iPhone by creating keyboard shortcuts

A guide on how to set up keyboard shortcuts under Text Replacement in your iOS settings. Have iOS type for you by setting up a shortcut.

Canada ends two-year inquiry, finds Apple didn’t violate anticompetition laws

A 24-month probe finally ended on Friday after Canada's Competition Bureau said it didn't gather sufficient evidence to find Apple guilty
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Mac market share falls to five-year low

The Apple Mac market share has dropped to its lowest level in five years, with OS rivals like Linux and Microsoft's Windows the beneficiaries.
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MacBook Pro saves life of man in Florida airport shooting

A man credits his MacBook Pro for stopping a bullet in the Friday Florida airport shooting that left five people dead and eight others hurt.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook gets pay cut after missing 2016 goals

Even the CEO of a huge tech company gets graded on his achievements. Apple CEO Tim Cook took a pay cut over Apple's 2016 results.
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You can't connect to LinkedIn anymore in Russia

Making connections in Russia is about to get a lot harder. That is, if you're looking to connect via LinkedIn.
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Energous will bring true wireless charging to the masses later this year

The Energous Miniature WattUp is a reference design for wearables and other small electronics. It's truly wire-free.
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Apple rumored to be switching to IGZO displays before the end of 2017

New reports indicate that Apple could introduce an IGZO panel to its MacBook Pro system before the end of the year.
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Color options for iPhone 7, 7 Plus may expand with ‘jet white’ model

Apple may be considering a rather unusual move and will release a new color for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus -- the jet white.
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Apple moves into Samsung territory, expands store network into South Korea

Apple announced that it will open its first store in South Korea, making a big statement to major smartphone rival Samsung.