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Samsung Bixby

Bixby sees unofficial port to Galaxy S7 and other Samsung Nougat devices

Still enjoying your Galaxy S7 but wish you could get in on the Bixby craze? Enthusiasts over at XDA Developers might have you covered.
Mobile News
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Apple patches vulnerability that led to cyberattacks on 911 call centers

Last fall, a hacker caused thousands of unintentional 911 calls from iPhones. Apple has reportedly patched the exploit with a recent update.
Mobile News
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Move over Bixby, Cortana's here: Microsoft announces its edition of the Galaxy S8

Microsoft will be selling a customized version of Samsung's latest flagship loaded with the company's apps and services in its retail stores.
Mobile News
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Android apps could rake in more cash than iOS this year — but there’s a catch

Thanks to dominant market share and a fast-growing install base in burgeoning markets, Android may finally pass iOS this year in app revenue.
Mobile News
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Apple bars price references on new titles appearing in the App Store

Apple has long discouraged developers from listing prices in the titles of their apps, and now it appears the firm is cracking down.
Mobile News
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Samsung wants to put another screen on the side of your smartwatch

A patent application filed by Samsung that recently surfaced shows a watch with a secondary display running along the side of the body.
Wearables News
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T-Mobile doesn't want you to ever get surprised by another scam call again

T-Mobile is rolling out a pair of features today, named Scam ID and Scam Block, that seek to safeguard subscribers from malicious calls.
Mobile News
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Hangouts may lose SMS support as Google overhauls it to take on Slack

A Reddit post claims Google will remove the ability to send and receive SMS and MMS messages through Hangouts in the next several months.
Mobile News
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This Apple patent would transform your iPhone or iPad into a MacBook

An Apple patent has surfaced for MacBook-like docks that could house your iPhone or iPad, transforming them into full-fledged laptops.
Computing News
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FreedomPop’s new family plan isn’t unlimited — but it sure is cheap

If your family is in the market for a new network and doesn't eat up a whole lot of data, FreedomPop may have what you're looking for.
Mobile News
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Android security came a long way in 2016 but Google says there is more work

Google made strides in shutting down malicious apps and distributing security updates last year, but knows there's more to do.
Mobile News
Kindle deal

With latest update, Kindle for iOS could be your new read-it-later app

An update to the Kindle app for iOS has brought with it a long-awaited feature -- the ability to send pages to Kindle from Safari.
Mobile News
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Next emoji update should go a long way toward gender inclusion

With the release of Emoji 5.0 expected in mid-2017, the Unicode Consortium is planning the addition of three androgynous emojis.
Mobile News
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Google redesign to app and mobile site could be a time-saver for users

New shortcuts underneath the Google search bar can connect you with everything from nearby areas of interest to recent travel bookings.
Mobile News
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Apple’s new Clips app is taking the fight to Instagram and Snapchat

Apple is pitching Clips as a fun way to craft great-looking video without complicated editing tools, and the app will release in April.
Mobile News
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AT&T’s GoPhone adds more data for the same price and unveils new unlimited plan

Just a few months after improving its GoPhone prepaid plans, AT&T has bumped data allotment again and is introducing a new unlimited option.
Mobile News
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Chrome on iOS will soon receive Safari-like Reading List feature

Chrome for iOS is taking a page from Safari by introducing Reading List, a feature familiar to users of the iOS stock browser.
Mobile News
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T-Mobile raises high-speed data throttling cap to 30GB for its unlimited plan

T-Mobile has quietly updated the terms and conditions of its One unlimited plan, raising its 28GB high-speed data cap to 30GB.
Mobile News
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Businesses may soon be able to chat with you over WhatsApp, according to report

WhatsApp is reportedly testing the ability for businesses to chat directly with companies as a potential new revenue stream for the service.
Mobile News
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Apple, LG rise in U.S. smartphone market share as Samsung falters, report says

The latest numbers from comScore's report show Apple and LG posting modest gains, as Samsung, Motorola and HTC fall.
Mobile News
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Lip reading could be the future of unlocking your smartphone

A team of Hong Kong Baptist University researchers wants to read your lips to make unlocking your smartphone more convenient.
Mobile News
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ZTE will pay U.S. government $892 million for illegally selling American tech to Iran

ZTE has agreed to settle with the United States government for violating laws that prohibit the sale of American technology to Iran.
Mobile News
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Samsung Browser beta brings ad blocking to Pixel and Nexus devices

The beta version of Samsung's browser has just been made available to Pixel and Nexus devices -- and with it comes the ability to block ads.
Mobile News
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Google Play celebrates anniversary with lists of its most popular apps

To celebrate Google Play's fifth birthday, the company has posted its all-time top five most-popular games, apps, music, movies, and books.
Mobile News
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T-Mobile's latest offer can net new subscribers a free iPhone if they switch carriers

Customers who port their number to T-Mobile are eligible for a free iPhone 7 or a 7 Plus for just $100, following device trade-in and rebate.
Mobile News
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Motorola is back: Lenovo drops confusing branding, revives familiar name

The tech giant now plans to return to the Motorola name and logo to the smartphone maker's upcoming products, a year after nearly retiring it.
Mobile News
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Security firm identifies over 100 malware-infected Android apps, but don't panic

A security firm has cited 132 apps on the Google Play Store that feature Windows-targeted malware benign to Android devices.
Mobile News
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Apple files patent for scroll-like mobile device with rollable display surfaces

A recently discovered Apple patent illustrates a device with two barrels into which a flexible display can roll up and be stored away.
Mobile News
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Google gets serious about gaming with playable ads and Play Store updates

Google has announced several initiatives that aim to make it easier for developers and publishers to pull in new players.
Mobile News
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Report: iPhones took a reliability hit compared to Android over the past year

The findings of a quarterly report on mobile device performance suggest iPhones were overtaken by Android smartphones in reliability in 2016.
Mobile News
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Xiaomi begins a new chapter as a chipset maker with Surge S1-powered Mi 5c

Xiaomi's new chipset is its first foray into developing proprietary silicon to power its devices, and will debut in the upcoming Mi 5c.
Mobile News
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Samsung doubles down on RCS, brings next-gen messaging to Marshmallow devices

Samsung is working closely with carriers to advance the new messaging format, and will bring RCS to devices running Marshmallow or higher.
Mobile News
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T-Mobile is handing out a free extra line to its customers, and it could save you $40

Starting March 1, T-Mobile customers in good standing with at least two lines of service are eligible for another line for free.
Mobile News
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Cricket’s unlimited data customers could soon see speeds cut during peak hours

Bad news for unlimited data customers on Cricket: The prepaid carrier will begin throttling those who have used more than 22GB in a month.
Mobile News
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