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Apple apologizes for Error 53 bricked iPhones and offers a fix

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus users are angrily voicing their concerns over 'Error 53." Apple has issued an update and apologized for the inconvenience.
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Verizon brings back the 24GB per line for life promotion

Verizon is bringing back its popular promo offering 24GB of data per line for life. You'll need to be on a XL, XXL or bigger plan to make use of it.
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Stop hitting snooze with the best apps to rise and own the day

Getting out of bed can be difficult, but we've put together a list of apps that could make it a little easier.
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Download these five new apps of the week: Alto’s Adventure hits Android and more

This week's app roundup features one that could potentially set the romantic mood tonight by curating a playlist from your own music.
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5 gadgets your guy won’t see coming

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Vü Pulse adds heart-rate monitoring and wireless charging to your Pebble watch

The Vü Pulse by Tylt adds heart-rate monitoring and wireless charging to Pebble watches. The physical add-on snaps to the back of the watch.
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Samsung squashes bugs and adds more apps to the Gear S2 smartwatch

Samsung's Gear S2 just got an update, following the release of the Classic New Edition 18K rose gold and platinum edition smartwatches.
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The NYPD has been spying on phones since 2008

The New York Civil Liberties Union has published a report that confirms the use of phone-intercepting technology by the NYPD.
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Your next smartwatch may look better and last longer, thanks to Qualcomm’s new chips

Qualcomm is out with a new processor -- and this one's built just for wearables. LG says it will be using it in its upcoming wearable devices this year.
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Microsoft’s Fetch! will classify your dog’s breed

Microsoft Garage is out with another app that showcases its machine learning technology. Fetch! can be used to identify a dog's breed using only a photo.
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Take a look at how your NYC subway line fares with cell signals

Subspotting is an iOS-only app that shows you how much cell service you'll get at all the subway lines in New York City.
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Pay with your Pebble watch with the Pagare strap

Jealous of Apple Watch users paying with their watches? If you own a Pebble device, check out Pagaré. The strap lets you make contactless payments via NFC.
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Huawei brings the G8 to the U.S. and renames it the GX8

The budget-friendly G8 was launched globally in September of 2015, but you can now buy the U.S.-intended replica GX8 for $350.
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Download these 5 new apps to get papers notarized, find new music, and more

Need a new app to play around with? This week we've picked Lonely Planet's Guides app, an app that offers you a playlist a day, and more.
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Swipe right for Sanders, swipe left for spammers

Unwanted or not, Sen. Bernie Sanders is getting a lot of visibility in an unexpected place -- Tinder. Now, Tinder has blocked a few supporters, citing spam.
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Mozilla to pull staff support for Firefox OS mobile after May

Mozilla announced it was ending development for Firefox OS at Mozlando in December, and the company sent an email to developers today confirming the news.
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Pebble’s latest update lets you check your health stats with a split-second glance at your wrist

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Finally! A wearable that feeds caffeine directly into your blood

Joule is a caffeine wearable designed to take away the discomfort of transdermal patches,
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Fitbit’s Alta is a stylish band that offers the usual functions in a range of fashions

Fitbit launched a new fitness tracker today, gradually building its portfolio. The Fitbit Alta focuses more on design and customizable bands.
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Prepare for Puppy Bowl XII by ordering a puppy squad via Uber

Uber is offering its one-day Puppy on Demand service again this year, ahead of the upcoming Puppy Bowl XII.
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Here are this week’s 5 best new apps: Gotta Go!, Tack, News Pro, and more

This week's top apps include an app that gives you excuses to get out of situations, and Microsoft's news reader app for iOS, among others.
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Google Chrome for iOS loses ‘Do Not Track’ feature

Google seems to have removed 'Do Not Track' in Chrome for iOS -- but the issue stems from Apple's constraints in its WKWebView API for third-party browsers.
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Apple hopes to solidify its place in the classroom with acquisition of LearnSprout

Apple showcased a big focus on education with iOS 9.3, and the company's acquisition of education startup LearnSprout will help cement its place in schools.
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Venmo brings third-party payment support, but for only two apps right now

PayPal's Venmo just added third-party payment support -- but it's compatible with two apps right now, and is also iOS-only at the moment.
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Apple issues a recall on AC adapters due to a ‘rare’ shock risk

Apple has issued a recall for AC adapters in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, continental Europe, New Zealand, and South Korea, due to electrical shock risk.
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You can now send GIFs in Tinder via Giphy

Giphy and Tinder are partnering up to bring GIF integration to the Tinder app. Now you can create closer bonds by sharing your true feelings through GIFs.
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Visa brings NFC to all the payment terminals at Levi’s Stadium ahead of Superbowl 50

If you've got tickets to Superbowl 50, note that you'll be able to use mobile payment services that use NFC like Apple Pay or Android Pay at Levi's Stadium.
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Labor union group accuses T-Mobile of 'deceptive' practices, files FCC complain

Labor union group Change to Win has filed a complaint with the FCC against T-Mobile, citing the company's "deceptive and unfair practices."
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You’ll soon be able to withdraw money from a Chase ATM with your phone

JPMorgan Chase has announced plans to upgrade its existing ATMs to allow customers to withdraw cash with their smartphones.
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iPhone sales are slowing, but Apple’s profits are growing

In its annual quarterly report, Apple is reporting that it has sold 74.8 million iPhones in the first quarter of 2016.
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Google gives presidential candidates a chance to respond during debates

As the final Republican debates begin at 7 pm ET on January 28, searching for "Fox News debate" on Google will give you a whole lot more information.
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Evolution Wear’s jacket can charge your phone and turn into a backpack

Evolution Wear's Winter Solstice jacket doubles as a backpack that has a solar panel on the back you can use to charge your smartphone.
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Inbox by Gmail’s quick answer cards give you results faster

Google's email client, Inbox by Gmail, just got an update that offers quick answer cards providing information you can search for immediately at a glance.
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Uber is using smartphone sensors to verify negative reviews

Uber is using smartphone sensors to make sure negative reviews left for its drivers can be supported with evidence.