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Verizon wanted to charge advertisers to slap unwanted apps on your homescreen

Verizon reportedly considered a package that would see bloatware installed to subscribers' phones over the air. It approached advertisers last year.
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Which powerhouse phone should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. LG G5

Samsung's newest phablet has officially arrived, but how does it compare to the LG G5? We put the two smartphones in a side-by-side comparison to find out.
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Apple to build research, development facility in China by end of 2016

Apple has committed to building a research and development center in China this year. Construction could wrap up as soon as "the end of this year."
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McDonald's looks to 'Step-it' up on fitness with activity trackers in Happy Meals

McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, is attempting to chip away at its unhealthy image by packing a pedometer -- the Step-it -- in Happy Meals.
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Hands on: Google Duo

Google's finally debuted the long-awaited Duo, a cross-platform video messenger for Android and iOS. We go hands on with the new app.
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Microsoft launches a single two-factor authentication app for mobile platforms

Microsoft has launched a new two-factor app for "major mobile platforms": Microsoft Authenticator.
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T-Mobile makes it easier to donate to Red Cross Louisiana flood relief

T-Mobile is offering customers a way to donate free of fees to Red Cross recovery efforts in Louisiana.
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Are flag-themed Apple Watch bands a dig at Samsung's Olympics sponsorship

Apple has launched a series of flag-themed Apple Watch bands to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.
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Report: 10.5-inch iPad Pro could precede 'radical' design changes in 2018

Apple may be prepping a new, 10.5-inch iPad Pro for release in 2017 -- reportedly ahead of a model with a flexible AMOLED display.
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FEMA’s newly updated app helps you keep first responders in the loop

FEMA's updated app for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry provides a means for users to upload photos of ongoing hazards to an online database.

Apple’s next wearable might be able to monitor your heart rhythm

Apple is reportedly sourcing parts for a futuristic wearable that's capable of much more sophisticated health monitoring than the Apple Watch.
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T-Mobile grants free data, calling, and texting to customers at Paralympic Games

T-Mobile's extending T-Mobile the free data, SMS, and call benefit it launched for the Summer Olympics in Rio to the 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Using Logitech’s Pop, a mechanical button for your digital devices, is a snap

Logitech's new Pop is an internet-connected button that controls your smart home devices.
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Speech Center VR promises a simple cure for public speech anxiety: virtual reality avatars

Developer Cerevrum's Speech Center VR, an app for Samsung's Gear VR headset, aims to help users overcome anxieties associated with public speaking.
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Out with Infrastructure? Google Fiber may become entirely wireless in the future

Google appears to be readying a transition away from wireline internet to airborne solutions, according to an FCC document filed by the company.
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It turns out that the iPhone SE is selling briskly in the U.S. and Europe

Apple's iPhone SE, its diminutive complement to the pricier iPhone 6s, sold well in European territories and the United States this past fiscal quarter.
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ZTE ZMax Pro review

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New 'El Gato' Android ransomware may sound cute, but it packs a punch

McAfee cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android ransomware, dubbed 'El Gato,' which is capable of stealing SMS messages.
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iHome’s Zenergy line of connected products gets your sleep back on track

iHome's new Zenergy series of connected alarm clocks get your sleep on track with color-shifting LEDs.

Adobe Flash will soon be going the way of the dodo in Google Chrome

Google has announced that before the year's end, Chrome will block Flash content by default in favor of HTML5.
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Apple's new patent describes a curved screen smartphone with touch controls

A newly filed Apple patent hints at a curved phone with edge controls. It's the second edge-to-edge phone concept that the company's filed in recent weeks.
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Eddy Cue: Apple's public iOS beta is thanks to Maps' disastrous launch

Apple software and services chief Eddy Cue said the disastrous launch of Apple's homegrown mapping app was the impetus for a public iOS beta.
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Samsung Pay flaw could allow hackers to intercept and decode credit card info

A flaw in Samsung Pay demonstrated at the 2016 Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas could allow hackers to intercept payments details.
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Blink and you'll miss it: T-Mobile BOGO Samsung promotion is Saturday only

Blink and you'll miss it: T-Mobile's launching a one-day buy one, get one free promotion for an array of Samsung Galaxy phones. It starts and ends August 6.
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Lime beats coconut: Google's Doodle Fruit Games make it okay to play with your food

Google's new Doodle Fruit Games pit fruit against fruit in mobile sports minigames inspired by the Brazil 2016 Summer Olympics
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Look ma, no wires: Apple may launch wireless ‘AirPods’ headphones in the fall

Apple's reportedly working on low-power Bluetooth tech that'll power new wireless headphones, according to a report.
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The Gemio is an illuminated smart band that will light up your evenings

The Gemio, a Kickstarter project, is a multicolor LED band for your wrist. It pairs with a smartphone app for customization.
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The love of your life can hear your heartbeat in real time with smart wedding band

The HB Ring, a luxury wedding band from jewelry company Touch, transmits your heartbeat to a loved one in real time.
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The Nucleus smart intercom lets the kids call grandma with the push of a button

Nucleus, an internet-connected intercom that supports voice and video calls, aims to address the shortcomings of its analog inspiration.
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The new Chrome for Android plays back videos a lot more smoothly

The newest release of Google's Chrome for Android, version 52, improves video playback.
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Hub+ puts the best of BlackBerry on your Android phone … for a price

BlackBerry's breaking out the best of its software on Android. BlackBerry Hub+ is a subscription-based suite of its various third-party smartphone apps.
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Lost your Apple TV remote? This Siri-integrated app has you covered

Apple's new Remote app for the Apple TV supports Siri commands on the newest generation of devices. It also features controls for music playback and games.
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Samsung smartphone models dominate Android device sales in first half of 2016

Samsung dominated the Android smartphone market in the first half of this year. The Galaxy S7 edge, S7, and J2 were among the top-selling phones.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. S7 Edge: Is scribbling worth the extra scrilla?

We pit the newly-announced Galaxy Note 7 against the Samsung's former standard-bearers, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Which smartphone is right for you?