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Verizon gets serious about 5G, plans to launch in homes in 2018

Verizon has given specific markets and a time frame for residential applications of its next-generation wireless technology, 5G.
Phones Business
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Fairphone ends support for first phone, cites discontinued parts as culprit

Fairphone, the company responsible for making modular, user-repairable phones, has announced it is ending support for its first device.
Phones Android
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Newly discovered Android virus can wreck your phone, cover its tracks

New malware has been discovered in a game on the Play Store that inserts itself into the Android system library for unprecedented access.
Phones Android
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Facebook rolls out new-and-improved Instant Games with bots, turn-based gameplay

Facebook is now rolling out its new-and-improved Instant Games platform alongside a new version of Zynga's Words With Friends.
Phones Gaming
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One day, you might get to shop in Amazon’s VR store

A recent job posting on LinkedIn requests a creative director to head up Amazon's yet-unannounced VR shopping experience.
Phones Mobile
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active vs. Galaxy S7 Active: Rugged smartphone shootout

Last year's Galaxy S7 Active delivered flagship specs in a rugged form. How does the S8 Active compare? We put them head-to-head to find out.
Phones Android
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Report sheds light on possible new features in future HTC U11 update

Rumors suggest HTC could have a couple helpful feature updates waiting in the wings for its loyal HTC U11 customers.
Phones Android
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The Moto Z2 Force is Android’s next big modular flagship phone

Lenovo's top-of-the-line Moto Z2 Force adds a dual camera alongside a faster processor, and it's not a Verizon exclusive anymore.
Phones Android
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How to redeem free Netflix if you’re a T-Mobile subscriber

Starting September 12, T-Mobile One customers with two or more lines will be able to get a free Netflix subscription. Here's how to do it.
Phones Entertainment
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The phone designed not to be used could be a simple solution to a real problem

The Light Phone can't do a whole lot other than make and receive calls — but it could cure your smartphone addiction.
Phones Android
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LG V30 vs. Google Pixel XL: Flagship Android heavyweights square off

Last year's LG V20 was an excellent high-end smartphone, and the LG V30 looks to be a worthy adversary for Google's popular Pixel XL.
Phones Android
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Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z2 Play: Which modular marvel is worth your money?

The Moto Z2 Play is a well-rounded phone, but how does it compare to Lenovo's newest flagship? Here, we pit Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z2 Play.
Phones Android
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Huawei's new budget T3 and M3 Lite tablets now up for sale at online retailers

Looking for a cheap tablet with adequate specs? Huawei has just unveiled 8-inch and 10-inch versions of the MediaPad T3 and M3 Lite.
Tablets Android
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Essential PH-1 vs. Google Pixel: Pure Android Showdown

The Google Pixel remains a terrific device, but how does it stack up against the Essential PH-1? Here, we compare the two to find out.
Phones Android
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Samsung hypes Gear S4 reveal at IFA as it leaks Fit 2 Pro activity tracker

Samsung has announced it will reveal the Gear S4 next week at IFA. Meanwhile, the company has leaked its own upcoming Gear Fit 2 Pro.
Wearables Mobile
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Phoozy is an astronaut suit and ‘thermal capsule’ for your phone

This thermal capsule made from space suit tech can withstand extreme temperatures and protect your device from drops and submersion.
Phones Mobile
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Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z Force: Battle of the superpowered modular phones

How does Lenovo's Moto Z2 Force compare to last year's Z Force? Here, we compare Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z Force to see what has changed.
Phones Android
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Motorola’s 360-degree camera ushers in the future of modular smartphone tech

Motorola is releasing a 360-degree camera for its Moto Z smartphones alongside a slew of other modular components coming later this summer.
Phones Android
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Verizon and Amazon offer cheaper ways to pick up a Moto E4 Plus right now

Moto's E3 proved you can spend double digits on a phone and still get a quality experience, and the Moto E4 will offer an even better value.
Phones Android
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Xiaomi takes top spot in wearables market for first time as Fitbit falters

Last year, Fitbit shipped nearly twice the number of wearables of its next closest competitor, Xiaomi. Now, Xiaomi has ascended to No. 1.
Wearables Health & Fitness
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Sharp’s latest bezel-less smartphone is the Aquos S2, and it’s coming this month

Sharp will soon reveal its next full-screen smartphone, called the Aquos S2, at an upcoming event in Beijing.
Phones Mobile
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Honor 6A: Everything you need to know

The Honor 6A provides quality design and a respectable specification, all inside a small 5-inch device, for a very low price.
Phones Android
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Microsoft website accidentally teases its iPad ‘Touch Cover’

A document on Microsoft's website hints at a Touch Cover made for Apple's tablets, though all else about the device is still unknown.
Tablets Computing
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Instagram Stories overtakes Snapchat in daily users as well as active users

Instagram dropped the news of Stories' success over that of Snapchat's with a blog post and a few other tidbits.
Phones Mobile
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Red’s first phone has a holographic display and a price tag worthy of the brand

The Hydrogen One can show 3D and holographic video, play multidimensional sound, and you can even get one in titanium -- but it's not cheap.
Phones Android
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Limited Edition Black improves on BlackBerry’s KeyOne, but it’s tough to get one

A special edition of the Blackberry KeyOne smartphone boasts better specs and a sleeker look -- but it's exclusive to India.
Phones Android
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Telegram messaging app strikes deal with Indonesia on encryption

Indonesia blocked access to Telegram's web app in July over terrorist concerns, but developers have agreed to a compromise with authorities.
Phones Mobile
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Wireless provider Mint SIM unveils lower pricing alongside Best Buy partnership

Mint SIM, a prepaid carrier on T-Mobile's network, has announced a new pricing structure. We've tested the service and shared our experience.
Phones Mobile
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Microsoft's one-handed Word Flow keyboard de-listed from the App Store

Microsoft is shutting down Word Flow, its one-handed keyboard app, which debuted on Windows Phone and later released for iOS.
Phones Mobile
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Google begins testing built-in ad blocker in Chrome developer builds

The ad blocker was discovered in the latest version of Canary, Google's standalone app for developer builds of Chrome.
Phones Android
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Wi-Fi exploit can repeatedly duplicate itself and infect wireless devices

A vulnerability in Broadcom Wi-Fi chips used in a wide range of devices allows hackers to install self-replicating malware, no matter the OS.
Phones Mobile
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Apple officially approved by the FCC to begin testing 5G wireless service

While carriers are hard at work developing their own 5G networks, Apple received permission from the FCC to test 5G services.
Phones Apple
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Google will soon merge YouTube Red and Play Music into one service

Google has confirmed it will combine YouTube Red and Play Music. The streaming services have been packaged together since their inception.
Phones Android
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Waze ends the wait as navigation app arrives at last on Android Auto

One of Android Auto's most highly anticipated apps has just released. You can now use Waze through your vehicle's infotainment system.
Phones Android
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Apple patent uses your fingerprint as a Touch ID-powered 'panic button'

An Apple patent from 2013 would use the iPhone's Touch ID home button as a panic button -- a way of triggering emergency services in a pinch.
Phones Apple
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Making sense of it all: Smartphone specs and terms explained

Devices have gotten so complex, there's a litany of technical terms out there. We've written a guide to help understand smartphone specs.
Phones Android
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LG shows off the Q8 — a waterproof V20 in a slightly more manageable package

LG has made a surprise announcement about a new device called the Q8, which is very similar to the V20 on paper, only more compact.
Phones Android
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Recently patched vulnerabilities provided hackers complete access to iPhones

Through the exploitation of two drivers in iOS, hackers were previously able to exploit vulnerabilities, and access your iPhone.
Tablets Apple
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