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Waze tells beta testers long-awaited Android Auto support is getting closer

Beta invites are currently being sent out to users of the popular navigation app for the upcoming Android Auto version.
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Samsung’s SoundAssistant app gives Galaxy users powerful audio features

With SoundAssistant, you can set volume individually for certain apps, change media volume using hardware keys, and schedule audio profiles.
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Researchers discover new class of Android malware that hides its tracks

It's called a "Cloak and Dagger" attack, and researchers say it's technically possible with any app distributed through Google's Play Store.
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Does the type of device you use affect your problem-solving skills? Study says yes

Research indicates using a smartphone instead of a computer makes us more utilitarian and less emotional in our decision-making.
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Google Photos’ latest update lets you hide your most sensitive shots

The newest version of Google Photos on Android allows you to archive pictures you'd rather keep out of the main feed.
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Apple reportedly making strides with next-gen micro LED display tech

As the world waits to find out whether Apple's next iPhone will get an OLED screen, the company could be on the verge of something better.

US Mobile teases a summer launch on 'America's biggest LTE network'

US Mobile, known for plans that allow you to choose precisely how much data, talk and text you want, will soon add Verizon to its coverage.
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Google expands family sharing to Calendars, Photos, YouTube TV, more

Google has made sharing apps with your family quite easy, and now it's doing the same for Calendars, Photos, Keep, and YouTube TV.
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Apple clashes with Chinese social network giants over in-app money transfers

Apple is threatening to shut down popular Chinese social networking apps for not handing over a cut of the money exchanged between users.
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Android O should make it easier to monitor your phone’s battery life

A look into the Android O beta reveals Google's overhauled the battery settings menu for the upcoming release and made some helpful changes.
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Google rolls out Smart Reply to the Gmail app on Android and iOS

Google's Smart Reply feature, which automatically suggests intelligent responses to incoming messages, is finally making its way to Gmail.
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Facebook fined for misleading officials during WhatsApp acquisition

Facebook reportedly told officials it was not possible to link accounts of Facebook users with those of the popular messaging service.
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Google wants Android O to make users of accessibility services more productive

Google outlined a number of additions to its accessibility services suite in Android O at the company's I/O developer conference.
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Google will soon use machine learning to help you find the right job

Google's latest initiative will put relevant job listings right at your fingertips within Google Search and it's launching soon.
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Huawei takes the fight to Amazon with a brand-new 7-inch budget tablet

Huawei's latest budget tablet offers modest performance for well under $100, making it a worthy adversary for Amazon's Fire 7.
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Facebook under fire in Europe for lack of transparency over data practices

Officials in France and the Netherlands are saying Facebook hasn't done enough to keep individuals informed about how it uses their data.
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Allo hints at Duo integration, new group chat-sharing features in future update

In addition to stickers generated from selfies, Allo 11 carries evidence of a handful of other features that could debut in the coming weeks.
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Forget the iPhone — Apple's most defining patent might just be this pizza box

The company that brought you the iPhone can claim another innovation -- a pizza box that keeps your pie crispy, not soggy.
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Snapchat doubles down on AR with new sponsored Lenses and geofilters

Snapchat has debuted three new features for its Sponsored Creative Tools suite: World Lenses, Audience Lenses, and Smart Geofilters.
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Merger talks between T-Mobile and Sprint reportedly resume

Two years since their last attempt at a merger, T-Mobile and Sprint find themselves in vastly different situations.
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Sony’s Xperia L1 brings the premium feel without breaking the bank

Sony's new, budget-friendly alternative to its flagship Xperia XA and XZ devices has just gone on sale in the United States.
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WeChat joins BlackBerry Messenger and Line as apps that are banned in Russia

It is Russian law that user information must be kept within the country's borders, and the developer has reportedly failed to comply.
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Google Assistant is now more worldly with support for Spanish, French in Allo

Last month, a teardown of Allo 9.0 revealed new features that had yet to be enabled. Now, some of them are finally making the rounds.
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Facebook means business with its upcoming Workplace updates

The social networking pioneer has announced a variety of new features for Workplace at its annual F8 developer conference.

Full-screen video ads could soon make their way to Twitter on your smartphone

Twitter may soon integrate full-screen video ads in the Moments feed on its mobile app, according to a report from a company event.
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Gmail on Android now stands between you and suspected phishing links

Google is taking steps to warn and notify Gmail users of suspected phishing attacks after Wednesday's incident.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 customers complain of red-tinted displays

Samsung Galaxy S8 owners around the world have been complaining of improperly calibrated, red-tinted displays since the device's launch.
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Google Wallpapers adds tons of new high-res photos to spice up your phone

Google's Wallpapers app is one of the best destinations for Android users to find amazing looking backgrounds, and it just got better.
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Amazon’s FreeTime subscription service for kids debuts on Google Play

Amazon FreeTime, which offers a curated selection of books, videos, games, and apps handpicked for children, is making its way to Google Play.
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Mayo Clinic-supported app aims to replace BMI with more accurate metric

An iPad app developed in tandem with the Mayo Clinic and other global health organizations could make BMI a thing of the past.
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Samsung’s Marshmallow app encourages kids to put down the phone

Samsung's new parental controls app allows kids to set their own phone usage targets and incentivizes them with real rewards like gift cards.
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Your Pixel phone will stop seeing updates as soon as next year

Google has posted a list of when owners of various Pixel and Nexus devices will receive their final system and security updates.
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The Samsung Galaxy S8 has a random reboot problem and nobody knows why

A thread on Samsung's help forum reveals pages of replies from owners of Samsung's latest flagship reporting restarts that occur at random.
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ThinCase brings the headphone jack back to the iPhone in a big way

ThinCase combines a list of often requested features in a compact, streamlined case -- and it has already met its initial funding goal.
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Apple Pay could soon take on Venmo, Square Cash with money-transfer service

Apple is getting serious about expanding its digital wallet service into money transfers, and could announce the new service later this year.
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‘Under Leaves’ is one of the most relaxing games on the App Store right now

Under Leaves, a charming visual search game inspired by nature and watercolor paintings, has just hit the iOS and Mac App Stores.
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AT&T’s ‘5G Evolution’ is a step on the true 5G path, but there is a ways to go

AT&T's 5G Evolution service has arrived in Austin, and while it's an improvement over LTE, it still falls well short of true 5G.
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Google Play Store names apps and games nominated for its 2017 Play Awards

The nominees for this year's Google Play Awards include standout indie darlings, productivity powerhouses, and much more.