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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.
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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.
Phones Mobile
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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.
Phones Mobile
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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.
Phones Mobile
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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.
Phones Mobile
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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.
Phones Business
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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.
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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.
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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.
Phones Android
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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.
Phones Mobile
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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.
Phones Android
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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.
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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.
Phones Android
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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.
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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.
Phones Android
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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.
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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.
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Lock it down: Samsung brings encrypted folder support to Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Galaxy S7 users can now encrypt sensitive files with Samsung's Secure Folders, months after the feature launched on the defunct Galaxy Note 7
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Kyocera's rugged new flip phone takes 'military-grade' to a whole new level

Kyocera claims its new flip phone meets 18 U.S. military standards, including water and dust resistance and meter-high drops.
Phones Mobile

Samsung: New Exynos 9 processor nearly halves power consumption, ups performance

Samsung unveiled its next-generation Exynos 9 series mobile processor, which may power versions of the company's upcoming Galaxy S8.
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Instagram rolls out controversial photo album feature on iOS and Android

Previously in beta, Instagram is now rolling out the ability to share up to ten photos in one post to users of its app on iOS and Android.
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Google begins testing Voice over LTE for Project Fi customers

Customers of Google's service can expect better call clarity, faster data during calls, and quicker call initiation thanks to Voice over LTE.
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Samsung's C-Lab readies breakthrough VR apps for debut at MWC

Samsung's Creative Lab is preparing four exhibitions for Mobile World Congress, specializing in new uses for virtual and augmented reality.
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iPhone users spent double on entertainment apps in 2016 due to in-app purchases

While games still account for most app sales, the entertainment category observed an increase of 130 percent, according to Sensor Tower.
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Study finds that being sans smartphone is a legitimate stressor for young people

According to a team of university psychologists, not having a smartphone within reach can be a legitimate stressor for young people.
Phones Health & Fitness
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Samsung’s reputation was among the most damaged of any company last year

An annual corporate reputation poll has found that Samsung suffered one of the biggest hits of any company in the U.S. last year.
Phones Android
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A recent Apple patent could help you next time you shatter your phone's screen

An Apple patent filing has just surfaced that uses sensors to characterize a crack on a phone's front glass and identify its location.
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What did you think of the Pixel’s design? Google wants to know

The product lead for Google's Pixel smartphone. took to the forums to ask users what they liked (or didn't) about the design.
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Amid OLED supply issues, Apple mulls over another supplier for iPhone 8 screens

Apple has been assembling a team of suppliers to satisfy demand for OLED displays, and it appears one of those could be BOE Technology Group.
Phones Apple
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Dutch town installs LED pavement strips to alert distracted smartphone users

A Dutch town is running trials of LED bars embedded into sidewalks near intersections that notify pedestrians whether it is safe to cross.
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BlackBerry adds visual note-taking app Notable to its productivity suite

BlackBerry is adding to its Hub+ Android productivity suite with a screen capture markup app called Notable.
Phones Android
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Some Pixel and Nexus owners can begin using Android Instant Apps now

Google's Instant Apps allow users to run software without installation, and the feature has made its way to some Nexus and Pixel phones.
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Jolla’s latest update to Sailfish OS brings a number of key enhancements

Finnish startup Jolla has announced an update to its Sailfish OS that brings long-awaited features to the platform, including copy and paste.
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Samsung catches flak from exploding phones as Apple retakes lead in mobile

A late sales boost to close out 2016, combined with the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, has helped Apple overtake Samsung in market share.
Phones Apple
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Matte black iPhone 7 Plus has a paint-chipping issue, and some owners aren't happy

Owners of the matte black iPhone 7 Plus are complaining of paint chipping off their devices after limited use, even when kept in a case.
Phones Apple
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Touch-enabled smart cases could come to iPhone, if Apple patent bears out

Apple's patent for a "quantum tunneling material" could make your phone's case, watch band, and headphones all touch-sensitive.
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Patent shows 3D camera tech that could make its way to iPhone 8

Apple researchers have filed a patent for a depth-sensing device that could feature in the upcoming iPhone 8.
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Flipboard’s redesign makes it easier to keep up with your favorite topics

Flipboard is rolling out a major redesign of its news app, and at the center is a new feature that promises a more personalized experience.
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