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Verizon withdraws the lightest of its monthly prepaid plans

Prepaid customers on Verizon Wireless will no longer have a $30 or $15 option.
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Apple’s dual-camera setup is likely to be a game changer for smartphone cameras

Apple's likely to offer a dual-camera setup on a future iPhone. Thanks to a recent patent filing, we have more information on what it can do.
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Are you a data hog? Then Sprint wants to give you a free year of Amazon Prime

Sign up for Sprint's Better Choice XXL plan and get 12 months of Amazon Prime for free.
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How to download and install the Android Marshmallow OTA update on Nexus devices

Waiting for the latest updates can be a real drag. Here's how to download and manually install over-the-air Android updates for various Nexus devices.
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Believe it or not, Dish Network wants to fix your broken iPhone

Dish Network will now send a technician to your location to repair a screen or replace a battery on your smartphone.
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The answer to why Amazon shunned Apple TV and Chromecast only creates more questions

In a recent interview, Jeff Bezos tried to explain why Amazon removed Apple TV and Chromecast and why the Prime Video app isn't available on either device.
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Well that’s not creepy: Google Duo lets you peep at callers before you answer

Google introduced a new video calling app at Google I/O 2-16 called Duo.
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Sprint offers BOGO on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, knocks $200 off iPads

Sprints kicks off the summer with a buy one, get one free offer on the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus.
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In the middle of a zombie apocalypse? You’ll still get emergency alerts with this app

The FireChat Alerts app allows emergency alerts to be received by all smartphones in a local area, even when there is no cellular or internet connection.
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The LG Action Cam LTE is like a GoPro on steroids

The LG Action Cam LTE is like a GoPro, but it has the ability to stream video directly to YouTube Live.
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Millions of Android phones with Qualcomm chips are at risk: How to protect yourself

A new security threat involving Android phones powered by Qualcomm gives hackers the ability to read your SMS messages and look at phone records.
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This Star Wars Day, join the Un-carrier rebellion and fight ‘The DeATTh Star’

T-Mobile celebrates Star Wars Day, May the Fourth, with new Chrome Extension called The DeATTh Star to mock AT&T.
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Suffering from app drawer withdrawal on your LG G5? Here’s how to get it back

The LG G5 has no app drawer, but the company issued an update. You can now bring it back by following these simple steps.
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Cyber Police ransomware can lock your Android device and ask for payment

Ransomware called Cyber Police can affect over 500 million Android devices worldwide. The hacker locks your device and demands a "ransom" to unlock it.
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The HTC 10 has an amazing camera, and shares the top spot with the Galaxy S7 Edge

Popular camera review site, DxOMark, says the camera on the HTC 10 is just as good as the Galaxy S7 Edge. They share the top spot.
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The ZTE V7 Max and A910 Android phones offer solid specs with competitive pricing

ZTE quietly launched the V7 Max and A910. The V7 Max is a premium phone that's competitively priced, while the A910 is for those on a budget.
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One of Snapchat’s most popular features is coming to Periscope

Periscope confirmed that its testing a new Sketching feature that lets broadcasters doodle on live streams.
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BlackBerry admits the Priv was too pricey, will release two mid-range models

After admitting the BlackBerry Price was too high end, CEO John Chen revealed the company would release two mid-range Android handsets in 2016.
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Microsoft’s Hub Keyboard for Android and iOS blends functionality with multitasking

Microsoft's Hub Keyboard for Android gives users the ability to copy or attach relevant information without switching apps.
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Sunrise features come to Outlook with Evernote, Facebook, and Wunderlist integration

The Outlook app on iOS and Android can now read event information, notes, and to-dos from Evernote, Facebook, and Wunderlist.
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T-Mobile’s Spring Break promo has data going wild, two-line deal starts tomorrow

For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering two lines with unlimited minutes and text, along with 12GB (6GB each) of data, for only $80 per month.
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Samsung’s next wearable could be a smart contact lens called Gear Blink

Samsung might be working on a smart contact lens dubbed Gear Blink. It connects to a smartphone and has a tiny display and camera.
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Buy an Apple, Samsung, or LG phone at T-Mobile and get up to 50 percent off a tablet

To celebrate the milestone of reaching 100 services for Binge On and Music Freedom, T-Mobile is giving you a chance to get a tablet at up to 50 percent off.
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Your next iPhone could come in a paper bag instead of plastic

According to a leaked memo, Apple will eliminate plastic bags in favor of paper in all its stores.
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This 9,000mAh portable battery bank can recharge itself in only 18 minutes

Portable power banks can take forever to recharge, but not the iTron. This 9,000mAh battery can recharge from zero to 100 percent in only 18 minutes.
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BlackBerry wants Priv owners to test the Marshmallow update before its release

BlackBerry wants Priv owners to beta test the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update ahead of its May 2016 release.
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Amazon Prime without a yearly commitment is now a reality if you’re a Sprint customer

Sprint teams up with Amazon to offer Amazon Prime on a monthly basis without an annual commitment.
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Report: AT&T wants to build its own smartphone using a forked version of Android

According to a report, AT&T might be developing its own smartphone that would be made by ZTE and feature a forked version of Android developed by Cynaogen.
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Samsung phones on Android Lollipop finally get popular ad-blocking feature

Samsung's ad-blocking Android browser app now works on Samsung phones that run Android 5.0 Lollipop and higher. In addition, the app now offers encryption.
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Snapchat aims to be the all-in-one messaging platform of choice with Chat 2.0

Chat 2.0 comes to Snapchat, which brings seamless integration of video, audio, GIFs, stickers, and texting to the platform.
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Oracle just tripled down on its asking price for Google to use Java in Android

The six-year-long battle between Oracle and Google might finally get settled in court this May, but Oracle has increased its damages amount to $9.3 billion.
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Samsung wants to act more like a startup, rather than the monstrosity that it is

In an effort to transform the corporate culture, Samsung will adopt a startup company approach to promote better communications and more innovation.
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LG's 360 Cam and 360 VR headset are available for pre-order at $200 each

LG introduced the 360 Cam and 360 VR at Mobile World Congress. Both devices will be priced at $200 each, and are available for pre-order on B&H.
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The Galaxy S7 comes out unscathed after spending 45 minutes in a washing machine

The Galaxy S7 can handle being immersed in five feet of water for 30 minutes, but it can also handle a 45-minutes cycle in a washing machine.
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A two-year-old security flaw could give hijackers root access to your Android phone

A security flaw discovered two years ago in the Linus kernel could give hackers root access to Android devices.
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Apple’s commitment to improving our health isn’t just lip service

Apple introduced CareKit and updated its progress on ResearchKit during its "Loop You In" event.
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Unlimited data will likely die a slow death at T-Mobile, but that’s not a bad thing

According to T-Mobile CFO Braxton Carter, the Un-carrier will likely 'pivot away' from unlimited data thanks to the success of Binge On and Music Unlimited.
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The Galaxy S7 Edge has the top-ranked smartphone camera

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has dethroned the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and Sony Xperia Z5 to be the most highly ranked smartphone camera in the world.