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Move over 3D Touch, FingerAngle is way cooler and you don’t need fancy hardware

Qeexo, a spinoff from Carnegie Mellon University, has created FingerAngle. It can detect the 3D orientation of a finger against a touchscreen.
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Microsoft kills support for Android porting to Windows 10

Microsoft recently announced plans for Android and iOS developers to easily port their existing apps to Windows 10, but has put the Android feature on hold.
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SwiftKey doubles down on word prediction, adds easier access to emojis in version 6.0

SwiftKey gets updated to version 6.0 with new Double-Word prediction, easier access to emojis, and revamped settings.
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The Nexus 6P might finally sport the high-quality camera Nexus fans have been craving

Google promises the Nexus 6P has an impressive camera, and a pre-release review seems to confirm it.
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Don’t expect to see an AMOLED screen on an iPhone until at least 2019

Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities believes that Apple will not adopt AMOLED screens on the iPhone until at least 2019.
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Whether you're a rebel or an imperial, these Epson Star Watches will delight

Epson announced Star Wars themed Smart Canvas watches to celebrate The Force Awakens. These limited watches have four different themes.
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Google offers a free Nexus 5X to companies who try Android for Work

Google has updated Android for Work with new enhancements for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is offering a free Nexus 5X to new companies.
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NFL star Tony Gonzalez becomes your personal trainer with the FitStar app

FitStar Personal Trainer is a personalized fitness app, and it's now available on Android.
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Study finds that nearly 100 percent of preschoolers are using mobile devices

A new study shows that nearly 100 percent of toddlers and preschoolers are using a mobile device, with the tablet being the most popular.
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How bad is the cracked smartphone screen epidemic? Motorola gives us the lowdown

Motorola released an infographic detailing how bad the cracked smartphone screen epidemic is to further reiterate why we need ShatterShield technology.
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The Scarriers are the most horrifying monsters you will see this Halloween, says John Legere

This three part video series shows T-Mobile CEO John Legere telling scary stories about AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. They are known as The Scarriers.
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Amazon is celebrating Halloween with $70 worth of apps and games for free

Amazon is celebrating Halloween with 33 apps and games for free, representing over $70 in savings.
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How does Motorola’s ShatterShield tech save your Droid Turbo 2’s screen from cracking?

Motorola's ShatterShield display is the world's first shatterproof display for smartphones. It's guaranteed not to crack or shatter for up to four years.
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Is that a bird or a plane in the sky? It’s John Legere sending a message to Verizon Wireless

T-Mobile's John Legere asks Verizon Wireless to abolish overage charges for good with a message in the sky.
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Say hello to #dataoveragegate, Apple’s latest controversy that has created a class action suit

Apple's new Wi-Fi Assist feature in iOS 9 has caused a $5 million class action suit to be filed. The plaintiffs allege that it causes data overage charges.
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The UsBidi charging cable conserves energy and prolongs the life of your battery

The UsBidi charging cable aims to be the smartest charging cable ever.
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Apple’s latest patent could make your next iPhone’s display shatterproof

Apple's has patented a retractable screen protector to protect smartphone displays from falls.
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ZTE ups the Axon Pro’s storage to 64GB and debuts a cheaper version called Axon

The ZTE Axon and Axon Pro are flagship phones with mid-range pricing. The Pro launched in the summer of 2015, but it now comes with a 64GB storage option.
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New wearable battery tech from Samsung and LG could double battery life on wearables

Samsung and LG unveil new wearable batteries in Seoul, South Korea. The batteries could double the battery life of many wearables.
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Recent patent could reveal Samsung’s implementation of force touch technology

A recent patent in Korea shows that Samsung wants to bring force touch technology to both onscreen keyboards and keyboard accessories.
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You can now stream mobile gameplay on Android and make a few bucks in the process

Gamers can now stream mobile gameplay on Android devices using Mobile Capture in the YouTube Gaming app.
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These seven Android phones might actually have better cameras than the iPhone 6S

The iPhone was once the best smartphone camera in the world, but now seven Android phones rank higher than the iPhone 6S.
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The Shammane smartwatch puts fashion first and is designed with women in mind

The Shammane smartwatch launches on Indiegogo and it's one of the first smartwatches designed with women in mind.
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Facebook continues push for video content with new feed dedicated to video

Facebook is now testing a news feed that shows on videos from your friends or from the pages that you follow.
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Man who shot police officer was tracked using the ‘Find My iPhone’ app

Police were able to track armed robbers in the Gold Coast of Australia using the Find My iPhone app.
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Listen to NFL games, MLB, soccer, audiobooks, and ad-free music with TuneIn Premium

Tunein Premium is a new subscription service for the TuneIn Radio app. It offers MLB and soccer games, audiobooks, and ad-free music for $7.99 per month.
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SwiftKey Neural launches today and it’s the mobile keyboard app of the future

SwiftKey continues its tradition of developing the best mobile keyboards for text prediction with SwiftKey Neural.
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The oCase is the smartphone cover that allows you to receive messages with scents

Cambridge, MA startup Vapor Communications has unveiled the oCase. The oCase is the first smartphone case that can receive messages with scents.
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ZTE marketing director claims Huawei Nexus 6P is a ZTE Grand S ripoff

ZTE marketing director took to social media to note that the Nexus 6P looks awfully similar to the ZTE Athena, also known as the Grand S.
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Everything you need to know about Stagefright 2.0, Android’s newest security threat

If the Stagefright hack didn't scare you, Stagefright 2.0 definitely will. It affects nearly 1.4 billion Android devices worldwide.
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Mobile privacy obsessives with $800 to spend can buy the Blackphone 2 today

The Blackphone 2 is more bigger and more powerful than its predecessor, and the phone can be purchased now.
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7 ways to use 3D Touch on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus

Apple's 3D Touch is revolutionary, but what does it actually do? We've got a fresh batch of 3D Touch tips for your right here to help you get the most from it.
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OnePlus will offer a one-hour, no-invite OnePlus 2 purchase window to make up botched launch

The OnePlus 2 didn't go any smoother than the OnePlus One. CEO Carl Pei admits to messing up and will offer a one-hour window in which everyone can buy one.
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Google records every voice search you make, here’s how to view and delete them

Google saves all of your voice searches in order to improve speech recognition. Here's how to view and delete your history.
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The top 10 slickest smartphones we saw at IFA 2015

There was no shortage of smartphones at IFA 2015. From amazing displays to massive batteries, these are the ones that captured most of our attention.
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Android Auto isn’t good enough for Galaxy phones, Samsung will push Car Mode instead

Samsung refreshed its Car Mode to now work wirelessly with cars via MirrorLink.
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Hackers could steal Android users’ fingerprints: HTC and Samsung comment

The Fingerprint Sensor Spying Attack is a new vulnerability in which hackers can steal from Android phones.
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Runtastic’s Moment smartwatch wraps modern tech in a classic design

The Runtastic Moment is the premium watch that can track steps, distance, calories burned, sleep, and more.