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Dissatisfied iPad owners take Apple to court over AppleCare+

According to a recent lawsuit, the 'refurbished' devices sent to replaced damag'd ones under AppleCare+ are not functionally equivalent to "new."
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No, your eyes are not deceiving you: The Elephone S7 is a carbon Galaxy S7 Edge copy

Rub your eyes as hard as you want -- the Elephone S7 is a separate phone that looks startlingly similar to Samsung's dual-edged flagship.
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iBan? Iran wants to put an end to iPhone smuggling by banning product altogether

In an effort to curb iPhone smuggling, Iran's anti-smuggling office announced a new effort that requires phones sold in the country to be registered.
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AT&T adds to its budget lineup with the LG K10 and G Pad X 8.0

AT&T announced it will add the affordable LG K10 and G Pad X 8.0 to its phone and tablet lineups.
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HP’s Elite X3 promises to be an absolute beast of a smartphone, laptop, and desktop

After years of remaining on the sidelines, HP finally re-enters the smartphone game with the Elite X3.
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GlaxoSmithKline is first drug company to use Apple’s ResearchKit

With its arthritis study, GlaxoSmithKline became the first drug company to conduct a study through Apple's ResearchKit.
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Qualcomm faces a potential $900 million fine in South Korea over unfair market practices

Processor manufacturer Qualcomm may face up to a $900 million fine in South Korea, with the country's FTC accusing it of abusing its power as market leader.
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Uber bows out of Hungary, blames new law blocking internet access to dispatchers

Uber announced it suspended services in Hungary over a measure that will block Internet access to its ride-hailing service.
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T-Mobile loves competition in the wireless industry while it low-blows Verizon’s plan changes

In a letter sent to the FCC, T-Mobile boldly proclaims that there is enough competition in the U.S. wireless industry for regulation to not be exerted.
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Ontario considers motion to ban phone use while crossing streets

Toronto's city council requested the Ontario government to ban texting while walking, only to have that request squashed.
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Senators urge U.S. carriers to put an end to those annoying robocalls

U.S. Senators John Thune and Ed Markey sent a letter to the CTIA calingl on the mobile phone industry to do more to put an end to robocalls and texts.
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Verizon will throttle prepaid customers’ data for usage above allotment

Verizon announced Always-On Data, a version of Safety Mode for its prepaid customers that will not be offered for an extra cost.
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New-ish Android Trojan prevents calls to banks’ customer service

Newer versions of the Android.Fakebank.B Trojan malware family prevent victims from making calls to their bank's customer service.
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The Kyocera Hydro Shore is for budget-minded folks who frequent the pool

Kyocera took the wraps off the Hydro Shore, the company's latest phone that protects itself from both dust and water.
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BlackBerry will not give up on its BB10 operating system or devices

BlackBerry chief operating officer Marty Beard downplayed media reports, saying the company will instead double down on its operating system and devices.
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It took a lawsuit for Apple to consider an iPhone repair center in Russia

Thanks to a lawsuit brought against the company in June, Apple is reportedly considering building an iPhone repair center in Russia.
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After four years, Lenovo finally unveils its first Windows 10 Mobile phone

Lenovo took the wraps off the SoftBank 503LV, the company's first Windows 10 Mobile phone made in partnership with Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank.
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Amazon Prime Day’s record sales pretty much guaranteed Prime Day 2017

Now that Prime Day 2016 has come and gone, it is time to look at how Amazon did on its second-annual fake holiday.
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Samsung unveils the budget-friendly Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro, two phones that are slightly improved versions of their non-Pro selves.
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Apple hit with a patent lawsuit over the iPhone’s battery charging tech

Texas-based firm Somaltus LLC filed a complaint against Apple, accusing the Cupertino company of violating its "Integrated Battery Service System" patent.
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Android Marshmallow’s adoption rate rises to 13.3 percent

Google's latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow release has been on over 10 percent of devices since June, but now you can add an additional 3.2 percent.
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Sprint seems to have removed Galaxy Forever from its stores and online

Sprint looks to have put an end to Galaxy Forever, the carrier's leasing program for Galaxy phones that allowed customers to upgrade once every 12 months.
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With two main cameras, Huawei’s Honor 8 looks like an alien doubling as a phone

Huawei announced the Honor 8, the company's third smartphone to have a dual-camera setup on the back.
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Pokémon No: Suspects believed to have used ‘Pokémon Go’ to rob players

Four suspects are believed to have exploited 'Pokémon Go' in order to rob players at gunpoint.
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List prices be damned: Amazon reportedly showing only one price for products

Amazon is reportedly moving away from showing list prices next to its discounted prices and, instead, is just showing one price.
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PostGhost deleted tweet archive gets cease-and-desist request, gives up the ghost

Deleted tweet archive PostGhost announced it received an email from Twitter and decided to shut down in order to comply with Twitter's request.
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Poor G5 sales be damned: LG expects its best second quarter since 2014

According to its regulatory filing, LG expects its highest operating profit in two years.
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Did someone order extra large? The Galaxy J Max lives up to its name with a 7-inch screen

Samsung announced the Galaxy J Max, a whale of a phone that seems to be a one-trick pony.
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The future of the $4 smartphone might not look as bright as you might imagine

Even though Ringing Bells started shipping its $4 Freedom 251 smartphone, questions remain about whether the company can stay afloat.
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A mere $70 gets you the Alcatel Dawn complete with Android 6.0 Marshmallow

The Alcatel Dawn recently launched on Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile for a non-threatening $70.
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MetroPCS will give you $60 to spend on any of its phones if you make the switch

MetroPCS unveiled two new promotions that net you free money if you make the switch, including paying less money for an additional line to your family plan.
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OnePlus confirms OnePlus X isn’t dead, but only has limited stock

According to an email sent to prospective buyers, OnePlus said it has discontinued the OnePlus X. However, another email seems to conflict with this.
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The Sharp 507SH is the first Android One phone for the Land of the Rising Sun

Sharp unveiled the 507SH, the first Android One phone to be released in Japan, and first to be both dust- and water-resistant.
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Blu Energy XL is a beast of a phone that packs a 5,000mAh beast of a battery

Blu unveiled the Energy Xl, the company's latest unlocked phone that delivers in both size and battery life.