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Google jumps on the ‘Stories’ bandwagon with search-focused AMP Stories

Stories have shown up in Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook, but now Google is taking the format and making it its own through AMP Stories.
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Got time to kill? Do it on the go with the best Reddit apps for Android and iOS

There are plenty of ways to experience the so-called "front page of the internet." Here are the best Reddit apps available for Android and iOS.
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ZTE launches Oreo Beta Program to finally bring Android O to the Axon 7

ZTE has launched a beta program to bring Android Oreo to the ZTE Axon 7, giving it new features like notification dots and picture-in-picture mode.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X24 will likely be its last LTE modem

Qualcomm is working to bring 5G to the masses -- but you might not be aware that the super-speedy connections could be available as soon as this year.
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Google wants to bring Allo’s ‘smart reply’ to third-party messaging apps

It looks like Google wants to make notifications from third-party apps a little smarter. The company is reportedly working on bringing the "smart reply" feature to apps like Facebook Messenger.
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U.S. Cellular gives you unlimited data on four lines, but read the fine print

U.S. Cellular has updated its Total Plan to now offer unlimited data to new customers with four lines for as little as $35. But there's some serious fine print to read before you sign up.
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These 19 companies will offer 5G devices by 2019. Where’s Apple?

Qualcomm has announced partnerships with dozens of companies -- both carriers and device-makers -- to deploy 5G.
Matrix PowerWatch review

Matrix PowerWatch review

Charging all your devices can be a real pain – but Matrix is here to change that with a watch that charges from body heat. We put it to the test in our Matrix PowerWatch review.
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Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are here — with some strange differences

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are finally here, and they're the best phones Huawei has built to date. Here's everything we know.
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The Razer Phone, with its Snapdragon 835 and 8GB of RAM, is finally here

The Razer Phone is finally here, boasting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip and a massive 8GB of RAM. Here's everything you need to know.
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Apple beats revenue forecast in first quarter, but iPhone sales took a hit

Apple has beaten its revenue forecast for the first quarter of 2018, reporting a massive $88.4 billion in revenue.
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Google’s new Assistant Go brings Assistant to low-power phones

Google has launched a lightweight version of Google Assistant called Assistant Go. The launch follows other lightweight Google apps, like YouTube Go and Maps Go.
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Sharp’s new iPhone 5c copy is called the Android One S3, runs stock Android

Sharp has unveiled its latest phone, and it's called the Android One S3. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the device is its design -- which is very similar to the iPhone 5c.
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Apple may postpone some major new iOS features until 2019

Apple is hard at work on iOS 12, the next version of its mobile operating system, but a recent report notes that the company may push some major features until next year.
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Google took down more than 700,000 apps from the Play Store in 2017

Google is seriously stepping up its security on the Google Play Store, and it's largely leveraging machine learning to do it. The company took down a massive 700,000 apps from the Google Play Store in 2017.
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Google Play sees 19 billion apps downloaded in previous quarter

Google Play and Apple's App Store are only growing. A hefty 19 billion apps were downloaded from Google Play in the fourth quarter, giving Google a 145-percent lead over Apple in app downloads.
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AT&T calls on Congress to create new net neutrality laws — but why?

AT&T spent millions lobbying against net neutrality. Now the company is calling on Congress to draft new laws, but to what end?
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Sony Xperia XZ Pro could be among first phones with the Snapdragon 845 chip

Sony has had a big few months, but it doesn't seem to be slowing. Rumors indicate it will launch the Sony Xperia XZ Pro at MWC.
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DuckDuckGo’s new app, browser extension grade websites on their privacy

DuckDuckGo wants to a make it a little easier to track privacy on the web, and has launched an app and browser extension that will grade websites' privacy.
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Everything you need to know about Android 8.0 Oreo

Google's Android 8.0 Oreo boasts battery life improvements, revamped notifications, and more. Here's everything you need to know.
BlackBerry Motion tips

Essential BlackBerry Motion tips and tricks to help you master your new phone

The BlackBerry Motion may feature Android, but BlackBerry has tweaked the operating system quite a bit. That's why we've put together these BlackBerry Motion tips and tricks.
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Google rolls out lightweight keyboard app to low-RAM Android devices

Google is launching a lightweight version of Gboard called Gboard Go to phones with Android 8.1 that have low RAM.
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Car head-up display maker Navdy says units may stop functioning

Car heads-up display maker Navdy is shutting down. The company has sent emails to customers noting that it's liquidating its assets, and that units may soon stop working.
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Google replacing Project Fi Nexus 5X with an Android One Moto X4 for subscribers

Google has changed its tune on reimbursement for defective Nexus 5X's on Project Fi. Now, instead of giving store credit, it's offering the Lenovo Moto X4.
BlackBerry Motion review

BlackBerry Motion review

BlackBerry has had a rough few years, but it’s trying to claw back some territory. Will it succeed? We find out in our BlackBerry Motion review.
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T-Mobile is best mobile network in all categories but one, OpenSignal says

According to the latest report from OpenSignal, T-Mobile has had an absolutely stellar year -- and it's now the fastest mobile network around.
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LG unveils two patents for foldable smartphones

The future of foldable smartphones just got more interesting as LG has revealed patents that show off the future of foldable devices.
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Apple redesigns App Store web interface to be more in line with iOS

Apple has finally updated the web interface of the App Store to bring the design much more in line with the design of iOS.
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Frederique Constant could be the next classic watchmaker to launch a smartwatch

Lots of classic watchmakers have been entering the smartwatch game, and it looks like another watchmaker could be considering it -- Frederique Constant.
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Study spells and take classes on your phone in ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’

Want to experience Hogwarts as a student yourself? 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery' is coming to both iOS and Android.
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AT&T and Verizon’s speeds start to recover after launch of unlimited data

When the major carriers finally unveiled unlimited data plans, AT&T and Verizon's speeds took a bit of a hit.
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Everything we know about Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus pricing and availability

Interested in getting the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus for yourself? Here's everything you need to know about pricing.
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Google Project Fi will no longer charge you for more than 6GB of data

Google's Project Fi has long charged $10 per 1GB of data, but that's now changing -- Project Fi will now cap your data bill at $60.
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The Moto X5 will feature an iPhone X-like notch, according to new leak

Lenovo seems to already be prepping the upcoming Moto X5, which could feature some pretty bold new features. Here's everything we know.