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BlackBerry Mercury Hands On

BlackBerry BBC-100-1 news and rumors

BlackBerry is set to launch yet another smartphone in 2017. The company is reportedly working on the BBC-100-1.
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Google launches business-friendly video-calling version of Hangouts called Meet

Google has launched a new app called Meet by Hangouts, which is aimed at helping businesses with their video-calling needs.
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Mozilla acquires Pocket as it again looks to succeed in the mobile arena

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Google is shutting down Spaces, its experimental group discussion platform

Google Spaces was launched in May 2016, but the service is already headed to the graveyard. Spaces will officially shut down on April 17.
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‘Cloudbleed’ bug may have leaked your personal data all over the internet

Another day, another data leak -- though the Cloudbleed bug might end up proving a little more concerning than the rest.
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Google Play Music 7.4 brings smaller app size and musical alarms

Google has updated Google Play Music, bringing a range of features -- including code that hints at musical alarms in Clock.

Xiaomi Mi 5c will boast Snapdragon 625, 3GB of RAM, according to leaked specs

According to recent leaks, the Xiaomi Mi 5c will be quite the device, boasting a Snapdragon 625 processor and a cool 3GB of RAM.
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Apple ResearchKit epilepsy study gains insight into how seizures are triggered

A study conducted through Apple's ResearchKit has concluded, giving what could be invaluable insight into seizure triggers.
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Huawei’s Honor VR Camera could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet

Huawei has taken the wraps off of a 360-degree camera of its own, and it could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 first Android Things-enabled chip to support LTE

Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon 210 will soon support Android Things, making it the first chip to support the OS with LTE.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 will bring 1.2Gbps LTE download speeds to phones

Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the Snapdragon X20, its fastest LTE modem to date. In fact, the modem offers download speeds of 1.2Gbps.
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Xiaomi could release a lot more smartphones in 2017

It looks likes Xiaomi wants to make a bigger smartphone push. According to reports, the company will expand its portfolio this year.
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Xiaomi is making its own mobile processor, and it’ll be revealed on February 28

Xiaomi is following Samsung, Apple, and Huawei's footsteps in breaking away from Qualcomm by developing its own mobile processors.
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Apple was just granted a patent for a touchscreen that reads fingerprints

It looks like Apple could soon do away with the iPhone's Home button, instead turning to the touchscreen for fingerprint scanning.
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The Asus Zenfone 3 Go could be the budget phone to beat at MWC 2017

The Asus Zenfone Go was quite a device when it was launched. Now, it looks like Asus wants to follow up on that success with a Zenfone 3 Go.
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Google is undergoing yet another antitrust investigation

Google is being investigated for anti-competitive practices once again -- this time by South Korean regulators.
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Apple submitted a mysterious Bluetooth and NFC device for FCC approval

Apple has submitted another filing to the FCC, this time for a Bluetooth and NFC device -- but what exactly is the device?
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Google’s Instant Tethering makes it easier to tether from an Android device

Google is set to make it a whole lot easier to tether Android devices -- the company is currently rolling out "Instant Tethering."
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Look out, Apple! Xiaomi wants to open 1,000 retails stores in next three years

Xiaomi is looking to a new way of selling its phones. Or rather, an old way: retail stores. In fact, the company is opening 1,000 stores.
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Lenovo challenged developers to create new Moto Mods — here is what they built

Lenovo has been running a competition with developers for creating a new generation of Moto Mods -- here's what they came up with.
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BlackBerry attempts to win back some love with this Valentine’s Day sale

BlackBerry wants to win back some love from its customers. To that end, it has put the DTEK50 and DTEK60 on sale on its website.
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Dwindling supply of 12.9-inch iPad Pros could hint at an impending upgrade

We could soon get a new iPad Pro. One model is in short supply on both Apple's website and in stores, suggesting an upgrade could be coming.
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Possible leaked HTC 11 design and specs look to outdo its predecessor

The HTC 10 was not only HTC's best phone, but it was one of the best devices of 2016. Can HTC outdo itself with the HTC 11?
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Google may soon delete millions of apps from the Play Store

It looks like Google wants to clean up the Play Store a little. The company may soon delete apps that don't have a privacy policy.
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Apple took a whopping 92 percent of smartphone industry profits for Q4 2016

Apple has had an excellent quarter in the smartphone industry yet again. In fact, it's taken 92 percent of smartphone industry profits.
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Google Brain brings ‘zoom and enhance’ method one step closer to reality

"Zoom and enhance" has long been used in crime shows to catch bad guys, but so far that tech has evaded reality.
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The Edge Moto Mod on Indiegogo gives your Moto Z an LED notification strip

Own a Moto Z and want an easier way to check your notifications? The Edge Moto Mod on Indiegogo is for you!
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The TomTom Touch Cardio is essentially a less expensive version of its predecessor

TomTom has launched yet another fitness tracker, called the Touch Cardio -- which takes the original Touch and cuts out some features.
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Hacker reportedly steals iPhone cracking tools used in shooting case

A hacker has allegedly stolen hacking tools used by startup Cellebrite in the FBI investigation of the San Bernardino, California, shooting.
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FCC halts investigations into zero-rating data programs like T-Mobile’s Binge On

The FCC will no longer investigate programs like T-Mobile's Binge-On and AT&T's Sponsored Data.
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Get a LeEco phone for $50 off thanks to this Valentine’s Day sale

LeEco wants to give you some love on Valentine's Day. How? By offering its phones and some accessories at slashed prices!
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Sprint switched LTE Advanced on for the iPhone 7, Galaxy S7, and more

Sprint users with one of six flagship phones -- including the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 -- will have access to much faster data speeds.

Web apps are about to integrate a whole lot more deeply in Android

Google has announced that it's taking steps to integrate web apps much more deeply into Android -- in fact, you may not be able to tell.
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LG’s patented wrap-around display seems pointless, but still looks awesome

LG has been awarded a very interesting patent for a phone design -- in fact, the design includes a display that wraps around the top.