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Foxconn is looking to build a new plant in China to make Apple prototypes

Foxconn is reportedly looking into building a new plant in Shenzhen, China. What for? Apple prototyping, apparently.
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This is how Google ensures the Play Store remains free from potential malware

Google works pretty relentlessly to ensure there's as little malware as possible on the Google Play Store.
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Fake Android Instagram apps have been stealing login credentials from users

Security researchers have discovered a series of fake Instagram apps on the Google Play Store that aim to steal your username and password.
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Federal Trade Commission hits Qualcomm with a lawsuit over its licensing practices

The FTC has sued Qualcomm, alleging that the company is abusing its dominance in the mobile industry by charging extra fees for patent use.
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As AT&T makes major acquisitions, Verizon may be mulling one of its own

It looks like Verizon could be prepping another major acquisition -- the company's CEO is reportedly interested in buying a cable company.
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Huawei could be prepping new flagship tablet for Mobile World Congress 2017

It looks like Huawei is preparing to release a new tablet at Mobile World Congress this year -- the Huawei MediaPad T3.
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Unsure if your Android phone is certified or not? Google Play Store will now tell you

Google has long struggled with manufacturers who don't go through the usual channels to use Android -- but now it seems to be cracking down.
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Lenovo P2 officially launches in India with a massive 5,100mAh battery

Lenovo has launched the new P2, featuring a 5,100mAh battery, options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and gray or gold colors.
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A new LG smartwatch featuring Android Wear just earned FCC certification

It looks like LG is preparing a new smartwatch for 2017 -- an LG watch has passed through FCC certification, suggesting it could launch soon.
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Turn your Apple Watch into a tiny Macintosh via this new stand from Elago

The Apple Watch is an amazing device, but it's also very modern. If you're feeling nostalgic about the good old days, this stand is for you.
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Can Apple be sued for allegedly creating app monopoly? Appeals court says yes

According the a U.S. Appeals Court, Apple can indeed be sued for allegedly creating an iOS app monopoly. The case dates to 2012.
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Gmail to get handy new features that should be familiar to Google Inbox users

Google is currently rolling out an update to the Android version of Gmail, bringing some handy new features from Inbox.
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Nvidia was developing the SHIELD Portable 2, but it’s likely been shelved

FCC documents show that Nvidia was working on a SHEILD Portable 2 -- back in June. Now, however, a release seems unlikely.
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Apple will hit the $1 trillion milestone in iPhone and iOS sales this year

Apple is on track to hit an iOS milestone -- the company will have made $1 trillion from the iPhone and iOS sales sometime this year.
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Google now requires OEMs to leave Android’s notification bundling features alone

Google has updated its Android documentation to now require that device manufacturers not block or obstruct how notifications work.
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LeEco breaks into U.S. brick-and-mortar stores with Target sales

LeEco is trying to make a dent in the U.S. market. In fact, you can now get its phones, the LeEco Le Pro 3 and the Le S3, from Target.
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Android 7.1 apps will finally soon be supported on the Chrome OS

Chrome OS has been able to run Android apps for a while now, but its underlying software has lagged a little behind.
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New video shows Apple designers’ competing early iOS designs

A new video has been published on YouTube showing two early iOS prototype designs from Tony Fadell and Scott Forstall.
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European Commission’s telco privacy laws may soon also cover internet firms

The European Commission is expanding its strict telecommunications privacy laws to now cover internet companies too.
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Look out Siri! Nokia is reportedly building a digital assistant of its own

It looks like Nokia could be developing a smartphone assistant of its own -- Google Assistant and Apple's Siri may soon have some competition.
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Apple removes "Finder for AirPods" app from its App Store; refunds are available

Apple has pulled an app from its App Store that was aimed at helping users find their AirPods after losing them.
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Nokia gets back in the phone game with its first Android model, the Nokia 6

Nokia is finally making a comeback, and has launched the Nokia 6, which features 4GB of RAM, a 16MP camera, and more.
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Microsoft is taking on IFTTT with even more supported services in Microsoft Flow

Microsoft has added a slew of new services to its web automation service Flow -- services like WordPress, Disqus, and more.
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ZTE CEO at CES 2017: ZTE could play a bigger role in the internet of things

ZTE CEO Lixin Cheng recently sat down with Digital Trends at CES to talk about his view of the future, ZTE's grass roots advertising approach, and more.
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Samsung's 4th-quarter estimates are pretty impressive, despite Galaxy Note 7 woes

Despite going through a tough few months in its smartphone division, Samsung is reporting pretty huge estimates for fourth quarter 2016.
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Modular makeover: Otterbox's Universe case is coming to the iPad

Otterbox is expanding its Universe lineup a little -- the company has announced that the modular case is coming to the iPad Air 2 and 9.7-inch iPad Pro.
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Apple made a record-smashing $240M from the App Store on New Year's Day alone

Apple has reported that it made a massive $240 million in sales on New Years Day alone, smashing previous records.
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Your fitness goals from Google Fit and Apple Health now show up in Google Calendar

Google Calendar will now be much better at helping you keep track of your goals -- that's because it now integrates with Google Fit and Apple Health.
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Google CEO: Emerging markets like India need smartphones that cost just $30

Google and other tech giants are working hard to help connect the rest of the world to the internet, and one step that could help is cheap smartphones.
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ZTE will launch an Android Wear watch with LTE Connectivity later this year

ZTE is looking to enter the smartwatch business. According to a recent interview with the CEO, the watch will have LTE connectivity.
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Apple is investing a whopping $1 billion in the SoftBank Vision Fund for emerging tech

Apple has confirmed a massive $1 billion investment in the SoftBank Vision Fund, which is aimed at discovering and funding emerging technology.
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New Android malware uses your phone to attack your wireless router

A new Android malware has been discovered that doesn't stop at infecting your phone -- in fact, it attacks your wireless router and redirects all traffic.
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ZTE’s Blade V8 Pro packs a surprise for shutterbugs with its dual cameras

ZTE's mid-range Blade V8 Pro is a pretty huge step up over last year's Blade V7 with its dual-camera tech, bigger battery, and Qualcomm processor.