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No phone necessary: Runkeeper’s app now uses Apple Watch’s built-in GPS

Runkeeper has updated its Apple Watch app to now use the Apple Watch Series 2's built-in GPS, meaning you can leave your iPhone behind while you run.
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Microsoft makes another attempt with a chatbot, launches Zo on Kik messaging app

Microsoft didn't end its chatbot attempts after the Tay disaster -- the company has launched a new chatbot on messaging app Kik.
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BumpOut portable speaker expands to improve audio quality from your phone

An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a new portable speaker called BumpOut, which expands when you need to improve audio quality.
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The Lenovo Moto Z could be getting a Google Project Tango mod

It looks like Lenovo isn't done with Google's Project Tango yet -- according to CEO of the Lenovo-owned Motorola, the Moto Z could get a Project Tango mod.
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The Meizu Pro 6 Plus could be the Note 7 replacement we've been waiting for

Meizu is looking to fill the Galaxy Note 7-sized hole in the market, and has launched a new device equipped with Samsung's Exynos 8890 processor.
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Samsung’s new augmented reality app urges surf safety at Australia’s beaches

Samsung has launched a new app in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia that essentially combines augmented reality and beach safety.
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Facebook Messenger ups its game, lets users play ‘Pac-Man,’ more with friends

Facebook has launched a new feature inside Facebook Messenger -- Instant Games. Now you can compete against your friends in a variety of mobile games.
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Struggling Samsung won’t split in two, but it’s throwing investors a bone

Samsung has announced a new shareholder return plan amid calls to split in two -- and while it's not splitting yet, it is keeping the option open.
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Some iPhones experience reduced battery life following iOS 10.1.1 update

It looks like Apple is experiencing yet another buggy iOS update -- iOS 10.1.1 is apparently causing some users to experience a reduced battery life.
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T-Mobile’s Cyber Monday deal may be one of the best iPhone 7 promotions yet

T-Mobile's Cyber Monday deal may be one of the best around -- the company is offering the 128GB version of the iPhone 7 for the price of the 32GB model.
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Google Pixel XL vs OnePlus 3T: How do 2016’s best phones compare?

OnePlus has released its latest flagship killer, the OnePlus 3T. But can the phone beat out what many believe to be the best Android phone on the market?
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Hermes is releasing a limited edition Apple Watch band on Thanksgiving

Hermes will be launching a new Apple Watch band on Thursday, according to a report from Vogue.
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Microsoft is working on the 'ultimate mobile device,' says CEO Satya Nadella

According to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the company isn't done with smartphones just yet -- in fact, it's next attempts could be better than ever.

New label will tell you if SD cards are powerful enough to run apps

A new label is being implemented by the SD Association for your SD cards -- a label that will tell you if the card is powerful enough to run apps.
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Apple Music will crank up the tunes for users of Ola's ridesharing service in India

Apple and Ola have partnered up to bring Apple Music to the Ola ridesharing service. Customers will be able to control the in-car music with a tablet.
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A foldable iPhone? Patent shows Apple is at least exploring the idea

Apple has been awarded yet another patent, this time for a device that has a foldable display -- and an OLED display at that.
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The Spinn coffee maker is high-tech, mess-free, and available for pre-order

The ultra-futuristic Spinn coffee maker not only makes your coffee when you want and the way you want it, but it does it without making a mess.
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Samsung may follow Apple’s lead and release a glossy black Galaxy S7

It looks like Samsung may be following Apple's lead -- reports have surfaced indicating that the company will launch a glossy black Galaxy S7.
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Apple's diversity numbers stagnate, with top jobs filled primarily by white men

According to the latest numbers, Apple's executives have largely remained white and male over the past year.
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Charge your phone in seconds, use it for days? A new battery may make it possible

Wish you could charge your phone in only a few seconds and have it last for days on end? This new battery technology could help make that happen.
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Oaxis InkCase i7 helps you save iPhone battery with a second, E Ink display

Want to save your iPhone battery while still being able to see your notifications and other parts of your device? The Oaxis InkCase i7 is the case for you!
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Canadian cellular firms face new competition from Freedom Mobile’s LTE networks

It looks like the Canadian carrier market is set to finally get another competitor -- Freedom Mobile, formerly known as Wind Mobile, is finally getting LTE.
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Caller ID apps are publicly exposing names and phone numbers

Three of the top caller ID apps have begun uploading caller names and phone numbers into public databases. It's not yet known if the apps have been hacked.
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Google’s Popular Times now tells you how busy a location is in real time

Google has updated its Popular Times feature to not only show how busy a location could be, but to also show how busy it currently is, in real time.
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OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus 3T: Is the new phone worth the price bump?

OnePlus has taken the wraps off the forthcoming OnePlus 3T, which boasts a number of improvements over the last-gen OnePlus 3. But is it worth the cash?
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Report: A mysterious NYC skyscraper owned by AT&T was a key NSA surveillance site

Turns out that a mysterious building in New York City known as the AT&T Long Lines Building was actually one of the NSA's most valuable assets.
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Airbnb launches Trips to help you find new things to do when you travel

Airbnb released a new feature on its app -- a feature that could turn the company into a fully fledged travel agency.
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Verizon ranks as the best network 93 percent of the time, according to Rootmetrics

Verizon has been ranked the best network, either alone at the top or with another network, in 83 percent of the metro areas tested by Rootmetrics.
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Report: Apple stores iPhone call logs on servers, even when iCloud backup is off

According to a recent report, Apple is storing call logs on its servers for up to four months, even when users have iCloud switched off.
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Google takes on India’s sanitation problems with toilet-finding tool

Google is launching a new tool to try and help take on India's sanitation problems. The tool basically helps people find clean toilets to use.
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Google brings custom templates for Docs, Sheets, and Slides to G Suite customers

Google has updated Docs, Sheets, and Slides to allow G Suite users to create custom templates for their businesses.
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Samsung wants to bring text messaging into the 21st century with acquisition of RCS

Samsung has acquired a Rich Communications Services business from NewNet, essentially allowing the company to modernize texting.
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Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store

Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store. In fact, the company removed a hefty 47,300 apps during the month of October.