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AT&T GoPhone customers are getting a hefty data allotment increase

Are you a GoPhone customer? AT&T has announced that you'll be getting a little more data to use each month.
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The show’s over: Google quietly closes down its Showtimes website after 11 years

Google has quietly shut down the Google Showtimes website and brought some of its features over to Google Search.
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Twitter now lets you tweet straight from the Android home screen

Twitter for Android is getting a little easier to use -- if you're using a compatible Android launcher, that is. The app now has app shortcuts.
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Verizon finally pushes Android 6.0 Marshmallow to the BlackBerry Priv

Owners of the BlackBerry Priv will finally get to take advantage of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, six months after the operating system was first released.
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HTC kicks off weekly 'Free Fone Fridays' with flagship One M9 giveaway

HTC has started a new initiative called "Free Fone Fridays." What does that mean? Well, the company is going to give away one free phone every single week.
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Apple slashes the price of USB-C dongles over MacBook Pro port outcry

MacBook Pro customers, Apple has heard your cries! The company has slashed the prices of its USB-C dongles in response to the new MacBook Pro criticism.
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Samsung may be working on a second-gen Gear 360 VR camera, leak suggests

According to a recent filing on an Indian import tracker, the second generation of Samsung's Gear 360 may be in development.
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Uncourage attaches your iPhone headphone dongle to your keychain

Looking for a way to keep your headphone dongle nice and close so you won't lose it? The Uncourage is a keychain that keeps your dongle on your keys.
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Sprint customers can now pay for Napster through their Sprint bill

Sprint is making it easier for customers to pay for Napster -- now customers of both can pay for Napster through their Sprint bill.
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Look out, Amazon Kindle Unlimited! Scribd adds magazines to ebook service

Scribd is adding magazines to its offering. The company will offer access to a number of big magazines, including New York Magazine and Time.
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After two extensions, Google finally responds to Europe’s antitrust complaints

After the company was given extra time to file its response to antitrust charges, it's now broken its silence and issued an official statement.
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Apple casting for 'Planet of the Apps,' its first foray into original content

According to recent reports, Apple is halfway through finding developers for its 'Planet of the Apps' reality show.
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The new Meizu Pro 6s is essentially a Pro 6 with a better camera, bigger battery

Meizu has launched a new device in its lineup, called the Pro 6s. The device is essentially just a Pro 6 with a better camera and a bigger battery.
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Le yea! LeEco’s new phones and TVs are finally on sale in the U.S.

LeEco made headlines a few weeks ago when it announced that it would be bringing some of its phones and TVs to the U.S. Those devices are now available.
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Google Project Fi will show you how much data your apps are using in real time

Google's Project Fi is getting a few handy new features for customers -- namely, the app will show how much data your apps are using.
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Look out LeEco! Xiaomi is testing its phones in the U.S. and plans to launch within two years

It looks like Xiaomi wants to follow LeEco's lead and launch its phones in the U.S. The company has reportedly been testing its devices on U.S. networks.
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Google brings Hangouts to version 14, includes app shortcuts and new menus

Google has updated Hangouts to version 14.0, bringing a number of new features to the app. The most notable change? Android 7.1 app shortcuts.
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Beleaguered Samsung to invest a whopping $1B in its Texas chipmaking plant

Samsung has announced that it's investing a massive $1 billion in chip production in the U.S.
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Vue’s new glasses on Kickstarter are the smart glasses we always wanted

A new Kickstarter campaign has been started for a pair of smart glasses called Vue. These, however, are a little different than Google Glass.
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The ZTE Axon 7 Max launches with a massive 6-inch display and 4GB of RAM

ZTE has taken the wraps off of the Axon 7 Max, which features a hefty 6.0-inch display, along with a cool 4GB of RAM.
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New Google Maps beta lets business owners upload photos of their store

A new Google Maps beta has been released, showing that business owners can now upload photos of their business to be showcased in the app.
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Start getting ready for 5G! Samsung and KT complete early trials in South Korea

It looks like 5G is well on its way to becoming a reality. Samsung and KT have completed early trials of the new technology.
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Patch will use ‘magical math’ to solve Google Pixel’s camera lens flare problem

Google has acknowledged the camera flare issue plaguing the Pixel and Pixel XL's camera, and has said that a software update will be out soon.
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Loop tablet is the perfect gift for your technology-hating grandparents

A new tablet called the Loop has been released, bringing new technology to a generation that may otherwise avoid it.
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The Xiaomi Mi Mix uses some pretty slick tech to replace its proximity sensor

The Xiaomi Mi Mix has made waves in the tech world for its unique design, but the design isn't the only thing different about the phone.
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Skype is finally getting a fresh, modern new look on Android and iOS

Microsoft is launching an update to the Skype app that should not only make the app look more modern, but make it a little easier to use too.
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Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S7: Which flagship is best?

The iPhone 7 is here, offering a number of huge improvements over the iPhone 6S. That said, how does it stack up against Samsung's much-lauded Galaxy S7?
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Google Messenger 2.0 brings unread message badges — on certain Android devices

Google has updated Messenger to version 2.0, bringing a number of visual tweaks as well as unread message badges.
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Apple beats fourth-quarter revenue estimates, but sees iPhone sales fall

Apple has pulled off huge growth for the fourth quarter of 2016. However, the company sees its iPhone sales continue to fall.
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TomTom Spark 3 review

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AT&T’s spying practices may be larger than previously thought, report says

It looks like AT&T's spying practices are far more wide-reaching than was previously thought -- and it is making a profit from it, according to a report.
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Apple may be further along with iMessage for Android than previously thought

It seems as though the rumors that Apple is developing an iMessage for Android aren't dead yet. In fact, the company may have even made mockups.
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Google could be working on a new VR headset that utilizes eye tracking

According to recent reports, Google's virtual reality plans don't stop with Daydream -- the company may also be working on a headset with eye-tracking.