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Google Drive just got a whole lot better at managing duplicate files

Google Drive is getting a lot better at managing duplicate files. When you upload more than one file with the same name, Google will label them accordingly.
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Fancy using Android on your computer? Android-86 released first build of Nougat for the PC

Android-86 has released its first build of Nougat for PC. What does that mean? You can now use the latest version of Android on your computer.
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Samsung, BlackBerry are building a secure, 'spy-proof' tablet for German government

Samsung and BlackBerry have teamed up to build a spyproof tablet for the German government to use when it's dealing with classified information.
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Chinese smartphone maker ZTE wants you to weigh in on its next big product

ZTE wants to include you in the creation of its next big project. The company had a total of 400 ideas for new products sent in, and now it's time to vote.
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Samsung issues global recall of Galaxy Note 7 due to exploding batteries

Samsung has issued a worldwide recall of its Galaxy Note 7 phablet following a battery issue that reportedly led to explosions, an embarrassing setback.
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Leaked email hints at a new line of Beats headphones at Apple’s September 7 event

According to leaked reports, Apple may be gearing up to launch a new line of Beats headphones at its iPhone 7 event on September 7.
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Attention developers: Apple to start deleting outdated apps from App Store

Apple is about to make a few big changes to the App Store designed to make the store a little easier to navigate.
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Alcatel’s Shine Lite smartphone offers solid midrange specs at a low price

Alcatel has made a number of big announcements at IFA this year, including the new Shine Lite smartphone.
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Sony gives consumers early access to experimental products with Future Lab

Sony has announced the creation of the Future Lab Program, which is aimed at getting feedback on concept products from users.
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Just draw. Wacom’s smart Bamboo Slate and Folio will do the digitizing

Wacom wants to make notes and drawings a little more high-tech, thanks to its new Slate, Folio, and Omni, which turn your drawings and notes into files.
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Google may be bringing a photo book creation tool to Google Photos

According to a recent teardown of the Google Photos app, the company may be looking to bring a photo book creation tool to its Photos service.
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Google is letting budding inventors search through patents in 11 more countries

Google has announced that it is bringing support for Google Patents, the patent search engine, to 11 more countries.
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Who needs Netflix? Samsung Galaxy J2 DTV has a built-in digital TV tuner

One of Samsung's most recent phones has a feature that sets it apart from the rest: a digital TV tuner.
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Apple adds new top-tier iCloud storage option of 2 terabytes for $20 per month

Apple is expanding its iCloud storage service by offering up to 2TB for $20 per month. The move comes just one week before the launch of the iPhone 7.
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Google is building up its smart home division with Nest employees

Alphabet is restructuring Nest once again -- according to recent reports, dozens of Nest employees will be heading to Google.
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Archos' two new phones are rugged and stylish — but not at the same time

Archos has unveiled two new phones ahead of IFA 2016 -- the rugged and large 50 Saphir, and the more sleek and stylish 55 Diamond Selfie.
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The latest Google Maps beta finally adds Lists to organize your favorite places

In coming months you may finally be able to make lists in Maps, a feature that will help many people keep the places they go a little more organized.

Google is testing a new version of Inbox that may include Assistant integration

According to recent reports, Google may be working to integrate Assistant into Google Inbox, its email app aimed at making emails act like a to-do list.
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Huawei is launching three new devices at IFA 2016, according to Evleaks

According to notorious leaker Evleaks, Huawei will launch three devices at IFA 2016, including the Nova and Nova Plus smartphones and MediaPad M3 tablet.
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Mophie’s new charging station, external battery packs keep devices powered

Mophie has announced a new range of external batteries and a charger that both has a battery and can wirelessly charge your device.
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Forget OLED: Apple may instead use microLED displays on future iPhones

Forget OLED displays -- Apple may be heading toward something better -- microLED. In fact, it even bought a microLED company a few years ago.
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Alert! You may soon be able to activate Facebook's 'Safety Check' feature yourself

Facebook is looking to broaden the scope of its 'Safety Check' feature. How? By allowing users to activate it themselves.
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Goodbye Samsung-based iPhone chips? Apple may switch to Intel by 2018

It looks like Apple may be prepping a major change to its iPhone -- reports indicate that Apple is in talks with Intel about processors for the iPhone.
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Is a Hasselblad camera module coming to the Moto Z? Leak says it’s possible

Hoping to improve your mobile photography? A new leak shows off the Hasselblad Moto Mod camera module, which will attach to the Moto Z.
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Garmin’s Fenix Chronox could be the most stylish sports watch we’ve ever seen

Garmin is combining luxury and sport with its latest sports watch, the Fenix Chronos, which features a very sleek design.
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One man’s shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded while charging

What's worse than having to wait to get your shiny new Samsung Galaxy Note 7? Getting it and then watching it explode while charging, of course!
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T-Mobile makes calls, texts from U.S. to Italy free in aftermath of deadly earthquake

In response to the earthquake in central Italy, T-Mobile has made calling and texting to Italy free.
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Fitbit can keep operating in U.S. after judge rules it did not steal trade secrets

It seems as though Fitbit will continue to be able to sell fitness trackers in the U.S. A judge has ruled Fitbit did not steal trade secrets from Jawbone.
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Lenovo phones are about to come preloaded with Microsoft services

Lenovo and Microsoft have inked a deal that will see Lenovo's smartphones coming preloaded with Microsoft apps like Skype and Office.
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The Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime could be a high-spec version of the original Galaxy J7

It looks like Samsung is prepping a pretty hefty upgrade of the original Galaxy J7, expected to be called the J7 Prime.
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Microsoft updates Word Flow to version 2.0, featuring Bing integration and more

Microsoft's Word Flow keyboard for iOS just got a whole lot more powerful, thanks to its new support for the company's search engine, Bing.
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Samsung Pay celebrates one year with a whopping 100 million transactions processed

Samsung Pay is celebrated one year of operation, and it seems as though the service has grown a ton in that time.
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Samsung's Galaxy Golden 4 is shaping up to be the Veyron of phones

Samsung is building a new flip phone, and this one is expected to have specs comparable to the most flagship-quality phones of today.
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Android 7.0 Nougat aims for inclusivity with its 72 new emojis

Google has finally taken the wraps off of the newest version of Android, Android 7.0 Nougat. Here are the new emojis you'll get in the new operating system.