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Update your iOS device to 9.3.5 as it fixes serious security vulnerabilities

You shouldn't wait to install the most recent iOS update, as it patches 3 vulnerabilities that were actively used in what was likely a spy operation.
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Your best buds for life? OnePlus’ Bullets V2 earbuds are stylish, inexpensive

OnePlus built up hype for a pair of $20 earbuds and it seems to have paid off -- the Bullets V2 are already out of stock.
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Bye-bye productivity: Google lets you play Solitaire, Tic-Tac-Toe with just a search

Bored? Need to kill some time? Search Solitaire or Tic-Tac-Toe on Google to play the games directly from the search results -- no need to download an app.
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WhatsApp to share user data with Facebook, but you can opt out

Now that WhatsApp has surpassed a billion users, it's time to monetize the service. The company has a plan to bring businesses into its app.
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Rose gold is so 2015: Samsung’s pink gold Galaxy S7, S7 Edge are now available

Rose gold too rosy? How does pink gold sound? Samsung's got a new color option for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
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Google may bring changes to Android's navigation bar in the form of more buttons

Google may be testing the option to customize Android's navigation bar to add a little more than what's currently available.
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Allo and Duo news: what we know about Google’s all-new communication apps

Allo and Duo, new apps from Google, are edging near their release date. One Reddit user claims to be a beta tester for the apps.
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TP-Link rebrands to focus on consumers, boosting market share in U.S.

TP-Link wants to improve its market share in the U.S. To do that, it needs a new brand and identity, and apparently a strong push into the smart home.
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Samsung still has time for Tizen, but does anyone else? New Z2 phone will be the test

On Tuesday, Samsung officially debuted the Z2 in India for the low price of $68.
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Everything you need to know about the HTC 10

The highly anticipated HTC 10 is here, and it has chamfered edges, optical image stabilization on the front and rear cameras, and the same full-metal design.
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Samsung launched 6 devices today, including the Galaxy Note 7

If you thought today was just the launch of the Galaxy Note 7, you thought wrong. Samsung is launching five other devices as well.
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Sprint's Unlimited Freedom nets you unlimited talk, text, data on 2 lines for $100

Sprint has unveiled a new data plan -- Unlimited Freedom. You can get two lines with unlimited talk, text, and data for $100 a month.
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Is a Sprint and T-Mobile merger still possible? Softbank's CEO thinks and hopes so

After a failed attempt in 2014, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son still wants to see the two carriers merge -- but he may have to wait for a new FCC chairman.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A is now a Barnes & Noble Nook ebook reader

Samsung's Galaxy Tab A has gotten the Nook treatment. Now you can access all of Barnes & Nobles ecosystem on the Android 5.1 tablet.
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Download these 5 apps to automate your workflow, bring out your inner artist, and more

Every week we hunt through the various stores to find new apps for you to download. Check out this week's top five.
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ZTE may be cooking up a smartphone with a 4,900mAh battery capacity

A new smartphone has popped up on Chinese certification site TENAA, and it's from ZTE. The specs are mostly average, except for the large 4,900mAh battery.
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CVS Pay system uses a barcode to help customers make mobile contactless payments

CVS Pay isn't like Apple Pay or Android Pay -- it's more like Starbucks' mobile payment solution, which lets you pay by scanning a barcode in the app.
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T-Mobile stopped offering HTC's flagship smartphone on its website in July

T-Mobile silently dropped the HTC 10 from its website in July, and hardly anyone noticed. The "Un-carrier" carried the device for only two months.
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Google adds a Dashboard to Google Now, but only for the rumored Nexus Launcher

Google is testing a Dashboard that would show all your notifications from Google services, such as Keep, Calendar, and more.
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Smartphones could soon be nearly bezel-less thanks to these LCD displays

Japan Display Inc. is showing off a 5.5-inch display that's a "Full Active" LCD -- meaning there are almost no bezels all around the screen.
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You can now create music videos via SoundHound and Flipagram

SoundHound and Flipagram are teaming up to offer a new way to create music videos within the SoundHound app.
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Google Trends offers fun facts, interactive visuals, search data with its Olympic Hub

Want to know what everyone is searching for on the internet during the Olympics? Google has added an Olympic Hub in Google Trends that can help.
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Inbox by Gmail gets Google Drive integration and at-a-glance bundled emails

The Inbox team has worked with Trello and GitHub to offer bundled emails with more information at a glance.
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Google Maps expands ridesharing options to Southeast Asia

The Google Maps app can now show users ridesharing options with Go-Jek and Grab in several cities throughout Southeast Asia.
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Google Maps lets you save offline areas to the SD card, adds Wi-Fi only mode

Google Maps now has a Wi-Fi only mode that shuts off data access for the app -- especially useful if you're trying to save your data.
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Google Now tunnels deeper into your brain with upcoming Interests feature

Google Now may soon allow you to add specific topics across various categories, like movies and musicians, so you can get notified about any new update.
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T-Mobile now has fastest LTE download speeds of four big carriers, study shows

Choosing a carrier? T-Mobile reportedly offers the fastest 4G LTE download speeds at 16.3 Mbps. Verizon came close at 15.9 Mbps.
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Download these 5 apps to chat with strangers, explore the Himalayas, and more

Each week, we hunt through the various app stores to find you interesting and new apps to download. This week, we've got the official Rio 2016 app and more.
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How to transfer photos, videos, and more with Android Beam

Android Beam has been around since 2011, but few people know about it. Here's to use the feature to quickly transfer content between two Android devices.
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Visa, Uber offering rides in an Olympics-themed car in 6 cities, but only on Friday

On Friday only, you can get a chance to ride in an Olympic-themed car in six cities thanks to a partnership between Uber and Visa.
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Apple’s iOS 9.3.4 update, a security fix aimed at jailbreakers, ready for download

Apple's iOS 9.3.4 update is available to download now, and it closes a security loophole that allowed people to jailbreak their device using Pangu tools.
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Talk about bang for your buck: Alcatel bundles $200 Idol 4 with a VR headset

Alcatel's flagship Idol 4S went on sale on August 3 for $400, and now its lower-tier Idol 4, exclusive to Cricket Wireless, is available for half the price.
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Apple plays catch-up with a bug bounty program coming in September

Apple is finally catching up with other tech giants -- it will launch an invitation-only bug bounty program, with rewards as high as $200,000.
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Designers including Calvin Klein file amicus brief supporting Apple in patent case with Samsung

More than 100 design experts, including the likes of Calvin Klein, have submitted an amicus brief showing their support for Apple.