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Google confirms Android N supports pressure-sensitive displays

Google has confirmed that Android N will support pressure-sensitive displays, which pairs well with the new launcher shortcut feature.
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Viber flicks on encryption, adds Hidden Chats feature

Viber's more than 711 million users can now enjoy encrypted messaging, safe from third-party snooping.
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NYPD sides with FBI in the war against unbreakable encryption

The New York Police Department wants legislation that would weaken encryption, which would allow access into criminal's phones.
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Your favorite podcasts are now streaming on Google Play Music

Google Play Music Podcasts has finally launched, and there's 20 titles sitting in the Top Charts. The update is rolling out on the Web and on Android today.
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Apple: Government fails to show that assistance is ‘necessary’

Apple has responded to a Justice Department letter which said that it needed the Cupertino company's help in unlocking an iPhone in a New York case.
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BlackBerry CEO addresses story that Canadian police have its global encryption key

BlackBerry CEO John Chen writes the company has stood by "lawful access principles," after a report revealed the company assisted Canadian police.
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Download these five apps of the week

Every week we hunt for apps through the various app stores to find you something new -- take a look at this weeks top five.
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Reservations for its eatery are sold out, but Google is giving away free donuts in NYC

Google is teasing its translation app through food, by opening a pop-up eatery for four days in New York City, Too bad reservations are already sold out.
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Canadian police have had BlackBerry’s global encryption key since 2010

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have had BlackBerry's Global Encryption Key since 2010, an investigation found.
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FBI hasn’t found anything useful on San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone yet

The FBI is still analyzing the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone 5, but nothing of value has come up yet.
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California bill forcing companies to unlock devices has been abandoned

A California bill that would have imposed $2,500 fines on companies that refused to decrypt devices to allow access into phones has been defeated.
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Amazon’s Kindle Oasis is the lightest and most luxurious ebook reader yet

The Kindle Oasis may not be waterproof, but it is lighter, smaller, and has a brighter screen. It's also one of the most expensive Kindle to date.
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Google Calendar wants to help you make time for yourself for a change

Keep putting off your reminders to go to the gym? Google wants to help nudge you to work on your directions with a new Goals feature in Google Calendar.
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Facebook and Microsoft may offer equal pay, but women in tech still earn less

Happy Equal Pay Day! Numerous tech giants may say they offer equal pay, but they still have a huge gender disparity in their workforce.
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Zuckerberg’s vision for the future of VR is ordinary glasses with extraordinary powers

Facebook's 10-year roadmap includes a huge push into virtual reality -- but also a move into augmented reality.
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Facebook simplifies your digital life with faster logins, speedy quote sharing, and more

Facebook announced Account Kit at its F8 developer conference, which allows people to sign in with just a phone number or email address.

Siri looks into the flames, teases Jon Snow’s fate

No one seems to have answers on whether Jon Snow is dead or not. But have you asked Siri yet?
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Apple is losing iPhone sales to carriers

Wider distribution is a good thing, as more people get the option to buy iPhones from various outlets -- but it's still cutting into Apple's profits.
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Download these 5 hot new apps: Reddit, Miitomo, Lego Jurassic World, and more

Looking for a new app? Lego Jurassic World just landed on iOS and Android. Also, check out Reddit's new app, and more.
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Apple vs. U.S. isn’t over yet; Feinstein-Burr ‘encryption bill’ draft surfaces

The Department of Justice has filed a letter saying it still needs Apple's help unlocking an iPhone locked in a Brooklyn drug case.
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Apple received first court order to unlock iPhone in 2008, cooperated with government

The roots of Apple's first encounter with a court order requesting access into an iPhone date back to a child sex abuse case in 2008.
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Tool that hacked shooter’s iPhone 5C only works on ‘narrow slice of phones’

The FBI says a tool it bought from a third-party security firm only works on a "narrow slice of phones," excluding the iPhone 5S, and Apple's newer models.
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Senators behind encryption bill know how the FBI hacked the iPhone

The FBI isn't ready to tell Apple or the general public how it cracked the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone, but it's disclosing that data to Senators.
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Apple’s Tim Cook is now a board member of a human rights group

Apple CEO Tim Cook has joined the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights' board of directors.
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FBI lawyer: Dispute with Apple was ‘worth the fight’

The FBI's top lawyer says the legal dispute with Apple was "worth the fight" to ensure a thorough investigation.
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Domino’s Zero Click takes the work out of ordering pizza

Want pizza? Who doesn't? Just launch Domino's Zero Click app, and voilà, your order has been placed.
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Huawei’s TalkBand B3 doubles as a fitness tracker and a Bluetooth headset

Along with the P9 and the P9 Plus, Huawei has unveiled a new wearable -- the TalkBand B3, a successor to the B2 that also doubles as a Bluetooth headset.
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Google Calendar finally lets you set reminders on desktop

Google Calendar users can now set reminders on the app's Web version, which will also sync with other reminders made from Keep, Inbox, and Google Now.
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Apple fixes bug that let Siri bypass passcode to access Contacts and Photos

There was a flaw in iOS 9 and above that let people access your Contacts and Photos from the lockscreen, but Apple has since fixed it.
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WhatsApp activates end-to-end encryption for one billion users

Calling, messaging, sending documents -- everything you do now in WhatsApp is protected by end-to-end encryption.
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A new threat looms for tech companies: the anti-encryption bill

The Select Committee on Intelligence unveiled a draft of an anti-encryption bill, which would force companies to comply with court orders.
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Wear me to the ball game: Zepp 2 sensor adds Smart Coach system to improve form

Zepp is introducing an updated sensor that has a different form factor, allowing it to pack in more sensors, and is unveiling a new Smart Coach system.
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StoryWorth’s new app keeps family history alive one question at a time

StoryWorth just launched an iOS app to make it easier for your family members to share their story with you.