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The Uvolt watch charges your phone with solar power — and without wires

The Uvolt is an analog watch that harnesses the power of the sun to recharge your smartphone. It's launching on Kickstarter.
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Sprint’s iPhone leasing plan, iPhone Forever, now applies to the iPhone 7

Sprint introduced iPhone Forever in 2015, an evolution of its iPhone for Life phone leasing program. It now applies to the iPhone 7.
Mobile News
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ZTE debuts the Nubia Z17 mini smartphone for developing markets

ZTE has launched the Nubia Z17 mini, an affordable smartphone with an octa-core processor and dual cameras, in developing markets.
Mobile News
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ZTE’s Quartz is one of the most affordable Android 2.0 smartwatches yet

ZTE is making a splash in the burgeoning smartwatch market with the Quartz, its first Android Wear-powered watch.
Mobile News
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Fitbit Alta HR fitness tracker review

The Fitbit Alta HR isn’t the end-all be-all of fitness trackers, but its heart-rate monitor and sleep tracking make it a great fit for casual athletes.
Mobile Reviews
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Huawei must honor patent judgment or face U.K. ban of its phones

Huawei phones could be banned from the U.K. if the company doesn't agree to pay a license fee for Unwired Planet's patents.
Mobile News
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Catalyst is making waterproof, glow-in-the-dark cases for AirPods

Case maker Catalyst took to New York City's Pepcom stage to announce glow-in-the-dark cases for AirPods, iPhones, iPads, and more.
Mobile News
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Google’s newest Material Design tools make previewing colors a breeze

Google's rolling out new Material Design tools that make it easier for developers to preview new color schemes before they implement them.
Mobile News
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The Polar M430 boasts a highly accurate heart-rate tracker and AI trainer

For runners, there may be no better tracker than the Polar M430. It packs an ultra-secure heart-rate tracker and an AI-powered trainer.
Mobile News
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Google retiring Challenges, Quests, Requests, and iOS support for Play Games

Google is doing away with some underutilized features of Play Games, its gaming platform on Android and, for now, iOS.
Mobile News
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The Honor 8 Pro is Huawei’s new flagship killer

Huawei's Honor Pro 8, the newest in the company's budget lineup, delivers impressive specs at a bargain price.
Mobile News
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HTC U Ultra review

The flagship U Ultra smartphone was HTC's chance to be spectacular, and a secondary screen, BoomSound audio, a good selfie camera impress. Is that enough?
Mobile Reviews
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Apple Music for Android gets a major upgrade to keep pace with iOS version

The new Apple Music for Android ships with a redesigned interface, consolidated sections, and a lyrics feature.
Mobile News
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This revolutionary material could be the key to self-repairing smartphone screens

It's a major bummer when you shatter your phone's screen on hard concrete. But scientists have the answer: A display that repairs itself.
Mobile News
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Google forms group of major players to reduce patent disputes

Google's new patent licensing collective, PAX, will aim to head off patent lawsuits against Android and the partners which use it.
Mobile News
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T-Mobile is adding free Allstate roadside assistance to its SyncUp Drive service

T-Mobile's SyncUp Drive connected car service is getting even better. Starting April 4, subscribers get free Allstate roadside assistance.
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ZTE's Prestige 2 smartphone is so cheap, it's almost disposable

ZTE's newest budget phone, the Prestige 2, starts at just $80. It's launching exclusively on Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile.
Mobile News
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Security expert: Samsung's Tizen operating system is a hacker's dream

Samsung's Tizen operating system is less secure than originally thought. A new analysis uncovered more than 40 exploits.
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Amazon Cash turns your useless paper bills into Amazon store credit

Amazon Cash, an eponymous new service from the internet retailer, lets you fund your Amazon account with physical bills.
Mobile News
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Google tweaks the Pixel C tablet to be a little more like its Pixel phones

Google's Pixel C tablet is getting overdue attention in the form of an update. Android 7.1.2 introduces interface enhancements.
Mobile News
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That was quick! Verizon to install adware on phones after privacy rules repealed

Verizon's AppFlash, a new app rolling out to the carrier's customers in the coming weeks, can track app usage and use it to target ads.
Mobile News
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The Samsung Galaxy S8’s facial sensor can be fooled with a photograph

The Samsung Galaxy S8 can be fooled with no more than a photo. For facial recognition technology, that is par for the course.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7: Duking it out with the cream of the crop

The Galaxy S8 is finally here, boasting top-of-the-line specs and a stunning design. But how does it stack up against the iPhone 7?
Mobile Best-ofs
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Sprint’s new benefit lets subscribers pay for a loved one’s plan in Latin America

Sprint's rolling out a new benefit that will let postpaid subscribers pay for loved ones' plans in Latin America.
Mobile News
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Twitter's revamped replies don't count usernames against the character limit

Twitter's switching up the formula once again. Now, usernames don't count against the network's 140-character limit.
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Facebook’s personal fundraising tool lets anyone start a charitable campaign

Facebook's personal fundraising tool helps you recruit friends for charitable causes. It's rolling out to U.S. users in the next few months.
Social Media News
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Synaptics’ new fingerprint sensors come in all shapes and sizes

Synaptics, the company behind touch-sensitive keyboards and laptop fingerprint sensors, announced a new series of phone scanners: The FS4600.
Mobile News
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The Galaxy S8 ships with 646 new emoji for all your texting needs

Samsung's new Galaxy S8 comes with a not-so-hidden feature: 646 new emoji, including a group of laptop-wielding technologists.
Mobile News
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Google's updated Search app comes with Gboard, Google's third-party keyboard

Google's adding a third-party keyboard to the Search app for iOS. Now, installing the Search app automatically installs Gboard.
Mobile News
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New version of Google Calendar makes the most of the iPad's larger screen

Google has released a new version of Google Calendar optimized for iPad, which takes advantage of the increased real estate in novel ways.
Mobile News
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The Galaxy S8 can schedule a doctor's visit and give an in-depth weather forecast

The Galaxy S8 is a capable assistant. It packs an ultra-capable weather app, and can schedule a doctor's visit.
Mobile News
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Garmin's new Forerunner 935 will get you in shape — and help you stay that way

Garmin's new Forerunner 935 smartwatch hones in on fitness. It packs new activity-tracking skills designed to optimize your workouts.
Mobile News
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Facebook wants to make civic engagement easier with Town Hall

Facebook's newest civic engagement tool, Town Hall, makes it easier to find and contact your municipal, state, and national rep.
Social Media News
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