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Must-have Chrome extension Nope turns away your most annoying co-workers

Breather, a new Chrome extension, provides a means of escape from annoying colleagues with a browser extension that rings your phone.
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Cog Systems took HTC's One A9 and made it almost invulnerable to viruses

Cog Systems, a mobile software security firm, has designed a custom system for the HTC One A9 phone that protects against malicious apps.
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11 million Asiacell subscribers in Iraq to get free access to Wikipedia

Wikipedia and Asiacell announced a partnership that will see the carrier grant 11 million Iraqi customers free access to Wikipedia.
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DarkMatter says its Katim phone is secure enough for heads of state, corporations

DarkMatter's Katim phone boasts more security features than most computers. It offers end-to-end encryption, a secured bootloader, and more.
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Open Garden’s internet connectivity solution targets emerging markets

Open Garden's MeshKit provides peer-to-peer connectivity in regions of the world where wireless internet comes at a premium.
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Sony Xperia Ear open-style earbuds let you listen to music, the world around you

Sony's wild new Xperia Ear open ear concept headphones use bone conduction to let you hear the ambient noise around you.
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Oppo’s 5X camera tech uses a custom prism to take incredibly clear photos

Oppo's 5X camera technology, which the company revealed at Mobile World Congress 2017, promises to deliver an unprecedented level of clarity.
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AT&T's new data plans are cheaper than before, but not necessarily better

AT&T announced new unlimited data plans -- Unlimited Plus and Unlimited Choice -- to combat offerings from Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint.
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The Invoxia NX 200 desk phone is an ode to a technologically handicapped past

The Invoxia NX 200 transforms your smartphone into a capable desk phone, but that's not necessarily a good thing.
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The Edge card stores all of your debit and credit accounts in a single physical card

The Edge is an electronic payment card that consolidates all of your debit, credit, and loyalty accounts in one.
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What to expect at MWC 2017: LG G6, Huawei P10, BlackBerry KeyOne, more

Mobile World Congress is one of the largest tech shows in the world. Here's what we expect to see from some of the highest-profile brands.
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Stop phone scammers in their tracks with FONES, an anti-robocalling solution

First Orion's FONES system is a custom-built call-filtering system for mobile operators. It blocks fraudulent calls using a variety of tech.
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No more shaky footage: Imint's Vidhance software stabilizes video in real time

Smartphone video is typically difficult to stabilize, but Imint's Vidhance software suite does it automatically -- and in real time.
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Apple reportedly has five groups working on wireless charging technology

Apple has as many as five different groups working on wireless charging, according to a report in Reuters.
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More than 25 wireless carriers are already testing high-speed 5G tech

The advent of 5G may be closer than you think. A recent survey shows that more than 25 mobile carriers are already testing 5G solutions.
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Google’s Gboard keyboard on iOS adds new languages, voice typing, and more

Google's third-party keyboard, Gboard, is getting a massive upgrade. An update adds support for voice typing, new languages, and more.
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Sprint will demonstrate super-fast wireless at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Sprint's teaming up with Ericsson to demonstrate a gigabit-speed wireless network. It's a precursor for the carrier's 5G ambitions.
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Google's superfast Webpass internet is making its way to Seattle and Denver

Google's wireless high-speed internet service, Webpass, is expanding to Seattle and Denver in the coming months.
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Intel’s new modem can deliver gigabit download speeds

Gigabit's the future of mobile connectivity, and Intel's getting a head start. The company revealed its XMM 7650 modem in February.
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Heal, an app for arranging medical house calls, is expanding nationwide

Heal makes it easy to arrange an in-house visit from a medical professional. Now, it's expanded the number of cities in which it operates.
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Remix OS consolidates your laptop and smartphone into one package

Beijing-based Jide Technology has taken the wraps off an operating system that transforms your smartphone into a desktop.
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Everything you need to know about the Huawei Honor V9

Huawei has officially taken the wraps off of the Honor V9, a device that boasts excellent specs at a surprisingly low price.
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Verizon undercuts its own lowest price with 2GB postpaid plan for $40 a month

For customers who don't need unlimited data, Verizon now offers a more affordable option: A 2GB tier of prepaid data for $40 a month.
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Samsung's Exynos 9810 will sport a powerful GPU and support super-fast networks

Samsung's Exynos 9810, which is expected to power select variants of the company's upcoming Galaxy S8 handset, has become less of a mystery.
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Samsung's Flow app to let you log into your laptop with your phone's fingerprint

Samsung's Flow, a companion app that syncs pictures, videos, messages, and more between devices, will soon support more Windows computers.
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Meitu's flagship smartphone uses AI to make your selfies the best they can be

The Meitu T8, the Chinese smartphone maker's upcoming flagship, is ostensibly the first to use dual-pixel technology in the front camera.
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Sprint still wants to merge with T-Mobile so it can take on Verizon and AT&T

Sprint hasn't given up its dreams of merging with T-Mobile. SoftBank, the former carrier's parent company, may initiate talks in April.
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Android 2.3 Gingerbread is effectively dead, as Google ends support

Google has effectively ended support for Android 2.3 Gingerbread by releasing libraries that no longer support it.
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New Android virus poses as an Adobe Flash Player update

A newly discovered strain of Android malware spreads by posing as an update to Adobe's Flash Player web plugin.
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Etsy Studio makes materials easier to find, Shop Manager makes them easier to sell

Etsy's new Studio and Shop Manager make it easier to find tutorials, tools, and materials all in one place.
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HTC plans to exit the low-end smartphone market in 2017

HTC plans to bow out of the low-end smartphone market by the end of this year, according to company executives.
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AT&T caves to the competition, suddenly serves up a new unlimited data plan

AT&T, responding to pressure from Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile, announced a new unlimited data plan for new and existing customers.
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AT&T earns top marks among wireless peers in recent J.D. Power surveys

AT&T bested competitors in recent J.D. Powers surveys, the carrier reported. It's the eighth time in a row it's been specially recognized.
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Gfycat makes it easier for developers to make GIFs a part of their apps

Gfycat, one of the world's largest online GIF libraries, has launched an SDK that'll let developers tap its growing collection of images.