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Google may offer an Android Nougat home-screen launcher just for Nexus devices

Google may be working on a home screen launcher exclusively for Nexus devices. It does away with a longtime Android staple: the Google search bar.
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Immerse yourself in Rio (minus the Zika) with Google’s new Olympics features

Google is introducing a slew of features across its various properties in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
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The five best apps for syncing your Android phone’s notifications to Windows

Ever wish you could reply to texts from your computer? If you own an Android phone and Window machine, these five apps will take care of the heavy lifting.
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Scan business cards and sign your name with Google Docs add-ons for Android

Google's bringing Google Docs add-ons, plug-ins that add third-party functionality to search giant's productivity tools, to Android.
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No longer drags, Amazon’s cloud services, Echo drive retailer to record profits

The success of Amazon's onetime drags, Web Services and hardware, drove the company past Wall Street's loftiest expectations this past fiscal quarter.
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LG to invest $1.75 billion in its OLED display business to keep up with rivals

LG has announced a $1.75 billion investment in its OLED display business. It'll ramp up production of displays for mobile devices.
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Microsoft’s new camera app for iOS uses AI to make your photos better

Microsoft's Pix app for iOS leverages machine learning to improve the quality of your photos and videos.
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T-Mobile topped 1 million new customers for the 13th quarter in a row

T-Mobile had a pretty good Q2 2016. It beat Wall Street's expectations, pulling in $9.2 billion in revenue and adding almost 2 million new subscribers.
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Apple Pencil concept could let you use a stylus to control your Mac in lieu of a mouse

Apple filed a patent that describes an Apple Pencil compatible with Mac trackpads. It would also support "air" gestures.
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Apple Music will be the home of James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ spinoff

Apple announced that its premium streaming platform, Apple Music, will soon play host to "Late Late Show" host James Corden's Carpool Karaoke spinoff.
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T-Mobile's Binge On content quadruples as Apple, Disney, and more join fold

T-Mobile has announced a "quadrupling" of Binge On partners. The service's total number of providers now exceeds 100.
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Verizon added 615,000 postpaid subscribers in second quarter, but revenues disappointed

Verizon posted its second quarter 2016 earnings report on Tuesday, and investors found the numbers slightly disappointing.
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BlackBerry unveils the DTEK50, the ‘world’s most secure’ Android smartphone

BlackBerry has taken the wraps off its newest Android phone. It's called the DTEK50, and it runs BlackBerry's proprietary apps and security software.
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Enable caller ID on these Android phones and get Google’s call spam detection

An update to the Phone app for Google's Nexus and Android One devices adds call spam detection.
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Google launches Emergency Location Service for Android

Google's Emergency Location Service, a new feature for Android, automatically sends your location to emergency services when you dial an emergency number.
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Google's new and improved Maps does away with the clutter to make finding places easier

Google is rolling out an update to Maps that makes it easier to spot areas of interest. Other new features include a Wi-Fi mode and transit notifications.
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Texas judge orders accused man to use his fingerprint to unlock iPhone for evidence

A judge in Texas has ordered a man accused of child sex trafficking to use his fingerprint to unlock his iPhone.

Motorola’s Moto E3 budget smartphone bound for U.K. shores in September

Motorola's Moto E3, a follow-up to last year's Moto E, is bound for the U.K. It starts at a quite reasonable 99 pounds.
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Jiobit aims to make wearables so discreet they’re practically invisible

Jiobit is building a revolutionary chip that, using machine learning and contextual clues, could drastically improve the battery life of wearables.
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Microsoft updates OneDrive with automatic 'Pokémon detection'

A new feature bound for Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service identifies the species Pokémon from augmented reality game Pokémon Go.
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Google's Bubble Zoom uses AI to enlarge the text of comic book speech bubbles

Google's new Play Books feature, Bubble Zoom, uses machine learning to intelligently enlarge the text of digital comic book speech bubbles.
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Yelp’s new ‘Pokémon Go’ filter helps you find nearby Pokéstops

Yelp's 'new Pokémon Go' filter helps you find businesses near Pokéstops.
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Police create a 3D mold of a dead man’s finger to unlock an iPhone

Police in Michigan recruited a university professor to create a 3D mold of a dead man's finger, which they intend to use to unlock and iPhone.
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Update your Apple devices now – new Stagefright-style hack discovered

A Stagefright-like exploit in older versions of Apple's iOS and OS X could let nefarious programmers commandeer your devices.
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Airline ruin your flight? Service will complain on your behalf

Service, an app for the web and iOS, seeks compensation from companies on your behalf.
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Verizon may disconnect unlimited subscribers who use an ‘extraordinary amount’ of data

Verizon may soon begin to disconnect grandfathered unlimited subscribers who use an "extraordinary amount" of data in a billing cycle.
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The Army is reportedly swapping its buggy Android devices for iPhones

The U.S. Army is reportedly fed up with glitchy Android devices. It's swapping its current collection for new iPhones.
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Jooki is a Skylanders-inspired jukebox that will get your kids grooving

Jooki, a Kickstarter project from startup company Muuselabs, is a jukebox activated by physical figures.
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Want the little blue checkmark by your Twitter handle? Now you can as Twitter broadens verification

Twitter is now allowing all users to apply for a verified account -- the little blue checkmark next to profile handles which indicates authenticity.
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Moshi’s new Spring Collection of bags will add a splash of color to your gadget accessories

Accessory maker Moshi has released a colorful new collection of bags for iPads and laptops.
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Moto G4 Plus review

Motorola’s G4 Plus is an exceptional budget phone that represents the best the market has to offer.
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AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Google have waived fees to France

Following the horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, mobile carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, and Google have waived fees temporarily.
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Verizon will shut down its 2G CDMA network by 2019

Verizon has announced that it will shut down its 2G CDMA network by 2019. It'll work to transition the service's remaining users to LTE.