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Samsung Gear Fit 2 is getting better sleep and activity tracking

The Gear Fit 2, Samsung's fitness-focused wearable, is getting an update. It now tracks heart rate, sleep, and more with greater precision.
Mobile News
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ReMarkable mimics the feel of paper, and it’s good enough to fool you

The ReMarkable, an E Ink tablet equipped with an impressively responsive stylus, is launching later this year.
Mobile Features

Microsoft is reportedly working on a smartphone with brand-new software

Microsoft hasn't given on smartphones yet. Rumors suggest the company is working on a new model with revamped software.
Mobile News
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Android malware 'Judy' earns hackers revenue by forcing devices to click on ads

Judy, an Android malware discovered by cybersecurity analysts at Check Point, commandeers Android devices to click on web ads.
Mobile News
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T-Mobile’s ‘Thankiversary’ promotion includes free gas for a year, other prizes

T-Mobile's "Thankiversary" contest commemorates the launch of its rewards program -- and lets Verizon and AT&T customers join in.
Mobile News
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ARM shows off the first processors based on Dynamiq technology

ARM, the firm behind chips in billions of devices, announced the first Dynamiq-based processors: The Cortex-A55, Cortex-A75, and Mali-G72.
Computing News
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Qualcomm’s settlement with BlackBerry has reached a whopping $940 million

A court awarded BlackBerry a $940 million judgment in a lawsuit against Qualcomm, which is accused of abusing its dominant market position.
Mobile News
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Cricket offers $50 in cash credit to customers who switch carriers

Cricket's offering customers who switch from another carrier up to $50 in bill credit. It's also offering a choice of free phone.
Mobile News
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Sony is doubling down on high-end and budget smartphones

Sony's ditching "Affordable Premium," its line of affordable phones like the Xperia X, in favor of high-end and midrange alternatives.
Mobile News
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Facebook's Instant Articles now support Google's AMP and Apple News

Facebook's adding support for Google's AMP and Apple News to Instant Articles -- potentially in response to the platform's weak uptake.
Mobile News
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Baidu’s Deep Voice 2 text-to-speech engine can imitate hundreds of human accents

Baidu's Deep Voice 2, an AI-powered translation app, can almost perfectly imitate a human voice -- and generate hundreds of accents.
Mobile News
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Google is tackling fat fingers, text translation through Gboard's AI

Google's using machine learning to improve its Gboard keyboard. It's cut down on miss-typed words, for example, and improved translation.
Mobile News
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Verizon’s SmartHub packs 4G LTE and support for smart home devices

Need a hub to manage your automated devices and a 4G LTE router? Look no further than Verizon's new SmartHub.
Mobile News
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Samsung's new patent shows a smartwatch with a camera, wristband display

Samsung's next smartwatch might have a camera and a flexible wristband display, if the company's newest patent is any indication.
Mobile News
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Hackers manage to fool the Galaxy S8’s iris scanner with a photo

Members of Germany's Chaos Computer Club managed to trick the Samsung Galaxy S8's iris scanner with a picture.
Mobile News
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One number for all your phones: T-Mobile is now offering call forwarding on steroids

T-Mobile's Digits program, which lets customers make and receive calls from any smartphone, tablet, or computer, will go live on May 31.
Mobile News
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Cosy, a robotics startup, can track your position in 3D space with a camera

Traditionally, 3D positional tracking requires radar or infrared. But startup Cosy's solution needs nothing more than a camera.
Mobile News
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New Google tool can track in-store purchases spurred by online ad campaigns

Google's new tool for advertisers lets merchants gauge ad effectiveness by tracking offline debit card purchases.
Web News
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T-Mobile 'Get Out of the Red' campaign takes the pain out of switching carriers

T-Mobile's Get Out of the Red campaign makes it easier to switch from Verizon. The carrier's covering termination fees and device payments.
Mobile News
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Sphero’s Lightning McQueen RC toy doesn’t just drive, it’s alive

Sphero, the company behind the toy BB-8, is back with a hit: Ultimate Lightning McQueen, based on the animated character of the same name.
Emerging Tech Features
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Raises's new mobile app makes it easier than ever to sell unwanted gift cards

Raise, a digital exchange for gift cards, is making it easier than ever to get rid of unwanted certificates -- and buy them at a discount.
Mobile News
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IFTTT makes linking devices easier with improved developer program

IFTTT, the platform that facilitates links between devices, websites, and apps, is making it easier to customize those connections.
Business News
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The Polar A370's heart rate sensor ratchets up during intense workout sessions

Polar's A370, the newest in the Finnish company's line of fitness trackers, records your fitness and sleep activity.
Mobile News
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Samsung's stretchable 9.1-inch screen will make its public debut in L.A.

Samsung's curved screen -- a 9.1-inch AMOLED screen that retains its shape when bent and rolled -- will make its public debut in L.A.
Mobile News
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Thanks to a slew of sensors, Grovio takes the hassle out of houseplant care

Grovio, a smart indoor watering system, takes the hassle out of plant care by automatically monitoring up to three plants.
Smart Home News
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When FaceTime won’t cut it, Elfkins will act out animated messages to your kids

Social networks are fraught with peril, but Elfkins -- an animatronic toy for kids -- might just be the solution.
Emerging Tech News
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Who makes the best phone warranty? We compare all of them

Finding good insurance for your smartphone isn't always easy to do, so to help, we've compiled a comparative list of them.
Mobile Best-ofs
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Nest's next-generation security camera could shoot in 4K resolution

Alphabet's Nest division is reportedly developing a 4K camera that automatically zooms into a 1080p frame when it detects motion.
Smart Home News
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Russian Android malware infects millions of phones, drains bank accounts

Cron, a Russian malware program that infected thousands of Android devices across the country, siphoned funds from bank accounts.
Mobile News
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OK Google, Where’s Barb? How to set up Google Assistant shortcuts to Netflix and more

Google Assistant shortcuts shorten complicated commands to simple words and phrases. Here's how to set them up on the Assistant.
Mobile Guides
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Apple is opposes proposed law that would let iPhone buyers repair their own phones

Apple is lobbying against proposed "right to repair" legislation around the country that would grant consumers access to DIY repair tools.
Mobile News
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HTC U11 vs. HTC U Ultra: Which HTC phone reigns supreme?

The HTC U11 is finally here, boasting incredible specs and an arresting design. But how does it compare to the U Ultra?
Mobile Best-ofs
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Android O’s revamped notifications will anticipate your every need

Android O introduces a new system of notifications that tries to anticipate what's most important to you. Here's how it works.
Mobile News
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