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2017 Google Play Award winners excel in design, functionality, delightfulness

Google's annual 2017 Play Awards concluded with a gala at the search giant's I/O developer conference. Here are the winners.
Mobile News
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With improved encryption, Android O is the most secure version of Android yet

Android O is the most secure version of Android yet. Google walked through the many changes at an I/O developer session on Thursday.
Mobile News
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Google Play App Signing reduces the size of apps, and makes them more secure

Google Play App Signing, a new cloud-based tool from Google, automatically compresses -- and secures -- Android apps.
Mobile News
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Web pages using AMP will now load 'twice as fast' as before, Google says

AMP-enabled mobile web pages now load much faster than before, Google announced at its annual developer conference in Mountain View.
Mobile News
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Duolingo, the free language-learning app, says kon’nichiwa to Japanese

Duolingo, one of the world's largest translation platforms, is launching a new course: Japanese. It's free for users on Android and iOS.
Mobile News
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Everything we know about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 recall

Samsung's incendiary Galaxy Note 7 is officially dead and after an extensive investigation, the company now has details regarding the cause of the much-maligned smartphone's overheating issues.
Mobile News
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Qualcomm takes iPhone maker Foxconn to court over royalties dispute

Foxconn, on of the manufacturing companies Apple contracts to make the iPhone and iPad, has been sued by Qualcomm over unpaid royalties.
Mobile News
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Google Home can now bring your GE washing machine and oven to life

Google Home, Google's voice-powered smart assistant, is gaining support for GE's Geneva connected appliances.
Smart Home News
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Want six months of free cellphone service? Republic Wireless hopes you do

Republic Wireless's new promotion includes 2GB of high-speed LTE data and free talk and text for six months.
Mobile News
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HTC U11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Which flagship reigns supreme?

HTC's new U11 is a heck of a smartphone. But how does it measure up to Samsung's Galaxy S8, the reigning champ?
Mobile Best-ofs
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Google Assistant could make its way to iPhones later this month

The Google Assistant, Google's eponymous artificial intelligence, could come to the iPhone in the form of a stand-alone app.
Mobile News
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Apple's new "Barbershop" ad shows off the iPhone 7 Plus's Portrait mode

Apple's new "Barbers" ad highlights the iPhone 7 Plus's Portrait mode through the lens of a New Orleans barbershop.
Mobile News
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Asus reportedly set to discontinue its underperforming ZenWatch series

Asus, the computing company behind the ZenWatch series of Android Wear devices, is reportedly putting the kibosh on new wearables.
Mobile News
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Dell's refreshed XPS 27 is just as impressive as its predecessor

Dell has decided to keep a good thing going with the refreshed XPS 27, a Kaby Lake-powered all-in-one that's as affordable as ever.
Computing Reviews
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Samsung Z4: Everything you need to know

Samsung has announced the Z4, its fourth smartphone with its own Tizen operating system, and the first with version 3.0 onboard.
Mobile News
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Google’s Project Treble could mean faster updates for your Android phone

Google's Project Treble, a feature of Android O, could make Android software updates faster than ever before.
Mobile News
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Snapchat's Snap TV will host original content from Vice, ESPN, and others

Snap's eponymous Snap TV will compliment traditional television with short-form original programming. It's expected to launch later this year.
Mobile News
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Kobo Aura H2O Edition 2 review

Kobo has refreshed its 2014 Aura H2O with a newer model of the same name. While there are hardly any improvements, it’s still a great ebook reader -- and it’s waterproof.
Mobile Reviews
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Dozens of tips and tricks for better iPhone photos (thanks, Apple!)

It's not secret that the iPhone is a great camera, but there's something to be said for technique. That's where Apple's new website comes in.
Photography News
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The Cardiogram app for the Apple Watch can help detect heart disease

The Apple Watch can track more than steps. Scientists at UCSF used the Cardiogram app to detect heart disease.
Mobile News
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Verizon pays $3.1 billion for spectrum it needs to deploy 5G, outbidding AT&T

Verizon spent $3.1 billion to acquire Straight Path, a spectrum holding company that'll play a part in its 5G rollout plans. It outbid AT&T.
Mobile News
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Osmo’s Coding Jam uses music to teach kids how to code

Osmo's Coding Jam, a new toy kit from the Palo Alto startup of the same name, uses music as a tool to teach kids the basics of coding.
Mobile Features
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Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom’s high-end cameras are fueled by a beastly battery

The Asus ZenFone 3 Zoom, the newest addition to its Zoom series, boasts dual cameras, fast autofocus, and a gigantic battery.
Mobile News
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Softbank, Sprint, and Qualcomm are teaming up to develop 5G tech

Sprint, the parent company Softbank, and chip maker Qualcomm are teaming up to develop 5G technologies. In theory, that means faster speeds.
Mobile News
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MyKronoz ZeTime hybrid marries mechanical hands with a touchscreen

The ZeTime, the latest wearable from Swiss watchmaker MyKronoz, features a hybird design with both mechanical watch hands and a touchscreen.
Mobile News
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T-Mobile SyncUp Drive service can track 24 cars at one time

T-Mobile's SyncUp Drive, a connected car subscription service, now tracks up to 24 cars simultaneously at no extra charge.
Cars News
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Meitu M8 Hello Kitty and Sailor Moon phones blend cuteness with capable cameras

Meitu's new M8 phone packs powerful AI that produces impressive selfies -- and it comes in special Sailor Moon and Hello Kitty editions.
Mobile News
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We tried the most high-tech 3-course meal of all time, and it was glorious

The International Culinary Institute uses cutting-edge technology to cook delicious entrées. We tried a few of them.
Emerging Tech News
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ZTE Max XL review

The ZTE Max XL is another 6-inch budget phablet, and it’s very much a spiritual successor to last year’s ZMax Pro. Sadly, it’s a step back despite its excellent battery life.
Mobile Reviews
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Redux's smartphone tech delivers haptics that feel like physical buttons

Redux, a startup, has designed tiny microphones that turn a phone's screen into a high-quality speaker -- and deliver tactile touches.
Mobile News
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Amazon's Echo Show speaker plays YouTube Videos, hosts conference calls, and more

Amazon's Echo Show speaker, the first with a touchscreen, can play YouTube videos, host conference calls, and more hands-free.
Smart Home News
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Garmin Quatix 5 marine watch is designed for open waters

Garming's Quatix 5 is a smartwatch for sea captains. To that end, it packs boat connectivity, nautical navigation features, and more.
Mobile News
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Play musical trivia while scarfing down a Big Mac at a Swedish McDonald’s

McDonald's users in Sweden can test their musical knowledge with a new version of the restaurant chain's app.
Mobile News
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Wearsafe for Apple Watch puts peers in touch with loved ones in an emergency

Wearsafe Labs, the startup behind the Wearsafe Tag, launched a new Apple Watch app that connects users with loved ones in an emergency.
Mobile News
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