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Samsung and AT&T try to prove flip phones aren’t dead with the Rugby 4

AT&T announced that the Samsung Rugby 4, the latest iteration in the South Korean company's flip phone series, will be available on October 10.
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HP quietly introduces the 10 Plus Android tablet, now available for $280

HP quietly introduced the 10 Plus, an Android tablet that is currently on sale through HP's own website and Amazon.
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Virgin Mobile updates its monthly plans, introduces $20 Wi-Fi-only plan

Virgin Mobile refreshed its $35, $45, and $55 monthly plans, with the prepaid subsidiary introducing a $20 a month Wi-Fi-only plan.
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Quan Chi makes his way to Mortal Kombat X from the Netherrealm

Slowly expanding the roster, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that Quan Chi will rise from the Netherrealm for Mortal Kombat X.
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Apple patent application points to new digital remote control system for Apple TV

An Apple patent, which was published today, revealed the concept of a digital remote control that makes heavy use of images and graphics.
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Verizon won’t throttle your unlimited LTE data, after all

Even though Verizon originally announced that it would throttle the top 5 percent of unlimited 4G LTE users, the carrier reversed its decision.
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BlackBerry plans to launch a weird smartphone design at least once every year

If you found the BlackBerry Passport's design to be unorthodox, then expect similarly weird design at least once a year.
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Thanks to Bendgate, jean companies consider bigger pockets

In the wake of Bendgate, many clothing lines are reportedly considering redesigning jeans with deeper pockets.
Pebble Smartwatch

Pebble smartwartch starts at $100, update includes activity and sleep tracking (updated)

Pebble announced that the original Pebble smartwatch will now cost $100. Pebble also detailed firmware update 2.6, which has sleep and activity tracking.
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Kids stupidly destroy iPhone 6 Plus in Apple Store to prove Bendgate is real

The Bendgate craze continues, as two 15-year-old boys entered an Apple Store and purposely destroyed an iPhone 6 Plus to prove that Bendgate real.
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To prevent your $200 iPhone from bending, just buy this $2,000 titanium case

While Apple is still embroiled in #BendGate, luxury phone accessory brand Gresso announced the Titanium and Aluminum Cases for iPhone 6.
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People used a lot of mobile data during Derek Jeter’s last home game

During Derek Jeter's last home game as a New York Yankees player, AT&T reported that 381GB of data were consumed by its customers during the game.
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Steve Ballmer wants the Los Angeles Clippers to switch from iPads to Windows

Los Angeles Clippers owner and ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made his desire to have the team switch to Windows known in a recent interview.
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Looks like Phones4u won’t give any iPhone 6 preorder refunds, after all

After originally announcing that it would refund any iPhone 6 preorders, U.K. mobile phone retailer Phones4u announced that that's not the case anymore.
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FAA approves replacing a pilot’s flight bag with the Surface Pro 3

Almost a year after Delta replaced its pilots' flight bags with Surface Pro 2 units, the FAA approved the replacement of flight bags with the Surface Pro 3.

Archos goes Platinum with the 45c and 50b smartphones

Archos announced its new series of Android-powered smartphones, Platinum, with the 45c Platinum and 50b Platinum.
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The Burg 16A is a smartwatch that can make calls and send texts

Burg announced the 16A, a smartwatch that can make and receive calls, as well as send and receive text messages.
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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units reportedly smuggled to China in Twinkie boxes

Because the new iPhones haven't gone on sale yet in China, some are resorting to the black market, where some smugglers get them in Twinkie boxes.
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Samsung shares fall to two-year low, Galaxy Note 4 will launch ahead of schedule

It looks like Samsung was blindsided by strong iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sales, as its market share dropped 2.3 percent.
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Grab the LG G3 Vigor on AT&T from September 26, for just $335 (Updated)

AT&T has joined Sprint in selling the LG G3 Vigor, the smaller, cheaper version of the range-topping G3 smartphone.
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Researchers believe future crimes can be predicted by analyzing mobile data

A recent study discovered that mobile data can significantly increase the accuracy of crime predictions.
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The iPhone 6 clone wars continue with the Sophone i6

The iPhone 6 clone wars didn't stop with the Goophone i6. Another clone called the Sophone i6 is also available for purchase.
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LG sets Guinness World Record for largest outdoor advertisement

Occupying 3,000 square meters, LG's billboard for the G3 earned the company the Guinness World Record for largest outdoor advertising structure.
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Lobbyists don’t want the FCC to reverse its in-flight cellphone call ban

Even though the FCC is considering lifting the 23-year-old ban on in-flight cellphone calls, lobbyists are asking the agency to reconsider its stance.
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Verizon Droid Turbo reportedly set for October unveiling, brings fast charging with it

Verizon will reportedly announce the Droid Turbo sometime next month. Specs seem to indicate the Droid Turbo being a beast of a phone.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 up for preorder September 19, in stores October 17 (updated)

During Samsung's Unpacked 2014 Episode 2 press conference, the company officially announced the Galaxy Note 4 and Note Edge, which shakes things up a bit with a curved, wrap-around display.
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No Internet? No problem. Cosmos for Android displays sites over SMS texting

The Cosmos Browser for Android isn't your run-of-the-mill browser; it lets you surf the web without the need for an Internet connection.
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Amazon listing accidentally reveals new Kindle ‘Voyage,’ could launch on November 4

According to a few eagle-eyed searchers, Amazon accidentally slipped listings for a Kindle "Voyage," which could be the successor to the Kindle Paperwhite.
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HTC Desire 510 brings its 64-bit goodness to Sprint, Boost, and Virgin Mobile

Sprint announced that it, Boost Mobile, and Virgin Mobile will sell the HTC Desire 510, HTC's first 64-bit smartphone.
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Time Warner Cable didn’t know it offered a free tablet if you upgrade

Time Warner Cable subscriber Frank Catena called the company about an offer he received in the mail. Instead, he received a headache.

Say hello to the $1,000 app that lets your iPhone record video in 4K

Looking to record 4K video without resorting to buy another device to do so? Vizzywig 4K lets you do just that with your iPhone 5S.
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Sprint upgrades its Prepaid service with new data plans

Sprint has revamped its Prepaid brand with three new tiered data plans, all of which include unlimited talk and text.
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Sprint’s Framily plan is no more, long live the Family Share Pack

In an effort to better communicate its family plans, Sprint revealed that its Framily plan will be replaced by the more normal-sounding Family Share Pack.
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Do you want the iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Here’s how to pre-order one at any retailer (updated)

Now that Apple officially announced the long-rumored iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the next question becomes how you can get your hands on one.