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Motorola’s 360-degree camera ushers in the future of modular smartphone tech

Motorola is releasing a 360-degree camera for its Moto Z smartphones alongside a slew of other modular components coming later this summer.
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Microsoft's one-handed Word Flow keyboard de-listed from the App Store

Microsoft is shutting down Word Flow, its one-handed keyboard app, which debuted on Windows Phone and later released for iOS.
Mobile News
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Google begins testing built-in ad blocker in Chrome developer builds

The ad blocker was discovered in the latest version of Canary, Google's standalone app for developer builds of Chrome.
Mobile News
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Wi-Fi exploit can repeatedly duplicate itself and infect wireless devices

A vulnerability in Broadcom Wi-Fi chips used in a wide range of devices allows hackers to install self-replicating malware, no matter the OS.
Mobile News
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Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z Force: Battle of the superpowered modular phones

How does Lenovo's Moto Z2 Force compare to last year's Z Force? Here, we compare Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z Force to see what has changed.
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Apple officially approved by the FCC to begin testing 5G wireless service

While carriers are hard at work developing their own 5G networks, Apple received permission from the FCC to test 5G services.
Mobile News
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Google will soon merge YouTube Red and Play Music into one service

Google has confirmed it will combine YouTube Red and Play Music. The streaming services have been packaged together since their inception.
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Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z2 Play: Which modular marvel is worth your money?

The Moto Z2 Play is a well-rounded phone, but how does it compare to Lenovo's newest flagship? Here, we pit Moto Z2 Force vs. Moto Z2 Play.
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Phoozy is an astronaut suit and ‘thermal capsule’ for your phone

This thermal capsule made from space suit tech can withstand extreme temperatures and protect your device from drops and submersion.
Mobile News
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Waze ends the wait as navigation app arrives at last on Android Auto

One of Android Auto's most highly anticipated apps has just released. You can now use Waze through your vehicle's infotainment system.
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Fairphone ends support for first phone, cites discontinued parts as culprit

Fairphone, the company responsible for making modular, user-repairable phones, has announced it is ending support for its first device.
Mobile News
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Making sense of it all: Smartphone specs and terms explained

Devices have gotten so complex, there's a litany of technical terms out there. We've written a guide to help understand smartphone specs.
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LG shows off the Q8 — a waterproof V20 in a slightly more manageable package

LG has made a surprise announcement about a new device called the Q8, which is very similar to the V20 on paper, only more compact.
Mobile News
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Recently patched vulnerabilities provided hackers complete access to iPhones

Through the exploitation of two drivers in iOS, hackers were previously able to exploit vulnerabilities, and access your iPhone.
Mobile News
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Facebook goes all-in on video, runs autoplay with sound on by default

Facebook is rolling out new playback features on its mobile app, and introducing another video app for TVs.
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Apple patent uses your fingerprint as a Touch ID-powered 'panic button'

An Apple patent from 2013 would use the iPhone's Touch ID home button as a panic button -- a way of triggering emergency services in a pinch.
Mobile News
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Google Play Store’s new Editors Choice pages put curated apps front and center

Google is introducing a redesigned Editors Choice section of the Play Store today that rounds up the best apps in different categories.
Mobile News
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China’s cybersecurity crackdown has taken aim at WhatsApp

The Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is just the latest to come under scrutiny as a result of China's strengthened cybersecurity laws.
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App Store update gives support reps the ability to respond to user reviews

This week, the App Store is extending the ability to reply to user reviews to customer support representatives, rather than just developers.
Mobile News
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Take a sneak peek at Apple’s upcoming emojis on World Emoji Day

To celebrate World Emoji Day, Apple has published a preview of some of the 56 new emojis slated to arrive on its devices later this year.
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Users furious after HTC updates stock keyboard app with banner ads

Users of HTC devices are reporting seeing ads on the company's own built-in keyboard -- however, HTC is saying the ads are a mistake.
Mobile News
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Google Maps will now tell you the best time to hit the road

A new Google Maps feature shows you estimated travel times depending on when you choose to leave, and has reached users in the U.S. and U.K.
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Google looking to give Android users ‘panic button’ for shady apps and sites

In a future Android version, multiple repeated presses of the back button, as a panic button, could get you out of a jam.
Mobile News
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Smartphone maker Vertu will close U.K. manufacturing operations, cut 200 jobs

The luxury phone maker Vertu, known for its high-end, extravagant handmade devices, has been forced to liquidate its manufacturing plant.
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Data suggests Android and iPhone owners use fertility app differently

The developer a cross-platform fertility app says its data shows a key difference between Android and iPhone users.
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Apple extends PayPal iTunes and App Store support to mobile in 12 countries

PayPal is available as a payment option on all iOS devices starting today in Canada and Mexico, with another 10 countries to follow soon.
Mobile News
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Microsoft has a free app designed to help visually impaired users

Microsoft's new app uses artificial intelligence to help the blind navigate the world. It's called Seeing AI, and it's out for iPhone.
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Windows Phone 8.1 is officially dead as Microsoft ends support

Microsoft has officially retired support for Windows Phone 8.1, the third iteration of the company's operating system built for mobile.
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Samsung targets T-Mobile users in new attempt to stop remapping of Bixby button

Samsung has blocked remapping of the Bixby button on the Galaxy S8 again -- but seemingly only for T-Mobile users.
Mobile News
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Report sheds light on possible new features in future HTC U11 update

Rumors suggest HTC could have a couple helpful feature updates waiting in the wings for its loyal HTC U11 customers.
Mobile News
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Some OnePlus 5 owners are seriously bugged by a strange scrolling issue

Reports and videos of a weird, 'jelly-like' animation while scrolling on the OnePlus 5 have emerged, and nobody knows the cause.
Mobile News
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Instagram now hides offensive comments and spam, thanks to machine learning

Instagram outlined a pair of new features based on machine learning that aims to clean up abusive comments and spam.
Mobile News
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The history of the iPhone: Charting 10 years of milestones

We celebrate the tenth anniversary of the smartphone that changed everything with a trip down memory lane.
Mobile Features
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You can sign up to be the first in the world to try Google's innovative apps

Google's Area 120 has produced apps like Uptime and a speech-to-emoji messenger, and now you can sign up for early access to their creations.
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