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Lock it down: Samsung brings encrypted folder support to Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Galaxy S7 users can now encrypt sensitive files with Samsung's Secure Folders, months after the feature launched on the defunct Galaxy Note 7
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Kyocera's rugged new flip phone takes 'military-grade' to a whole new level

Kyocera claims its new flip phone meets 18 U.S. military standards, including water and dust resistance and meter-high drops.

Samsung: New Exynos 9 processor nearly halves power consumption, ups performance

Samsung unveiled its next-generation Exynos 9 series mobile processor, which may power versions of the company's upcoming Galaxy S8.
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Instagram rolls out controversial photo album feature on iOS and Android

Previously in beta, Instagram is now rolling out the ability to share up to ten photos in one post to users of its app on iOS and Android.
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iPhone users spent double on entertainment apps in 2016 due to in-app purchases

While games still account for most app sales, the entertainment category observed an increase of 130 percent, according to Sensor Tower.
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Google begins testing Voice over LTE for Project Fi customers

Customers of Google's service can expect better call clarity, faster data during calls, and quicker call initiation thanks to Voice over LTE.
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Samsung's C-Lab readies breakthrough VR apps for debut at MWC

Samsung's Creative Lab is preparing four exhibitions for Mobile World Congress, specializing in new uses for virtual and augmented reality.
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Study finds that being sans smartphone is a legitimate stressor for young people

According to a team of university psychologists, not having a smartphone within reach can be a legitimate stressor for young people.
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Samsung’s reputation was among the most damaged of any company last year

An annual corporate reputation poll has found that Samsung suffered one of the biggest hits of any company in the U.S. last year.
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A recent Apple patent could help you next time you shatter your phone's screen

An Apple patent filing has just surfaced that uses sensors to characterize a crack on a phone's front glass and identify its location.
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What did you think of the Pixel’s design? Google wants to know

The product lead for Google's Pixel smartphone. took to the forums to ask users what they liked (or didn't) about the design.
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Dutch town installs LED pavement strips to alert distracted smartphone users

A Dutch town is running trials of LED bars embedded into sidewalks near intersections that notify pedestrians whether it is safe to cross.
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Amid OLED supply issues, Apple mulls over another supplier for iPhone 8 screens

Apple has been assembling a team of suppliers to satisfy demand for OLED displays, and it appears one of those could be BOE Technology Group.
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BlackBerry adds visual note-taking app Notable to its productivity suite

BlackBerry is adding to its Hub+ Android productivity suite with a screen capture markup app called Notable.
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Some Pixel and Nexus owners can begin using Android Instant Apps now

Google's Instant Apps allow users to run software without installation, and the feature has made its way to some Nexus and Pixel phones.
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Jolla’s latest update to Sailfish OS brings a number of key enhancements

Finnish startup Jolla has announced an update to its Sailfish OS that brings long-awaited features to the platform, including copy and paste.
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Matte black iPhone 7 Plus has a paint-chipping issue, and some owners aren't happy

Owners of the matte black iPhone 7 Plus are complaining of paint chipping off their devices after limited use, even when kept in a case.
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Touch-enabled smart cases could come to iPhone, if Apple patent bears out

Apple's patent for a "quantum tunneling material" could make your phone's case, watch band, and headphones all touch-sensitive.
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Patent shows 3D camera tech that could make its way to iPhone 8

Apple researchers have filed a patent for a depth-sensing device that could feature in the upcoming iPhone 8.
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Flipboard’s redesign makes it easier to keep up with your favorite topics

Flipboard is rolling out a major redesign of its news app, and at the center is a new feature that promises a more personalized experience.
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iPhone 6S battery woes force Apple to recall thousands of devices in UAE

The recall of defective units that unexpectedly shut down reportedly extends to nearly 90,000 devices in the UAE.
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As Apple pursues perfection, new campus frustrates builders and officials

The company is holding its new headquarters to a meticulous level of quality more befitting of a smartphone than a building.

The Google Pixel audio bug has been fixed with the February security patch

Pixel and Pixel XL users have been reporting static at high volumes since late last year, and it seems Google has delivered a solution.
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Connect Alexa to your ride with Logitech's smart car mount

Now, the same commands and requests many drivers might already use at home with their Echo devices are available behind the wheel.
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Snapchat bringing bite-sized version of BBC’s ‘Planet Earth II’ to mobile

Snapchat has announced it will unveil six mini-episodes of the BBC's acclaimed nature documentary series beginning February 17.
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Fitbit kills what's left of Coin, ending support and app services

Coin has announced it will terminate services for its wallet-slimming digital credit card at the end of February.
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T-Mobile customers can snag a free year of Netflix with a Galaxy S7 for a limited time

T-Mobile is giving away a year of Netflix with the purchase or lease of a Galaxy S7 or S7 edge for a limited time.
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Florida woman says exploding iPhone woke her up in the middle of the night

An iPhone 6S Plus owner is searching for answers after she says her smartphone caught fire in the middle of the night while she was sleeping.
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Google shutters Hands Free payment service, but hints it will live again

Google's experimental new mobile payment system, which launched in March exclusively in California, will be shut down on February 8.
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Samsung catches flak from exploding phones as Apple retakes lead in mobile

A late sales boost to close out 2016, combined with the Galaxy Note 7 debacle, has helped Apple overtake Samsung in market share.
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Another top executive calls it quits at HTC as company explores new industries

HTCGlobal Executive Vice President Jason Mackenzie has left the Taiwanese company just days after news that it lost a key designer.
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A developer is building the wireless charging style shell Motorola should have

This experimental mod could soon bring wireless charging to your Moto Z for a very reasonable price, without sacrificing form factor.
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Bought a Blackphone off eBay? An update could brick your device

Silent Circle is cracking down on imitators and unlicensed versions of its security-focused smartphone purchased from illegitimate vendors.
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Fitbit slashes 110 jobs, but new wearables are on the way

Fitbit cuts 110 jobs after a weak holiday season. Its acquisition of Pebble and Vector hint that smartwatches may be on the way.