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Google acquires GIF search engine Tenor (and its 300 million users)

Google has announced its acquisition of Tenor, a GIF search engine that previously became known for its GIF advertising model.
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500,000 people downloaded QR code apps with embedded malware from Google Play

QR code reader apps with malicious malwar inside of them were downloaded up to 500,000 times, according to a new report from Sophos.
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Apple’s newly proposed emojis are more inclusive for those with disabilities

Apple has proposed a set of 13 new emojis to the Unicode Consortium. The new emojis are aimed at being more inclusive of those with disabilities.
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Latest Apple patents hint at souped-up Apple Pencil that can measure 3D objects

Apple has been awarded a few new patents that hint at a seriously upgraded Apple Pencil. There are two patents in total.
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Huawei is reportedly in talks with Sirin Labs to build a ‘blockchain smartphone’

According to new reports, Huawei is in talks with Sirin Labs, maker of blockchain-based operating system Sirin OS, to build a new "blockchain smartphone."
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Google’s Files Go app finally gets a search bar, Google Photos integration

Google has updated the Files Go app with a few very handy new features -- including a much-needed search bar and integration with the highly popular Google Photos.
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Report: Best Buy has broken ties with Huawei and will no longer sell its phones

According to a new report, Best Buy has broken its ties with Huawei, and will no longer sell its phones in the U.S.
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Draw a line on the world around you with Google’s ‘Just a Line’ ARCore app

Google has released a new ARCore app called Just a Line, which, as the name suggests, allows you to draw on the world around you.
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Hublot’s luxury Wear OS smartwatch will give soccer fans World Cup updates

Hublot has launched the first smartwatch running Wear OS -- and it's a $5,200 watch that will give you constant updates about the upcoming soccer World Cup in Russia.
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The Google News Initiative aims to step up the fight against fake news

Google is taking its fight against fake news to the next level, with the Google News Initiative, aimed at stopping the spread of misinformation and supporting journalists.
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Over 60 ARCore apps are now available from the Google Play Store

Google recently announced that ARCore was being brought to version 1.0, and since then over 60 apps using ARCore have been released to the Google Play Store.
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Google is making it easier to manage your podcasts straight from the Google app

Google wants to make it a little easier to manage your podcasts straight through the Google app, and has added a few new features to the app to make that happen.
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You can try games before downloading them with Google Play Instant

Google launched Instant Apps last year as a way to try apps before downloading them. Now, the company is expanding the feature to games.
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Apple patent aims to use haptic feedback to make notifications distinguishable

Apple has been awarded a series of new patents -- including two related to improving a device's waterproofing and building devices out of titanium.
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Report shows Machine learning is helping make Google Play a whole lot safer

According to a new report released by Google, Google Play is getting a whole lot safer -- and it's mostly thanks to machine learning.
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White House reportedly seeks tariffs of $60 billion on Chinese technology goods

According to new reports, the White House is seeking to tariff $60 billion worth of Chinese goods, with the tariff largely targeting tech.
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T-Mobile will soon add support for the RCS Universal Profile

T-Mobile was among the first carriers to adopt RCS as a standard in 2015 -- and now the company is upgrading to RCS Universal Profile.
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Amazon is recalling 260,000 AmazonBasics power banks after reports of burns

Amazon has recalled 260,000 AmazonBasics power banks after receiving dozens of reports of overheating, including one report of chemical burns.
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Microsoft is selling its own customized version of the Samsung Galaxy S9

Microsoft is selling a customized version of the new Samsung Galaxy S9. The difference? You'll be able to download Microsoft's apps and services.
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Latest round of Motorola layoffs could spell the end of the Moto X smartphone

Lenovo has announced a fresh round of layoffs at its Chicago Motorola branch, with some reports citing anonymous sources as saying that the layoffs will mean the end of the Moto X.
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Apple is still working on an iPhone without the notch, new patent reveals

A set of patents have been awarded to Apple this week, including one that shows that the company is working on an edge-to-edge iPhone that doesn't have a notch.

Are they not picking up? Now you can leave a video message with Google Duo

Google has updated its Duo app to now allow you to leave video messages -- so even if your friend misses your video call, they don't have to miss the moment.
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BlackBerry sues Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram over messaging services

BlackBerry has sued Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, alleging that the companies infringe on patents related to messaging.
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MWC 2018: Everything we saw from Samsung, Sony, Motorola, and more

Mobile World Congress was the launchpad for many of the best new phones coming in 2018. Here's everything we saw at the show.
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Google is celebrating female developers by highlighting their apps

Google is celebrating International Women's Day by highlight apps and games developed by women, along with movies and TV shows with strong female leads.
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Nokia 6 (2018) vs. Lenovo Moto G5S Plus: Can Nokia take out the budget champion?

The 2018 version of the Nokia 6 is finally here, but can it beat the Lenovo Moto G5S Plus, arguably the best budget phone available?

Xperia XZ1 vs. Xperia XZ2: Sony’s new phone looks great, but can it compete?

Sony has finally taken the wraps off of its new flagship phone -- the Xperia XZ2. But is the new phone really all that much better than the Xperia XZ1?
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Qualcomm’s new 700 series could help create a new ‘premium midrange’

Qualcomm has unveiled the 700 series of chipsets, aimed at sitting between the 600 series of midrange chips and the 800 series of flagship chips.
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Everything we know about the “BlackBerry Ghost” smartphone so far

BlackBerry could be readying another phone, and it may be called the "BlackBerry Ghost." Here's everything we know about the upcoming device so far.
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Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. Galaxy S9 Plus: Is bigger always better?

Samsung's new flagship phones, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus, are finally here, boasting a new processor, and some pretty sweet new camera features.
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Mediatek’s new chipset could make cheaper smartphones a whole lot smarter

MediaTek has unveiled its latest midrange chipset, the Helio P60. The chipset includes an eight-core CPU and will help boost performance by up to a massive 70 percent.
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HTC announces U.S. layoffs as smartphone and VR divisions merge

HTC has dismissed dozens of its U.S. employees following the departure of its smartphone president one week ago.
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Google’s new recommendation program showcases the best phones for business

Google has launched the new Android Enterprise Recommended program, which is aimed specifically at showing off the best phones for businesses.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 VR reference headset puts body tracking in mobile VR

Qualcomm has launched its Snapdragon 845 virtual reality reference headset, offering features like eye tracking, and body tracking -- which should make for much more natural VR.