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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.
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Apple raked in more than half of all global smartphone revenue last quarter

A new report from Strategy Analytics says Apple raked in more than half of all global smartphone revenue last quarter.
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Apple’s latest patents hint at sleep tracker and continued work on AR

Apple has been awarded a series of five patents this week, including one that hints at the company's work on sleep tracking.
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Google launches Gmail Go, its latest lightweight app aimed at low-power phones

Google has quietly launched Gmail Go, a lightweight version of Gmail aimed at phones with little storage and less processing power.
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Google expands Project Fi roaming features to 170 countries

Google's Project Fi already offered the same data rate and unlimited texting for travelers in 135 countries, but now Google is expanding that to a hefty 170.
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Meet the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, the power behind next-gen phones

Qualcomm has finally taken the wraps off the highly anticipated Snapdragon 845 chip, which will power a new generation of phones.
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Google jumps on the ‘Stories’ bandwagon with search-focused AMP Stories

Stories have shown up in Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook, but now Google is taking the format and making it its own through AMP Stories.
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Got time to kill? Do it on the go with the best Reddit apps for Android and iOS

There are plenty of ways to experience the so-called "front page of the internet." Here are the best Reddit apps available for Android and iOS.
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ZTE launches Oreo Beta Program to finally bring Android O to the Axon 7

ZTE has launched a beta program to bring Android Oreo to the ZTE Axon 7, giving it new features like notification dots and picture-in-picture mode.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X24 will likely be its last LTE modem

Qualcomm is working to bring 5G to the masses -- but you might not be aware that the super-speedy connections could be available as soon as this year.
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Google wants to bring Allo’s ‘smart reply’ to third-party messaging apps

It looks like Google wants to make notifications from third-party apps a little smarter. The company is reportedly working on bringing the "smart reply" feature to apps like Facebook Messenger.
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U.S. Cellular gives you unlimited data on four lines, but read the fine print

U.S. Cellular has updated its Total Plan to now offer unlimited data to new customers with four lines for as little as $35. But there's some serious fine print to read before you sign up.
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These 19 companies will offer 5G devices by 2019. Where’s Apple?

Qualcomm has announced partnerships with dozens of companies -- both carriers and device-makers -- to deploy 5G.
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Matrix PowerWatch review

Charging all your devices can be a real pain – but Matrix is here to change that with a watch that charges from body heat. We put it to the test in our Matrix PowerWatch review.
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Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are here — with some strange differences

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are finally here, and they're the best phones Huawei has built to date. Here's everything we know.
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The Razer Phone, with its Snapdragon 835 and 8GB of RAM, is finally here

The Razer Phone is finally here, boasting a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chip and a massive 8GB of RAM. Here's everything you need to know.
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Apple beats revenue forecast in first quarter, but iPhone sales took a hit

Apple has beaten its revenue forecast for the first quarter of 2018, reporting a massive $88.4 billion in revenue.
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Google’s new Assistant Go brings Assistant to low-power phones

Google has launched a lightweight version of Google Assistant called Assistant Go. The launch follows other lightweight Google apps, like YouTube Go and Maps Go.
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Sharp’s new iPhone 5c copy is called the Android One S3, runs stock Android

Sharp has unveiled its latest phone, and it's called the Android One S3. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the device is its design -- which is very similar to the iPhone 5c.
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Apple may postpone some major new iOS features until 2019

Apple is hard at work on iOS 12, the next version of its mobile operating system, but a recent report notes that the company may push some major features until next year.
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Google took down more than 700,000 apps from the Play Store in 2017

Google is seriously stepping up its security on the Google Play Store, and it's largely leveraging machine learning to do it. The company took down a massive 700,000 apps from the Google Play Store in 2017.