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A foldable iPhone? Patent shows Apple is at least exploring the idea

Apple has been awarded yet another patent, this time for a device that has a foldable display -- and an OLED display at that.
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The Spinn coffee maker is high-tech, mess-free, and available for pre-order

The ultra-futuristic Spinn coffee maker not only makes your coffee when you want and the way you want it, but it does it without making a mess.
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Samsung may follow Apple’s lead and release a glossy black Galaxy S7

It looks like Samsung may be following Apple's lead -- reports have surfaced indicating that the company will launch a glossy black Galaxy S7.
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Apple's diversity numbers stagnate, with top jobs filled primarily by white men

According to the latest numbers, Apple's executives have largely remained white and male over the past year.
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Charge your phone in seconds, use it for days? A new battery may make it possible

Wish you could charge your phone in only a few seconds and have it last for days on end? This new battery technology could help make that happen.
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Oaxis InkCase i7 helps you save iPhone battery with a second, E Ink display

Want to save your iPhone battery while still being able to see your notifications and other parts of your device? The Oaxis InkCase i7 is the case for you!
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Canadian cellular firms face new competition from Freedom Mobile’s LTE networks

It looks like the Canadian carrier market is set to finally get another competitor -- Freedom Mobile, formerly known as Wind Mobile, is finally getting LTE.
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Caller ID apps are publicly exposing names and phone numbers

Three of the top caller ID apps have begun uploading caller names and phone numbers into public databases. It's not yet known if the apps have been hacked.
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Google’s Popular Times now tells you how busy a location is in real time

Google has updated its Popular Times feature to not only show how busy a location could be, but to also show how busy it currently is, in real time.
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OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus 3T: Is the new phone worth the price bump?

OnePlus has taken the wraps off the forthcoming OnePlus 3T, which boasts a number of improvements over the last-gen OnePlus 3. But is it worth the cash?
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Report: A mysterious NYC skyscraper owned by AT&T was a key NSA surveillance site

Turns out that a mysterious building in New York City known as the AT&T Long Lines Building was actually one of the NSA's most valuable assets.
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Airbnb launches Trips to help you find new things to do when you travel

Airbnb released a new feature on its app -- a feature that could turn the company into a fully fledged travel agency.
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Verizon ranks as the best network 93 percent of the time, according to Rootmetrics

Verizon has been ranked the best network, either alone at the top or with another network, in 83 percent of the metro areas tested by Rootmetrics.
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Report: Apple stores iPhone call logs on servers, even when iCloud backup is off

According to a recent report, Apple is storing call logs on its servers for up to four months, even when users have iCloud switched off.
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Google takes on India’s sanitation problems with toilet-finding tool

Google is launching a new tool to try and help take on India's sanitation problems. The tool basically helps people find clean toilets to use.
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Google brings custom templates for Docs, Sheets, and Slides to G Suite customers

Google has updated Docs, Sheets, and Slides to allow G Suite users to create custom templates for their businesses.
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LeEco Le Pro 3 review

LeEco is finally bringing its phones to America with the Le Pro 3. It has high-end specs and a low price, but can it compete with the big brands?
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Samsung wants to bring text messaging into the 21st century with acquisition of RCS

Samsung has acquired a Rich Communications Services business from NewNet, essentially allowing the company to modernize texting.
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Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store

Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store. In fact, the company removed a hefty 47,300 apps during the month of October.
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Report says messaging apps were regularly blocked by governments in 2016

Governments increasingly blocked WhatsApp and other messaging apps during 2016, according to a new report from Freedom House.
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Google is building a London headquarters worth $1.2 billion next to current HQ

Google has confirmed its plans to build a $1.2 billion headquarters in central London, a building that will house 7,000 employees.
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Apple reportedly in talks to build a $50 million flagship store in Australia

Apple may be on track to build a flagship store in Melbourne, Australia, that could cost a whopping $50 million.
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Watch Nokia’s canceled smartwatch in action in this leaked video

The Nokia Moonraker, the smartwatch that never came to be, has been shown off in a new leaked video.
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More than a billion people can now make video calls on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is finally getting video calling -- the feature is rolling out to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone users over the coming days.
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Styr Labs wants to turn your fitness data into customized supplements

Getting fit isn't just about tracking your activity -- you've got to eat right and get the right nutrients. Styr Labs aims to be your one-stop fitness shop.
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Google buys startup that could help convert Google Image searches to purchases

Google has made a new purchase that could make Google Images a lot more lucrative -- the startup is called Undecidable Labs.
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The iPhone 7 is about to hit a serious decline in demand, according to analyst

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a research note suggesting that demand for the iPhone 7 has "peaked."
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It only took 30 seconds for white hat hackers to crack a Google Pixel

Looks like the Google Pixel may not have been as secure as Google claimed -- a group of white hat hackers were able to easily gain access to the device.
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Read all about it! Google Play Newsstand 4.0 brings major redesign, new features

Google Play Newsstand has been updated to version 4.0, which brings with it a number of major changes to the design of the app.
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Microsoft's app helps the color blind distinguish one color from another

Microsoft has released a new app to the iOS App Store called Color Binoculars. The app is designed to help the color blind more easily distinguish colors.
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Thee new iPad models will reportedly debut in March 2017

According to recent rumors, we could get a total of three new iPad models in March, including one with a bezel-less 10.9-inch design.
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Google Photos for Android now lets you create animations when you’re offline

Google Photos for Android has just received a new feature -- the ability to create animations regardless of whether or not you're connected to the internet.
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Apple launches support app to reduce your visits to the Apple Store

Apple is looking to make its iPhone support a little less hands-on. The company has launched a standalone support app for the iPhone and other devices.
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BlackBerry’s last gasp phone will have a physical keyboard, and is coming soon

BlackBerry may be done developing its own hardware, but that doesn't mean that the company is completely done with smartphones -- or the physical keyboard.