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Google’s Chrome browser is on 2 billion devices, a staggering number

Google has announced a pretty significant milestone for Chrome -- the browser has been installed on 2 billion devices.
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We may not get a 2017 iPhone SE, according to expert Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

According to well-regarded Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may not release a follow-up to the iPhone SE.
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Google wanted to buy Reddit in 2005, but its co-founders declined offer

According to a report, Google once tried to buy Reddit. The reason the deal didn't happen? The co-founders of the website didn't want to become Googlers.
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You can now insert links, tags, and Boomerang GIFs into Instagram Stories

Instagram has launched a hefty update to its Stories feature, allowing users to add links, tag friends, and even capture Boomerangs for their stories.
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New $250 Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD tablet boasts Snapdragon 617 and 3GB of RAM

Verizon has launched a new tablet in its Ellipsis lineup, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a HD display.
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Samsung hit with class action lawsuit over Galaxy Note 7 in Canada

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Samsung Canada and Samsung USA over the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.
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Election fatigue caused Americans to ditch their news apps, new report says

According to a new report from Flurry Analytics, election fatigue played a big role Americans' use of news apps over the past few months.
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With India now in the mix, YouTube Kids app is available to children in 20 nations

YouTube Kids was first launched in the U.S. around a year and a half ago, and the app is now finally available in India too.
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Become a part of the OnePlus Community thanks to the newly downloadable app

Want to be a part of the OnePlus Community? Turns out you don't have to have a OnePlus device -- the OnePlus Community app is available on Google Play.
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Lenovo bets big on Moto brand, will start selling all its phones under that name

It looks like Lenovo is set to make a big push with the Moto brand. The company has announced that it will sell all its phones under the Moto name.
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Apple is offering refurbished iPhones through its online store for the first time

Apple's refurbished store has long been a great place to buy refurbished Macs and iPads -- and now you'll also be able to get an iPhone there.
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Dell Stack could have been the computing center for your entire digital life

Reports have been published for a device called Dell Stack, a high-powered mini tablet that could have been the base for an entire computing ecosystem.
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Check out first images from Microsoft’s new to-do app, Project Cheshire

New images have been posted online of Microsoft's new to-do app, currently codenamed Project Cheshire.
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Facebook puts a pause on data sharing with WhatsApp in the European Union

Facebook has put a pause on the data sharing between WhatsApp and Facebook after a request from regulators in the EU.
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Ireland will bring the fight over Apple taxes all the way to the EU Court

It looks like the fight between Ireland, Apple, and the EU is only set to escalate -- Ireland is prepared to bring that fight to EU courts.
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Walmart hopes to boost mobile payment profile by increasing Walmart Pay options

Walmart is reportedly in talks with multiple payment companies to bring more mobile payment options to Walmart Pay, in a bid to boost the app's usability.
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Airbnb and the city of Seattle team up to offer lodging during natural disasters

Airbnb and the city of Seattle have teamed up to help offer disaster relief to those who might need it in case of an emergency.
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Could Amazon offer housekeeping as its latest Prime perk?

It looks like Amazon prime could soon offer more than online services and cheap shipping -- it could offer housekeeping, too.
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Verizon gives prepaid customers 5GB and 10GB options as demand continues to grow

Verizon is adding a few new options for those interested in its prepaid plans -- a 5GB option and a 10GB option, which will cost $50 and $70, respectively.
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AT&T GoPhone customers are getting a hefty data allotment increase

Are you a GoPhone customer? AT&T has announced that you'll be getting a little more data to use each month.
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The show’s over: Google quietly closes down its Showtimes website after 11 years

Google has quietly shut down the Google Showtimes website and brought some of its features over to Google Search.
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Twitter now lets you tweet straight from the Android home screen

Twitter for Android is getting a little easier to use -- if you're using a compatible Android launcher, that is. The app now has app shortcuts.
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Verizon finally pushes Android 6.0 Marshmallow to the BlackBerry Priv

Owners of the BlackBerry Priv will finally get to take advantage of Android 6.0 Marshmallow, six months after the operating system was first released.
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HTC kicks off weekly 'Free Fone Fridays' with flagship One M9 giveaway

HTC has started a new initiative called "Free Fone Fridays." What does that mean? Well, the company is going to give away one free phone every single week.
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Apple slashes the price of USB-C dongles over MacBook Pro port outcry

MacBook Pro customers, Apple has heard your cries! The company has slashed the prices of its USB-C dongles in response to the new MacBook Pro criticism.
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Samsung may be working on a second-gen Gear 360 VR camera, leak suggests

According to a recent filing on an Indian import tracker, the second generation of Samsung's Gear 360 may be in development.
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Uncourage attaches your iPhone headphone dongle to your keychain

Looking for a way to keep your headphone dongle nice and close so you won't lose it? The Uncourage is a keychain that keeps your dongle on your keys.
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Sprint customers can now pay for Napster through their Sprint bill

Sprint is making it easier for customers to pay for Napster -- now customers of both can pay for Napster through their Sprint bill.
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Look out, Amazon Kindle Unlimited! Scribd adds magazines to ebook service

Scribd is adding magazines to its offering. The company will offer access to a number of big magazines, including New York Magazine and Time.
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After two extensions, Google finally responds to Europe’s antitrust complaints

After the company was given extra time to file its response to antitrust charges, it's now broken its silence and issued an official statement.
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Apple casting for 'Planet of the Apps,' its first foray into original content

According to recent reports, Apple is halfway through finding developers for its 'Planet of the Apps' reality show.
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The new Meizu Pro 6s is essentially a Pro 6 with a better camera, bigger battery

Meizu has launched a new device in its lineup, called the Pro 6s. The device is essentially just a Pro 6 with a better camera and a bigger battery.
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Le yea! LeEco’s new phones and TVs are finally on sale in the U.S.

LeEco made headlines a few weeks ago when it announced that it would be bringing some of its phones and TVs to the U.S. Those devices are now available.
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Google Project Fi will show you how much data your apps are using in real time

Google's Project Fi is getting a few handy new features for customers -- namely, the app will show how much data your apps are using.