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T-Mobile celebrates the iPhone SE’s March 31 launch with a BOGO half-off deal

In celebration of the iPhone SE's launch on March 31, T-Mobile is offering a buy one get one half off deal, when you buy an iPhone and add a second line.
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Apple wants to know how the FBI cracked the San Bernadino iPhone

The San Bernardino case may be over, but the battle is far from won. Apple may seek to find out how the FBI cracked the iPhone through the New York case.
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Get unlimited local, national calls with Google's Fiber Phone for $10 a month

Once Google Fiber's phone service launches, you'll be able to get TV, Internet, and phone all from Google.
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T-Mobile may soon offer plans without voice service

A leaked image shows that T-Mobile may launch a data-only plan with unlimited texting as soon as March 30.
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iOS 9.3 problems and how to fix them: Activation issues, links crashing, and more

Some iPhone users are having trouble with the iOS 9.3 update. First, there was an activation issue, and now, there's a problem with links crashing.
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Google now lets you star images and add them to collections

Google's new feature for its image search lets you bookmark images so you can revisit them later. It's now available on desktop.
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T-Mobile wants you to tweet its Wireless Bill of Rights at your carrier to demand change

The Wireless Bill of Rights, from T-Mobile, includes no penalties for overages, no service contracts, coverage without limits, and more.
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Who’s your presidential sweetheart? Tinder gets political with ‘Swipe the Vote’

If you find an odd card as you swipe through possible dates on Tinder, don't panic, it's not an ad. It's Tinder's way of getting you involved in politics.
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Check out these five apps of the week

Looking for new apps to download? Pick from these top five of the week, ranging from one that will file your taxes, to one that can deliver dinner tonight.
Mobile Features
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Apple wants to delay the New York iPhone case until after the DOJ's next move

Apple is looking to delay proceedings in a New York case, where the DOJ also used the All Writs Act to force the company to give access to an iPhone.
Mobile News
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House bill targets ‘burner’ phones after Paris, Brussels terrorist attacks

It's quick and anonymous to get a prepaid phone, but a new bill might change that after reports that terrorists use such devices to avoid detection.
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Casio’s Android Wear rugged watch is now available at $500

Casio's first smartwatch offering is an Android Wear device that offers relevant information on certain outdoor activities as well.
Wearables News
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If iOS 9.3 bricked your iPhone or iPad, download this update from Apple

Apple has published an update to iOS 9.3, to fix activation problems people are having on iPhone 5S devices or earlier, and iPad Air devices and earlier.
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Siri’s difficulty in handling violence and abuse queries leads to petition

A JAMA Internal Medicine study shows that our smartphone's digital assistants, like Siri, aren't well-equipped to help us during health emergencies.
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Cellebrite may be third party offering to crack San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

The FBI asked the court to cancel the hearing after it said it got information on a possible method to crack the iPhone -- reportedly from an Israeli firm.
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Need to check in with someone in Belgium? Calling and texting is free on most carriers

In light of the attacks in Brussels, Belgium, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile are waiving charges on calls and texts to the country.
Mobile News
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Google rebrands Chromecast App as Google Cast

The technology behind Chromecast initially began with TVs, but then expanded to speakers. As such, Google is rebranding the Chromecast app as Google Cast.
Audio / Video News
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Apple vs. the FBI: Details on the March 22 hearing

Apple will be facing off against the FBI tomorrow at a court hearing scheduled for 1 pm P.T. Follow us on Twitter at @DigitalTrends for updates.
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Everything you need to know about iOS 9.3 and how to get it on your iPhone and iPad

Apple just announced its latest update to its mobile operating system -- iOS 9.3
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Nexus 5X and 6P owners report fingerprint sensor issues after update

A March security over-the-air update may have screwed up some fingerprint sensors on the Nexus 5X and the 6P.
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Apple’s Tim Cook on FBI battle: ‘We will not shrink from this responsibility’

Apple's Tim Cook kicked off a product event by addressing the elephant in the room: the ongoing court battle with the FBI and U.S. gov't.
Mobile News
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Good news for Samsung: U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal

The Supreme Court will take a look at the long-running Apple vs. Samsung patent dispute, to see if the damages Samsung paid were excessive.
Mobile News
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Download these five apps of the week

Bored with the apps on your phone? Every week we peruse the various app stores to find you something new. Take a look at this weeks top five.
Mobile News
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Google Maps lets you change your home and work icons

The latest Google Maps update lets you change your home and work icons into various different images, like a dragon or a castle.
Mobile News
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Oops: In Lavabit case, Feds forgot to redact ‘ed_snowden@lavabit.com’

Lavabit's owner Ladar Levison wasn't allowed to say who the feds were targeting, under threat of contempt or maybe even jail time. Now he doesn't need to.
Mobile News
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If the FBI wins, Apple’s engineers may quit rather than break iPhone encryption

Should the FBI prevail in court and Apple is ordered to create a backdoor -- there may be another obstacle for the FBI.
Mobile News
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Want to encrypt your email? ProtonMail is finally out on iOS and Android

The popular encrypted email service, ProtonMail, has arrived on iOS and Android, after being in closed beta since last August.
Mobile News
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NYCLU raises privacy qualms about LinkNYC’s Wi-Fi hotspots

Phone booths are being converted into free public Wi-Fi hotspots -- but how safe are they?
Mobile News
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Here Maps abandons Windows

Once one of the premier applications on Windows Phone, Here Maps has dropped support for Windows 10 devices. Its Windows 8 app will stay alive.
Mobile News
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Suto can help you decide on your next big purchase

Can't decide on a product? Too lazy to do the research? Suto wants to help. Send a message about what you want and the company will research it for you.
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Google uses 'nyc' as Android N's internal codename: New York Cheesecake

Various mentions of "nyc" have cropped up in the Android Open Source Project repository, meaning New York Cheesecake is the likely code name of Android N.
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Apple vs. FBI: John Oliver knows what we're trying to keep secret

John Oliver looked into encryption during the most recent episode of HBO's Last Week Tonight. He took a stance, after summing up the two sides succinctly.
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Google, Facebook, WhatsApp reportedly bolstering encryption services

Encryption seems to be rolling off of everyone's tongue, and major tech companies have reportedly been working to improve their encryption services.
Mobile News
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Check out these top five apps of the week

Looking for some apps to try? This week we've got an app that will change your photos into works of art, the official South by Southwest app, and more.
Mobile News
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