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The Honor 8 Pro is Huawei’s new flagship killer

Huawei's Honor Pro 8, the newest in the company's budget lineup, delivers impressive specs at a bargain price.
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HTC U Ultra review

The flagship U Ultra smartphone was HTC's chance to be spectacular, and a secondary screen, BoomSound audio, a good selfie camera impress. Is that enough?
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Apple Music for Android gets a major upgrade to keep pace with iOS version

The new Apple Music for Android ships with a redesigned interface, consolidated sections, and a lyrics feature.
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This revolutionary material could be the key to self-repairing smartphone screens

It's a major bummer when you shatter your phone's screen on hard concrete. But scientists have the answer: A display that repairs itself.
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Google forms group of major players to reduce patent disputes

Google's new patent licensing collective, PAX, will aim to head off patent lawsuits against Android and the partners which use it.
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T-Mobile is adding free Allstate roadside assistance to its SyncUp Drive service

T-Mobile's SyncUp Drive connected car service is getting even better. Starting April 4, subscribers get free Allstate roadside assistance.
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ZTE's Prestige 2 smartphone is so cheap, it's almost disposable

ZTE's newest budget phone, the Prestige 2, starts at just $80. It's launching exclusively on Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile.
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Security expert: Samsung's Tizen operating system is a hacker's dream

Samsung's Tizen operating system is less secure than originally thought. A new analysis uncovered more than 40 exploits.
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Amazon Cash turns your useless paper bills into Amazon store credit

Amazon Cash, an eponymous new service from the internet retailer, lets you fund your Amazon account with physical bills.
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Google tweaks the Pixel C tablet to be a little more like its Pixel phones

Google's Pixel C tablet is getting overdue attention in the form of an update. Android 7.1.2 introduces interface enhancements.
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That was quick! Verizon to install adware on phones after privacy rules repealed

Verizon's AppFlash, a new app rolling out to the carrier's customers in the coming weeks, can track app usage and use it to target ads.
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The Samsung Galaxy S8’s facial sensor can be fooled with a photograph

The Samsung Galaxy S8 can be fooled with no more than a photo. For facial recognition technology, that is par for the course.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. iPhone 7: Duking it out with the cream of the crop

The Galaxy S8 is finally here, boasting top-of-the-line specs and a stunning design. But how does it stack up against the iPhone 7?
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Sprint’s new benefit lets subscribers pay for a loved one’s plan in Latin America

Sprint's rolling out a new benefit that will let postpaid subscribers pay for loved ones' plans in Latin America.
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Twitter's revamped replies don't count usernames against the character limit

Twitter's switching up the formula once again. Now, usernames don't count against the network's 140-character limit.
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Facebook’s personal fundraising tool lets anyone start a charitable campaign

Facebook's personal fundraising tool helps you recruit friends for charitable causes. It's rolling out to U.S. users in the next few months.
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Synaptics’ new fingerprint sensors come in all shapes and sizes

Synaptics, the company behind touch-sensitive keyboards and laptop fingerprint sensors, announced a new series of phone scanners: The FS4600.
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The Galaxy S8 ships with 646 new emoji for all your texting needs

Samsung's new Galaxy S8 comes with a not-so-hidden feature: 646 new emoji, including a group of laptop-wielding technologists.
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Google's updated Search app comes with Gboard, Google's third-party keyboard

Google's adding a third-party keyboard to the Search app for iOS. Now, installing the Search app automatically installs Gboard.
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New version of Google Calendar makes the most of the iPad's larger screen

Google has released a new version of Google Calendar optimized for iPad, which takes advantage of the increased real estate in novel ways.
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The Galaxy S8 can schedule a doctor's visit and give an in-depth weather forecast

The Galaxy S8 is a capable assistant. It packs an ultra-capable weather app, and can schedule a doctor's visit.
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Garmin's new Forerunner 935 will get you in shape — and help you stay that way

Garmin's new Forerunner 935 smartwatch hones in on fitness. It packs new activity-tracking skills designed to optimize your workouts.
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Facebook wants to make civic engagement easier with Town Hall

Facebook's newest civic engagement tool, Town Hall, makes it easier to find and contact your municipal, state, and national rep.
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T-Mobile's rolling out new plans, discounted Apple Care+, and free MLB.tv streaming

T-Mobile's been busy. It has rolled out new Simply Prepaid and One Prepaid plans; discounted Apple Care+; and offered free MLB.tv streaming.
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Facebook launches Stories globally with new camera filters, effects, and more

Facebook Stories, Facebook's take on Snapchat Stories, is rolling out to all users with new camera features and effects.
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The new Connected Speakers are Urbanears’ vision for frustration-free wireless audio

Sweden-based Urbanears launches new multiroom wireless speakers, including the Stammen and Baggen. The brand showed them off at a NYC event.
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Lenovo Moto G5 Plus review

The Moto G5 Plus takes decent photos, crushes everyday tasks, and lasts for hours on a charge. Is Lenovo's flagship a solid budget pick?

Spam-blocking Truecaller app now supports Google Duo video calling

Truecaller, one of the most popular mobile anti-spam apps, can now place and receive Google Duo video calls.
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Apple's iOS 10.3 update is finally rolling out to the iPhone, iPad, and more

After a length beta, Apple's officially released iOS 10.3. Here's what's new and notable about the Cupertino company's latest OS.
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These are the five coolest things we saw at the 2017 Luxury Technology Show

The 2017 Luxury Technology Show was made up of more than toys for the super-rich. Here's a highlight of the coolest gadgets we saw.
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A new report from Nokia warns infected smartphones are more common than thought

Nokia's quarterly survey of global smartphone infections found that mobile malware rose 400 percent in 2016.
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Live Location lets you share your real-time whereabouts in Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger's new Live Location feature lets you share your real-time whereabouts with friends and family for up to one hour.
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Google retires SMS support in Hangouts, axes experimental Gmail features

Google's making an effort to "streamline" its sprawling apps with a little spring cleaning. It's specifically targeting Hangouts and Gmail.
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Drool over these photos of Apple’s new ruby iPhone 7 (RED)

Apple's brought a new iPhone color to the fore: Ruby red. The new iPhone (Red) is meant to bring attention to the ongoing HIV/AIDS crises.