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Apple slapped with class action lawsuit over iPhone ‘Touch Disease’ defect

A latent manufacturing defect called "Touch Disease" appears to be rendering iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units unusable.
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T-Mobile offers HD video day passes and One Plus plan with 4G tethering

T-Mobile's new One Plus plan adds unlimited high-speed tethering, and an HD "day pass" lets any One subscriber stream high-definition video.
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Sprint’s new plan offers all-you-can-stream HD video for $20 per month extra

Sprint's new Unlimited Freedom Premium, an addendum to its new lineup of Unlimited Freedom plans, offers free unlimited HD streaming for a $20 upcharge.
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Samsung is testing iOS support for Gear S2 and Gear Fit 2 in South Korea

Samsung is finally bringing Gear S2 compatibility to the iPhone, but only as part of a beta test in South Korea.
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U.S. Cellular's new Shared Connect plans increase data caps, but at a cost

U.S. Cellular's new Shared Connect plans bump up data allotments, but at cost: Most are more expensive than the tiers they're replacing.
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Speed demons, be warned: Google Maps could soon alert you to posted limits

Code in the newest version of app points to upcoming new features like speed limit notifications and improved integration with food delivery apps.
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‘Take your pill!’ Ultra-precise Dot beacons trigger alerts that matter

The Dot is a diminutive Bluetooth beacon that adheres to any surface and, using your smartphone's wireless connection, triggers actions and notifications.
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Report: Apple developing iPhone-based social video app to take on Snapchat

Apple may be planning to take on Snapchat with a video messaging feature of its own. It's also developing "social features" it plans to debut next year.
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A private firm is tracking the habits of visitors to New York City’s Bryant Park

PlaceIQ, an advertising analytics firm which tracks the location of smartphones, has inked an agreement with NYC's Bryant Park Corporation.
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Hands on: Huawei Honor 8

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Russian search engine Yandex uses machine learning to identify ads you'll accept

See an ad you don't like? Search engine Yandex's machine learning algorithms will ensure you see less like it in the future.
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FCC pics offer a scoop on the Samsung Scoop, a portable Bluetooth speaker

FCC filings appear to have prematurely revealed the Scoop, a Samsung-made portable Bluetooth speaker with a built-in microphone.
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Microsoft takes a crack at organizing the workplace with Project Sonoma

Microsoft's Project Sonoma, a workplace chat app for Android and iOS, helps employees manage shifts by reflecting them digitally.
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Apple and Samsung positively dominate smartphone profits worldwide

According to an analysis by Cannaccord Genuity, the two smartphone makers combine make up more than 100 percent of the industry's profits.
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This app for iOS will help you easily test your water for lead

CitizenSpring, a new iOS app from Connected Future Labs, makes testing water sources for lead -- and spotting nearby contamination -- surprisingly easy.
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Oracle wants a new trial after accusing Google of ‘lying,’ now funding an anti-Google group

Lawyers for Oracle allege that Google wasn't entirely truthful about its Android operating system in court, and are requesting a retrial.
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Samsung’s new Gear VR looks similar, but packs a few noteworthy improvements

Samsung's Unpacked 2016 was a double whammy: in addition to taking the wraps off its Note 7 smartphone, the company unveiled a new Gear VR headset.
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T-Mobile is giving unlimited data to every customer, but there’s a catch

T-Mobile's latest Un-carrier move is a blockbuster one. The carrier's new, single plan, the One plan, does away with data caps.
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Google Apps for Education update will let parents see students' report cards

A big summer update for Google Apps for Education includes a bevy of new features including student progress reports, annotations, and more.
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AT&T bumps up subscription rates, data caps with Mobile Share Advantage plans

AT&T has introduced what it calls Mobile Share Advantage, a new series of plans that replace its old crop. They're generally pricier and include more data.
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Google is recruiting Reddit users to improve speech recognition

Google is recruiting users of popular social network Reddit to improve the robustness of its speech recognition engine, according to sources.
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Verizon wanted to charge advertisers to slap unwanted apps on your homescreen

Verizon reportedly considered a package that would see bloatware installed to subscribers' phones over the air. It approached advertisers last year.
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Which powerhouse phone should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. LG G5

Samsung's newest phablet has officially arrived, but how does it compare to the LG G5? We put the two smartphones in a side-by-side comparison to find out.
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Apple to build research, development facility in China by end of 2016

Apple has committed to building a research and development center in China this year. Construction could wrap up as soon as "the end of this year."
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McDonald's looks to 'Step-it' up on fitness with activity trackers in Happy Meals

McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, is attempting to chip away at its unhealthy image by packing a pedometer -- the Step-it -- in Happy Meals.
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Hands on: Google Duo

Google's finally debuted the long-awaited Duo, a cross-platform video messenger for Android and iOS. We go hands on with the new app.
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Microsoft launches a single two-factor authentication app for mobile platforms

Microsoft has launched a new two-factor app for "major mobile platforms": Microsoft Authenticator.
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T-Mobile makes it easier to donate to Red Cross Louisiana flood relief

T-Mobile is offering customers a way to donate free of fees to Red Cross recovery efforts in Louisiana.
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Are flag-themed Apple Watch bands a dig at Samsung's Olympics sponsorship

Apple has launched a series of flag-themed Apple Watch bands to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.
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FEMA’s newly updated app helps you keep first responders in the loop

FEMA's updated app for Android, iOS, and BlackBerry provides a means for users to upload photos of ongoing hazards to an online database.
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T-Mobile grants free data, calling, and texting to customers at Paralympic Games

T-Mobile's extending T-Mobile the free data, SMS, and call benefit it launched for the Summer Olympics in Rio to the 2016 Paralympic Games.
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Using Logitech’s Pop, a mechanical button for your digital devices, is a snap

Logitech's new Pop is an internet-connected button that controls your smart home devices.
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Speech Center VR promises a simple cure for public speech anxiety: virtual reality avatars

Developer Cerevrum's Speech Center VR, an app for Samsung's Gear VR headset, aims to help users overcome anxieties associated with public speaking.
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Out with Infrastructure? Google Fiber may become entirely wireless in the future

Google appears to be readying a transition away from wireline internet to airborne solutions, according to an FCC document filed by the company.