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It turns out that the iPhone SE is selling briskly in the U.S. and Europe

Apple's iPhone SE, its diminutive complement to the pricier iPhone 6s, sold well in European territories and the United States this past fiscal quarter.
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ZTE ZMax Pro review

ZTE’s ZMax Pro is the deal of the year. For a mere $100, it delivers hardware rivaling that of far pricier phones.
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New 'El Gato' Android ransomware may sound cute, but it packs a punch

McAfee cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android ransomware, dubbed 'El Gato,' which is capable of stealing SMS messages.
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iHome’s Zenergy line of connected products gets your sleep back on track

iHome's new Zenergy series of connected alarm clocks get your sleep on track with color-shifting LEDs.

Adobe Flash will soon be going the way of the dodo in Google Chrome

Google has announced that before the year's end, Chrome will block Flash content by default in favor of HTML5.
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Apple's new patent describes a curved screen smartphone with touch controls

A newly filed Apple patent hints at a curved phone with edge controls. It's the second edge-to-edge phone concept that the company's filed in recent weeks.
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Eddy Cue: Apple's public iOS beta is thanks to Maps' disastrous launch

Apple software and services chief Eddy Cue said the disastrous launch of Apple's homegrown mapping app was the impetus for a public iOS beta.
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Samsung Pay flaw could allow hackers to intercept and decode credit card info

A flaw in Samsung Pay demonstrated at the 2016 Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas could allow hackers to intercept payments details.
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Blink and you'll miss it: T-Mobile BOGO Samsung promotion is Saturday only

Blink and you'll miss it: T-Mobile's launching a one-day buy one, get one free promotion for an array of Samsung Galaxy phones. It starts and ends August 6.
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Lime beats coconut: Google's Doodle Fruit Games make it okay to play with your food

Google's new Doodle Fruit Games pit fruit against fruit in mobile sports minigames inspired by the Brazil 2016 Summer Olympics
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The Gemio is an illuminated smart band that will light up your evenings

The Gemio, a Kickstarter project, is a multicolor LED band for your wrist. It pairs with a smartphone app for customization.
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The love of your life can hear your heartbeat in real time with smart wedding band

The HB Ring, a luxury wedding band from jewelry company Touch, transmits your heartbeat to a loved one in real time.
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The Nucleus smart intercom lets the kids call grandma with the push of a button

Nucleus, an internet-connected intercom that supports voice and video calls, aims to address the shortcomings of its analog inspiration.
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The new Chrome for Android plays back videos a lot more smoothly

The newest release of Google's Chrome for Android, version 52, improves video playback.
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Hub+ puts the best of BlackBerry on your Android phone … for a price

BlackBerry's breaking out the best of its software on Android. BlackBerry Hub+ is a subscription-based suite of its various third-party smartphone apps.
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Lost your Apple TV remote? This Siri-integrated app has you covered

Apple's new Remote app for the Apple TV supports Siri commands on the newest generation of devices. It also features controls for music playback and games.
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Samsung smartphone models dominate Android device sales in first half of 2016

Samsung dominated the Android smartphone market in the first half of this year. The Galaxy S7 edge, S7, and J2 were among the top-selling phones.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. S7 Edge: Is scribbling worth the extra scrilla?

We pit the newly-announced Galaxy Note 7 against the Samsung's former standard-bearers, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Which smartphone is right for you?
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Google may offer an Android Nougat home-screen launcher just for Nexus devices

Google may be working on a home screen launcher exclusively for Nexus devices. It does away with a longtime Android staple: the Google search bar.
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Immerse yourself in Rio (minus the Zika) with Google’s new Olympics features

Google is introducing a slew of features across its various properties in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
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The five best apps for syncing your Android phone’s notifications to Windows

Ever wish you could reply to texts from your computer? If you own an Android phone and Window machine, these five apps will take care of the heavy lifting.
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Scan business cards and sign your name with Google Docs add-ons for Android

Google's bringing Google Docs add-ons, plug-ins that add third-party functionality to search giant's productivity tools, to Android.
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No longer drags, Amazon’s cloud services, Echo drive retailer to record profits

The success of Amazon's onetime drags, Web Services and hardware, drove the company past Wall Street's loftiest expectations this past fiscal quarter.
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LG to invest $1.75 billion in its OLED display business to keep up with rivals

LG has announced a $1.75 billion investment in its OLED display business. It'll ramp up production of displays for mobile devices.
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Microsoft’s new camera app for iOS uses AI to make your photos better

Microsoft's Pix app for iOS leverages machine learning to improve the quality of your photos and videos.
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T-Mobile topped 1 million new customers for the 13th quarter in a row

T-Mobile had a pretty good Q2 2016. It beat Wall Street's expectations, pulling in $9.2 billion in revenue and adding almost 2 million new subscribers.
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Apple Pencil concept could let you use a stylus to control your Mac in lieu of a mouse

Apple filed a patent that describes an Apple Pencil compatible with Mac trackpads. It would also support "air" gestures.
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Apple Music will be the home of James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ spinoff

Apple announced that its premium streaming platform, Apple Music, will soon play host to "Late Late Show" host James Corden's Carpool Karaoke spinoff.
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T-Mobile's Binge On content quadruples as Apple, Disney, and more join fold

T-Mobile has announced a "quadrupling" of Binge On partners. The service's total number of providers now exceeds 100.
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Verizon added 615,000 postpaid subscribers in second quarter, but revenues disappointed

Verizon posted its second quarter 2016 earnings report on Tuesday, and investors found the numbers slightly disappointing.
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BlackBerry unveils the DTEK50, the ‘world’s most secure’ Android smartphone

BlackBerry has taken the wraps off its newest Android phone. It's called the DTEK50, and it runs BlackBerry's proprietary apps and security software.
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Enable caller ID on these Android phones and get Google’s call spam detection

An update to the Phone app for Google's Nexus and Android One devices adds call spam detection.
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Google launches Emergency Location Service for Android

Google's Emergency Location Service, a new feature for Android, automatically sends your location to emergency services when you dial an emergency number.
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Google's new and improved Maps does away with the clutter to make finding places easier

Google is rolling out an update to Maps that makes it easier to spot areas of interest. Other new features include a Wi-Fi mode and transit notifications.