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Apple intros new Photos app for iOS 8 at WWDC 2014

Apple added new editing features and better iCloud integration to the iOS 8 Photos app. New APIs also make it easier to use third-party apps with it.
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Apple debuts Handoff for iOS and OS X devices in call to Dr. Dre

Handoff, a new OS X Yosemite feature, gives all iOS and OS X devices proximity awareness. Switch from email on your iPhone to email your Mac mid-sentence.
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Make all your Spotify tracks available offline with the tap of a button

Spotify added a magic button that will make all your tracks available offline in one tap. The update comes shortly after a minor hack into Spotify's system.
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Can you see me now? Samsung reveals monstrous 7-inch Galaxy W phablet

Samsung launched the 7-inch Galaxy W phablet on the same day that Asus debuted its new Fonepad 7 and 8. The big phablet will be available in South Korea.
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There are now 8-inch phablets: Say hello to the new Asus Fonepads

Asus refreshed its Fonepad lineup at Computex 2014 on Monday. The Fonepad 7 and 8 are giant phablets with full calling capabilities and 3G LTE.
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Amazon Prime may add music streaming for a limited selection of songs

Amazon Prime will reportedly add music streaming to its already impressive library of content. The new service will compete with Spotify, Beats, and more.
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Betaworks introduces Dots sequel: TwoDots

Dots made mobile gaming beautiful. Now, the app's creator, Betaworks, has released its sequel: TwoDots. TwoDots has 85 different levels and is more complex.
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Stop the buffering: YouTube issues video streaming quality report

YouTube released the Google Video Quality Report on Thursday. It's tool that lets you see how the quality of your video stream compares with others nearby.
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This is Android Wear: Google engineer offers a sneak peek at notifications on our wrist

Android Wear has been under wraps ever since it first appeared on the Moto 360. One Google engineer is offering a sneak peek at Android Wear notifications.
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Google admits that it hires too many white guys and not enough women

Google admits it hires too many white males, but it's making an effort. Does Google play favorites, or is there another reason for the lack of diversity?
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Samsung’s Simband smartwatch could tell the doctor you’re ill before you know yourself

Samsung looks to the future of medical tech with Simband, a reference smartwatch. The device is full of sensors and could improve preventative medicine.
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Pocket Premium lends permanence to your digital library

The new Pocket Premium app saves articles permanently, improves search, and automatically tags your clippings. The new features will cost you, though.
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From food to sleep to weight, Nudge tracks every fitness metric inside one app

Ever wish you could throw Moves, Run Keeper, and all your other fitness data in one app? Nudge lets you do just that. It also tracks other wellness factors.
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Mobile is everything, BuzzFeed dominates, and other big trends shaping the Internet today

Mobile is taking over the Internet in Mary Meeker's annual Internet trends report. Traditional forms of media such as TV, ads, news, and money go mobile.
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Yahoo is launching a YouTube competitor this summer

Yahoo plans to launch a YouTube competitor this summer, giving a bigger slice of revenue to video creators. Will it dethrone the king of Internet video?
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Apple and Paypal respond to ‘Find my iPhone’ ransom scare

Several iDevices have been hacked in Australia. A hacker used the Find my iPhone feature to lock users out of their own devices and is demanding a ransom.
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After 1 user was hacked, Spotify issues a patch

Spotify acknowledged that one user's account was hacked. Although no sensitive data was compromised, Spotify issued a software update to fix the issue.
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Surface Pro 3 vs. Galaxy Note Pro 12.2: Battle of the note-taking tablets

Before Microsoft released the Surface Pro 3, the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 was one of the biggest note-taking tablets. Now, it has some competition.
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Apple patent hints at drop proof iPhone 6 made of sapphire and LiquidMetal

Apple received patents for its way of embedding sapphire displays and a unique LiquidMetal smartphone construction method.
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Okay, we admit it: Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 Pen is a note-taker’s dream stylus

Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 comes with a great pen. With little parallax and latency, it is easily one of the best styli for note-takers and digital artists.
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No smartphone? No problem: Samsung to debut stand-alone smartwatch with Tizen

Samsung will soon debut a stand-alone smartwatch with Tizen onboard. It makes calls, sends emails, and more. Get ready to live out your super spy fantasies.
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Osmo connects real kids’ toys with iPad games

Tangible Play brings back childhood toys and connects them to your iPad. Just connect Osmo, then break out the Tangram puzzle, markers, and letter tiles.
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Dropp.fm aims to become the first social network for music

NYC startup Dropp.fm wants to become the first social network for music. Founder Parker Lieberman calls Dropp the "record collection for a new generation."
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Nokia X2 Android phone specs leak in benchmarks

Specs for the Nokia X2 Android smartphone popped up in AnTuTu benchmark test results recently. Will Nokia make more Android phones? Read on to find out.
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Clearer calls ahead: T-Mobile rolls out voice-over-LTE, starting in Seattle

T-Mobile finally launched its VoLTE service in Seattle on Thursday. Competitor AT&T plans to introduce its VoLTE tomorrow.
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Apple still bests Samsung in U.S. smartphone sales

Apple's iPhone is still the most popular handset in the US, but Samsung is hot on its heels. The two companies control two-thirds of smartphone sales.
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Apple’s iMessage fix could end headaches if you move to Android

Apple may fix a major bug in iMessage that has plagued platform switchers for years. Now, your friends' iMessages won't drift into a void. Read more here.
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Facebook offers ‘Privacy Checkup,’ changes your posts so they aren’t public

Facebook gets serious about user privacy with a change in default posting settings. The social network will also offer a "Privacy Checkup."
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Lost a furry friend? PetMatch helps grieving pet owners find lookalikes to adopt

Here lies Meow Man: epic cat and slayer of birds. He will be missed. That is, until he is replaced by an identical cat found on PetMatch.
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Spotify finally hits 10 million paid subscriber mark

Spotify may have 40 million active users, but only 10 million of them are paid subscribers. Can Spotify convince more users to pay for the service?
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Microsoft Surface Pro 3 vs. iPad Air: Which tablet does it best?

Microsoft announced the all-new Surface 3 today. How does it compare with the iPad Air? See our spec showdown for the winner.
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Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 Pen simplifies the stylus

Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 3 tablet and all its accessories on Tuesday. The new Surface Pro 3 Pen simplifies the stylus experience, so that you feel like you're just using a pen and a piece of paper.
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Tobii Glasses 2 may improve eye tracking research methods

Tobii wants to make a wearable worth using. To do so, Tobii intends to do a lot of eye tracking research. Tobii Glasses 2 are aimed at researchers rather than consumers, in hopes that new gaze data will improve the user experience.
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iPads are taking over for cash registers, and Groupon is helping

Groupon Gnome wants to take the cash register to the next level. Gnome can turn any iPad into a checkout and makes it easier to use coupons from Groupon on the go. Unlike Square Register, Gnome can recognize Groupon vouchers using Bluetooth.