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Apple updates $330 iPad, adds Pencil support, 200GB iCloud storage for students

Apple officially announced a new budget iPad, with special features for the education market. The new iPad will sell for $330, and it supports the Apple Pencil.
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Samsung adds GIF support to its Always On Display for Android Oreo users

Samsung has added GIF support to its Always On Display for S8 devices that are running Android Oreo or higher.
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Mid-range Pixel phone part of Alphabet’s plan to break into emerging markets

Alphabet, the company formally known as Google, may be developing a mid-range Pixel phone for emerging markets.
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Here’s how to use split-screen mode on your Android phone

If you like to multi-task Android's split-screen mode allows you to easily use two apps. Here's how to use split-screen mode on your Android phone.
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Here are some of our favorite new iPhone features in iOS 11.3

Apple has officially realeased iOS 11.3 for iPhone and iPad users. Here's a few of our favorite new features.
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How to check battery health, disable iPhone performance throttling in iOS 11.3

A new update in iOS 11.3 allows you to monitor your battery health and disable performance throttling on older iPhones. Here's the easiest way to disable performance monitoring on your iPhone.
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Nuu G3 review

The Nuu G3 is a sleek budget phone that costs just $200. In our Nuu G3 review, we take a closer look to see if it's good value.
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Google loses copyright appeal against Oracle, may owe billions

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that Google has infringed on copyrighted APIs owned by Oracle.
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Try these Honor View 10 tips and tricks to get more from your phone

The Honor View 10 is one of our favorite midrange smartphones. Here are a few of our favorite Honor View 10 tips and tricks to help you master it.
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North Carolina police force asks Google for data from devices near crime scenes

Police in Raleigh North Carolina are issuing search warrants to request Google turn over data on mobile devices that have come close to a crime scene.
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Apple highlights existing parental control features on new Families page

Apple introduced a new Families page on its website that highlights all of its existing parental control features.
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8 sweet Android 8.0 Oreo tips and tricks to help get you started

Android Oreo is official, and it's full of features like smart notifications. Here are the Android 8.0 Oreo tips and tricks you need to know.
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Spring break: 5 apps to help you plan the perfect getaway

After months of snow and chill, spring is making her first appearance. Here's a few of our favorite apps to plan a spring getaway.
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Samsung to offer same-day repairs for Galaxy smartphone owners

Samsung announced a new service partnership with uBreakiFix, allowing Galaxy owners in-person repair options.
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Wireless battery banks, custom cases, and more cool phone accessories from MWC

While this year's Mobile World Congress was all about new flagships, there were some pretty awesome accessories, too. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Love the notch? Check out these five weird and wonderful iPhone X clones

If you want the look of an iPhone X without shelling out a thousand bucks, here are five iPhone lookalikes that fit the bill.
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Sony Xperia XZ2 vs. Google Pixel 2 XL: Newest Sony flagship tackles Android king

Sony's Xperia XZ2 may offer some of the best hardware available, we wondered how it would do against one of our favorite smartphones from 2017, the Pixel 2 XL.
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Nokia 1 hands-on review

As one of the first phones to ship with Android Go, the Nokia 1 offers one of the best user experiences we’ve seen on a low-end phone.
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Flagship face-off: Samsung’s Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Google’s Pixel 2 XL

Samsung opened MWC with its showstopping new Galaxy S9. It offers lots of new features, but can it stand up against our favorite, the Google Pixel 2 XL?
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HMD announces an all new Nokia 6 for 2018 at Mobile World Congress

Mobile World Congress has kicked off, and HMD has announced a 2018 refresh of the Nokia 6. Here's everything you need to know.
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Here are all the Nokia phones HMD Global unveiled at MWC 2018

At Mobile World Congress, HMD announced not one, but five new Nokia phones. Here's a rundown of Nokia's newest handsets.
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Check out these cool tech toys from the 2018 New York Toy Fair

We stopped by the New York Toy Fair to check out some of the newest tech toys. Here are a few of our favorites.
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Apple releases an iOS update to fix infamous Telegu text bug

Little more than a week after Apple acknowledged a Telegu character could wreak havoc when sent to a user in Messages, it released a fix for the bug in its iOS 11.2.6 update.
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Google merges Android Pay and Google Wallet into Google Pay

If you use Android, making payments just got a lot easier. Google Pay will combine all of Google's payment solutions -- including Android Pay and Google Wallet -- into one brand.
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Upcoming BlackBerry Uni will feature touchscreen and retractable keyboard

Taking design cues from its predecessor, the BlackBerry Priv, the upcoming BlackBerry Uni will feature a touchscreen and retractable keyboard.
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Tinder follows Bumble’s lead with upcoming women-talk-first feature

Tinder, the crown jewel in Match Group Inc's dating empire, is following the lead of one of its biggest competitors.
Nomad Wireless Charging Hub Review

Nomad Wireless Charging Hub review

The Nomad Wireless Charging Hub is a chunky little puck that packs in a high-speed USB-C port, three USB-A ports, and a wireless charging pad, making it easy to charge all of your devices.
Valentine's Day Gifts

These Valentine’s Day gifts are perfect for the tech addict in your life

If you're looking for some great Valentine's Day gifts for the smartphone enthusiast in your life, check out some of our favorite mobile accessories.
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Apple demands DMCA takedown of secret iBoot code leaked on Github

After learning that its proprietary iBoot source code was leaked on Github, Apple sent a DMCA request to the site asking for the code to be removed immediately
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These 8 Valentine’s Day apps help you plan a very special day with your sweetie

Tell that special someone in your life how you feel about them with one of the best Valentine's Day apps for a truly romantic day.
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AR stickers are now available on most Android smartphones with Motion Stills

When Google added AR stickers support for Pixel and Pixel 2 devices late last year, a lot of Android users felt let out of the fun. With Google's recent update to its Motion Stills app, however, most android users can now add AR stickers to their favorite photos.
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Amazon’s Prime Exclusive Phones will no longer come with lockscreen ads

Amazon is making big changes to its line of Prime Exclusive Phones. The company will begin removing lockscreen ads from the phones on February 7.
Honor 7X

Everything you need to know about the budget Honor 7X

The Honor 7X has everything you want -- dual cameras, an 18:9 screen, a delicious design -- all for the price you'll want to pay.
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Here are five features we’d like to see on the Samsung Galaxy S9

With just a few weeks until Mobile World Congress 2018, rumors about the next generation of smartphones are at a fever-pitch. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is one of the most anticipated phones at this year's MWC. Here are five features we'd like to see.