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iPhone makes gains in United States, hits 42 percent market share

According to statistics released by research firm comScore, Android continues to hold the number one spot in the United States.
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Sprint replaces CEO as T-Mobile merger plans reportedly fall apart

Sprint announced that, after seven years at the helm, Dan Hesse will be replaced by Brightstar founder and CEO Marcelo Claure.
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Pebble announces three new, funky colors for its smartwatch

Pebble announced three new colors for the Pebble smartwatch: Fresh Green, Hot Pink, and Fly Blue. They are currently available for $150.
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Moto G successor may have a larger screen, 7-megapixel camera

The successor to the Moto G has reportedly visited the GFX benchmark test, which revealed a device with a larger screen and improved camera resolution.
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Say hello to Google Workshop: It lets you make custom cases for your Nexus device

According to a recent leak, Google Workshop is a service that will let you make custom cases for your Nexus 5 and likely any future Nexus device.
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In-flight cell phone calls may get banned by US gov’t

This December, the U.S. Department of Transportation will present a proposal that seeks to ban in-flight calling.
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Popular device leaker @evleaks calls it quits (to find a more stable job)

After two years of leaking device after device, Evan Blass, better known as @evleaks, has called it quits.
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Hotel charges wedding patrons $500 for every bad review posted online

The Union State Guest House, a hotel in Hudson, NY, charged $500 for every negative review wedding guests post online.
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Xiaomi accused of passing off copyrighted photos as shots taken with the Mi 3

Xiaomi is accused of passing off copyrighted images as those taken by the Mi 3, bringing back memories of Nokia's similar blunder back in 2012.
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Samsung Galaxy Mega prevents a bullet from entering a Taiwanese man’s chest

A Taiwanese man was shot in the chest after entering a fight. Luckily, his Samsung Galaxy Mega handset prevented the bullet from entering his chest.
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Sacré bleu! French company Iliad makes $15 billion bid for T-Mobile USA

French company Iliad has come out of left field and offered a $15 billion bid to purchase T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom.
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Samsung adds $4 premium option to Milk Music

In an update to its Milk Music streaming service, Samsung added a premium option to the fold. $4 a month gets you ad-free listening and more.
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T-Mobile offers the Samsung Galaxy experience on the cheap with the Galaxy Avant

T-Mobile revealed a cheap way to enter Samsung's Galaxy series, the Galaxy Avant, which is a redressed Galaxy Core LTE.
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T-Mobile, Sprint merger delayed: May not happen before September

According to a recent report, the merger of Sprint and T-Mobile is unlikely to happen before September.
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Move over, Apple: Xiaomi is now the 2nd largest smartphone company in China

According to a Kantar Worldpanel ComTech report, Xiaomi has overtaken Apple to become the 2nd largest smartphone company in China.
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Spotify updates its iOS app to include an equalizer

Spotify issued an update to its iOS app that includes a feature many users have requested: an equalizer.
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Reddit user’s Galaxy S4 gets melted, so HTC offers him a free phone

Reddit user TweettheGeek has a Galaxy S4 that has its charging cable melting into it. Fortunately, HTC stepped in to offer him a free One M8.
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LG’s new Tab Book is more powerful than any Android tablet needs to be (Updated)

LG officially announced an Android-based version of the Tab Book. Specification-wise, it's just as impressive as its Windows brethren.
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Huawei Ascend Mate 3 shows its face in new leaks

A Chinese website has allegedly outed the successor to Huawei's Ascend Mate 2, which launched in June.
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Say hello to the $45 Android phone (just don’t buy it)

Indian company Karbonn has released the A50S. While its specifications may not be impressive on their own, consider the fact that it costs just ÂŁ26 ($44).
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Russia announces $111,000 bounty to identify Tor users

Russia revealed a bounty, totaling roughly $111,000, to any Russian citizen or company that creates a solution to bypass Tor's anonymizing software.
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Google Glass gets banned from Comic-Con screenings

Comic-Con announced that Google Glass would not be permitted in screenings that take place during panels.
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Google may purchase Twitch for $1 billion

Google will reportedly purchase streaming video network Twitch for $1 billion.
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Lenovo has its very own Google Glass competitor, too

Lenovo announced that it has partnered with tech firm Vuzix to launch the M100 Smart Glasses in China this September.
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Samsung rejoins the big leagues: plans a developer conference this winter

Samsung announced that it will hold the company's second Developers Conference this November at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
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Final Fantasy IV, NBA Jam, and more discounted in Google Play Store

Several games and apps have gone on sale in the Google Play Store. They include Final Fantasy IV, NBA Jam, Runtastic Pro, and more.
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Jon Stewart launches $10 billion fake Kickstarter to purchase CNN

In light of a recent report detailing Fox's failed bid for Time Warner Cable, Jon Stewart launched a fake Kickstarted campaign to purchase CNN.
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OnePlus kicks off ‘Blizzard of Invites,’ plans to give away 5,000 invites

OnePlus will be handing out 5,000 invites to purchase the One through its 'Blizzard of Invites' promotion.
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This spray promises to make your smartphone waterproof for $30

A company called Impervious can make your smartphone water-resistant, so long as you cough up at least $30.
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This woman chose to get shot by a robber instead of give up her Android phone

A 29-year-old woman was grazed in the head by a bullet for not handing over her Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
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Is Motorola prepping new Droid Maxx and Droid Mini phones for Verizon

According to information by @evleaks, Motorola is making follow-ups to last year's Droid Maxx and Droid Mini.
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Nvidia reportedly working on Android-based console, Shield tablet gets outed (update)

According to two recent reports, Nvidia is not only prepping an Android-based microconsole, but also a Shield tablet.
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HTC’s Android Wear smartwatch may look like this

Evan Blass, known as famed leaker @evleaks, released an artist's rendition of HTC's Android Wear smartwatch.
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Don’t lose your Gear Live or G Watch charger: You can’t buy a new one

According to frustrated owners of the Gear Live and G Watch, getting a replacement charging cradle is near impossible.