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Asus doesn't need to announce the ZenPad 9.7 — the FCC did it already

FCC documents unveiled the unannounced Asus ZenPad 9.7, which seems to be the company's return to the large Android tablet form factor.
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No more flashy features, no more price wars: From now on, Samsung is all about profits

Samsung will reportedly adopt a new business strategy that will streamline its mobile portfolio and minimize the number of flashy features its phones have.
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Paris mayor isn’t buying what Amazon’s Prime Now one-hour delivery service is selling

Anne Hidalgo, Paris' mayor, lashed out against Amazon's Prime Now rapid delivery service, arguing it will force local shops out of business.
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India’s new rules might make it easier for Apple to (finally) open stores in the country

India announced it will relax its local sourcing rule that companies needed to follow if they wanted an official retail presence in the country.
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Oppo's new budget phone costs $200, but promises good photos

Oppo unveiled the A37, a seemingly solid mid-range offering that features decent cameras and internals.
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Ever wonder why Xiaomi doesn’t make waterproof phones? Its founder explains

During a recent press event, Chinese phone juggernaut Xiaomi's founder, Lin Jun, said the company is open to waterproofing its phones in the future.
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OnePlus execs take to Reddit to answer some of your burning questions

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei took to Reddit to host an Ask Me Anything, where users asked questions ranging from the missing memory card slot to the display.
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Waze will put drivers at ease by letting them avoid difficult intersections

Waze unveiled its "difficult intersections" feature, which will let drivers avoid annoying, and potentially dangerous, intersections.
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Sprint brings entry-level LG K3 into the fold; Boost and Virgin Mobile call dibs

Sprint unveiled the LG K3, the latest addition to LG's midrange K family of phones.
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Meizu's m3s goes head-to-head with Xiaomi's Redmi 3S, even down to the low, low price

Meizu unveiled the m3s, the latest in a string of Chinese phones that continue to defy the odds by offering quite a bit punch for not that much money.
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The Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3 is no mythical creature, and is very affordable

Asus announced the Zenfone Pegasus 3, the company's latest budget phone that will be released in China sometime soon.
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Want a sleek Android Marshmallow tablet for $250? Asus and Verizon may be able to help

Verizon is rumored to sell the unannounced Asus Zenpad Z8 sometime in the near future.
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The UK's Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 impresses in more ways than one

To celebrate 10 years of selling devices, Vodafone unveiled the Smart Platinum 7, a near-flagship phone that seems to impress in more than one area.
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‘Siri, get me an Uber!’ Apple opens up Siri to third-party developers

During its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple confirmed that it will make Siri available to developers and third-party apps.
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Panasonic Toughpad FZ-A2 will happily shrug off (almost) any abuse you dole out

Panasonic unveiled the Toughpad FZ-A2, an Android tablet that seems to live up to its name by resisting water, dust, and drops.
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Bethesda isn’t done with Fallout, announces ‘Fallout 4’ DLC and ‘Fallout Shelter’ for PC

During its E3 2016 press conference, Bethesda not only announced three new Fallout 4 DLC packs, but also a PC version of its Fallout Shelter mobile game.
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The Asus ZenPouch will keep your phone dry while looking colorful

In a peculiar move, Asus unveiled the ZenPouch, a phone pouch that prevents your phone from getting wet.
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The LG Stylus 2 Plus brings phone stylus goodness to the masses

A mere four months after its unveiling of the Stylus 2, LG gets back in the stylus game with the Stylus 2 Plus.
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T-Mobile's $100 Coolpad Catalyst won't set the world on fire, and doesn't aim to

T-Mobile announced the Coolpad Catalyst, a smartphone that will be available for both T-Mobile and MetroPCS for an affordable price.
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Apple’s legal woes continue as Caltech sues for alleged Wi-Fi patent infringement

Apple's time in court is far from done, as the company was sued by the California Institute of Technology for possible Wi-Fi patent infringement.
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MediaTek’s Pump Express 3.0 charges your phone from dead to 70% in just 20 minutes

During Computex 2016, MediaTek announced Pump Express 3.0, the newest iteration to the company's quick-charging solution.
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India bars Apple from selling refurbished iPhones within its borders

India denied Apple's request to sell refurbished iPhones in the country.
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ZTE will open its own stores around the world so you can buy its phones (and more)

In a quest to increase customer awareness and drive sales, ZTE plans to open stores around the world by the end of 2016.
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Verizon employees end strike after reaching new contract deal with Big Red

After weeks of striking against Verizon, employees agreed to put down their pickets as the company reached an agreement with unions.
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Study finds inaccuracies in Fitbit's heart rate trackers, but questions remain

According to a recent study conducted by two researchers, the Fitbit Charge HR and Surge exhibit inaccurate heart rate measurements.
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SolarBook harnesses the power of the sun to charge your creative mind and devices

Currently available through Kickstarter, the SolarBook is a notebook that doubles as a portable charger.
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Uber riders are more likely to pay surge pricing when their phones are dying

Weirdly enough, if your phone's battery is nearing death, you're much more likely to be OK with Uber's surge pricing than when the battery is just fine.
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Apple can’t restore iPhone found at sea, but might know someone who can

Apple told the families of two teenagers lost at sea that it could not recover data contained withing an iPhone that belonged to one of the boys.
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Uber’s in-app phone support will connect drivers to a real-life human being

Uber announced in-app phone support for drivers, which will serve to augment the app's self-service options.
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Goodbye, roaming fees: AT&T bids them adieu for Mexico and Canada

AT&T recently announced new Mexico and Canada roaming features that will let its customers roam in both countries for free.
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Some poor sap found out the hard way that swallowing a phone is not a good idea

For reasons unknown, an Irish prisoner swallowed his phone before his visit to the emergency room. At least the doctors had a good story to tell.
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LG Phoenix 2 enters the prepaid fold with Marshmallow goodness and low price tag

AT&T announced the LG Phoenix 2, the newest addition to the carrier's GoPhone prepaid lineup.
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Apple sued to the tune of $2.8 billion over alleged patent infringements

Apple is accused of patent infringement by VoIP-Pal, which sued the former for $2.8 billion in a U.S. District Court in Las Vegas.
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Por fin! T-Mobile officially enters Cuba with roaming service agreement

T-Mobile announced it reached an agreement with Cuba's state-run telecommunications company to offer the company's roaming service in the country.