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Apple redesigns App Store web interface to be more in line with iOS

Apple has finally updated the web interface of the App Store to bring the design much more in line with the design of iOS.
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Study spells and take classes on your phone in ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’

Want to experience Hogwarts as a student yourself? 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery' is coming to both iOS and Android.
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Google Project Fi will no longer charge you for more than 6GB of data

Google's Project Fi has long charged $10 per 1GB of data, but that's now changing -- Project Fi will now cap your data bill at $60.
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Frederique Constant could be the next classic watchmaker to launch a smartwatch

Lots of classic watchmakers have been entering the smartwatch game, and it looks like another watchmaker could be considering it -- Frederique Constant.
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Energous is finally bringing its awesome new wireless charging tech to market

Energous has been making news headlines for its charging tech for a few years now, but it looks like the wireless charging is finally ready.
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AT&T and Verizon’s speeds start to recover after launch of unlimited data

When the major carriers finally unveiled unlimited data plans, AT&T and Verizon's speeds took a bit of a hit.
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Ressence’s snazzy concept watch pairs with your phone for accurate timing

Ressence has unveiled a new concept smartwatch that Nest founder Tony Fadell helped design, and that connects to your phone.
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Apple and Tencent reach deal to again let WeChat app users tip each other

Apple and Tencent have come to an agreement that should see WeChat users once again able to tip each other through the WeChat app.
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Alcatel Idol 5 vs. Honor 7X: Can Honor’s budget hit take out the new Idol?

There are a ton of great budget handsets out there, but they're not all equal. Which is better -- the Alcatel Idol 5 or Honor 7X?
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Mophie’s new Powerstation can now recharge phones and laptops

Mophie has launched its latest external battery offering, the Powerstation AC, which boasts a USB-C port, AC output, and USB-A port.
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Huawei P10 vs P10 Plus: Is the Plus worth the extra cash?

Huawei has finally unveiled the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, two flagship smartphones with excellent specs. But which one is right for you?
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Google gets into the holiday spirit with 12 days of deals on Google Play

Google Play is helping you save money this holiday season with its 12 Days of Play. The program runs from December 22 to January 2.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge owners get free perks in games for Christmas

Samsung is giving Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge owners free in-game perks for Christmas -- all of which can be downloaded now from the Google Play Store.
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Wi-Fi wherever you go: Here’s how to set up a hot spot on Android and iOS

Being able to use your phone for Wi-Fi can be a huge help. Here's how to set up a hot spot using your Android phone or iPhone.
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Huawei’s Honor VR Camera could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet

Huawei has taken the wraps off of a 360-degree camera of its own, and it could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet.
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Google’s Chrome browser is on 2 billion devices, a staggering number

Google has announced a pretty significant milestone for Chrome -- the browser has been installed on 2 billion devices.
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Apple finally embraces wireless charging with new iPhones, AirPower charging mat

Apple has finally taken the wraps off of the new set of iPhones, all of which boast wireless charging capabilities.
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What’s the most influential gadget ever? According to Time, it starts with an “i”

Happen to be an iPhone user? You also happen to use the most influential gadget ever released, according to Time Magazine's new list.
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Microsoft’s Android apps offer the best Windows mobile experience

Microsoft is shifting its mobile focus. Instead of continuing to develop Windows Mobile, it's expanding its Android and iOS offerings.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 keeps your next phone more secure than ever

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 845 processor, which boasts a series of awesome new features like the "Secure Processing Unit."
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Gmail will now warn you if you’re being targeted by the government

Apple isn't the only company going head to head with the FBI. Google has announced security updates to Gmail, including warning users of state-backed hacks.
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Smart wearables market keeps growing as Fitbit and Xiaomi lead the way

The wearables market is on the rise, according to a new report from IDC. Who's at the top of the heap? Fitbit and Xiaomi.
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Apple just dropped the price of the iPad across the board

The iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2 may have made the headlines at the Apple event, but Apple didn't completely forget about the iPad.
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Google is investing in modular housing in attempt to solve housing shortage

Google is attempting to at least partly solve the housing crisis in the Silicon Valley. How? By investing in modular housing.
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Google idenfities dozens of Chromebooks that will support Android apps

Google announced last year that it was bringing Android apps to Chromebooks, but since then few Chromebooks have seen the feature.
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Bigger is better: Phablets are poised to overtake regular-sized phones by 2019

According to a new report from IDC, the phablet-sized smartphone is set to finally overtake the so-called "regular-sized" smartphone.
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The Blackberry Motion isn’t the second coming — but it’s not a bad phone

Blackberry has launched yet another Android-powered smartphone, featuring midrange specs and a decent design.
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Navigation app gets the Google treatment with ‘OK Waze’ voice controls

Waze is adding a few new features to its app to help make it a little more useful, including, for example, "OK Waze" voice controls.
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Your phone probably has an FM radio — so why can’t you use it?

You may not be away, but your phone probably has an FM radio chip built right into it -- even if you can't access it. But why can't you?
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Samsung rolls out the (burgundy) red carpet for the Galaxy S8’s newest color

Samsung has announced a new color for the Galaxy S8: Burgundy Red. It's available in South Korea, but will come to other markets.
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Huawei’s new facial-recognition technology could be better than Apple’s Face ID

It looks like Apple isn't the only one working on facial recognition tech for its phones -- it looks like Huawei is too.
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Apple invites you to channel your inner animoji, touts Face ID in latest ads

Apple has launched a slew of new ads to show off the iPhone X's best features -- including one that plays on the Animoji karaoke trend.
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Apple will sell fewer watch units in 2016 than 2015, according to analyst

According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will sell fewer Apple Watch units in 2016 than in 2015.
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Slick new Armani smartwatch adds some needed style to Android Wear

While Armani first entered the smartwatch world earlier this year with a hybrid, the company is back with an Android Wear 2.0 watch.