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Use the Force to protect your iPhone with Otterbox Star Wars cases

Otterbox has announced a few new cases to its Symmetry Series lineup -- the Star Wars Collection featuring a variety of characters.
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Pinterest just dropped a revamped iOS app that will load 3× faster than before

Pinterest has completely revamped its iOS app. The new app not only shows off a new design, but it will launch three times faster than the previous app.
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Google is testing this significant change to how it presents its search results

Google's iconic search results page may soon get a pretty significant facelift -- the company is testing using black links instead of the well-loved blue.
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Skype now has the smarts to book your trip, order pizza, and more with Cortana

Skype is set to get a whole lot smarter, with the next version of the app to include heavy Cortana integration and the ability to chat with bots.
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Leave headphone jacks behind with the water-resistant Apollo 7 wireless earbuds

It won't matter if the iPhone 7 doesn't have a headphone jack, thanks to these Bluetooth earbuds by Erato. They are available through Kickstarter for $289.
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Android O could bring a Bluetooth battery indicator for your headphones

According to a recent report, Android is set to get a battery status indicator for Bluetooth-connected devices like headphones.
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Move It wants to replace trips to the gym with a sensor-filled workout

Have trouble getting yourself to the gym? You may not need to anymore - Move It is a connected device that brings the gym to you.
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Misfit Command hybrid watch looks like a classic, but acts like a smartwatch

Misfit has launched a new device in its hybrid watch lineup -- the Misfit Command. The device has a yearlong battery life.
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Vulnerable apps on Google Play put millions of users at risk of an attack

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that hundreds of apps on the Google Play Store are vulnerable to malware.
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This Android hack brings Google Assistant to your non-Pixel smartphone

A new hack has been discovered by the folks over at XDA-Developers that basically allows non-Pixel smartphones to get Google Assistant.
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Samsung makes fitness a little more social in latest S Health update

Samsung has released yet another update to the S Health update, bringing a social aspect to the app with leaderboards.
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Forget OLED: Apple may instead use microLED displays on future iPhones

Forget OLED displays -- Apple may be heading toward something better -- microLED. In fact, it even bought a microLED company a few years ago.
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Grab a new Samsung Galaxy Tab E from Verizon for just $10 and change per month

Verizon has started selling the new Samsung Galaxy Tab E, a decent tablet at a low price — only $10.41 per month.
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Be ready to roll on Black Friday with Yahoo Mail’s handy coupon list

Yahoo Mail is making Black Friday shopping a little easier. How? By pulling all those emailed coupons into a list.
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Sony Xperia XZ1 vs. Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact: Is bigger necessarily better?

Sony has taken the wraps off of its latest and greatest smartphones -- the Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact. Which one should you get?
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Apple sued for alleged trademark infringement tied to animoji feature on iPhone X

Apple has been hit with yet another lawsuit, this time for alleged trademark infringement over the use of the term "animoji."
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Want to get rid of an old phone with no hassle? QuickSale from eBay is for you

eBay wants to help you quickly sell your old smartphone before you pull the trigger on an iPhone 7. The company has launched Quick Sale.
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Dwindling supply of 12.9-inch iPad Pros could hint at an impending upgrade

We could soon get a new iPad Pro. One model is in short supply on both Apple's website and in stores, suggesting an upgrade could be coming.
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More than a billion people can now make video calls on WhatsApp

WhatsApp is finally getting video calling -- the feature is rolling out to iOS, Android, and Windows Phone users over the coming days.
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Leaked documents reveal Apple’s new shelter for profits is the island of Jersey

According to the Paradise Papers leak, Apple has found a new tax haven for its profits -- Jersey, a small island off the coast of France.
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Looking for a cheap phone? Cricket Wireless to offer two new sub-$50 devices

Cricket Wireless has announced that it will be offering two new sub-$50 phones, the ZTE Overture 3 and the Alcatel QuickFlip.
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Some Google Pixel 2 XL phones are shipping without Android

The launch of the Google Pixel 2 XL has been plagued with yet another issue. Google is shipping some units without an operating system.
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Samsung Experience 9.0 beta brings Android 8.0 Oreo to Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus

Samsung has launched the Samsung Experience 9.0 beta, which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo and is coming to the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus.
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Google makes it easier to pair Bluetooth devices on Android with Fast Pair

Google wants to make it easier to pair Bluetooth devices on Android -- and to that extent has launched "Fast Pair."
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Samsung patent filing reveals interest in a dual wireless charging mat

Samsung is apparently working on a dual charging pad of its own to compete with Apple's new AirPower mat, according to a patent filing.
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Moto X4 Android Smartphone: News, Specs, Pricing, and More

The Moto X returns. The new Moto X4 features an all-glass design, a Snapdragon 630, and nifty software features.
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The ZTE Blade X is another budget-friendly phone now available on Cricket Wireless

ZTE has launched yet another budget-friendly smartphone on a U.S. carrier -- the Blade X from Cricket Wireless.
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Google Calendar for desktop gets a long-awaited material design face-lift

Google has finally given the Google Calendar for desktop website a design refresh, bringing it in line with Google's material design.
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ZTE unveils the Blade Force, an affordable phone for the Boost Mobile network

ZTE has launched a new phone on the Boost Mobile network, the ZTE Blade Force -- which it says is the cheapest to support Sprint's HPUE.
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Bug on T-Mobile website allowed hackers to access account info

A bug has been discovered on a T-Mobile website that allowed hackers to gain access to customer account information using phone numbers.
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Hackers can figure out when you go to sleep via a WhatsApp flaw

A WhatsApp flaw has been discovered that allows hackers to identify things like who you're talking to and when you go to sleep.
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These photos show off the Google Pixel 2’s camera in all its glory

The Google Pixel 2 is already being heralded for having a great camera, but so far we haven't had many good real-world shots -- until now.
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Google Pixel 2 XL vs. Google Pixel XL: Is newer really better?

The Google Pixel 2 XL is finally here, boasting some awesome new features and a great new design. But can it take out last year's Pixel XL?
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ZTE makes its Verizon debut with the ultra-budget Blade Vantage smartphone

ZTE has launched its first ever Verizon smartphone, the ZTE Blade Vantage, which offers a Snapdragon 210 chip and comes in at $50.