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Bring your phone number to MetroPCS and get a free phone for your trouble

MetroPCS' latest promotion nets you up to two free smartphones if you port your number(s) to the prepaid carrier.
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ZTE’s Nubia N1 and its monstrous battery land in India on December 14

ZTE has quietly announced the Nubia N1, the latest in the company's Nubia line of phones. It includes a gigantic 5,000mAh battery.
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Amid regulatory pressure, Airbnb lays out what it's willing to compromise on

Airbnb unveiled its Policy Tool Chest, a pair of lists that highlight what the company is and is not willing to compromise on.
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Facing stunted growth, Yik Yak lays off 60 percent of its employees

Yik Yak, the company behind the self-titled anonymous social network, reportedly laid off 60 percent of employees.
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Court: Apple must replace Danish man's iPhone with a new, not refurbished, model

A Danish court concluded that Apple must replace a resident's iPhone 4 with a new device, not a refurbished one.
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Meizu’s M5 Note embraces all-metal unibody, gargantuan 4,000mAh battery

Having already announced the H1 Band and Pro 6 Plus, Meizu unveiled the M5 Note, the latest addition to the company's M-series phones.
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Samsung’s Galaxy J1 Mini Prime is for those with a tight leash on their wallets

If you are on an extremely tight budget, or are looking for someone's first smartphone, Samsung's Galaxy J1 Mini Prime might be worth a look.
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You'll need to be a Prime member to get discounts in Amazon's bookstores

Amazon has changed around its pricing in its physical bookstores, with discounts now only available to Prime members.
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Small text won’t be an issue with Virgin Media’s huge 14-inch TellyTablet

British company Virgin Media unveiled the TellyTablet, an Android tablet equipped with a huge 14-inch display.
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Moly X1 smartphone hopes to boost Windows 10 Mobile with its $180 price tag

Chinese manufacturer Coship unveiled the Moly X1, the company's Windows 10 Mobile smartphone that is available through Indiegogo.
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Europe’s top court to hear Uber case with major digital commerce implications

In a case that looks to have major implications, Europe's top court will decide whether Uber is a digital service or a transport company.
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LG is offering owners full refunds for a Nexus 5X hardware malfunction

According to some Reddit users, LG offered full refunds for their Nexus 5X devices that were hit with a boot loop issue.
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Following Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Samsung’s battery-making arm isn’t doing very well

Samsung SDI, Samsung's largest in-house parts supplier, is reportedly trying to re-establish its image and reliability following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.
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Buying a phone on Swappa? You can insure it and pay $50 to repair or replace it

Swappa, where you can sell your devices and buy someone else's, now offers protection plans when dealing with the latter.
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Banned Uber drivers can now have their appeals heard in New York City

As a result of negotiations with the Independent Drivers Guild, New York City Uber drivers can now appeal their deactivations.
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Barnes & Noble’s $50 Nook fights Amazon’s Fire tablet for your holiday dollars

Barnes & Noble unveiled the new Nook, the company's first in-house tablet in over four years.
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Huawei's Mate 9 Lite is a slightly watered-down powerhouse with dual cameras

Huawei announced the Mate 9 Lite, the newest addition to the Mate 9 family that lives up to its name in more ways than one.
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Powerful processor? Big battery? The Vivo XPlay 6 delivers, and then some

During an earlier launch event, Chinese manufacturer Vivo announced the XPlay 6, one of the company's latest flagship smartphones.
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China’s Gionee gives its S9 smartphone an alien look with dual rear cameras

Gionee unveiled the S9, the Chinese company's latest phone that follows the trend of dual rear cameras.
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AT&T bids adieu to Address Book backups starting in January 2017

AT&T announced that its cloud-based Address Book service will come to an end starting January 2017.
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Banking glitch leaves hundreds of Uber drivers in the U.K. without pay

Thanks to a banking glitch, hundreds of Uber drivers in Scotland and around London are without pay.
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Uber driver faces up to 28 years in jail for allegedly raping an unconscious teenager

An Uber driver in California was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting an unconscious teenager.
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Judge nixes Airbnb’s suit against San Francisco over unregistered listings

U.S. District Judge James Donato rejected Airbnb's lawsuit against San Francisco, which was originally launched in June.
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T-Mobile offering two Galaxy S7s for the price of one, but for only three days

T-Mobile saw fit to bring back its buy one, get one promotion for Samsung's Galaxy S7.
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HTC's early Black Friday sale leaves plenty of time for family or whatever

With still a few weeks to go until Black Friday arrives, HTC apparently did not want to wait that long and unveiled an early sale for Team HTC members.
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The Timex IQ+ Move tracks your fitness and looks good doing it

Timex unveiled the IQ+ Move, the company's latest watch that gives the appearance of a normal watch, but includes features found in other fitness trackers.
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Leaked images reveal the Microsoft Lumia 750, the phone that never was, and never will be

Having since been canceled, we have been given a first look at the Microsoft Lumia 750
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Xiaomi’s Redmi 4 phones make you rethink what’s possible for less than $150

Xiaomi unveiled its trio of affordable Redmi 4 phones: the Redmi 4A, Redmi 4 Standard Edition, and Redmi 4 Pro Edition.
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Lenovo sold 14 million phones in last quarter, but not all under its own brand

Lenovo's third quarter financials are out, and the company is happy to share that it sold 14 million phones during the quarter.
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Affordability is the name of the game for Wileyfox's Swift 2 line of phones

Hoping to continue making inroads into the European budget market, Wileyfox has unveiled its Swift 2 line of phones.
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Family is where the heart/discounts are, thanks to new AT&T prepaid plans

Starting on August 19, AT&T customers using its GoPhone prepaid service will be able to add lines to their current plans.
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You’ll have to go international if you want Android with your $103 Meizu M5

Meizu's M5, the latest in the company's M line of phones, looks like your typical midrange phone, except when you consider the lack of Android anywhere.
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Motorola's unannounced Connect Coin is set to be a Bluetooth tracker on steroids

Motorola will reportedly unveil the Connect Coin, an accessory that functions as a Bluetooth tracker and much more.

Google can't keep up with Pixel and Pixel XL orders, expect shipment delays

If you have experienced a shipment delay for your Google Pixel or Pixel XL, the company confirmed that is the case due to higher-than-expected pre-orders.