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Surprise! Report calls for Google to unveil a Pixel Watch next week

A report from Japan's Nikkei news agency cites a source who says that Google will unveil a smartwatch at next Tuesday's Made by Google event. This would no doubt be the Google Pixel Watch.

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Issue with new iPhone models contradicts a major claim made by Apple

Some Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max users are discovering scratches on their screens even without dropping the device or having it come into contact with a sharp object.

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Disney+ hasn't even launched yet, and you can already save big on a three-year subscription

Instead of paying a grand total of around $210 for three years of Disney+ streaming, you can cough up just 170 bucks right now, equating to less than $5 a month.

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Google tests feature that will send a phone number from your desktop to your phone's dialer

Google is testing a new feature that will allow you to send a notification containing a hyperlinked phone number from the desktop Chrome browser directly to your phone.

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T-Mobile shows off its OnePlus 7T in unboxing video (shot on the phone itself)

The OnePlus 7T is launching on T-Mobile in two color versions. Both will be released on October 18 priced at $599.

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Samsung's cheaper Galaxy Note 10 is coming to Europe in these colors

Samsung is developing a cheaper Galaxy Note 10 model that'll reportedly be sold in black and red across Europe. The smartphone might not arrive until February 2020 but should make the S Pen more accessible...

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Republican senators tell Microsoft that the threat from Huawei is "real and urgent"

A Microsoft executive, who questioned the reason for the U.S. supply chain ban on Huawei during a published interview, received a letter from five Republican senators saying that the threat from Huawei is "real and urgent...

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T-Mobile has a few nice surprises up its sleeve for fans of baseball, treats, and trick-or-treat

T-Mobile customers will be able to claim a $2 Baskin-Robbins promo card, $15 discount on an MLBshop.com purchase, and enter to win the "ultimate" Halloween kit next Tuesday, October 15.

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China warns Apple over 'reckless decision' to readmit the Hong Kong protests app

Just a day after banning the HKmap app from its application store, Apple reinstated it to the pleasure of its developers and the chagrin of the People's Daily newspaper. The official mouthpiece of the ruling...

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Is Apple's iPad lineup getting too confusing for its own good?

Apple is currently selling a grand total of five main iPad variants, also preparing a spring 2020 refresh of the iPad Pro duo, which will further flood a stagnant market and overcrowd a confusing product portfolio...

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Will you miss iTunes?

The other day, Apple released its new macOS Catalina edition with one iconic piece of software in it replaced by several different apps. Your tunes are now present in the Music app, your movies in the TV one, readings in Books, your shows in Podcasts...

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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition will be most expensive OnePlus yet

The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition will retail at €849 and €859 across Europe, making it the most expensive OnePlus phone ever. The flagship will be announced tomorrow alongside the regular OnePlus 7T Pro...

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iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro: what may be the key differences?

Next year's iPhones are expected to have some cool new features, but some are bound to be exclusive for the Pro models. Here's a quick list of the potential candidates...

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Expect pricey 5G iPhone 12 Pro preceded by Apple AR 'glasses' and an SE 2 release

Apple has lined up its first 5G iPhone for the second half of next year, but the first will see some pretty interesting developments, too, both in resurrecting old glory, and introducing a brand new device...

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Google testing 5G Pixel 4 model that could arrive next week

Google is reportedly testing a 5G version of the Pixel 4 that could be announced next week. The model will likely arrive towards the end of the year or in early 2020, allowing the internet giant to beat the likes of Apple to market...

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Budget Motorola One Macro arrives with triple-camera setup, notched display

The Motorola One Macro is official with a triple-camera setup on the rear which includes a dedicated macro shooter, a 6.2-inch notched display, and 64GB of internal storage. Also present is a 4,000mAh battery and MediaTek's Helio P70...

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Motorola One phone with 64MP rear camera, full screen display and pop-up selfie snapper leaks

A leaked photo claims to show the first full screen Motorola One phone that features a pop-up selfie camera. The device is equipped with a 6.39-inch LCD display and is powered by the Snapdragon 675 chipset...

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Samsung reveals exactly what US Galaxy S10-series variants will get access to Android 10 beta first

We don't know when Samsung plans to start the Android 10 public beta program for the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e in the US, but it seems that users of the three devices on Sprint, T-Mobile, and unlocked variants will get access first...

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Verizon's Galaxy S9 is an absolute bargain for a limited time at a 50 percent discount

Originally released more than 18 months ago, the 5.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S9 can still be a very smart purchase at a 50 percent discount with a new line of Verizon service and monthly installment plans...

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The new Galaxy Fold succumbs to damage in a most unexpected place

A crack in the new and improved design has appeared on at least one unit, and in the place we least expected to have problems, which, admittedly, is preferable before having the daily wear and tear affecting your $599 flexible display...

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On Android 10, YouTube's Dark theme can be tied into the system-wide settings

A server-side update is coming to Android 10 users that will allow them to sync the use of Dark theme on YouTube with the system-wide settings selected for the phone.

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FCC waives rules for T-Mobile and Sprint related to 5G spectrum auction

The FCC has given Sprint a waiver allowing it and T-Mobile to communicate together before the FCC's first auction of mmWave spectrum that will take place in December.

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Deal: Garmin Fenix 5X Sapphire gets a $120 discount on Amazon

The Fenix 5X Sapphire isn't the most expensive Garmin smartwatch, but it's definitely in the premium range price-wise.

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Deal: Sony's WH-1000XM3 premium headphones drop to just $230 ($120 off)

Among the best noise-canceling headphones in the $350 price range, Sony WH-1000XM3 are on sale for just $225 at Rakuten.

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Essential's new smartphone is the weirdest thing we've seen

Andy Rubin has just tweeted a few images of Essential's new device and from what we're seeing this is by far the weirdest thing we've seen to date.

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Essential's new smartphone is the weirdest thing we've seen

Andy Rubin has just tweeted a few images of Essential's new device and from what we're seeing this is by far the weirdest thing we've seen to date.

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These two words can save you money on replacement AirPods at the Apple Store

Two words, when spoken at the Apple Store, can help you save $40 on replacement AirPods if the battery has conked out on the accessory. Apple will sell you the replacement pair for $98.

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Deal: Bose QC 35 Series II noise-canceling headphones hit an all-time low

If you're in the market for a pair of great noise canceling headphones, you can consider getting Bose's premium ear speakers since they're now cheaper than ever.

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Hulu update brings offline downloads to iPhone users

After making its mobile app more accessible to users, Hulu announced another important update that brings a much-requested feature: offline downloads.

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Google launches Stream transfer feature that lets you move music, videos between devices

Google continues to offer consumers new ways to interact with their smart devices and the last innovation that the search giant has just came up with is quite useful.

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Best Buy outdoes itself by reducing the Moto Z3 Play to as little as $49.99

The upper mid-range Moto Z3 Play is on sale starting at a measly 50 bucks at Best Buy with an upfront Verizon activation, while Sprint and AT&T customers can get the modular phone for $100 and $150 respectively...

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Report claims Trump administration wants to provide financing dollars to Huawei rivals

A new report says that Trump administration officials are trying to produce a domestic rival to Huawei so that some U.S. companies can help complete the build-out of 5G networks.

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New Apple patents could mean better lenses with smaller camera bumps

A recent Apple patent shows a lens design that could potentially offer better photos while eliminating the camera bump.

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Google now requires all Android manufacturers to include Digital Wellbeing and parental controls

Google is now requiring that all manufacturers of Android phones and tablets include its Digital Wellbeing usage app or a custom version that includes parental controls.

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Leaked OnePlus 7T Pro poster teases 90Hz display and "smooth" experience

The OnePlus 7T Pro has leaked out in a new promotional poster which teases the flagship's 90Hz display which is "smooth like never before." The image also corroborates the presence of an all-screen design...

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Tile releases its smallest Bluetooth tracker ever

Tile launched a new lineup of Bluetooth trackers, including Tile Sticker, a tiny adhesive tracker, Tile Slim, a credit card sized tracker, and updated Tile Mate and Tile Pro designs.

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Sony Xperia 5 Review: the best camera to fit in your pocket?

The Sony Xperia 5 is the spiritual successor to the Xperia Z Compact series — a series that packed all of the top-tier hardware from the brand's flagship phone but in a smaller body. And while small phones...

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OnePlus 7T Review: Best Value in Tech?

The OnePlus 7T is a $600 phone extraordinaire that offers incredibly fast performance and excellent battery life, but not quite the best camera…

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Samsung patent shows a foldable display that works with the S Pen

Samsung's next Galaxy Fold might come with an S Pen if recently released patents are hinting towards the company's intentions.

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Record Galaxy Fold screen replacement price puts iPhone 11 Pro or Note 10+ repairs to shame

We pit the eyewatering Galaxy Fold repairs vs iPhone 11 Pro Max vs Note 10+ vs OnePlus 7T screen replacement prices, and come away flabbergasted.

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Bleak future predicted for global tablet sales through 2024 in new market research

According to Digitimes Research, there's no rebound in sight for the global tablet market, which has been struggling for a long time and will continue to contract for at least the next five years.

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Apple's recently discounted iPhone XR gets an additional $300 price cut at Verizon

Recently marked down from an official starting price of $750 to $600, Apple's iPhone XR can now be purchased from Verizon for as little as 300 bucks with a new line of service and monthly installment plans...

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Apple Watch is now socialized medicine, cue the sleep tracking feature leak

Not only is the Apple Watch the most popular wearable out there but it also enjoys the rare advantage of being cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration for two health-related features.

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Nokia 8.2 with pop-out camera system now seems even more likely

The Nokia 8.2 will probably launch with a pop-out camera system, suggests a new report. The news corroborates previous information and also points towards the presence of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 730.

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Apple will likely beat Huawei to regain second place in global smartphone sales soon

Due to Huawei's inability to load Google services on new Android phones and the early popularity of the iPhone 11 lineup, Apple is expected to become the world's second-largest smartphone vendor again by the end of the year.

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The Galaxy S10's Android 10 beta with One UI 2.0 is officially "coming soon"

The Android 10 beta complete with One UI 2.0 is officially coming soon for the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10e. The update should eventually be available for the Galaxy Note 10 series too.

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Google is taking a small step towards ensuring more companies will release Android 10 phones soon

While you can still count the phones powered by Android 10 on the fingers of one hand, the number will certainly grow... after January 31, 2020.

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You might soon be able to bundle Apple Music and Apple TV+ at a discount

A combination of the Apple Music and Apple TV+ streaming services at a competitive price is reportedly in the works, but record labels are not happy about the tech giant's plans.

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An 'Olive Green' OnePlus 7T with 256GB of storage might be on the way

OnePlus is apparently developing an Olive Green version of the OnePlus 7T which also packs 256GB of storage. The device may arrive on October 10 or at a later date closer to Christmas.

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Unlocked Google Pixel 3 goes half off with no strings attached in black

Normally priced at $800 and up, the unlocked Google Pixel 3 is temporarily on sale for as little as $399.99 at Rakuten with absolutely no strings attached or obligations of any sort.

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Samsung predicts another big drop in quarterly profits, but it could be the last one

Despite strong global demand for the premium Galaxy Note 10 smartphone family, Samsung expects its overall sales and profits to be down substantially in Q3 2019 compared to the third quarter of 2018.

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Instagram update brings dark mode in iOS 13

Instagram has just pushed out another update for its iOS app, which brings the highly-anticipated dark mode.

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Google updates Docs, Sheets, and Slides Android apps with new look

A new look and feel is now available for Google's Docs, Sheets and Slides app, the Mountain View company announced earlier today.

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Google's cool Colorize feature still needs work

Google is moving closer to releasing its Colorize feature for the Google Photos app. This will allow users to load a black and white photo on the app and colorize it using AI.

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Version 7.1 of the Google Camera app leaks with Social Share and more

Version 7.1 of the Google Camera app has leaked revealing Google's intention to revamp the UI to make the screen a larger viewfinder for users. Also, it contains a new Social Share feature that allows users to quickly share images with their favorite social media apps...

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Google forces manufacturers to hide their own gesture navigation setups in Android 10

Google is forcing Android phone manufacturers to hide their own gesture navigation system if they have one that competes with Google's own system. Google wants Android 10 phones to come out of the box with either the new system or the classic 3-button system enabled by default...

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October Android security update is here to patch serious zero-day vulnerability

Google pushed out the October Android security update today along with functional updates that improve the user experience of Pixel users. The October update is expected to patch a zero-day vulnerability that affects Android phones...

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Instagram's removing one of its most controversial features

Instagram is removing one of its oldest and most controversial features – the 'Following' tab. The feature is being phased out over the course of this week and means the Activity tab will now focus on personal activity only...

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Microsoft brings support for Samsung smartwatches to Outlook for Android

Outlook for Android is getting some nifty features and improvements in the latest update, Microsoft confirmed today.

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The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition was just teased on Twitter

The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Edition has just been teased on Twitter by OnePlus CEO Pete Lau. The executive shared an image of the upcoming phone's retail box ahead of its debut on October 10.

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Samsung announces new, enhanced Bixby Vision features

Samsung has just revealed a handful of new features that Bixby will be getting in the coming days, so if you're fan of the AI, here is what you should expect.

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Amazon Fire HD 10 gets a refresh with USB-C, faster processor, longer battery life, and new Kids Edition

Amazon just announced a new Fire HD 10. It still sports a 10.1-inch, full-HD display, but it arrives with a slew of updates, including a new octa-core 2.0GHz processor, a bigger battery, and a USB-C port...

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Deals slash $50-$150 off the Pixel 3a family with certain conditions

Best Buy has a sale on both the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL with the best prices available to those who activate immediately by adding a new line or new account on Sprint, Verizon and AT&T.

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Amazon launches Kindle Kids Edition, an e-reader bundle for kids

Amazon announced the Kindle Kids Edition, an e-reader bundle geared towards children, including a cover, 2-year warranty, and one free year of FreeTime Unlimited. The bundle is available for pre-order now...

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Motorola schedules October 9 announcement; One Macro expected

Motorola has scheduled an announcement for Wednesday, October 9. The company is expected to announce the budget Motorola One Macro which it has now begun teasing.

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Galaxy Fold is the hotdog in a new teardown play on how Samsung made it tougher

Our favorite tinkerers over at iFixit have dismantled their most interesting patient to date - the re-released Galaxy Fold - and, unsurprisingly, came up with a 2/10 repairability score. What we were more interested to see, though, are the measures that Samsung said it has taken to revamp the assemblage of the Fold and make it more foolproof against tampering and debris...

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Deal: Save up to $130 on the Apple Watch Series 4 on Amazon

Amazon continues to discount the Apple Watch Series 4, but you'll have to be fast to take advantage of the sale.

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These AirPods 3 renders give us our best look yet at Apple's next earphones

These AirPods 3 renders give us a glimpse at what Apple's upcoming wireless earphones will look like. The product sport larger head and shorter design paired with a new in-ear tip design.

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Mystery Motorola One phone with pop-up camera leaks in full with mid-range specs

We now know pretty much everything about Motorola's first smartphone with a pop-up front-facing camera and "all-screen" design, but curiously enough, it's unclear exactly how this mid-ranger will be branded.

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Amazon's third-gen Echo Dot smart speaker goes half off for a limited time

Normally priced at $49.99, Amazon's third-generation Echo Dot smart speaker can be purchased for as little as 25 bucks from Woot in brand-new condition and two different colorways... if you're a Prime member...

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Spotify update adds Siri support on iOS 13, Apple TV app released too

Spotify quietly released a new update for its iOS app which bring important improvements and new features.

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HTC surprisingly stops the financial bleeding with solid September revenue score

HTC didn't exactly make a boatload of money in September 2019, but its latest monthly revenue score is the first since June 2017 to represent both a sequential and year-on-year improvement.

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Instagram testing new feature that Facebook discontinued last month

Facebook recently killed one Group Stories available in its main app, but it looks like the feature will be revived in Instagram.

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Disappointing Google Pixel 4 leak suggests it'll cost more than Pixel 3

The Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL will reportedly retail at CAD $1,049.95 and CAD $1,199.95 respectively in Canada. This may translate into US price points of $829 and $949 which is noticeably higher than the $799 and $899 Pixel 3 prices...

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Facebook does something no other non-Google app has ever done on Android

Facebook has officially joined a select group of seven Google-made apps and services to exceed 5 billion Android installs worldwide.

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Meet Sony's new mid-range smartphone, the Xperia 8

Sony Xperia 8 is a brand new mid-range smartphone that's been recently introduced in Japan.

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Google Pay further expands to 24 new US banks; here's the full list

These are the 24 new US banks and credit unions joining a list of several hundreds of financial institutions officially supporting Google Pay in its battle for ubiquity against Apple Pay and Samsung Pay...

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T-Mobile becomes the third US carrier to push Android 9.0 Pie to the LG V30

Following in Verizon and AT&T's footsteps, T-Mobile has reportedly started to deliver its own official Android 9.0 Pie update to the LG V30.

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HTC to return to the premium smartphone market when the time is right

HTC's success doesn't depend on developing markets, and that his company will be more active in the premium handset segment focused on “countries with higher GDP (gross domestic products).”

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Garmin launches a collection of Star Wars-themed smartwatches

The newly announced Legacy Saga Series is a collection of Star Wars-themed smartwatches and along with the character-influenced Garmin Connect app offer a unique experience suitable for Star Wars fans...

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Apple iPhone SE 2 will help Apple ship 10% more handsets during Q1 2020 says top analyst

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees Apple shipping 10% more handsets during the first quarter of 2020 partially due to the expected launch of the Apple iPhone SE 2.

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Leaked Google Pixel 4 promotional videos show off new features

Promotional videos for the upcoming Pixel 4 series have leaked showing off new features like Motion Sense and Face unlock. Another video reveals the new user interface for Google Assistant.

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Here's when the Samsung Galaxy S11 could be announced

The Samsung Galaxy S11 series will reportedly be announced at an Unpacked event on Tuesday, February 18. The timeline means Samsung's 2020 flagships will debut five days before MWC.

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Football star fined $5K just for wearing an Apple Watch

NFL star Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers was fined $5,000 by the NFL for wearing an Apple Watch on the sidelines of last Monday night's game.

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These Amazon Fire HD 8 and Kindle Paperwhite deals are not to be missed

For an extremely limited time, Woot is selling the 2017-released Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet and 2016's Kindle Paperwhite e-reader at incredibly low prices in refurbished condition with 90-day warranties included...

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Pixel 4 series could give users a new way to awaken Google Assistant

A report published today says that the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL could have a raise to talk feature that will activate Google Assistant by lifting the phone off of a desk.

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Apple's Beats Powerbeats Pro are on sale at a rare $50 discount in all colors

Apple's true wireless Beats Powerbeats Pro earbuds can be purchased for 50 bucks less than usual on Amazon right now in a grand total of four paint jobs, including black, ivory, moss, and navy.

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After being cut off from her iPhone for 8 months, woman closes in on $100,000 prize

Elana Mugdan, a 29-year old fiction writer, was chosen by Vitamin Water to take part in its Scroll-Free For a Year challenge. So far, for eight months she has exchanged her Apple iPhone 5s for a Kyocera flip phone...

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Xiaomi's next Mi Band could come with NFC support in the states

According to a fresh report, the Xiaomi Mi Band 5, expected in the middle of next year, will be equipped with NFC even for models sold outside of China. The current Mi Band 4 has a variant with NFC that is sold only in China...

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On the eighth anniversary of his passing, Steve Jobs is remembered by Tim Cook

On the eighth anniversary of the untimely passing of Steve Jobs, the latter's handpicked successor remembered him in a tweet. Tim Cook also included a quote from Jobs and shared a photo of him.

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Pixel, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi and other Android phones are affected by zero-day vulnerability

Google's Project Zero team and Threat Analysis Group have discovered a zero-day vulnerability that affects a number of Android phones including the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.

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Verizon's Moto G6 is on sale for as little as $48 at Best Buy

Best Buy has the crazy popular Moto G6 on sale for an insanely low $48 upfront or $2 a month with installment plans on Verizon.

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Certain Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models are eligible for a free repair

Those with an Apple iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus that won't boot up could be entitled to a free repair from Apple if the device is question is one within a limited range of serial numbers.

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The technology Apple purchased today will probably end up in the 2020 iPhones

Apple has confirmed the acquisition of 3D animation firm IKinema for an undisclosed amount of money. With the deal, Apple could beef up its Memoji feature and create content for its Apple TV+ service.

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House Judiciary Committee asks Spotify to rat on Apple

Spotify has been asked by the House Judiciary Committee for information related to its beef with Apple over the so-called "Apple Tax." The House is investigating Apple, Google, Facebook and Amazon for possible antitrust violations...

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Deal: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 drops to just $400 at Best Buy

Best Buy is making the Galaxy S8 even more appealing by dropping the price to just $400, $100 off MSRP.

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Another day, another important Google app gets Dark theme

Rejoice Google Duo users; the video chat app is receiving Dark theme allowing users to protect their eyes from strain and the blinding white background light from the app.

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T-Mobile clinches FCC support for Sprint merger; formal vote could take place next week

The three Republicans commissioners sitting on the FCC have agreed to vote in favor of the $26.5 billion T-Mobile-Sprint merger. The next step, a formal vote, could be held as soon as October 9th.

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Hulu announces new changes to its app to make it more accessible

Although no new updates are available at the moment, the streaming service will be getting important accessibility enhancements very soon.

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Instagram enables augmented reality shopping through its mobile app

Starting today, several brands that are using Instagram to sell their products will now be able to add a new augmented reality feature that lets customers try their products before they buy it, Mashable reports.

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