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Your smartphone is about to get professional-grade photo filters

Professional filter manufacturer Sandmarc has launched a new Kickstarter campaign to bring professional-grade photo filters to smartphones.
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Amazon's 'Ice' smartphone may eschew Alexa for the Google Assistant

Amazon is reportedly working on an affordable smartphone that supports the Google Play Store and Google Assistant. Here's everything we know.
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Samsung makes its internet browser available to more Android devices

The latest version of Samsung's internet browser has just been made available, and it supports a limited number of non-Galaxy phones.
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Mobile device popularity is only expected to rise, says research firm

As per the latest predictions from the International Data Corporation (IDC), our smartphone addiction shows absolutely no signs of waning.

Microsoft is reportedly working on a smartphone with brand-new software

Microsoft hasn't given on smartphones yet. Rumors suggest the company is working on a new model with revamped software.
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Apple reportedly making strides with next-gen micro LED display tech

As the world waits to find out whether Apple's next iPhone will get an OLED screen, the company could be on the verge of something better.
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Samsung's stretchable 9.1-inch screen will make its public debut in L.A.

Samsung's curved screen -- a 9.1-inch AMOLED screen that retains its shape when bent and rolled -- will make its public debut in L.A.
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Hands off — Rive wants to make it impossible for you to text and drive

RiVE is combo hardware and software that promises to "eliminate the ability to text and drive while keeping you connected to what matters."
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T-Mobile SyncUp Drive service can track 24 cars at one time

T-Mobile's SyncUp Drive, a connected car subscription service, now tracks up to 24 cars simultaneously at no extra charge.
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Meitu M8 Hello Kitty and Sailor Moon phones blend cuteness with capable cameras

Meitu's new M8 phone packs powerful AI that produces impressive selfies -- and it comes in special Sailor Moon and Hello Kitty editions.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 customers complain of red-tinted displays

Samsung Galaxy S8 owners around the world have been complaining of improperly calibrated, red-tinted displays since the device's launch.
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Microsoft CEO says the company's next smartphone will be incredibly futuristic

Microsoft's next smartphone might not look like any smartphone that's come before it. That's according to CEO Satya Nadella.
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Pillsy, the world’s first smart pill bottle, conditions you to take your meds

Pillsy, the "world's first smart pill bottle," syncs with your phone to help track your prescriptions, vitamins, and supplements.
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Ditch plastic bottles with this smartphone-activated water fountain

Reefill is taking advantage of your smartphone to help you save the planet, with a system of phone-activated water refill stations.
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Smartphone adoption will soon match total population in Brazil

In Brazil, it is estimated that this mobile device adoption will match the population in the next two years.
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ZTE's dual-camera, DAC-equipped Blade Max 3 is a heck of a bargain at $200

ZTE's Blade Max 3 is one of the company's most impressive budget offerings yet. The $200 phone packs an HD screen, dual cameras, and a DAC.
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The ZTE Axon 7s could turn out to be a killer flagship

ZTE is hard at work on the Axon 7's successor, and from what we've seen so far, it's a step up from the original. Here's everything we know.
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AI app may predict conflict between couples before it occurs, scientists say

Researchers at the University of California have used an AI to analyze language and physiology to predict arguments between partners.
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Scientists just proved your phone’s PIN can be cracked using its gyroscope data

Your PIN code might be frighteningly easy to crack. Researchers at Newcastle University showed how a phone's gyroscope could reveal it.
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ZTE debuts the Nubia Z17 mini smartphone for developing markets

ZTE has launched the Nubia Z17 mini, an affordable smartphone with an octa-core processor and dual cameras, in developing markets.
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App-based Sprimo portable air monitor lets you ‘see what you smell’

The portable Sprimo air monitor links to a smartphone app and tells you the quality of the air, whether you're indoors or out.
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The Honor 8 Pro is Huawei’s new flagship killer

Huawei's Honor Pro 8, the newest in the company's budget lineup, delivers impressive specs at a bargain price.
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ZTE's Prestige 2 smartphone is so cheap, it's almost disposable

ZTE's newest budget phone, the Prestige 2, starts at just $80. It's launching exclusively on Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile.
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Samsung punches back

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Do you know if you're fertile? You may be able to use your phone to test that

The bright minds at Harvard have created a new device that allows men to measure their ability to procreate with their smartphones.

Apple’s iPhone 6s was most popular smartphone of 2016 — and it wasn’t close

In 2016, the iPhone 6s became the most-shipped smartphone in the world, followed by the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 6s Plus.
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Vaio’s new Phone A is a midrange handset bound for Japan

Vaio's Phone A isn't all that exciting, but that's not surprising -- it's a mid-range phone bound for Japan.
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How Celebrity Cruises is using smartphones to put power in passengers’ hands

Celebrity Cruises demoed a lot of new cruise experiences that rely on the incorporation of smartphones and home automation.
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What’s more stressful, losing a smartphone or a terrorist threat? You may be surprised

The possibility of losing a smartphone, a study suggests, causes us about the same amount of stress as the threat of a terrorist attack.
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iPhone 7 was the best-selling phone worldwide in the first few months of the year

Android and iOS continue to dominate the market -- and in fact, are pushing out other operating systems like Windows Phone.

Wonder gaming smartphone: News and rumors

The smartphone world is pretty crowded, but that doesn't stop Wonder, a new company with a plan for an amazing gaming phone.
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ZTE will pay U.S. government $892 million for illegally selling American tech to Iran

ZTE has agreed to settle with the United States government for violating laws that prohibit the sale of American technology to Iran.
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You only pay once: FreedomPop’s first Wi-Fi-calling phone has zero monthly costs

The FreedomPop V7 costs about $75, and comes with a SIM card loaded with free calls, free data, free SMS, and even free WhatsApp messages.
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VoxEra is a tiny device that makes international calling and texting essentially free

VoxEra, a diminutive device that plugs into your home router, can save you big on international calling and texting charges.