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MetroPCS customers, don't despair — Music Freedom and Binge On is here

T-Mobile is porting some of its well loved features to MetroPCS customers, including Music Freedom and Data Maximizer.
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Tim Cook says Apple will not build a converged Mac and iPad

Apple chief executive Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will not create a Mac-iPad hybrid, claiming consumers don't actually want a device like that.
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Lenovo plans to enter U.S. mobile market next year, reports poor sales in China

Lenovo has reported its first quarterly loss in six years, but investors aren't worried, with revenue higher than expected and a strong future outlook.
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Airbnb changes its tune, might help cities with housing crisis ban multiple listings

Airbnb has changed its position on offering information on hosts to city leaders, announcing a new system for cataloging rates, income, and other expenses.
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NY attorney general calls fantasy sport sites illegal gambling services

New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman has sent a cease-and-desist letter to FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest daily fantasy sports providers.
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Microsoft announces local data centers for German cloud users to avoid U.S. spies

Microsoft is starting to launch new data centers in Europe after the U.S.-EU safe harbor agreement was deemed invalid by the European Union.
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Everything you need to know about Apple’s iPad Pro

Apple has bucked the trend of disregarding the iPad, with the announcement of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
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Cell phone towers might be getting replaced by Philips' new streetlights

Los Angeles has announced a new partnership with electronics giant Philips to build 100 4G LTE streetlights, capable of connecting you to the Internet.
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BlackBerry has other devices planned, but Priv market performance will impact company’s future projects

BlackBerry will not give up on the hardware business yet, but its chief executive, John Chen, did say sales of the Priv would sway future decisions.
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Cracked Nexus 6P? You're not the only one

Early Nexus 6P units may have a design flaw causing the rear panel, which houses the camera, to crack spontaneously.
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Vodafone releases an app that enlists its customers to help the fight against cancer

Vodafone's new Android app lets you donate mobile data to help speed up medical research for various strains of cancer.
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Apple Watch reaches 7 million sales, but will miss ambitious analyst predictions

Seven million Apple Watches have been sold since launch according to Canalys, an analytics firm. That is a firm number, but not enough for some analysts.
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Huawei’s all-metal G8 smartphone shows up internationally as the G7 Plus

Huawei's secondary device launch at IFA 2015 is still a killer in the mid-range market, with an all-metal design, Snapdragon 615 processor, and 3GB of RAM.
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Apple patents Touch ID “panic mode” for iPhone

Apple's newest patent details new gestures that iPhone users might be able to implement on the Touch ID sensor, including a panic mode.
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A seventh of the world’s population visits Facebook every day

Facebook has confirmed one billion people view their News Feed every day, and 1.4 billion people check on mobile once a month.
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BlackBerry falls to fifth place as Samsung's Tizen grows in Southeast Asia

BlackBerry is now officially on life support, as new reports show Samsung's Tizen OS has surpassed it to become the fourth-largest mobile OS.
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Google Maps adds spoken traffic alerts on iOS

In the newest update to the iOS app, Google Maps will now read out traffic alerts, giving you a summary of the traffic ahead and what to expect.
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Google may revamp the Android One program after a gloomy first year

Google is said to be working on a revised Android One program, giving manufacturers more freedom regarding components and software.
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Verizon wants your kids, launches two wearables and a tablet to entice them

Verizon might be planning to launch two LG-branded kid-friendly wearables in time for the holiday season, named the GizmoPal 2 and GizmoGadget.
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India might be the next to adopt Project Loon, Alphabet’s ambitious Internet plan

Alphabet is in preliminary talks with India's government about establishing a constellation of Internet balloons across the country through Project Loon.
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San Francisco votes against limiting short-term Airbnb rentals

San Francisco has voted against a controversial proposal titled Local Measure F, which would have seen a lot of regulation hit short-term rentals.
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League of Legends 2016: champion select, mastery, and ranked update

Riot Games has announced the update pipeline for the upcoming year for its flagship game, League of Legends.
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The UK government is trying to legalize mass surveillance this week

The UK government is pushing through a bill to legalize mass surveillance, named the Investigatory Powers Bill. It is the bill's third draft.
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Nokia plans to test Steve Perlman’s potentially game-changing pCell tech

Nokia plans to test Artemis Networks' pCell technology, developed by Steve Perlman. The tech is reportedly capable of using congestion to its advantage.
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Want a new alternative browser? Vivaldi launches into public beta

Chrome alternative Vivaldi has announced it is stepping into public beta, after two million technical preview downloads.
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Edward Snowden touts Signal for your end-to-end encrypted messaging needs

Edward Snowden needs to be extra careful on the Internet, and one of the ways he keeps safe is by using Signal, an end-to-end encrypted Android chat app.
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Sprint customers will be able to call and text while in Cuba

Sprint customers will be able to call and text in Cuba when visiting the country, following CEO Marcelo Claure's historic deal with Cuba's carrier ETECSA.

Microsoft announces major cutbacks on OneDrive storage

Microsoft is lowering the amount of OneDrive storage across the board, and is also removing the unlimited storage plan.
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T-Mobile announces 4G LTE tower inside a router, available for Simple Choice customers

T-Mobile has announced a new way to expand 4G LTE in your home or business, removing the spotty connection from cell towers to your phone indoors.

Bond wouldn’t carry Android, Daniel Craig says, declines $50M product placement

James Bond actor Daniel Craig rejected two major offers from Sony and Samsung to carry Android phones in Spectre, apparently having issues with their quality.
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Snapchat tries to calm down users after privacy policy scare

Snapchat has added an update to its controversial privacy policy, as it tries to reassure users their information will not be passed on to third parties.
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PewDiePie claims YouTube Red is a direct response to growing number of ad blockers

YouTube star PewDiePie has given some thoughts on YouTube Red, the new subscription service. He claims the main reason it is here is because of adblock.
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Google gears up Project Loon balloons for Indonesia Internet swarm

Google plans to start floating balloons in the stratosphere above Indonesia next year, as part of the Project Loon program.
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European Parliament votes to drop Edward Snowden’s criminal charges

European Parliament has voted in favor of dropping Edward Snowden's criminal charges, letting him seek asylum and be protected against U.S. extradition.