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New patent hints at Motorola Razr 2 with eight sensors on the edges

A new patent has been discovered that hunts at what a follow-up to the new Motorola Razr could look like. The patent seems to show a foldable device with an impressive eight touch sensors around the edges, which could be used to trigger things like Google Assistant or your most-used apps.
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AT&T is bringing LTE-speed 5G to customers in five cities next month

AT&T is finally ready to release 5G to the public -- though the version of 5G that the carrier will roll out to customers will only be around as fast as high-speed LTE networks. The tech will roll out to five cities in the first half of December, with a further 10 cities coming by February.
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Google Assistant can now book movie tickets for you all by itself

Google has released a new feature to Google Assistant on your phone -- the ability for Assistant to navigate through movie-booking websites and book tickets for you. The feature works with a range of different cinemas and movie-booking services in both the U.S. and the U.K.
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Android 10 update seemingly breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2

Android 10 brings a host of new features to compatible phones, but according to some reports, it also breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2. Hundreds of users have reported Wi-Fi issues after updating to Android 10, and it seems like there is a range of Wi-Fi issues related to the update.
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How to download iPadOS on an Apple tablet

iPadOS brings with it a number of awesome features, including a revamped home screen, some mouse support, and more. Now that the beta is over, the full version of iPadOS is available to the public. Interested in getting iPadOS for yourself? Here's how to get the new iPadOS on your iPad.
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Android bug allowed hackers to access phone cameras in the background

A new bug has been discovered in Android that allowed hackers to gain access to the phone's camera in the background — even when the phone's lock screen was locked. The bug has since been fixed, according to Google, and affected Google Pixel and Samsung phones, among others.
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Apple’s Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are here

Apple has finally unveiled the new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The new cases feature a new dedicated camera button, and are available in a few different colors. The cases are a little expensive, coming in at $130 each.
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Verizon’s newly published maps show exactly where you can access 5G

Verizon has finally published maps showing exactly where you can access 5G on the company's network. The maps show that 5G coverage is available largely on streets and sidewalks, which is likely due to technical limitations associated with using millimeter wave technology.
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The new Apple Maps is now available in more than half of the U.S.

Apple is currently rolling out a new version of Apple Maps -- and that new version is now available in more than half the U.S. The new Apple Maps adds features like Look Around, as well as more natural Siri guidance. Apple says the new Apple Maps will be rolled out to the rest of the country by the end of 2019.
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How to block spam calls using iOS 13’s silence unknown callers feature

Apple's iOS 13 has a ton of great new features, including the great new Dark Mode, photo editing features, and more. There's another feature that could come in handy too though -- the ability to block unknown numbers automatically, sending them straight to voicemail. Here's how to enable the feature.

New Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 features now available on older Galaxy Watches

Samsung is releasing an update to the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Watch Active that brings a host of new features to the devices that would otherwise only be available on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. New features include deeper integration with Bixby and more Samsung Health features.
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How to use iOS 13’s smart Wi-Fi and Bluetooth controls from Control Center

Apple's iOS 13 brings a ton of great tweaks and changes to how the operating system works, but one of the most subtle changes is the fact that you can now control Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity straight from the iOS Control Center. If you have iOS 13, here's how to use the new feature yourself.
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WhatsApp flaw could have let hackers take control of a phone via an MP4 file

A new WhatsApp security flaw has been discovered that would have allowed hackers to take control of a user's smartphone by sending them a specially coded MP4 file. According to Facebook, the flaw has been patched in the latest version of WhatsApp -- so it's worth updating if you haven't yet.
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Google is finally rolling out RCS support to Android Messages in the U.S.

Google is finally bringing support for better messaging to users in the U.S. The company announced that it's rolling out support for RCS to users of the Android Messages app. The new standard will allow for better read receipts, better group messaging, and better support for multimedia.
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New iPhone SE and iPad Pro with 3D sensing tipped for early 2020 release

According to a new research note from Ming-Chi Kuo, a new iPhone SE and a new iPad Pro are expected to be released in the first half of 2020. According to the report, the new iPad Pro will feature a 3D sensing camera with a time-of-flight lens, helping boost Apple's AR efforts.
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The Apple Card is being investigated for sexism. Here’s Goldman Sachs’ response

After numerous complaints, the Apple Card is being investigated for the algorithm behind it being sexist and giving men higher credit limits than women, even in cases where women have higher credit scores. Goldman Sachs has since issued a response to the complaints.
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Apple plans to release AR headset in 2022, AR glasses in 2023

According to a new report, Apple's augmented reality headset may not be released until 2022, despite rumors that the company was planning on releasing it in 2020. The report notes that Apple will release an Oculus Quest-type headset in 2022, followed by a glasses-type device in 2023.
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Downed server caused nearly 170K Valentine’s texts to be delivered on Wednesday

Almost 170,000 text messages failed to send on Valentine's Day, and this week they finally went through. Now, we may finally have a reason. According to a statement from a company called Syniverse, a downed server that finally went back online yesterday is the cause behind the phantom texts.
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The Samsung Galaxy S11 will have a massive battery, according to leak

A new leak suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S11 will seriously step things up on battery life. The leak, which comes from known Samsung leaker Ice Universe, suggests that even the smallest Galaxy S11e will have a 4,000mAh battery, meaning that the Galaxy S11+ could have up to a 5,000mAh battery.
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T-Mobile promises free 5G for first responders if Sprint merger goes through

T-Mobile CEO John Legere promised that the carrier will offer 10 years of free 5G service to first responders if its merger with Sprint goes through in the next year. According to to T-Mobile, if all first responders sign up for the service, they could save up to $7.7 billion.
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Phantom text messages were sent around the country last night

According to a slew of posts on Reddit and Twitter, a number of users received text messages that weren't actually sent. According to some reports, the messages are actually duplicates of messages sent on February 14, and the issue could be related to a cross-carrier messaging system update.
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The ZTE Blade 10 Prime and Blade A7 Prime are now available from Visible

ZTE has announced three new phones, two of which are destined for Visible exclusivity. The ZTE Blade 10 Prime and Blade A7 Prime are available from the Verizon-owned network, while the Blade 10 is the same as the Blade 10 Prime, but works on T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon instead.
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The Google Pixel’s last update will be released in December

Google announced the end-of-software updates for the original Pixel and Pixel XL. According to the company, the phones will get one final update in December, which will largely focus on security patches. The phone already got more updates than were expected, having received Android 10.
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The FCC has officially approved the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint

A few weeks after voting on the merger between Sprint and T-Mobile, the FCC has published statements and officially passed approval. The two companies have long argued that the merger would result in a stronger 5G network, and that was one of the main reasons the FCC approved the deal.
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Apple Card users will be able to buy an iPhone with no interest for 24 months

Apple has announced that customers will soon be able to buy an iPhone with their Apple Card, and pay no interest for 24 months. Customers will still get 3 percent cash back too -- and while the program is similar to other iPhone financing programs, it allows users to manage payments in the Wallet app.
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AT&T switches up its strategy with three new Unlimited data plans

AT&T is fully adopting the Unlimited data plan model. The company has announced three new Unlimited data plans, each with a different set of perks and advantages. The new plans range in price from $65 for a single line to $85 for a single line, though you'll get discounts with additional lines.
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Samsung shows off concept flip phone with a foldable design

Samsung is already hard at work on a second foldable phone. At the Samsung Developer Conference, the company briefly showed off a new foldable design concep. The concept was shown during the demonstration of the new One UI 2.0, and not many details about it are known at this point.
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Samsung One UI 2.0 brings easier one-handed use and nonintrusive notifications

Samsung has announced One UI 2.0, the latest version of its Android skin that's built on Android 10. One UI 2.0 update brings mostly minor changes, such as the home screen app folders taking up less of the display, but it also has some useful features, such as supporting more foldable form-factors.
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Apple’s iOS 13.2 brings new emoji, Deep Fusion, privacy settings, and more

Apple has finally released iOS 13.2 to the public, bringing with it the highly anticipated Deep Fusion image-processing tech, new Siri privacy settings, and support for the new AirPods Pro. iOS 13.2 also brings with it a number of bug fixes that should make iOS 13 a little less frustrating.
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Google owner Alphabet has reportedly made a bid to buy Fitbit

Google may be looking to bolster its wearable tech, and has reportedly made a bid to buy fitness-tracking company Fitbit. The terms of the offer have yet to be revealed, and there's no guarantee that a deal will go through at all. Google has been rumored to be working on a smartwatch for years.
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Patent suggest Apple may have solved major issue with augmented reality glasses

According to a new patent filed by Apple, the company's upcoming augmented reality headset may come with tech that enables them to adjust the opacity of their lenses. The tech will help ensure that images can be seen even in brightly lit environments. The glasses may be released in 2020.
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Addicted to your phone? Try one of Google’s clever new ‘experiments’

Think you need to use your phone a little less? Google has launched a series of so-called Digital Wellbeing "experiments," which are apps that help you manage and track how often you use your phone. As part of the initiative, there are six apps -- though more could be added over time.
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Samsung patent shows the design of an unreleased augmented reality headset

Earlier this week, rumors emerged about a potential Apple augmented reality headset in the works, but now a new patent is hinting at a Samsung AR headset too. The design patent shows a headset with two displays and cable that could be used for data transfer or to charge the device.
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All the smart, new Pixel 4 features coming to older Pixel phones

The Pixel 4 offers a ton of awesome new features, but the great thing about them is that many of them are software-based. That mean lots of those features will end up coming to other Pixel phones. those features include the new Recorder app and some of the great camera features.