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Google is about to shut down legacy versions of its Drive apps suite

If you're running old versions of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android or iOS, you'll need to update soon.
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Could our cells one day be connected to our smartphone? Research suggests yes

Researchers have conducted new research that suggests that our cells could one day be used to track health on a much deeper level.
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Sony Xperia XA successor shown off once again in newly leaked photos

Renders of the follow-up to the Sony Xperia XA have been leaked online, showing that the device could be brought in-line design-wise with the Xperia XZ.
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Google acquisition could make it easier for developers to create apps

Looks like Google is buying (part of) Twitter, after all. The companies have announced that Google will acquire Twitter's developer products.
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Google’s $20 Project Fi referral program has been extended ‘indefinitely’

Google has launched a referral plan for Project Fi that will give customers a cool $20 for each person they persuade to sign up.
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This is how Google ensures the Play Store remains free from potential malware

Google works pretty relentlessly to ensure there's as little malware as possible on the Google Play Store.
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Fake Android Instagram apps have been stealing login credentials from users

Security researchers have discovered a series of fake Instagram apps on the Google Play Store that aim to steal your username and password.
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Federal Trade Commission hits Qualcomm with a lawsuit over its licensing practices

The FTC has sued Qualcomm, alleging that the company is abusing its dominance in the mobile industry by charging extra fees for patent use.
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Unsure if your Android phone is certified or not? Google Play Store will now tell you

Google has long struggled with manufacturers who don't go through the usual channels to use Android -- but now it seems to be cracking down.
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Huawei could be prepping new flagship tablet for Mobile World Congress 2017

It looks like Huawei is preparing to release a new tablet at Mobile World Congress this year -- the Huawei MediaPad T3.
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Look out Siri! Nokia is reportedly building a digital assistant of its own

It looks like Nokia could be developing a smartphone assistant of its own -- Google Assistant and Apple's Siri may soon have some competition.
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Apple will hit the $1 trillion milestone in iPhone and iOS sales this year

Apple is on track to hit an iOS milestone -- the company will have made $1 trillion from the iPhone and iOS sales sometime this year.
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Lenovo P2 officially launches in India with a massive 5,100mAh battery

Lenovo has launched the new P2, featuring a 5,100mAh battery, options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, and gray or gold colors.
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A new LG smartwatch featuring Android Wear just earned FCC certification

It looks like LG is preparing a new smartwatch for 2017 -- an LG watch has passed through FCC certification, suggesting it could launch soon.
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Can Apple be sued for allegedly creating app monopoly? Appeals court says yes

According the a U.S. Appeals Court, Apple can indeed be sued for allegedly creating an iOS app monopoly. The case dates to 2012.
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Gmail to get handy new features that should be familiar to Google Inbox users

Google is currently rolling out an update to the Android version of Gmail, bringing some handy new features from Inbox.
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Nvidia was developing the SHIELD Portable 2, but it’s likely been shelved

FCC documents show that Nvidia was working on a SHEILD Portable 2 -- back in June. Now, however, a release seems unlikely.
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Android 7.1 apps will finally soon be supported on the Chrome OS

Chrome OS has been able to run Android apps for a while now, but its underlying software has lagged a little behind.
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LeEco breaks into U.S. brick-and-mortar stores with Target sales

LeEco is trying to make a dent in the U.S. market. In fact, you can now get its phones, the LeEco Le Pro 3 and the Le S3, from Target.
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Google now requires OEMs to leave Android’s notification bundling features alone

Google has updated its Android documentation to now require that device manufacturers not block or obstruct how notifications work.
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New video shows Apple designers’ competing early iOS designs

A new video has been published on YouTube showing two early iOS prototype designs from Tony Fadell and Scott Forstall.
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European Commission’s telco privacy laws may soon also cover internet firms

The European Commission is expanding its strict telecommunications privacy laws to now cover internet companies too.
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Apple removes "Finder for AirPods" app from its App Store; refunds are available

Apple has pulled an app from its App Store that was aimed at helping users find their AirPods after losing them.
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Nest is making Revolv more useless than a plastic brick

Nest is set to kill integration with Revolv, turning it into a useless piece of plastic. As of May 15, neither the Revolv hub nor the app will work.
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Nokia gets back in the phone game with its first Android model, the Nokia 6

Nokia is finally making a comeback, and has launched the Nokia 6, which features 4GB of RAM, a 16MP camera, and more.
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Microsoft is taking on IFTTT with even more supported services in Microsoft Flow

Microsoft has added a slew of new services to its web automation service Flow -- services like WordPress, Disqus, and more.
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ZTE CEO at CES 2017: ZTE could play a bigger role in the internet of things

ZTE CEO Lixin Cheng recently sat down with Digital Trends at CES to talk about his view of the future, ZTE's grass roots advertising approach, and more.
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Your fitness goals from Google Fit and Apple Health now show up in Google Calendar

Google Calendar will now be much better at helping you keep track of your goals -- that's because it now integrates with Google Fit and Apple Health.
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Samsung's 4th-quarter estimates are pretty impressive, despite Galaxy Note 7 woes

Despite going through a tough few months in its smartphone division, Samsung is reporting pretty huge estimates for fourth quarter 2016.
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Apple made a record-smashing $240M from the App Store on New Year's Day alone

Apple has reported that it made a massive $240 million in sales on New Years Day alone, smashing previous records.
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Modular makeover: Otterbox's Universe case is coming to the iPad

Otterbox is expanding its Universe lineup a little -- the company has announced that the modular case is coming to the iPad Air 2 and 9.7-inch iPad Pro.
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Google CEO: Emerging markets like India need smartphones that cost just $30

Google and other tech giants are working hard to help connect the rest of the world to the internet, and one step that could help is cheap smartphones.
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ZTE will launch an Android Wear watch with LTE Connectivity later this year

ZTE is looking to enter the smartwatch business. According to a recent interview with the CEO, the watch will have LTE connectivity.
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Google app digs deeper into the iOS ecosystem with Gboard preinstalled

The Google app on iOS has been updated with the popular keyboard Gboard preloaded. No longer will you have to download the keyboard separately.
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Apple is investing a whopping $1 billion in the SoftBank Vision Fund for emerging tech

Apple has confirmed a massive $1 billion investment in the SoftBank Vision Fund, which is aimed at discovering and funding emerging technology.
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New Android malware uses your phone to attack your wireless router

A new Android malware has been discovered that doesn't stop at infecting your phone -- in fact, it attacks your wireless router and redirects all traffic.
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It’s about time: Samsung Gear S2 and S3 are finally compatible with Apple iPhone

Samsung has finally made its Gear S2 and Gear S3 smartwatches compatible with the iPhone, almost a year after it first promised it would do so.
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RCA launches four tablets and six phones at CES 2017 — and the price is right

RCA has taken the wraps off of four new tablets and a hefty six new smartphones at CES this year -- and they're all pretty inexpensive.