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Cinemagraphs inject verve into ordinary photos and videos

When a mere photo is not enough, a video seems like too much, and nothing seems quite right, it's time to contemplate creating a cinemagraph. This medium combines still photos and video to inject small areas of motion into a static tableau. Here are the best cinemagraph apps to accomplish that task.
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The best black-and-white photo apps for iOS and Android

Despite the ubiquity of color images native to digital cameras and smartphones, the emotion and drama of black-and-white photography have never lost their magical allure. There are a variety of monochrome shooting and editing apps available for iOS and Android, and here are a few of our favorites.
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Underrated smartphone apps you didn’t know you needed

Do you ever wonder if there's an app that can get you out of a jam? Chances are, there is. Between the App Store and the Google Play Store, there's bound to be something that suits every circumstance. We found some handy apps spanning both platforms to help you get through various situations and events.
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How to transfer data from an old iPhone to a new one

One day you will replace your old phone with a new or different one, and you'll want to have all your data assembled just the way you had it. Here are several convenient ways to transfer your data from an old iPhone (or iPad) to your new one: iTunes, iCloud, and Quick Start are easy. Here's how to do it.
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How to get emojis on your Android phone

While iPhones were quick on the uptake in creating beautifully designed emojis accessible for users in the West, some Android variations arrived a little later to the picture party. They're caught up now, so we give you the lowdown on exactly how to get emojis on your Android phone or tablet here.
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5G mobile phones: Expensive, exciting, and on the rise

As 5G tech continues to roll out in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, it promises performance improvements designed to take the smartphone and Internet of Things experience to the next level. For now, consumers appear to be waiting for better geographical and product availability before spending their cash.
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All of the Apple products that made Jony Ive a living design legend

Apple's iconic products are traced back to Jonathan Ive's industrial designs that span a generation. When you think of Apple products -- the iMac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch -- Ive was the guiding hand and conceptual mastermind behind them, alongside his design team.
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U.S. tech firms continue sales to Huawei despite Trump administration ban

American chipmakers have continued doing business with Chinese telecom networking giant Huawei despite a ban on American sales imposed by the U.S. Commerce Department in May. Intel, Micron, and other companies resumed sales of certain products after reviewing the new rules.
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Adonit Pro 4 impressions: A Basic But Affordable Stylus

For casual sketch artists and note-takers, the Adonit Pro 4 is a low-maintenance, low-cost device for people just getting started with using a pen on a glass surface. The conductive precision disc is transparent, so the Adonit Pro 4 tip does not block off your view of what you are writing or drawing.
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Cell phone carriers now have the power to stop robocalls. When will they use it?

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to allow cell phone companies to block robocalls by default, but the nation's major carriers would not give specifics on if or when they would use the newfound power to protect their customers from what's become a daily annoyance.
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Apple unveils ARKit 3 for more immersive augmented reality experiences

Apple unveiled ARKit 3, which features intriguing new updates to its augmented reality platform. These include photorealistic rendering, real-time people occlusion, and real-time motion capture. RealityKit and Reality Composer promise to make it easier for developers to create immersive AR experiences.
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Samsung adds One UI and battery boosts to Galaxy Watch and Gear smartwatches

Samsung has updated software for its Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, and Gear S3 watch lineup to implement its updated and simplified Samsung One UI interface. The update also makes available new watch faces, battery life improvements, and health and fitness features and enhanced graphics and animations.
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A fond farewell to Grumpy Cat, the internet’s most famous feline

The worst day ever. We say farewell and offer a fond remembrance for Grumpy Cat, the internet's most famous frowning feline, meme and a genuine sweetheart, who died at the age of seven. Exceptionally even tempered and tolerant, Grumpy Cat was in real life, the opposite of her online persona.
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Google’s new Trips site aims to help with all of your travel planning

Google seeks to ease your travel planning with Trips, a new online site that lets you explore destinations, research airline flights, check out hotels and view current package deals. This is the beginning of Google's plans tighter integration between Google Search, Google Maps. and Trips for the future.
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Google I/O: There are big changes coming to Play Store reviews

Google plans an updated approach to its Play Store reviews to focus on more recent and more relevant reviews that provide a more accurate reflection of current apps. Developers seek a rating reflecting current app performance, not ratings from years past. At Google I/O, we learned that it's coming.