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Samsung’s Galaxy A9 Pro has a massive battery and is coming to India on September 26

Samsung's Galaxy A9 Pro will be available in India beginning on September 26.
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Google offers $30,000 scholarship for winner of its Doodle 4 Google contest

Google's annual Doodle 4 Google contest has kicked off. Children in grades K-12 can participate to win a $30,000 scholarship.
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Don't want to ask a stranger to snap your pic? Now you can hire an 'iPhoneographer'

PhotoSesh Light, a new app from the PhotoSesh team, lets you hire a iPhoneographer. They get paid on an hourly basis.
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Onyx communicator lets you talk to people around the globe with a push of a button

Orion Labs' Onyx, a walkie-talkie-like device that lets you send voice messages regardless of distance, is now available for sale.
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Here are all the iOS devices that can get iOS 10, and the ones that won’t

Every OS upgrade means older hardware will no longer be supported. Here are a list of devices that will get iOS 10.
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Want the new S Pen without the exploding phone? You’ll love the 2016 Galaxy Tab A tablet

The Galaxy Tab A launched last year as an affordable Android tablet with S Pen capability, and now Samsung has launched a new version of the tablet that comes with the S Pen itself, and it's the improved stylus seen with the Galaxy Note 7.

Moshi keeps your iPhone 7 covered with 9 new cases, screen protectors

Moshi, along with every other accessory manufacturer, is clamoring for your attention now that the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have been announced.
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Google brings Cardboard Camera to iOS, improves sharing and adds features

Cardboard Camera, the Google app that lets you take and view 360-degree photos, is now available on iOS.
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Google may soon expand Project Fi to include group plans

Thinking of switching carriers? Google's mobile virtual network operator Project Fi may finally add group plans soon.
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It’s 2016 and Samsung just announced a flip phone

You read that right. Samsung's second flip-phone entry in the Folder line was just announced on its Chinese website.
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The Meizu M3 Max’s massive battery keeps its 6-inch screen up and running

Meizu has taken the wraps off the M3 Max, another addition in the M3 line. This one has got a 6-inch screen and a massive 4,100mAh battery.
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Ireland to appeal $14.5 billion tax penalty imposed on Apple, EU remains adamant

Apple got slapped with a $14.5 billion tax penalty for its agreement with Ireland, which has decided to appeal the European Commission's decision.
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Misfit's Ray will soon be sold in Apple stores, with exclusive Apple-y colors

Misfit doesn't have a new product for IFA 2016. Instead, it's unveiling new color and band options for the Misfit Shine 2.
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Roger 2.0 turns your phone into a walkie-talkie with push-to-talk TalkHeads

Roger, the app that lets you send voice messages to contacts, has unveiled a new TalkHeads feature that enables push-to-talk functionality.
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Humavox partners with AKM to build smaller wireless charging receivers

Humavox wants to make wireless charging easier, and more widespread. That starts with manufacturers, and that's why Humavox is teaming up with AKM Corp.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 will be the ‘processor of choice’ this fall

Qualcomm has offered more details about its upcoming processor, the Snapdragon 821. It offers a 10-percent performance increase over the Snapdragon 820.
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Apple responds to Australian banks’ attempt to charge people for choosing Apple Pay

Apple has filed a formal complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, claiming that Australian banks want access to the iPhone's NFC.
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Apple’s Tim Cook responds to European Commission’s $14.5 billion fine

Apple has to pay Ireland $14.5 billion in back taxes, a European Commission investigation has concluded. But Apple CEO Tim Cook appears to have other plans.
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There goes another Google app: Device Assist is pulled from the Play Store

Another Google app bites the dust. You probably haven't heard of this one, though, as it targeted Android One, Nexus, and Google Play Edition devices.
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Bye-bye productivity: Google lets you play Solitaire, Tic-Tac-Toe with just a search

Bored? Need to kill some time? Search Solitaire or Tic-Tac-Toe on Google to play the games directly from the search results -- no need to download an app.
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Update your iOS device to 9.3.5 as it fixes serious security vulnerabilities

You shouldn't wait to install the most recent iOS update, as it patches 3 vulnerabilities that were actively used in what was likely a spy operation.
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Your best buds for life? OnePlus’ Bullets V2 earbuds are stylish, inexpensive

OnePlus built up hype for a pair of $20 earbuds and it seems to have paid off -- the Bullets V2 are already out of stock.
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WhatsApp to share user data with Facebook, but you can opt out

Now that WhatsApp has surpassed a billion users, it's time to monetize the service. The company has a plan to bring businesses into its app.
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Rose gold is so 2015: Samsung’s pink gold Galaxy S7, S7 Edge are now available

Rose gold too rosy? How does pink gold sound? Samsung's got a new color option for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
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Google may bring changes to Android's navigation bar in the form of more buttons

Google may be testing the option to customize Android's navigation bar to add a little more than what's currently available.
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TP-Link rebrands to focus on consumers, boosting market share in U.S.

TP-Link wants to improve its market share in the U.S. To do that, it needs a new brand and identity, and apparently a strong push into the smart home.
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Everything you need to know about the HTC 10

The highly anticipated HTC 10 is here, and it has chamfered edges, optical image stabilization on the front and rear cameras, and the same full-metal design.
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Sprint's Unlimited Freedom nets you unlimited talk, text, data on 2 lines for $100

Sprint has unveiled a new data plan -- Unlimited Freedom. You can get two lines with unlimited talk, text, and data for $100 a month.
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A new threat looms for tech companies: the anti-encryption bill

The Select Committee on Intelligence unveiled a draft of an anti-encryption bill, which would force companies to comply with court orders.
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Is a Sprint and T-Mobile merger still possible? Softbank's CEO thinks and hopes so

After a failed attempt in 2014, Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son still wants to see the two carriers merge -- but he may have to wait for a new FCC chairman.
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CVS Pay system uses a barcode to help customers make mobile contactless payments

CVS Pay isn't like Apple Pay or Android Pay -- it's more like Starbucks' mobile payment solution, which lets you pay by scanning a barcode in the app.
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T-Mobile stopped offering HTC's flagship smartphone on its website in July

T-Mobile silently dropped the HTC 10 from its website in July, and hardly anyone noticed. The "Un-carrier" carried the device for only two months.
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ZTE may be cooking up a smartphone with a 4,900mAh battery capacity

A new smartphone has popped up on Chinese certification site TENAA, and it's from ZTE. The specs are mostly average, except for the large 4,900mAh battery.
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Smartphones could soon be nearly bezel-less thanks to these LCD displays

Japan Display Inc. is showing off a 5.5-inch display that's a "Full Active" LCD -- meaning there are almost no bezels all around the screen.
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Google Trends offers fun facts, interactive visuals, search data with its Olympic Hub

Want to know what everyone is searching for on the internet during the Olympics? Google has added an Olympic Hub in Google Trends that can help.
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Google Maps expands ridesharing options to Southeast Asia

The Google Maps app can now show users ridesharing options with Go-Jek and Grab in several cities throughout Southeast Asia.
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Google Maps lets you save offline areas to the SD card, adds Wi-Fi only mode

Google Maps now has a Wi-Fi only mode that shuts off data access for the app -- especially useful if you're trying to save your data.
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T-Mobile now has fastest LTE download speeds of four big carriers, study shows

Choosing a carrier? T-Mobile reportedly offers the fastest 4G LTE download speeds at 16.3 Mbps. Verizon came close at 15.9 Mbps.