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WhatsApp rolls out real-time location-sharing feature for iOS and Android

WhatsApp's new location-sharing feature lets you publicize your whereabouts. It's rolling out to Android and iOS users in the coming weeks.
Phones Android
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Verizon extends Total Mobile Protection deadline for new customers

Verizon's Total Mobile Protection plan normally requires you sign up within 30 days of purchase but the carrier is extending the deadline.
Phones Android
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Boomerang's new Brief Me assistant uses AI to highlight important emails

Boomerang, the San Francisco startup behind the eponymous Boomerang email tools, is launching a new AI-powered productivity assistant.
Phones Android
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The Moto Smart Speaker adds a little Alexa to your smartphone

Lenovo's new Moto Smart Speaker adds the Alexa assistant, two speakers, and four microphones to the company's Moto Z series phones.
Phones Android
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Qualcomm unveils a new chipset and 5G reference design at an event in Hong Kong

At an event in Hong Kong, Qualcomm announced a 5G phone reference design and the midrange Snapdragon 636 chip. Here's what you need to know.
Phones Android
venmo

Venmo users can now make purchases at 2 million online retailers

Venmo, the uber-popular peer-to-peer payments service, now supports payments at more than 2 million online retailers.
Phones Android
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Android phone startup Essential is sued for allegedly stealing trade secrets

Essential, the Andy Rubin-backed startup behind the Essential Phone, has been sued by Keyssa for allegedly stealing trade secrets.
Phones Android
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The Google Assistant makes ordering paper towels from Target easier than ever

Target is teaming up with Google to make it easier to shop the retailer's digital aisles -- and to get items delivered quickly.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Microsoft Edge arrives on iOS and Android devices in preview

Microsoft is bringing its Edge browser to Android and iOS devices. Windows Insider users will therefore be able to give it a go.
Phones Android
Google Duo video calling

Duo-powered feature adds video calling to Pixel, Nexus, and Android One devices

Google is rolling out integrated video calling for to Pixel, Nexus, and Android One devices starting in October.
Phones Android
samsung galaxy s8

Some Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus owners are randomly missing text messages

A growing number of Samsung Galaxy S8 owners report missing random text messages, but it could be a software bug.
Phones Android
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Android Wear 2.0 watches can be updated via the Google Play Store

Android Wear 2.0, the newest version of Android Wear, supports updates via the Play Store. In theory, that means faster bug fixes.
Wearables Android
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Pixel 2 XL vs. Galaxy Note 8: One phablet to rule them all

Google's Pixel 2 XL is a powerful smartphone with an impressive camera. But how does it fare against Samsung's Galaxy Note 8?
Phones Android
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Google Pixel vs. Pixel 2: What difference does a year make?

Google's new Pixel 2 is a cutting-edge phone at a compelling price point. But how does it stack up to last year's Pixel?
Phones Android
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Replacing your phone? Here’s how the Google Store trade-in program works

In the market for a new Pixel or Pixel XL? The Google Store trade-in program can save you money. Here's everything you need to know.
Phones Android
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‘Made for Google’ program could guarantee your next accessory isn’t a dud

Google's 'Made for Google' accessories program could highlight quality accessories for the company's smartphones, Chromebooks, and more.
Phones Android
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Google kicks off the Android Wear beta program with Android 8.0 Oreo

Google's launched a beta program for Android 8.0 Oreo for Android Wear. It's available now for the LG Watch Sport.
Phones Android
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The FBI paid an undisclosed amount to unlock the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

The FBI isn't regally required to volunteer information about an exploit that allowed it to crack the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone 5c.
Phones Apple
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Twitter looks at expanding 140-character limit to encourage ‘expression’

Twitter, the social network know for its infamous 140-character limit on posts, is testing a 280-character limit among groups of users.
Social Media News
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HTC's Green is Good sale slashes prices on the HTC U11, HTC U Ultra, and more

HTC's second annual Green is Good sale has steep discounts in store starting October 2 until October 8, starting with the HTC U11.
Phones Android
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Tired of lugging your wallet around? Try the Timex Fairfield Contactless

Timex's Fairfield Contactless looks like an ordinary watch from the outside, but thanks to Barclaycard's bPay technology, it has tap and pay.
Mobile News
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LG V30 vs. Galaxy Note 8: Can LG’s contender beat Samsung’s phablet king?

The LG V30 boasts powerful hardware, but so does Samsung's Galaxy Note 8. See how they compare in our LG V30 vs. Galaxy Note 8 comparison.
Phones Android
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Google may be preparing a tabletop Echo Show competitor, code-named Manhattan

Google's Manhattan project, a smart home speaker with a built-in screen, will reportedly launch by the end of 2017.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Roli’s new Lightpad Block M is a light-up synthesizer that fits in your pocket

Roli's Lightpad Block M is the evolution of last year's Lightpad Block, a touch-sensitive portable synthesizer control unit for smartphones.
Music News
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The DuraXV LTE is a sturdy flip phone bound for Verizon’s airwaves

Kyocera's DuraXV LTE is the perfect basic phone for 4G LTE speed junkies on a Verizon plan. It starts at $264 off contract.
Phones Android
delta

Chat in the air: Delta rolls out free in-flight messaging

Delta is waiting fees on in-flight mobile messaging. Starting October 1, passengers can text via iMessage, WhatsApp, and other apps for free.
Phones Business
truecaller

New Truecaller iMessage filtering feature blocks spam in iOS 11

Truecaller, one of the world's most popular spam-blocking apps, now filters unwanted messages from Apple iMessage.
Computing News
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The Verizon Wear24 Android Wear smartwatch has been discontinued

Verizon has discontinued sales of the Wear24, its Android Wear-powered answer to the LG Watch Sport and Huawei Watch.
Wearables Android
amazon

Amazon might release Alexa-powered glasses and an Echo Protect camera this year

Amazon is reportedly developing Alexa-enabled AR glasses and a smart security camera called the Echo Protect, according to a report.
Smart Home Smart Home News
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Gmail now automatically recognizes addresses, links, and more

Tired of copying and pasting text from emails? Good news: Google's updating Gmail and Inbox to recognize phone numbers, addresses, and more.
Phones Android
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Here are OnePlus 5 tips and tricks to help you master the OxygenOS

Wondering how to make the most of your OnePlus 5? Check out our list of handy OnePlus 5 tips and tricks to get started.
Phones Android
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T-Mobile won't throttle One users until they exceed 50GB in a billing cycle

T-Mobile is raising the threshold at which it throttles the network's heaviest users. Starting September 20, it will be 50GB instead of 32GB.
Phones Android
pi

Pi can charge multiple iPhones wirelessly from a short distance

Pi, a charger engineered by a team of MIT graduates, uses electromagnetic fields to power iPhones, Android phones, and more over the air.
Phones Android
cozmo

Anki's AI-powered Cozmo now requires you to play with it regularly

Anki's Cozmo, the endearing little AI-powered robot, is getting needier. An app update requires you to play with and feed it regularly.
Emerging Tech News
waze

Spotify and Waze partner to bring music to your ride on iOS

Navigation app Waze is teaming up with Spotify to bring tunes to your ride. New in-app tools will make it easier to pull up your playlist.
Phones Mobile
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YouTube’s updated app brings HDR to select Samsung, LG, and Sony smartphones

Looking for HDR content to watch on your shiny new Galaxy or G6? Check out the newly updated YouTube app, which adds support for mobile HDR.
Phones Audio / Video
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T-Mobile is faster than Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T, according to Oookla Speedtest

T-Mobile came first in the newest Ookla Speedtest report, besting AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. But the U.S. as a whole saw speeds decline.
Phones Android
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Levi’s Virtual Stylist helps you slip into the jeans of your dreams

Levi's new Virtual Stylist chatbot is tailor-made to help you find your dream jeans, and it's one of the first of its kind on the web.
Phones Mobile
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