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Honor 9 Lite vs. Honor 9: Can little brother take down its impressive sibling?

The Honor 9 Lite is a budget-level beast with a bezel-less design and style to spare, but can it take down the more powerful Honor 9?
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Internet Association pressures Senate to reverse FCC’s net neutrality repeal

The fight against the FCC's net neutrality repeal continues, with the Internet Association continuing to pressure the U.S. Senate into opposing it. But can it be swayed?
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You may soon be able to text from your laptop with Android Messages for web

Google is bringing even more exciting functionality to the default Android Messages app. Users can soon expect these excited Allo features on their messaging app.
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If you’re not sold on Siri, you can now get Microsoft’s Cortana on your iPad

Remember Cortana, Microsoft's voice assistant? She's back and better than ever, and she now takes full advantage of the iPad's larger screen.
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Google faces lawsuit accusing it of selling defective Pixel phones

Google has been accused of deliberately shipping units of the original Google Pixel smartphone while being aware that the phones had an inherent fault.
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Apple leads tablet market as detachable devices continue their rise

Apple continues its dominance of the tablet market, while Amazon sees a large boost in sales over 2017. Meanwhile, detachable tablets are increasingly finding themselves as a key part of tablet sales.
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HQ Trivia faces social media backlash as financial backer is revealed

Controversial entrepreneur and political activist Peter Thiel has been revealed as one of the major financial backers of popular quiz app HQ Trivia, prompting calls for a boycott.
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Amid strong local competition, LG bows out of Chinese smartphone market

LG is bowing out of the flourishing Chinese smartphone market, citing disappointing sales and strong competition from local brands such as Huawei.
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Leak reveals list of upcoming Samsung Galaxy devices in 2018

A leaked list of model names has been seized by XDA Developers, and appears to show a massive list of upcoming Samsung Galaxy devices in 2018, including a possible model name for the foldable Galaxy X.
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Apple passes Samsung in smartphone sales, as newer models are shunned

Apple has taken a commanding lead going into 2018, beating Samsung to the top spot for the last quarter of 2017. However, it's not all rosy, as sales are down on the previous year, and consumers shun expensive new phones.
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iOS 12 and new MacOS may let Mac users download iPad apps

Despite upcoming features in iOS 12 being pushed back to iOS 13, Apple still plans to implement plans to allow Macs to download and use iPad apps in iOS 12.
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LG bootloop legal saga ends with offer to customers of cash or a rebate

LG's legal nightmare may have finally ended, with the company coming to a settlement with the class action lawsuit that targeted the notorious "bootloop" bug.
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A 4G-capable Nokia 3310 smartphone may be showcased at MWC 2018

Just when you thought it was safe to be nostalgic again - Nokia might be bringing the new Nokia 3310 4G to MWC 2018, announcing it for the global market.
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Apple will halve iPhone X production after limp holiday sales, report says

Apple is set to halve its production targets for the iPhone X, following lacklustre sales over the holiday period.

The ‘security flaw’ in Prime Exclusive Moto G5 Plus isn’t a flaw at all

It was previously reported that the Amazon Prime Exclusive version of the Moto G5 Plus had a security flaw that allowed users to bypass the lockscreen. Not, it turns out that the "flaw" was simply Google's on-body detection being enabled.
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Google introduces Allo’s Smart Replies on Android Messages

Google has brought one of Allo's best features to the standard Android Messages app. Soon, users on Project Fi will be able to tap a suggestion to reply to their friends.
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U.S. government will investigate fraudulent net neutrality comments

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has agreed to investigate claims of massive comment fraud during the lead-up to the December 2017 net neutrality repeal.
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Android Wear 2.8 update brings readability updates for your wrist

There's never been a better time to own an Android Wear-powered smartwatch. But what can you expect from the latest updates? Find out here.
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Analyst predicts Apple will retire iPhone X in summer of 2018

Apple's iPhone X may not have met sales expectations, but a shock prediction from an analyst suggests Apple may be retiring their latest phone sooner than expected.
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Up to 40,000 customers’ info may have been stolen from OnePlus

OnePlus has revealed the results of its investigation after it emerged that customers had been the victims of credit card fraud.
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Which Android Wear smartwatches will get Android Oreo?

Google has revealed a bunch of Android Wear devices that will be receiving an update to take them to Android 8.0 Oreo. Is your device here?
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Hackers may be able to access private WhatsApp conversations

Despite WhatsApp's extensive end-to-end encryption, German researchers have discovered a flaw that could allow access to private chats.
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Multiple challengers take on the FCC’s net neutrality repeal

Did you think it was over? Attorneys general, senators, and governers alike have stepped up to try to save net neutrality.
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Two countries are now investigating Apple over iPhone planned obsolescence

Apple's new year is really off to a bad start. France and the U.S. are both investigating planned obsolescence in older iPhone models.
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Apple responds to shareholder plea on children’s exposure to iPhones

Apple has responded to a plea from some of its shareholders that it could be doing more to research the impact of smart devices on children.
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Apple could become the world’s first $1 trillion company in 2018

The world's biggest tech giants are on the rise, and the prize is the coveted $1 trillion valuation. Does Apple have what it takes?
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Some Android games are listening in on your TV viewing habits

Some Android games could be listening to your microphone to monitor the TV you're watching, according to an investigation.
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Analyst suggests customers prefer cheaper iPhones to the iPhone X

According to an analyst from Cowen & Co., sales of the iPhone X are lower than expected -- and the high cost may be the reason.
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Google’s lightweight Maps Go app is built for low-end Android devices

Got an older Android device, and struggling to run Google Maps? Rejoice, for Google has launched Maps Go for low-end devices.
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Could Nokia be planning a new QWERTY keyboard phone?

Nokia is rumored to be working on multiple new phones, including a low-powered budget phone with a physical keyboard.
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Google kills augmented reality project Tango to focus on ARCore

Google has chosen to retire the Project Tango augmented reality platform in favor of committing more resources to ARCore.
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Insert Stormtroopers into your life with Google’s new AR stickers for Pixel

Who hasn't dreamed of marching with stormtroopers? Well with Google's new AR stickers for Pixel phones, that dream can become a reality.
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Want to build a better world? Google’s 2017 Year in Search shows us ‘how’

Google's Year in Search 2017 is out, and it reveals the answers we've all searched for over the last twelve months.
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Fake version of top Bitcoin wallet appears on iOS App Store

iOS Bitcoin-owners beware! An app that has made its way to the top of the iOS app charts may not be all that it seems.
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Razer Phone vs. iPhone X: Android newcomer takes on Apple’s finest

How do you pick between the super-smooth Razer Phone and the razor-sharp iPhone X? We'll show you how the two phones stack up in a slugfest.
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Apple claims it can gather data without violating the privacy of its users

Apple has a way to gather your data without ever knowing who you are, and should you allow it, the data will make iOS better.
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Apple reveals the iTunes ‘Best of 2017’ lists for apps, music, and more

The best of the best on the Apple iTunes store have been revealed. Did any of your favorite apps, games, music, or more make the list?
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Google finally launches Android Go, a lighter OS for budget phones

Google's Android Go is finally here. It's a more efficient and smaller version of Android for entry-level devices with 1GB of RAM or less.