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The woes for HTC continue, faces partial sales ban in Germany

A Mannheim District Court ruled in favor of Acacia Research Group over a dispute regarding voice coding patents regarding HTC handsets.
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Android Marshmallow users can now tap and hold the home button for package and flight info

Google's Now on Tap's latest update adds the ability to check flight status and track packages.
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Sony rumored to offer only two phones in 2016, neither will debut at CES

A new report indicates Sony will simplify its mobile business in 2016 by offering only two phones. Neither one will debut at CES 2016.
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T-Mobile offers up one free year of Hulu for Verizon customers looking to switch carriers

T-Mobile offers current Verizon Wireless customers one year free of Hulu and accessory savings for switching.
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10 awesome tips to get the most out of your Google Nexus 6P

Find out how to get the most from your phone with these handy Google Nexus 6P tips and tricks.
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Google releases Android 6.0.1 with updated emojis and more

Google releases Android 6.0.1 with updated emojis and other new features.
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Samsung’s getting serious about security updates for its Android phones

Samsung adds security patch update information to its Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus phones.
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New survey on screen size preference fuels smaller iPhone 6C rumors

A survey conducted by Piper Jaffray found that most people prefer a larger phone, but 20 percent still think 4 inches is the sweet spot.
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Cricket Wireless serves up holiday savings on the iPhone 5C, 5S, and select Android phones

Cricket Wireless slashes prices on the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S, as well as select Android and Windows phones.
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Google’s Cardboard Camera app turns your smartphone into a virtual reality camera

Google's new Cardboard Camera app allows your smartphone to capture virtual reality photos that you can later view in Cardboard.
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AT&T customers willing to switch to T-Mobile offered discounts on iPhone 6S and more

T-Mobile is offering AT&T customers a discount on the iPhone 6S and accessories if they switch carriers.
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Verizon Wireless is giving away Star Wars Google Cardboard VR viewers for free today

Verizon Wireless is giving away free Google Cardboard VR viewers to Verizon customers
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The Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, and A7 are fantastic alternatives to the Galaxy S6

Samsung refreshes the Galaxy A series for 2016 with better specs.
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Chrome for Android can now save up to 70 percent of your data with Data Saver mode

Google updated the Data Saver Feature in the Chrome for Android app. It will now save up to 70 percent of data and will load pages much faster.
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Motorola Droid Maxx 2 review

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Move over 3D Touch, FingerAngle is way cooler and you don’t need fancy hardware

Qeexo, a spinoff from Carnegie Mellon University, has created FingerAngle. It can detect the 3D orientation of a finger against a touchscreen.
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Microsoft kills support for Android porting to Windows 10

Microsoft recently announced plans for Android and iOS developers to easily port their existing apps to Windows 10, but has put the Android feature on hold.
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SwiftKey doubles down on word prediction, adds easier access to emojis in version 6.0

SwiftKey gets updated to version 6.0 with new Double-Word prediction, easier access to emojis, and revamped settings.
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How to automatically back up your apps in Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Android Marshmallow now supports auto backup of apps, but sadly, not all apps are compatible. Here's how to find out which ones are being backed up.
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Don’t expect to see an AMOLED screen on an iPhone until at least 2019

Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities believes that Apple will not adopt AMOLED screens on the iPhone until at least 2019.
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Whether you're a rebel or an imperial, these Epson Star Watches will delight

Epson announced Star Wars themed Smart Canvas watches to celebrate The Force Awakens. These limited watches have four different themes.
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Google offers a free Nexus 5X to companies who try Android for Work

Google has updated Android for Work with new enhancements for Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is offering a free Nexus 5X to new companies.
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The Scoop app offers all the benefits of carpooling without sacrificing control

Scoop is a new carpooling service that matches up commuters based on workplace and neighborhood.
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OnePlus Reflexion app uses both your cameras to capture unique reflections

The OnePlus Reflexion app taps your creative side by blending two photos from the front and back cameras of your phone.
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The PuzzlePhone is the modular smartphone that will satisfy your inner geek craving

The PuzzlePhone is a modular smartphone from Circle Devices, a Finnish company.
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NFL star Tony Gonzalez becomes your personal trainer with the FitStar app

FitStar Personal Trainer is a personalized fitness app, and it's now available on Android.
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Study finds that nearly 100 percent of preschoolers are using mobile devices

A new study shows that nearly 100 percent of toddlers and preschoolers are using a mobile device, with the tablet being the most popular.
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The Asus ZenFone 2 Laser offers high-end specs on a budget

The Asus ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE551KL) comes to the U.S. with a starting price of $199.
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How bad is the cracked smartphone screen epidemic? Motorola gives us the lowdown

Motorola released an infographic detailing how bad the cracked smartphone screen epidemic is to further reiterate why we need ShatterShield technology.
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You can now draw notes and doodle in Google Keep for Android

Google Keep has been updated to version 3.2.435, which allows users to draw notes or draw on images.
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The Scarriers are the most horrifying monsters you will see this Halloween, says John Legere

This three part video series shows T-Mobile CEO John Legere telling scary stories about AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. They are known as The Scarriers.
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The Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL has a whopping 5.5-inch display, but won’t break the bank

The Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL is phone that won't break the bank. Priced at $140, it's available at MetroPCS, and is coming soon to T-Mobile.
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Amazon is celebrating Halloween with $70 worth of apps and games for free

Amazon is celebrating Halloween with 33 apps and games for free, representing over $70 in savings.
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How does Motorola’s ShatterShield tech save your Droid Turbo 2’s screen from cracking?

Motorola's ShatterShield display is the world's first shatterproof display for smartphones. It's guaranteed not to crack or shatter for up to four years.