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Virgin Mobile offers free five months of service if you pick up the LG X Power

Virgin Mobile's latest promotion nets you five months of service for free if you buy the LG X Power outright.

Phones Mobile

January 17, 2017

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Barnes & Noble suspends sales of its Nook tablet, faulty charger is to blame

Barnes and Noble suspended sales of its Nook tablet due to a faulty charger, not because of suspicious preinstalled software.

Phones Android

January 16, 2017

Uber’s Calendar Shortcuts sets destinations based on your calendar events

Uber introduced Calendar Shortcuts, which looks at upcoming events on your calendar and lets you pick a destination based on entries.

Mobile Cars

January 12, 2017

Uber and Honda hit with safety lawsuit after crash leaves woman paralyzed

Texas resident Sarah Milburn sued Uber and Honda after a crash involving her Uber driver left her paralyzed from the chest down.

Cars Car News

January 10, 2017

An Amazon brick-and-mortar bookstore is headed to New York City

Amazon announced plans to open a bookstore in New York City, with the company already set to open bookstores in two other cities.

Web News

January 9, 2017

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Apple removes The New York Times’ apps from the App Store in China

Apple took down The New York Times's English- and Chinese-language news apps from the App Store in China at the behest of Chinese authorities.

Phones Apple

January 5, 2017

T-Mobile covers nearly as many people as Verizon and will commit to 5G in the future

In its end-of-year wrap-up, T-Mobile announced it covers 313 million people in the U.S., which is just shy of Verizon's figure.

Phones Business

January 1, 2017

iOS exploit renders your Messages app useless, but there are workarounds

A recently-discovered iOS exploit breaks your Messages app through the use of vCards and thousands of lines of code. Restarts will not fix the problem.

Phones Apple

December 31, 2016

Samsung's Focus app wants to be your all-in-one productivity machine

Samsung announced Focus, the company's latest app that stands as an all-in-one productivity app. It is available as a free download for Android.

Phones Mobile

December 31, 2016

Iran curtails access to 'Clash of Clans,' cites worries over tribal violence

Iran announced it will curtail access to popular mobile title Clash of Clans over concerns that the game might spur tribal conflict.

Gaming News

December 31, 2016

Family files lawsuit against Apple, blames FaceTime for daughter’s death

A family filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of failing to implementing safeguards into FaceTime that disallows drivers from using it.

Phones Mobile

December 30, 2016

Huawei continues growth as more than 10 million P9, P9 Plus phones hit stores

Huawei announced it shipped over 10 million P9 and P9 Plus units, the first of the company's flagship series to hit that mark.

Phones Business

December 29, 2016

Gionee's W2017 doesn't only feature two main cameras, but two batteries as well

Chinese manufacturer Gionee announced the M2017, which looks to impress with its two 3,500mAh batteries.

Phones Android

December 27, 2016

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Acer decides to pull out of India's smartphone market, at least for now

After six years in the Indian smartphone market, Acer announced it will halt sales in the country.

Phones Android

December 24, 2016

Samsung's Galaxy J3 Emerge expected to ring in the new year through Sprint and others

Unveiled by a user manual, the Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge is expected to be the follow-up to the Galaxy J3 (2016).

Phones Android

December 22, 2016

‘More screen, less body’ is the name of the game for the Lenovo Zuk Edge

Lenovo announced the Zuk Edge, which maximizes the front panel's real estate by minimizing the bezels.

Phones Android

December 22, 2016

Uber employees used 'God View' to track celebrities and exes, insider alleges

According to recent allegations, Uber's tracking feature was generally accessible to employees, even though a settlement was supposed to clear the air.

Phones Business

December 21, 2016

Blu’s Life Max phone offers up to 3 days of ‘standard usage’ for less than $120

Following the controversy that surrounded its R1 HD, Blu is back at the grind with its Life Max.

Phones Android

December 21, 2016

Don't call it a comeback: BlackBerry enters licensing agreement with TCL

It might not be a full-on revival, but BlackBerry's licensing agreement with TCL ensures there will be more BlackBerry-branded phones down the road.

Phones Business

December 16, 2016

Bring your phone number to MetroPCS and get a free phone for your trouble

MetroPCS' latest promotion nets you up to two free smartphones if you port your number(s) to the prepaid carrier.

Phones Android

December 15, 2016

ZTE’s Nubia N1 and its monstrous battery land in India on December 14

ZTE has quietly announced the Nubia N1, the latest in the company's Nubia line of phones. It includes a gigantic 5,000mAh battery.

Phones Android

December 13, 2016

Amid regulatory pressure, Airbnb lays out what it's willing to compromise on

Airbnb unveiled its Policy Tool Chest, a pair of lists that highlight what the company is and is not willing to compromise on.

Smart Home Smart Home News

December 11, 2016

Facing stunted growth, Yik Yak lays off 60 percent of its employees

Yik Yak, the company behind the self-titled anonymous social network, reportedly laid off 60 percent of employees.

Social Media News

December 10, 2016

Court: Apple must replace Danish man's iPhone with a new, not refurbished, model

A Danish court concluded that Apple must replace a resident's iPhone 4 with a new device, not a refurbished one.

Phones Apple

December 10, 2016

Meizu’s M5 Note embraces all-metal unibody, gargantuan 4,000mAh battery

Having already announced the H1 Band and Pro 6 Plus, Meizu unveiled the M5 Note, the latest addition to the company's M-series phones.

Phones Android

December 9, 2016

Samsung’s Galaxy J1 Mini Prime is for those with a tight leash on their wallets

If you are on an extremely tight budget, or are looking for someone's first smartphone, Samsung's Galaxy J1 Mini Prime might be worth a look.

Phones Android

December 5, 2016

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You'll need to be a Prime member to get discounts in Amazon's bookstores

Amazon has changed around its pricing in its physical bookstores, with discounts now only available to Prime members.

Business News

December 4, 2016

Small text won’t be an issue with Virgin Media’s huge 14-inch TellyTablet

British company Virgin Media unveiled the TellyTablet, an Android tablet equipped with a huge 14-inch display.

Phones Android

November 30, 2016

Moly X1 smartphone hopes to boost Windows 10 Mobile with its $180 price tag

Chinese manufacturer Coship unveiled the Moly X1, the company's Windows 10 Mobile smartphone that is available through Indiegogo.

Phones Mobile

November 29, 2016

Europe’s top court to hear Uber case with major digital commerce implications

In a case that looks to have major implications, Europe's top court will decide whether Uber is a digital service or a transport company.

Phones Business

November 27, 2016

LG is offering owners full refunds for a Nexus 5X hardware malfunction

According to some Reddit users, LG offered full refunds for their Nexus 5X devices that were hit with a boot loop issue.

Phones Android

November 25, 2016

Following Galaxy Note 7 debacle, Samsung’s battery-making arm isn’t doing very well

Samsung SDI, Samsung's largest in-house parts supplier, is reportedly trying to re-establish its image and reliability following the Galaxy Note 7 debacle.

Phones Business

November 25, 2016

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Buying a phone on Swappa? You can insure it and pay $50 to repair or replace it

Swappa, where you can sell your devices and buy someone else's, now offers protection plans when dealing with the latter.

Phones Android

November 24, 2016

Banned Uber drivers can now have their appeals heard in New York City

As a result of negotiations with the Independent Drivers Guild, New York City Uber drivers can now appeal their deactivations.

Phones Cars

November 24, 2016

Barnes & Noble’s $50 Nook fights Amazon’s Fire tablet for your holiday dollars

Barnes & Noble unveiled the new Nook, the company's first in-house tablet in over four years.

Phones Android

November 21, 2016

Huawei's Mate 9 Lite is a slightly watered-down powerhouse with dual cameras

Huawei announced the Mate 9 Lite, the newest addition to the Mate 9 family that lives up to its name in more ways than one.

Phones Android

November 20, 2016

Powerful processor? Big battery? The Vivo XPlay 6 delivers, and then some

During an earlier launch event, Chinese manufacturer Vivo announced the XPlay 6, one of the company's latest flagship smartphones.

Phones Android

November 17, 2016

China’s Gionee gives its S9 smartphone an alien look with dual rear cameras

Gionee unveiled the S9, the Chinese company's latest phone that follows the trend of dual rear cameras.

Phones Android

November 16, 2016

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