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The Samsung Veyron looks to be the flip phone equivalent of the Galaxy S7

Samsung looks to turn back the clock with the W2017, a flip phone that might have the guts of a Galaxy S7
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For less than $300, you can buy both the Yu Yureka S and Yunique Plus

Destined for India, the Yu Yureka S and Yunique Plus were released as enhancements to the original Yureka and Yunique, respectively.
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Gionee S6s might be average on the inside, but it’s all style on the outside

Chinese manufacturer Gionee announced the S6s, a slightly improved version of the S6 it announced a few month ago.
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Get ready to see Xiaomi phones offered the U.S. ‘in the near future’

According to Xiaomi vice president Hugo Barra, the company will enter the U.S. market "in the near future."
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T-Mobile’s latest family plan has net neutrality advocates pissed off

T-Mobile's new One data plan has proven to be a controversial move, one that the Electronic Frontier Foundation believes runs afoul of net neutrality rules.
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The oddly named RMQ5018 runs Windows 10 Mobile and Android Lollipop — sort of

The oddly named RMQ5018 is certainly not a looker, but it is protected against water and dust intrusion.
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You can buy 22 Alcatel Trus for the price of one iPhone 6S and still have money left over

Recently launching the Idol 4 and 4S, Alcatel goes back to even more affordable phones with the Tru. The phone is now available through MetroPCS.
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This new OnePlus 3 update brings more headaches than relief

OnePlus recently pushed out an update to its flagship smartphone, but the update seems to have brought more issues than resolutions.
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Verizon offers $100 discount for select phones, but only if you buy online

Verizon announced a new promotion that nets customers a $100 discount for select phones.
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The LeEco Le 2S's alleged 8GB RAM may put other Android phones to shame

Rumor has it that LeEco will soon release the Le 2S, which reportedly includes a whopping 8GB RAM.
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Samsung accused of exposing employees to toxins, resulting in illnesses

According to a grim report, over 200 former Samsung factory workers contracted a wide variety of illnesses allegedly from chemicals they were exposed to.

Canadian court rules that your text messages are not as private as you think they are

The Ontario Court of Appeal denied a defendant's appeal, arguing that you give up your privacy once text messages are sent and received by the recipient.
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Apple’s push into education has helped more than 32,000 U.S. students

Apple's decision to join President Obama's ConnectED initiative seems to be paying off, as over 32,000 students received iPads since 2014.
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Amazon Japan accused of using its power for evil, has its offices raided

The Japanese FTC conducted an on-site inspection of Amazon Japan's offices, with the agency accusing Amazon's Japanese arm of unfair business practices.
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Fewer than 500 people wanted this funky Windows 10 Mobile phone on Kickstarter

Now available only in Japan, the very unique-looking NuAns Neo Windows 10 Mobile phone hopes to make its worldwide debut through a Kickstarter campaign.
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Reunited: Target resumes sales of Amazon's devices after a four-year hiatus

After a four-year hiatus, Target has now resumed sales of Amazon's devices.
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No rest for the wicked: It took less than a month for Lenovo to improve the Vibe C2

Less than a month after it unveiled the budget Vibe C2, Lenovo released the Vibe C2 Power, an improved version that focuses on more battery life and RAM.
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BlackBerry enters the patent lawsuit game as it does battle with Avaya

BlackBerry entered the patent litigation game when the Canadian company filed a lawsuit against California-based Avaya.
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Selfie lovers will drool all over the 16MP front camera of the Oppo F1s

Chinese phone manufacturer Oppo unveiled the F1s, the newest addition to the company's F-series of self-centric phones.
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Don’t sweat picking a data plan: Let T-Mobile’s Smart Fit do the work for you

T-Mobile took the wraps off Smart Fit, the carrier's latest attempt to bring more potential customers into the fold.
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African startup Xogg takes a crack at an iPhone case with the multitalented iCaze

African startup Xogg takes a crack at an iPhone case with the iCaze, which looks to pack more than a few features in a slim profile.
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The Huawei Honor 5 Play gives you sticker shock, but in the best way possible

Alongside its announcement of the Honor Note 8, Huawei also announced the Honor 5 Play, the company's latest budget phone that features a $90 asking price.
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Victory is fleeting: Judge voids patent troll’s $626M victory against Apple

VirtnetX's $626 million patent infringement victory over Apple was short-lived, as the judge in the trial ordered a retrial for September.
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People are more satisfied with AT&T than with any other U.S. carrier, but just barely

According to J.D. Power's latest customer surveys, AT&T has the highest customer satisfaction among major U.S. carriers.
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You can now ask Facebook for a refund if little Timmy made a purchase without permission

Thanks to a 2012 California lawsuit, Facebook will now issue refunds to folks charged for items bought by kids ages 17 and younger.
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Want Android? The Holofone Phablet has it. Want Windows 10? It has that, too

The Akyumen Holofone Phablet is no ordinary gigantic phone -- the device features dual-boot capabilities and a projector.
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Uber and Didi look to continue their ride-sharing war legally, thanks to new Chinese regulations

Even though Uber and Didi have been butting heads in China, the two ride-sharing services look to do so legally, if reported new rules are to be believed.
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AT&T goes on a second journey with the Trek 2 HD

AT&T announced the Android-powered, 8-inch Trek 2 HD, the sequel to the carrier's Trek HD tablet released last year.
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Zika be damned: The Zuk Z2 Rio Edition is here to compete

Wanting to commemorate the upcoming Summer Olympics, Lenovo sub-brand Zuk announced the Z2 Rio Edition.
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The Sharp Basio 2 is a peculiar beast that packs physical call and message buttons

The Sharp Basio 2 is one of the stranger-looking Android phones out there, with the handset featuring physical call and message buttons.
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For only $100 unlocked, the Blu Studio Touch brings the affordable boom

Blu announced the Studio Touch, the company's latest affordable Android phone that features a fingerprint scanner.
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Police flag and arrest Grindr user who turned out to be a drug dealer

The New York Police Department was able to track down and arrest 55-year-old drug dealer Harold Gondrez Jr., with its use of Grindr proving instrumental.
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Could two-step verification through texts go the way of the dodo?

The National Institute of Standards and Technology's latest draft to its authentication guideline recommends considering alternative two-step verifications.
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Gionee believes its M6 and M6 Plus are the most secure phones around

Gionee unveiled the M6 and M6 Plus, its latest flagships that promise to encrypt all of your data using a dedicated data encryption chip.