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Essential Phone camera update includes Portrait Mode, other improvements

Essential has worked hard to improve the performance of the Essential Phone's camera in the months since the device's release, and now there's another update going out. Essential has pushed out an...
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Cricket Wireless

Cricket Wireless kicking off deal with four lines of unlimited for $100

Cricket today announced that it's celebrating the holidays with a new rate plan deal. Starting tomorrow, December 1st, Cricket will offer four lines on an Unlimited 2 plan for $100 per month. This...
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Microsoft Edge for mobile ditches beta status, now available on Android and iOS

After launching in beta on Android and iOS last month, Microsoft Edge is ditching its "preview" status today. Microsoft Edge is now exiting beta and is available to the public. You can download it on...
HTC U11 Life

Unlocked HTC U11 Life getting Android 8.0 Oreo update today

Just a few days after the unlocked HTC U11 began getting its Android 8.0 update, HTC has revealed that another device is being updated to Oreo. The unlocked HTC U11 Life will begin receiving its...
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Google launches Datally app for Android to help you monitor and control your data usage

Mobile data is important these days, with many people relying on cellular data to stay connected to their loved ones and to the world around them. Sometimes it can be tough to stay on top of your...
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YouTube gaining its own version of Stories

Stories are a trendy feature to add to your mobile apps lately, with Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and others all jumping on the Stories bandwagon. Now YouTube is doing it, too. YouTube announced...
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Verizon to launch 5G residential broadband service in 2018

5G is one of the hottest topics in mobile right now, with many people wondering when we'll see U.S. carriers begin to deploy 5G coverage. Today Verizon spilled some more beans on its 5G plans....
Instagram may be testing GIF search for Stories, 'regram' feature, and more

Instagram may be testing GIF search for Stories, 'regram' feature, and more

One day after Instagram rolled out new features like the ability to control how replays work on your Direct messages, details on more new Instagram features in testing have leaked. Instagram is...
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Andy Rubin

Andy Rubin takes leave of absence from Essential amid news of 'inappropriate relationship' at Google

In late 2014, it was revealed that Andy Rubin would be leaving Google. Now some new details on exactly why the father of Android left Google have surfaced. Rubin left Google after an investigation...
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Snapchat announces redesigned app that separates friends from publishers

Remember that Snapchat redesign that leaked out earlier this month? Turns out that it's actually happening. Snapchat today confirmed that it's got a "new and improved" version of its app. The goal is...
Google Pixel 2 XL

Some Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL units suffering from random reboots, Google says a fix is coming

The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have had somewhat of a rough launch, with issues of a clicking noise coming from the former unit and the latter suffering from complaints about its display. Now...
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Instagram now lets you draw on friends' photos, disable replays

Instagram today announced a couple of tweaks to its Direct messaging feature. First up, you can now alter your friends' photos and send them back so they can see your creation. When your friend sends...
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Huawei Honor V10

Honor V10 debuts with 5.99-inch display and Android 8.0 Oreo

Huawei's Honor line is known for offering attractive and well-specced smartphones for affordable prices, and today a new Honor smartphone has been revealed that continues that trend. The Honor V10...
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Android 8.1 burger emoji

Google updates burger, beer, and cheese emojis in Android 8.1

Android 8.1 is going to bring with it some notable new features, like the Pixel Visual Core for using HDR+ in third-party camera apps. Today some more big Android 8.1 changes have been confirmed, and...
iOS 11

Apple releases iOS 11.2 beta 5 update

Apple took some time off from releasing iOS 11.2 betas over the Thanksgiving holiday, but today the company is back at it with a new beta release. iOS 11.2 beta 5 is now available for registered...
Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red

Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red officially launching today

After quietly revealing the new Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 earlier this month, Samsung today officially confirmed the launch of the new S8 color option. The Burgundy Red Samsung Galaxy S8 is launching in...
OnePlus 5T Lava Red

OnePlus 5T gets new Lava Red color option

One week after the OnePlus 5T began hitting virtual shelves, a new color option for the flagship phone has been revealed. OnePlus has unveiled a Lava Red version of the OnePlus 5T in China. The...
Razer Phone

Razer CEO explains why the Razer Phone has no 3.5mm headphone jack

We're seeing more and more smartphones come to market without 3.5mm headphone jacks, and while some people don't mind this trend and are happy to use adapters or Bluetooth headphones, the lack of a 3...
Android Oreo

Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 update released by Google

Google is starting the week off with some exciting news for Pixel and Nexus owners, because a new Android 8.1 preview is available! Android 8.1 Developer Preview 2 has been released for the Pixel 2,...
Google Pixel XL

Verizon Cyber Monday deals include Google Pixel for $5 per month

Last week we saw Verizon offer Black Friday deals on devices like the Galaxy S8 and Pixel 2, and today the big red carrier has launched more sales on Android smartphones. Today only, you can get a...
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