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Mozilla extinguishing sales of Firefox OS smartphones

Firefox OS began life in mid-2012 as the commercial name for Boot to Gecko, and at the same time, Mozilla detailed its goal of becoming part of the entry-level smartphone market. Three and a half...
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HTC Vive

HTC Vive set for consumer launch in April 2016

The HTC Vive is a virtual reality headset that’s being made as a collaboration between HTC and Valve, the company behind the popular Steam gaming service. The Vive originally debuted in March 2015,...
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Verizon Galaxy S6, S6 edge now getting Wi-Fi Calling updates

After announcing its plans to launch Wi-Fi Calling a couple of days ago, Verizon has started pushing updates to the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge. The Verizon versions of the Galaxy S6 and...
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Google's Android distribution stats for December show Lollipop and Marshmallow growing

Google's Android distribution stats for December show Lollipop and Marshmallow growing

Google typically releases its updated Android distribution stats within the first few days of a new month, but apparently El Goog decided to take its sweet time with the numbers this month. The good...
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Apple unleashes iOS 9.2, watchOS 2.1, tvOS 9.1 updates

A month and a half after releasing iOS 9.1 to the general public, Apple has now unleashed the official iOS 9.2 update. iOS 9.2 is now available to download on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The...
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Google Pixel C

Google Pixel C launching today, premium Android tablet starts at $499

Google has been rather quiet about the Pixel C ever since it announced the device in late September, but today Google is breaking that silence and officially launching its latest high-end Android...
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Apple Watch 2 event rumored for March 2016, iPhone 6c may also be shown

Back in March, Apple held an event at which it gave us a closer look at the Apple Watch an spilled the device’s launch and pricing info. Now a report suggests that Apple is planning an Apple Watch 2...
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Instagram for Android gains long press image peek feature, similar to iOS 3D Touch

After rolling out — and then removing — multiple account support in its Android app, Instagram is now pushing another notable new feature that’ll hopefully stick around. Instagram has updated its...
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HTC Desire 626

New HTC Hot Deal knocks $30 off Desire 626, 40 percent off accessories

Another Tuesday, another HTC Hot Deal. Today’s offer is on the HTC Desire 626, which normally costs $179.99. With HTC’s Hot Deal discount, though, you can get the 626 for $149.99. The Desire 626 is...
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iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case

Apple's iPhone 6s Smart Battery Case will extend your time away from chargers

iPhone battery cases have been around for years now, offering to extend your Apple smartphone’s battery life at the expense of added bulk. But today the space gained a major new competitor: Apple....
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Fossil Q Founder

Google now selling Fossil Q Founder smartwatch

After launching in Fossil stores last month, the watch maker’s first Android Wear smartwatch has officially arrived in Google’s online store. The Google Store is now selling the Fossil Q Founder for...
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Facebook ends Creative Labs group, pulls several Android and iOS apps

Facebook has released many different Android and iOS apps outside of core offerings like Facebook and Messenger, like Snapchat competitor Slingshot and video app Riff. Now many of those apps are...
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Google details fixes in Android's December security update

After confirming earlier today that Android 6.0.1 is now rolling out to Nexus devices with December’s security patches in tow, Google has detailed exactly which security issues this month’s update...
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HTC One A9 will get Android 6.0.1 this month, One M9 update also coming

Google today began pushing Android 6.0.1 to its Nexus devices, and so many owners of non-Nexus Android hardware are probably wondering when they’ll get the update. If you’ve got an HTC One A9, I’ve...
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Sprint kicks off Cheers To You holiday giveaway campaign for customers

We’re currently knee-deep in the holiday season, which means that the wireless offers are coming hard and fast. Today Sprint continued the holiday giving season with two new offers for its customers...
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Android 6.0.1 update rolling out to Nexus devices with new emoji and more

UPDATE: Google has also posted Android 6.0.1 factory images for the Nexus 6P, 5X, 6, 5, 9, 7, and Nexus Player. You can flash these images now if you don't feel like waiting for your OTA update, but...
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Mailbox killed by Dropbox

Dropbox officially killing off Mailbox and Carousel apps

When Mailbox originally launched in February 2013, it garnered a lot of attention for only being available to folks that received an invitation. Fast-forward two and a half years and the app is...
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Google Calendar gaining Reminders support on Android and iOS

In an effort to make Google Calendar even better at managing your day, Google is adding support for Reminders to its app. These reminders will stay on your calendar until they’re actually done, so if...
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Amazon Fire HD 8

Amazon Fire HD 8 Reader's Edition wants to help you read more

Amazon’s Android-powered Fire tablets may not be quite as good for reading e-books as their dedicated Kindle e-readers, but a new bundle aims to change that. Amazon is now accepting pre-orders for...
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Microsoft Lumia 550

Microsoft Lumia 550 launching today with Windows 10 Mobile and $139 price tag in tow

Before today, the only way to get a new Windows 10 Mobile phone was to buy the Lumia 950 or 950 XL, which start at $549 and $649, respectively. Now the barrier to entry on a new Windows 10 Mobile...
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