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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

HTC PNS is the device maker's latest Android app to hit Google Play

HTC PNS Android app screenshots

HTC has been a big proponent of adding its custom Android apps to Google Play for easy updating, and today the company did it again.

HTC Service - HTC PNS is the latest HTC app for Android that’s arrived on the Play Store. HTC’s description for the app is simple: “The HTC Push Client service supports notifications for HTC apps and services.” Here’s the list of changes found in the latest version of the app:



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OnePlus 2 vs Moto X Pure Edition vs BLU Pure XL - Speed Test & Benchmarks

Comparing the speed of the OnePlus 2, Moto X Pure Edition / Style, and BLU Pure XL in terms of benchmarks and real-world performance. Which device do you think is the fastest? 



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Switch from Android to iOS is Apple's first app for Google's platform

Switch from Android to iOS

After initially revealing its first Android app back in June, Apple has officially released its app into Google Play.



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BlackBerry Venice leaks again, shows slightly tweaked Android software

BlackBerry Venice Android leak keyboard

The BlackBerry Venice leaks appear to be getting more revealing with each one that appears, and today a new leak has surfaced that gives us perhaps our best look at the Venice yet.



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iOS 9 now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Apple’s watchOS 2 might not be coming today, but iOS 9 still is!

Just as expected, Apple has released iOS 9 to the public, 3 months after first introducing the update. The iOS 9 update can be downloaded over the air by going into Settings > General > Software Update on your device, or you can plug your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into your computer and update through iTunes.

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Apple delays watchOS 2 because of a bug

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Today was supposed to be a big day for iOS fans, because Apple was planning to release both iOS 9 and watchOS 2 to the public. However, it looks like the we’ll be getting just one new goodie to play with today.



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New LG Nexus 5 2015 images leak out

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With less than two weeks to go before Google is allegedly going to announce its new Nexus smartphones, the device leaks are getting more and more revealing.

Korean site underKG has posted a pair of photos that claim to show the LG Nexus 5 2015/Nexus 5X in the wild. On the front of the phone, we can see a speaker up top as well as a camera, and around back lives LG and Nexus branding.



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Amazon's new 10-inch Android tablet revealed in new leak

Amazon Fire phone rear

A recent report claimed that Amazon is working on a new 6-inch tablet that’ll cost $50, and the rumor also mentioned that the retailer is working on new 8-inch and 10-inch tablets as well. Details on those larger models were light at the time, but today a new leak has revealed more info on the 10-inch model.



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AT&T boosts unlimited data throttling threshold to 22GB

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If you’re still clinging to an unlimited data plan on AT&T, first of all: congratulations, you lucky dog. Second: you’ll be glad to hear that your threshold for throttling has been significantly increased.



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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

HTC One A9 spec list reportedly leaks with 5-inch display, Snapdragon 617

HTC One M8 rear

Lots of folks have been wondering what kind of specs HTC will pack into the oft-rumored One A9, aka “Hima” or “Aero,” especially after alleged images of the device recently surfaced. Today we’re finally getting some details on what might be inside the device.



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Expectations are high for Microsoft, but will they deliver?

Microsoft Windows 10 family

We just received word yesterday that Microsoft will be holding an event on October 6, with the invites revealing that this event will be all about “exciting news” concerning Windows 10 devices. Which devices Microsoft means, exactly, is still a mystery, but the rumor mill is rampant with speculation on what we hope to see during this very important event.



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Samsung phone with foldable display reportedly in testing ahead of January debut

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One of Samsung’s “things” is to do interesting stuff with the displays on its smartphones, like making them huge, curving the whole screen, or adding curved edges. Now a new report claims that Samsung’s got a new screen trick up its sleeve. 



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Facebook confirms that a 'Dislike' button is in the works

Facebook logo Lumia 635

Facebook users have long been asking for a “Dislike” button to accompany the social network’s well-known “Like” button, and now Facebook is finally going to give it to them.



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OnePlus launches $100 Italian leather case for OnePlus 2

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After teasing “something luxurious” at the tail end of last week, OnePlus today released its newest product.



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Snapchat adding ability to buy Replays, Lenses and Trophies launching too

Snapchat logo wall

Snapchat is adding some big features to its Android and iOS apps today. First up is the ability to purchase Replays that’ll let you rewatch any Snap you receive. However, you can only Replay a Snap once. You can purchase 3 Replays for $0.99.



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Apple 'looking at' letting you delete its apps from the iPhone

iPhone 6 preinstalled Apple apps

If you take a look at the home screens of 100 iPhone owners, most of them would probably have a folder full of Apple apps that they don’t use but can’t delete. Thankfully, that might finally change soon.



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Verizon and AT&T rolling out specialty shops in Best Buy stores

New Verizon logo

Verizon and AT&T have sold their smartphones in Best Buy stores for some time now, but today the two carriers announced that they’re beefing up their presence in some BBY shops.



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HTC Hot Deals returns, sales include 40 percent off Nexus 9

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The HTC Hot Deals program launched in early November 2014 and proceeded to offer solid discounts on HTC wares every Tuesday until the end of the year. HTC’s Hot Deals doesn’t appear quite as frequently in 2015, but it’s back again today with some discounted goodies.



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Monday, September 14, 2015

Qualcomm touts Snapdragon 820's X12 LTE modem and its networking capabilities

Qualcomm booth CES 2015

Qualcomm spent the month of August teasing the features of its new Snapdragon 820 processor, and now its continuing its hype-building efforts into September.



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Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 can charge a phone from 0 to 80 percent in 35 minutes

Fast charging is becoming a major feature in mobile, as folks really seem to like being able to add a lot of juice to their battery in not a lot of time. Qualcomm’s Quick Charge is one of the original fast charging technologies, and today Qualcomm introduced the third iteration of its tech.

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