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Enter for your chance to win* a Samsung Galaxy S9 and 2 months of service - CNET

That's two months of Verizon Visible, which would then cost you only $40 per month! from CNET https://cnet.co/2BiHAUG via Mobiles

Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts is leaving the company in April - CNET

The former Burberry CEO, who joined the iPhone maker in 2014, is leaving "for new personal and professional pursuits." from CNET https://cnet.co/2BmFfs1 via Mobiles

2019 Grammys: Everything you need to know video - CNET

Here is how to watch the Grammy Awards after you've cut the cord. from CNET https://cnet.co/2GaFZEt via Mobiles

U.S. judge sets Manafort sentencing date in Washington case

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U.S. President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort will be sentenced on March 13 for attempted witness tampering and conspiring against the United States, according to a court filing on Monday. Judge Amy Berman Jackson, the federal judge presiding over Manafort's case in Washington, had previously tentatively scheduled the sentencing hearing for March 5. Manafort pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy against the United States and began cooperating with prosecutors working on U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election and possible links between the Trump campaign and Moscow. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BmBgLM via Latest News

Zimbabwe’s Lesson for Venezuela: It’s Not Easy to Fix a Broken State

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The bitter reality of Zimbabwe’s political transition offers lessons for countries such as Venezuela, where Nicolas Maduro is clinging to power in the face of mass protests and economic collapse. For if you think it’s easy to fix a broken state after the decades-long reign of one brutal leader, Zimbabwe shows that’s not the case. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2DTF2Op via Latest News

Canadian serial killer's sentencing moved to Friday

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The sentencing of Bruce McArthur, a Canadian man who pleaded guilty to eight counts of first-degree murder, has been moved to Friday, Justice John McMahon told a Toronto court during a hearing on Tuesday. McArthur, 67, was arrested in January 2018 in connection with a police investigation of missing men in Toronto's Gay Village neighborhood, and was charged with the murders of five men in a case that shook Toronto's gay community. Last week, McArthur pleaded to killing eight men: Selim Esen, Andrew Kinsman, Majeed Kayhan, Soroush Mahmudi, Dean Lisowick, Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam, Skandaraj Navaratnam and Abdulbasir Faizi. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GbeQ4f via Latest News

Trump judicial nominee backs away from remarks on date rape

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's nominee to replace Brett Kavanaugh on a high-profile appeals court backed away from language she used as a college student in writing about sexual assault, race and equal rights for women. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RHGw1P via Latest News

British cryptocurrency market sold in one of industry's biggest ever deals

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A British cryptocurrency company founded by former bankers has been bought for at least $100m (£77m) in what is being described as one of industry's largest ever deals.  London's Crypto Facilities, which allows trading in Bitcoin futures and derivatives, has been acquired by San Francisco-based Kraken, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, for a “nine figure sum”. Kraken did not disclose the exact number but lawyers at Hogan Lovells who advised the British company on the deal confirmed it was “one of the largest M&A; deals the emerging crypto industry has seen”.  The deal merges one of the world’s largest global websites for trading Bitcoin and other coins with the most popular futures markets. It will boost confidence that the cryptocurrency industry, which appeared to have fizzled out somewhat after hitting a peak at the end of 2017, still has life in it. Bitcoin has fallen to around $3,500 (£2,700), well below its peak of $20,000.  Crypto Facili...

Sexual assault allegation false 'smear': VA Lt. Gov.

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Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax on Monday denied a sexual assault allegation raised in an online report, saying the "truth is 100% on our side." Rough Cut (no reporter narration). from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TvfMn9 via Latest News

Who backs whom in Venezuela crisis

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Caracas (AFP) - World powers are taking sides in the struggle between the rivals to lead Venezuela, which has pitted some Western nations against Russia, China and others. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Sqqpdr via Latest News

Mysterious Chicago police angle deepens in deadly Yorba Linda plane crash

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Even as authorities try to figure out how a small plane fell from the sky and five people ended up dead in Southern California on Super Bowl Sunday, there is a deepening mystery involving the pilot and Chicago police. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TxrM7G via Latest News

Five killed in fire after small plane crashes in Californian town

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The twin-engine Cessna 414A came down in the town of Yorba Linda, killing the pilot and four people inside a house the wreck set on fire. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2TxH0JN via Latest News

I'm A Celebrity app's gambling ads criticised

The UK's advertising watchdog says steps should have been taken to hide them from under-18s. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MVnswE via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Virgin Media tests 8Gbps broadband

A Cambridgeshire village is trying out ultra-fast broadband in a limited trial. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DUW0fv via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Drug overdose killed HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll

A cocktail of deadly drugs was behind Vine and HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll's death in December. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UKT8rc via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Children's smartwatch recalled over data fears

The Enox watch does not encrypt data, potentially allowing attackers to contact and locate children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GaKUVQ via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Flickr starts culling users' photos

Flickr has changed its rules on the amount of free storage it will provide for users who do not pay a subscription. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DTjRfn via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Apple reportedly settles French tax bill

French magazine L'Express reports the firm paid nearly £440m tax in a secret pact late last year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GuZTtp via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook: MPs seek to quiz Clegg on online abuse

Human rights committee chairwoman Harriet Harman asks the ex deputy PM and Facebook spokesman to give evidence. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2t7IGyc via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Facebook turns down Dorset Council name request

Dorset Council is already being used on the social network by an authority in Tasmania. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BjQ51V via Online Shopping in Pakistan

School labelled 'Hell on Earth' on Google Maps

It is thought a pupil at the school submitted the name change to the search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UzwmSS via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Business News Update BBC

The owner of Google beat revenue forecasts but it also revealed a sharp rise in spending. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UD4EET via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The cash depended on now-abandoned plans to make the X-Trail model in the UK. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2S6Y1xQ via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

The Swedish retailer is starting a trial to lease furniture, possibly including kitchens. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UCbKtb via Online Shopping

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Guidance is issued to importers to try to allay fears of congestion and delays at Channel ports. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MQ4yaq via Online Shopping

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The messaging service, aimed at reducing the flow of email, is one of 2019's most anticipated IPOs. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UFv5tr via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Ageing populations around the world are putting pressure on healthcare. Can innovation plug the gap? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GqFk10 via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

Rising competition and the labour-intensive nature of making these cakes by hand mean local bakeries like these are dwindling. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2StJEmr via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

HSBC's new HQ in Birmingham spans 10 floors and contains the bank's first ever digital-only branch. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UKj1HD via Online Shopping

Business News Update BBC

With HMV being brought out of administration, BBC Rewind looks back on the changing fortunes of the high street music retailer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DU6Oui via Online Shopping

Federal prosecutors subpoena Trump's inaugural committee

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NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors in New York issued a subpoena Monday seeking documents from Donald Trump's inaugural committee, furthering a federal inquiry into a fund that has faced mounting scrutiny into how it raised and spent its money. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MViZtO via Latest News

Gramercy Loads Up on Venezuela Bonds in Bet Maduro to Fall

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The 53-year-old distressed debt veteran says he made a “substantial investment” in its defaulted bonds, mostly in November, betting authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro would finally be forced out of office. Now as the opposition leader strengthens his claim as rightful head of state, Koenigsberger is optimistic the economically ravaged country can tap its vast oil reserves to quickly get back on its feet -- and, crucially, resume payments to creditors. Granted, Koenigsberger concedes bondholders like him must be mindful of pounding the table for money from a country where starvation is commonplace. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2BkLiwX via Latest News

Bruce McArthur: Serial killer who shaved victims' heads and kept hair in sealed bag was in middle of murder when police knocked, court hears

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A serial killer who has admitted eight murders was in the middle of another killing when police knocked on his door, a court has heard. Bruce McArthur, who killed eight gay men over seven years, had taken another intended victim back to his apartment in Toronto, Canada. When they arrived, they found McArthur had chained the man – identified in court only as John – to a four-poster bed and placed a black bag over his head. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Sg3LWh via Latest News

William & Mary Cancels Northam Appearance amid Yearbook Scandal

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Virginia governor Ralph Northam’s previously scheduled speaking appearance at the College of William and Mary’s charter day and inauguration ceremony on Friday has been cancelled, the university announced Monday. Northam, a Democrat, came under fire on Friday after it was revealed that his 1984 Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook page featured an image of two men, one in blackface and the other in a Ku Klux Klan uniform. It stands in stark opposition to William & Mary’s core values of equity and inclusion, which sustain our mission of learning, teaching, and research,” College president Katherine Rowe said of the photo in a Monday statement. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2WHU8Ol via Latest News

Dead Hand: This Might Be Russia's Scariest Doomsday Weapon

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This system would automatically launch missiles—without the need for a human to push the button—during a nuclear attack. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SdVoKA via Latest News

How to Pay Less to Use an Airport Lounge

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If you’re traveling by plane this spring, you could find the airports crowded with college kids on spring break. That might be enough to send you looking for a quiet zone while you wait to board ... from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RIG43s via Latest News

5 die, 2 hospitalized when plane parts hit California house

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Five people died and two others were injured after a small plane apparently came apart, raining debris across a Southern California neighborhood. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GlbCKM via Latest News

In east Syria, civilians escape IS but not death

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Umra Abbas Ammour, 60, dreamt of safety as she and her family fled jihadists in eastern Syria, but hours after reaching US-backed forces her son, daughter and granddaughter were all dead. "We try to escape death then, when we go out, we find death in front of us," said Ammour, who hails from the Iraqi province of Anbar. Ammour is just one of several to say they were hit while attempting to flee into areas controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2HQUnU5 via Latest News

Colorado jogger attacked by cougar kills it in self-defence

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A Colorado jogger fought off a cougar in the foothills of Horsetooth Mountain on Monday, suffering severe bites before he killed the wild animal in self-defence, authorities said. The man, who was not identified, was jogging on a trail on the West Ridge of the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, a mountain park about 66 miles northwest of Denver, officials said. A juvenile cougar attacked him from behind, biting and clawing the man's face, back, legs and arms, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Larimer County Department of Natural Resources said in a joint release, late on Monday. It was not disclosed how the jogger killed the animal, and no one from the CPW or the Larimer DNR was available for comment early Tuesday. The runner was able to get to a local hospital, officials said. His injuries were serious but not life-threatening, they said. The animal's body was recovered near the trail and the jogger's dropped possessions and taken to a CPW lab for a necropsy, officials ...

Trump guests include freed drug offender, bullied student

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WASHINGTON (AP) — A woman freed from federal prison after President Donald Trump cut short her life sentence for drug offenses and a Delaware boy allegedly bullied because his last name is Trump headline a varied group of 13 guests who will sit with first lady Melania Trump for the State of the Union address. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GcL532 via Latest News

Manafort Gets New Sentencing Date After Closed-Door Hearing

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U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson held a hearing of more than four hours Monday in a sealed courtroom to consider secret evidence gathered by the government. Prior to the start of Monday’s hearing, thick loose-leaf binders could be seen near lawyers for the government and Manafort. Jackson’s decision on Manafort’s alleged breach of his deal with Mueller could influence how harshly she sentences him. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2D6mIAe via Latest News

Fairfax: Sexual-Assault Claim a ‘Smear’ Meant to Block Path to Governor’s Mansion

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Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax on Monday called the sexual-assault allegation leveled against him Sunday night a “smear” and implied the claim was publicized by political enemies intent on blocking his ascent to the governorship. “Does anybody think it’s any coincidence that on the eve of potentially my being elevated that that’s when this uncorroborated smear comes out?” Fairfax told reporters at the state capitol when asked if he believed the claim, advanced by the liberal Collective PAC, that embattled governor Ralph Northam’s team disseminated the allegation. Fairfax is poised to assume the governorship should Northam cave to the mounting calls for his resignation, which began Friday after it was revealed that a photo depicting one man in blackface and another in Ku Klux Klan uniform was featured on his 1984 medical-school-yearbook page. Northam initially apologized and conceded that he did appear in the photo on Friday evening. from Yahoo News - Latest News ...

Kristoff St. John's death calls attention to risks facing suicide loss survivors

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Young and the Restless star Kristoff St. John's death highlights the risks that face survivors of suicide loss. His son Julian St. John died in 2014. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2RLspsI via Latest News

Turkmenistan Airlines ban strands hundreds in Britain

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Hundreds of passengers were left stranded in Britain on Tuesday after European aviation authorities suspended Turkmenistan Airlines over safety concerns. The isolated central Asian republic's flag carrier provides services from London and Birmingham to the Indian city of Amritsar which is popular with Britain's Punjabi community. Britain's Civil Aviation Authority cited a notice from its European counterpart announcing the suspension of flights on Monday. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2MSUWvf via Latest News

In White House bid, Harris plans tour of early-voting states

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In the first full month of her presidential campaign, Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris is planning a tour of the nation's four early-voting states. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GupdiO via Latest News

This State of the Union Photo Shows How Successful Women Were in the 2018 Election

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Democratic congresswomen wore white in solidarity from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SeT0U0 via Latest News

U.S. authorities probe California plane crash that killed 5

U.S. authorities on Monday sought to determine what caused a small plane to plummet shortly after take off, break apart and destroy a house in Yorba Linda, California, killing five people including the pilot. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) gathered wreckage from Sunday's crash, which left pieces of the aircraft spread across a four-block area, as questions surrounded the pilot of the aircraft. The pilot was Antonio Pastini, 75, a resident of Gardnerville, Nevada, who was a retired Chicago police officer, Orange County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Cory Martino said at a news conference. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2GoE1zA via Latest News

Ralph Northam scandal: How did we get here

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The photo, which pictured a person in blackface and a person dressed in a Ku Klux Klan robe, was featured on Northam's page in a 1984 yearbook. Northam, a Democrat, initially apologized for being in the photo, then later said he did not believe he was pictured. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2SmbKQN via Latest News

Factbox: Guaido vs. Maduro - Who is backing Venezuela's two presidents

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A slew of European nations this week joined the United States and other Western countries in recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's legitimate head of state, heightening a global showdown over Nicolas Maduro's rule. Guaido says the May 2018 vote in which Maduro won a second term was a sham and on Jan. 23 invoked a constitutional provision to declare himself president, promising free and fair elections. The 35-year-old has since won the support of many western nations although powerful countries such as Russia, China and Turkey continue to back Maduro and denounce what they call foreign meddling in Venezuela's domestic affairs. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Golofk via Latest News

The Latest: Attorney says defendant has had psychiatric care

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BATAVIA, Ohio (AP) — The Latest on man accused of shooting deputies during standoff (all times local): from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2HR8Zmp via Latest News

Female House Democrats organize 'white out' during State of the Union

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Congresswomen wear white as a sign of unity, support for women during Trump's SOTU address; Ed Henry explains. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2UEw90E via Latest News

Trump refuses to commit to making Mueller investigation into Russia ties public

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Donald Trump would not commit in an interview aired on Sunday to making public the results of the special counsel’s investigation into Russia’s ties to his campaign, adding that it was time to “get rid” of the inquiry. In the interview on CBS’ Face the Nation, Mr Trump reiterated his belief that the attorney general would determine whether the public would see the results of the inquiry by special counsel Robert Mueller. The law does not require the Justice Department to release a report, and Mr Mueller has been silent on the issue. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://yhoo.it/2Gkj7BG via Latest News

More emoji coming this year - interracial couple, sloth, waffles, banjo and more

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New emoji for 2019 have been approved. Unicode and Emojipedia have revealed over 230 new emojis characters coming with the Unicode version 12.0. New emojis include new hand gestures, a new yawning emoji, people in wheelchairs, an electric and manual wheelchair, kneeling person, interracial couples with varying skin tones and a blink person with a walking stick. There are even more emojis with disabilities like a prosthetic arm and a deaf person. There are some new animals as well including a flamingo, service dogs, a skunk, sloth and otter. New food items include garlic, a juice... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2TAg3Fl via IFTTT

You now have ten minutes to take back embarrassing texts you send on Facebook Messenger

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Last year Facebook was caught deleting already sent messages by Mark Zuckerberg on the company's Messenger platform, and it then vowed to bring this same functionality to every user of the app. This has now finally happened. A new unsend feature is now rolling out to Facebook Messenger globally. This allows you to remove accidentally sent messages so that they're gone for everyone in the conversation, deleted once and for all. You do need to act fast, though - removal is only permitted within ten minutes of sending the message. If you do choose to go this route, you'll need to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GdkfaT via IFTTT

Google Assistant's "interpreter mode" rolls out for Google Home speakers and displays

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At CES, Google showed off an interpreter mode on Google Home displays which let two people carry a conversation with Google Assistant as a translator. The feature is still not perfect but is already rolling out on Google Assistant devices - The Verge confirms this in its own testing. A new support page is up on Google's website describing how to initiate the mode to translate phrases between two languages. You can start by asking it to "help me speak Spanish", "Interpret Spanish to English", "Spanish interpreter", or "Be my French interpreter". This will initiate the mode which can... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2DUjotj via IFTTT

vivo NEX Dual Display edition gets torn down on video

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vivo's NEX Dual Display edition is definitely one of the more intriguing phones of the past few months, with its two screens. Not just that, but the secondary panel isn't just a tiny one, measuring 5.49" in fact. We've already seen some disassembly pictures of the NEX Dual Display last month, but if you're into phone teardowns then you should probably also watch the video embedded below, the newest in a series from YouTube channel JerryRigEverything. You'll find that disassembling this phone isn't incredibly easy, and once you're in some surprises do await, like how basically the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GcF9XR via IFTTT

Our Huawei Mate 20 X video review is now up

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In Huawei's ever-expanding Mate family, the Mate 20 X launched last year occupies an interesting place, because it's the biggest Mate ever with its huge 7.2-inch screen. How big is too big, though? Does the Mate 20 X cross the line? Well, in the end, each of you may have a different answer to that question. In our video review of the device, which you can find embedded below, we try to give you as much information about the phone as possible in under nine minutes. So if you've been interested in this huge smartphone, don't miss our take on its performance, screen, cameras, battery... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GqzLQ1 via IFTTT

Apple faces class action lawsuit over iOS update that disabled old chargers

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A new class action lawsuit against Apple was filed by a California law firm with yesterday's date alleging that Apple knowingly released an update that would stop older Apple chargers or charging cables from charging iPhones, forcing users to buy new Apple original chargers. iOS devices would display a message that read "This accessory may not be supported". Apple iPhone 6S Back in November of 2016, Apple pushed an iOS update (presumably version 10.1.1) that was allegedly "designed and programmed to reject, starting in November 2016, old iPhone chargers from properly charging the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2MOav7w via IFTTT

Samsung's Galaxy Sport leaks in Black, Blue and Gold

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Yesterday we saw the second render of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Sport smartwatch and today we get three new ones, showing more watch faces and more of the design. In addition to the Silver we've already seen, the Galaxy Sport will come in Black, Blue and Gold. The color of the brushed metal casing and buckle is matched by the rubber band of the watch. If the renders prove accurate then the Galaxy Sport will have a somewhat thick bezel. The Tizen OS will likely be loaded with OLED-friendly dark watchfaces to at least partially mask this. The Galaxy Sport has already received the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2SduO4b via IFTTT

Revised Samsung Galaxy F renders show a much thinner device with smaller bezels

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We know surprisingly little about the foldable Samsung Galaxy, even though Samsung has made at least two announcements about it -first the screen, then the whole thing at CES. But really it was the leaked official video that offered the most details. That helped LetsGoDigital refine its original 3D render. Perhaps the most visible change is the hinge, it folds flat and isn't segmented like the Surface Book hinge. The whole thing looks surprisingly thin, actually. Part of that is a new polarizer filter, which is 45% thinner (Samsung talked about that at its developer conference). The... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GokRKh via IFTTT

Merkel wants safeguards to keep China from accessing data through Huawei

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The US reportedly contacted multiple countries to talk them into banning Huawei from supplying hardware for their 5G networks. Germany may be the first not to agree - Chancellor Angela Merkel has laid out the rules for the company to work in Germany. Nothing complicated, Merkel simply wants guarantees that Huawei will not be handing over data to the Chinese government. For what it's worth, the company has denied the allegations by the US and no proof of spying has been officially revealed (but allegations of trade secret theft have been filed). Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2UFiR4b via IFTTT

Moto Z4 Play to have a 48MP camera and Snapdragon 675 chipset

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Newly surfaced details about the Moto Z4 Play make it sound pretty close to the Motorola P40. We saw in the CAD-based renders that it will feature a watrerdrop notch and a circular camera hump on the back. That hump will house a 48MP sensor - not the Sony or the Samsung one, but the S5KGM1SP by Q Technology. The P40 is also expected to have a 48MP sensor, but it goes up to a dual camera on the back and a punch hole selfie cam. Moto Z4 Play renders That aside, the similarities continue with the Snapdragon 675 chipset paired to 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB storage. It should run... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2SpR8qP via IFTTT

Xiaomi receives patent for dual punch-hole camera phone

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Punch hole cameras inside the screen appear to be the hot trend right now. We've already seen Samsung and Huawei (along with its subsidiary Honor) implementing the tech, and according to a patent, Xiaomi will join as well. A listing on the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO)'s website revealed the Chinese manufacturer received a patent for a dual punch-hole design. Some of the patented designs Xiaomi's implementation is a bit different than the dual camera, expected in the Galaxy S10+. While the new Samsung is likely to have one elliptical cutout hosting the dual selfie... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2RGQUHs via IFTTT

Nokia 5.1 Plus gets more RAM and storage in India

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HMD Global launched the Nokia 5.1 Plus in India back in September last year with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage. Now two more variants with more generous memory chips are coming. The Nokia 5.1 Plus is now also offered in 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage for INR 14,499 ($202) and 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage at INR 16,499 ($230). You can purchase these new variants from Nokia India's website and Flipkart starting February 7. They will also be available through retail stores across the country from February 12. The 3 GB RAM variant that was launched with a price tag of INR 10,999 is now down to... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2DWNRqP via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-orders will start on February 21

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We've known for a while that the Samsung Galaxy S10 will go on pre-order just days after the February 20 Unpacked event. That's not quite right as it turns out, it's not "days", plural - pre-orders start the day after the event. Here's a teaser poster from Indonesia that lists both dates. Yes, it says "February 21" for the Unpacked event, but look at the time - it's just after midnight (so, it's still be the 20th in the west where the event is held). The actual sales will kick off on March 8. Poster announces the Samsung Galaxy S10 pre-order date Anyway, the site,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Se2Buj via IFTTT

Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Go Indian colors and storage options revealed early

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Xiaomi announced the Redmi Go in the Philippines and the Redmi Note 7 as a sub-brand spin-off in China. We're yet to see the phones on other markets, but info about availability in India has just popped up online. Both phones will appear there in all colors, but the Redmi Note 7's 6 GB RAM version won't make it. Xiaomi Redmi Go The Redmi Go arrived for PHP3,990 or about $75 in Blue or Black. It looks like India is getting a Red option, and if we can trust the conversion rates, it is likely to be priced at about INR5,500. For that price you get a quad-core Snapdragon 425, 1 GB RAM and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2DTS0fc via IFTTT

JioPhone 3 will be an all touch smartphone for $63

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Indian carrier Reliance Jio released a simple phone - the Jio Phone - and it quickly became the 10th largest brand in the world, not to mention topping the charts in its local market where it's the largest featurephone vendor by a large margin. But the company wants more and an exec (speaking anonymously) offered some details about the third phone. It will be an all-touch smartphone with a 5" screen. The chipset is unknown, but it will have 2GB of RAM and a generous 64GB storage (plus a microSD slot). That's powerful enough to run Android, but it will be interesting to see if Jio go for... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2Gmv61C via IFTTT

Renders show what the Galaxy A90 with a pop-up selfie camera might look like

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The Samsung Galaxy A90 is said to be the company's first phone with a pop-up camera and new renders show what it might look like. There's a version with the camera off to the to the side and another with the camera in the center. Given that both show a triple camera aligned vertically along the center line, we think it's more likely that the selfie camera will be to the side. The motor takes up some room and so does the triple camera. With no selfie camera to get in the way, the display is free to expand to almost the entire front - the phone reportedly has a 92% screen-to-body ratio.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2TxTAIS via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ dummies photographed, White color spotted too

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The design of the Samsung Galaxy S10 is hardly a secret at this point, but as the phone has reportedly gone into mass production, we're bound to see more leaks. The latest shows two dummies, which may not power on, but still offer a good look of the flagship to come. Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ dummies These are the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ (you can tell by the curved screens). Have a look around, you can see more than you could in the 3D renders. We found the rear camera - a triple shooter on both phones - interesting. There's a very slight camera hump, barely there.... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2ScoWrS via IFTTT

Redmi throws shade at Samsung Galaxy M series

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India is a crucial market both for Xiaomi and Samsung, and the companies are trying their best to stay on top, even if it includes taking digs at the competition. Xiaomi said the Redmi Note 7 will turn your head around and after showing an upside-down photo of Lei Jun and Manu Kumar Jain, the campaign is going one step further. Xiaomi claims a Mobile with TFT display is just too old, revealing a shady M display, openly mocking the screen of the Galaxy M20. The company also heavily highlights the 48MP camera of its phone, suggesting it should have no trouble wiping the floor with the... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2DUhppe via IFTTT

Samsung Galaxy M10 and M20 first sale ends in a flash, next one is on Feb 7

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The recently unveiled Galaxy M20 and Galaxy M10 underwent their first flash sale in India today and got sold out in an instant. Worry not though, as a second batch is coming on February 7, in just two days. Samsung is not disclosing how many units each batch holds, though, so you might want to be ready when the time comes. Thank you for your love! The Samsung Galaxy M20 & M10 will be back soon. Get Notified for the next sale on Amazon: https://t.co/EPNqSsdMgH & Samsung India: https://t.co/n0TpN1fs8m #IMPOWERD pic.twitter.com/0Wx2EWgCM2— Samsung Mobile India (@SamsungMobileIN)... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://bit.ly/2GaBolB via IFTTT