Joe M. - Former Mobile Tech Journalist and Reviewer

Joe M. - Former Mobile Tech Journalist and Reviewer
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Joe Maring, a former writer at PhoneArena, has contributed various insightful articles focusing on mobile technology, including detailed reviews and news updates on the latest in smartphone innovations. His work often centers on developments from major tech companies like Samsung and Google, covering topics such as software updates, new device features, and industry trends affecting mobile technology. Notable articles by Joe include his comprehensive coverage on updates to Android's security patches on devices like the Google Pixel, and innovative features in smartphones like the YotaPhone 3 and Asus ZenWatch.
Recent articles by Joe
Leaked press render of the Moto Z2 Play shows a very incremental update

Leaked press render of the Moto Z2 Play shows a very incremental update

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You can finally save and listen to podcasts on your Apple Watch via the Overcast app

You can finally save and listen to podcasts on your Apple Watch via the Overcast app

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Why I'm going back to Android after using the iPhone for 5 months

Why I'm going back to Android after using the iPhone for 5 months

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Snapchat Spectacles Review
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Snapchat Spectacles Review

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Blu Life One X2 Mini is more expensive and more powerful than its larger brother

Blu Life One X2 Mini is more expensive and more powerful than its larger brother

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The Google Assistant has turned into a virtual salesman with the introduction of ads

The Google Assistant has turned into a virtual salesman with the introduction of ads

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Hulu is getting ready to take on Sling and PlayStation Vue with live TV

Hulu is getting ready to take on Sling and PlayStation Vue with live TV

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Google Home now allows you to command Neato vacuums with the sound of your voice

Google Home now allows you to command Neato vacuums with the sound of your voice

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Family Link is a new Android app that helps parents manage their kids' usage of smartphones and tablets

Family Link is a new Android app that helps parents manage their kids' usage of smartphones and tablets

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The Google app on Android might be getting a facelift soon

The Google app on Android might be getting a facelift soon

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Google grows its lineup of messaging apps with Supersonic Fun Voice Messenger

Google grows its lineup of messaging apps with Supersonic Fun Voice Messenger

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This is the iPhone 8 that we wish Apple would create

This is the iPhone 8 that we wish Apple would create

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The new 10.5-inch iPad Pro won't be announced until April

The new 10.5-inch iPad Pro won't be announced until April

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The first modular Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch is here and it costs $1,650

The first modular Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch is here and it costs $1,650

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Android Wear 2.0 will make its way to the first-gen Huawei Watch before the end of March

Android Wear 2.0 will make its way to the first-gen Huawei Watch before the end of March

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Apple may launch new iPad Pro models as soon as next week without any sort of event

Apple may launch new iPad Pro models as soon as next week without any sort of event

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Pandora Premium has officially launched, but is it enough to take on Spotify and others?

Pandora Premium has officially launched, but is it enough to take on Spotify and others?

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Uptime for iOS offers a fun and unique way to watch YouTube videos with friends

Uptime for iOS offers a fun and unique way to watch YouTube videos with friends

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The first software update for the ZTE Blade V8 Pro brings performance enhancements and more

The first software update for the ZTE Blade V8 Pro brings performance enhancements and more

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LeEco smartphones are making their way to more US retailers

LeEco smartphones are making their way to more US retailers

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Cortana app on iPhone receives massive update with a new look and plenty of features

Cortana app on iPhone receives massive update with a new look and plenty of features

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Deal: Stainless steel Apple Watch and leather band for just $279 ($70 off)
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Deal: Stainless steel Apple Watch and leather band for just $279 ($70 off)

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Garmin's Vivosmart 3 looks like every other fitness tracker that's already on the market

Garmin's Vivosmart 3 looks like every other fitness tracker that's already on the market

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The Huawei P10's camera is ever so slightly inferior to the Google Pixel's

The Huawei P10's camera is ever so slightly inferior to the Google Pixel's

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Honor V9 is likely heading to Europe next month as the Honor 8 Pro

Honor V9 is likely heading to Europe next month as the Honor 8 Pro

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Facebook launches Messenger Day around the world and its a complete rip off of Snapchat Stories

Facebook launches Messenger Day around the world and its a complete rip off of Snapchat Stories

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BeatsX are now available for purchase on Amazon, but ship dates are still lengthy

BeatsX are now available for purchase on Amazon, but ship dates are still lengthy

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Sprint tests gigabit LTE network on unannounced Motorola smartphone with Snapdragon 835 CPU

Sprint tests gigabit LTE network on unannounced Motorola smartphone with Snapdragon 835 CPU

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Oppo's F3 Plus will help you take the perfect selfie with dual front-facing cameras

Oppo's F3 Plus will help you take the perfect selfie with dual front-facing cameras

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The ZTE Z986 has been spotted online; includes Android 7.1.1 and a massive 6-inch screen

The ZTE Z986 has been spotted online; includes Android 7.1.1 and a massive 6-inch screen

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You'll soon be able to stream The Flintstones, Looney Tunes, and more for $5/month with Boomerang

You'll soon be able to stream The Flintstones, Looney Tunes, and more for $5/month with Boomerang

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Facebook's Gear VR app allows you to view 360-degree photos and videos

Facebook's Gear VR app allows you to view 360-degree photos and videos

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Nest is supposedly developing a brand new security system and more affordable thermostat

Nest is supposedly developing a brand new security system and more affordable thermostat

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Another source suggests that the Galaxy S8 will cost an upwards of $840

Another source suggests that the Galaxy S8 will cost an upwards of $840

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Deal: Samsung's official Wireless Charging Battery Pack for the Galaxy S7 is on sale for just $32.24
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Deal: Samsung's official Wireless Charging Battery Pack for the Galaxy S7 is on sale for just $32.24

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AT&T is offering HBO for free or at a discount to DirecTV Now subscribers

AT&T is offering HBO for free or at a discount to DirecTV Now subscribers

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Instagram takes another move from Snapchat's playbook by adding location-based stickers to Stories

Instagram takes another move from Snapchat's playbook by adding location-based stickers to Stories

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The Google Assistant can now help with reading and replying to text messages

The Google Assistant can now help with reading and replying to text messages

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2013's Tomb Raider game is now available on the Android-based Shield TV for $14.99

2013's Tomb Raider game is now available on the Android-based Shield TV for $14.99

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The Apple Pay rollout continues to the lands of Italy

The Apple Pay rollout continues to the lands of Italy

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Google Translate will now help you more accurately decipher Hindi, Russian, and Vietnamese languages

Google Translate will now help you more accurately decipher Hindi, Russian, and Vietnamese languages

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The Google Pixel and Pixel XL on Verizon are now receiving Android's March security patch

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL on Verizon are now receiving Android's March security patch

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Sweden is the 13th country that Samsung Pay is heading to

Sweden is the 13th country that Samsung Pay is heading to

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The YotaPhone 3 is still alive and well

The YotaPhone 3 is still alive and well

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The Idol 4S with Windows is heading to Europe as the Idol 4 Pro

The Idol 4S with Windows is heading to Europe as the Idol 4 Pro

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Asus's ZenWatch 2 and 3 will be getting Android Wear 2.0 in Q2

Asus's ZenWatch 2 and 3 will be getting Android Wear 2.0 in Q2

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Thanks to Colorware, you can get Apple's AirPods in virtually any color that you want for $299

Thanks to Colorware, you can get Apple's AirPods in virtually any color that you want for $299

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New photos showcase the Galaxy Tab S3 with a beefy stylus and AKG audio

New photos showcase the Galaxy Tab S3 with a beefy stylus and AKG audio

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Archos unveils a shock-proof Android tablet with IP54 dust/water resistance and keyboard dock

Archos unveils a shock-proof Android tablet with IP54 dust/water resistance and keyboard dock

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LeEco Le Pro3 and Le S3 gain an app drawer and much more in latest EUI update

LeEco Le Pro3 and Le S3 gain an app drawer and much more in latest EUI update

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What do you get when you combine a smartwatch with physical watch hands? The MyKronoz ZeTime

What do you get when you combine a smartwatch with physical watch hands? The MyKronoz ZeTime

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Asus's ZenFone Live will allow you to livestream a fully beautified version of yourself

Asus's ZenFone Live will allow you to livestream a fully beautified version of yourself

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The Huawei Watch 2 gets revealed prior to MWC announcement

The Huawei Watch 2 gets revealed prior to MWC announcement

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UPS is having humans and drones work together to decrease delivery times

UPS is having humans and drones work together to decrease delivery times

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Strava users can now track runs and biking sessions with the GPS-enabled Apple Watch Series 2

Strava users can now track runs and biking sessions with the GPS-enabled Apple Watch Series 2

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The spaceship Apple Park campus will be Apple's new official HQ starting this April

The spaceship Apple Park campus will be Apple's new official HQ starting this April

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Xiaomi's Mi Max 2 will boast a 6.44-inch display and 6GB of RAM; rumored to launch this May

Xiaomi's Mi Max 2 will boast a 6.44-inch display and 6GB of RAM; rumored to launch this May

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The latest update to the Google Camera app allows you to mute the pesky shutter button tune

The latest update to the Google Camera app allows you to mute the pesky shutter button tune

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Some subscribers of Project Fi are getting access to VoLTE on T-Mobile's network

Some subscribers of Project Fi are getting access to VoLTE on T-Mobile's network

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The HTC U Ultra is now on sale in Europe through QuickMobile

The HTC U Ultra is now on sale in Europe through QuickMobile

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Remix OS on Mobile will allow you to have an Android smartphone that can also work like a PC

Remix OS on Mobile will allow you to have an Android smartphone that can also work like a PC

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Alcatel's Idol 4S with Windows 10 Mobile is now available for purchase on Amazon

Alcatel's Idol 4S with Windows 10 Mobile is now available for purchase on Amazon

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A new Moto Mod has landed on IndieGoGo and it transforms the Moto Z into a true walkie-talkie

A new Moto Mod has landed on IndieGoGo and it transforms the Moto Z into a true walkie-talkie

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You can now get T-Mobile One with unlimited HD video streaming and 10GB of high-speed hotspot data

You can now get T-Mobile One with unlimited HD video streaming and 10GB of high-speed hotspot data

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Jabra Elite Sport Review
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Jabra Elite Sport Review

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Net neutrality isn't the angel it's made out to be

Net neutrality isn't the angel it's made out to be

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T-Mobile One gets updated with unlimited HD video streaming and high-speed hotspot data

T-Mobile One gets updated with unlimited HD video streaming and high-speed hotspot data

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The Huawei Watch 2 will officially be on display at MWC 2017

The Huawei Watch 2 will officially be on display at MWC 2017

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The iPhone 8 will be similar in size to the 7 but have the battery capacity of the 7 Plus

The iPhone 8 will be similar in size to the 7 but have the battery capacity of the 7 Plus

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Lenovo's Miix 320 has been outed with 2-in-1 design, Full HD display, and LTE support

Lenovo's Miix 320 has been outed with 2-in-1 design, Full HD display, and LTE support

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Latest update to Google Maps lets users save destinations in shareable lists

Latest update to Google Maps lets users save destinations in shareable lists

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The Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 now costs just $288 (or $12/month) on T-Mobile
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The Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 now costs just $288 (or $12/month) on T-Mobile

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The Vernee Apollo 2 will debut at MWC 2017 with 8GB of RAM and the Helio X30 CPU

The Vernee Apollo 2 will debut at MWC 2017 with 8GB of RAM and the Helio X30 CPU

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The larger variant of the Galaxy S8 will be dubbed the Samsung Galaxy S8+

The larger variant of the Galaxy S8 will be dubbed the Samsung Galaxy S8+

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The LG G6 will officially use the Snapdragon 821 instead of the 835, and it's a brilliant move

The LG G6 will officially use the Snapdragon 821 instead of the 835, and it's a brilliant move

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The LG Watch Style and Watch Sport are now available for purchase

The LG Watch Style and Watch Sport are now available for purchase

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You can now pre-order the OnePlus 3T with 128GB of storage for $479

You can now pre-order the OnePlus 3T with 128GB of storage for $479

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Add an iris scanner to the iPhone 8's list of suspected features

Add an iris scanner to the iPhone 8's list of suspected features

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Alcatel Idol 5S spotted with Helio P20 processor and 3GB of RAM

Alcatel Idol 5S spotted with Helio P20 processor and 3GB of RAM

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After months of waiting, you can now purchase BeatsX for $149.95

After months of waiting, you can now purchase BeatsX for $149.95

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Xiaomi will supposedly ditch Qualcomm and MediaTek for its own Pinecone processors soon

Xiaomi will supposedly ditch Qualcomm and MediaTek for its own Pinecone processors soon

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HTC 10 at $150 off, One A9 at $200 off, and more during the company's Seven Days of Sappiness sale
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HTC 10 at $150 off, One A9 at $200 off, and more during the company's Seven Days of Sappiness sale

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The Blu Tank Xtreme 5.0 is an ultra-rugged smartphone with just 1GB of RAM

The Blu Tank Xtreme 5.0 is an ultra-rugged smartphone with just 1GB of RAM

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You can now summon Alexa on the Amazon Tap without having to actually tap it

You can now summon Alexa on the Amazon Tap without having to actually tap it

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A new teaser for the LG G6 says that the phone will be "less artificial" with "more intelligence"

A new teaser for the LG G6 says that the phone will be "less artificial" with "more intelligence"

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B&O launches the Beoplay H4 - the company's cheapest over-the-ear headphones at $299

B&O launches the Beoplay H4 - the company's cheapest over-the-ear headphones at $299

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Nvidia's Shield Tablet K1 is now receiving Android 7.0 Nougat

Nvidia's Shield Tablet K1 is now receiving Android 7.0 Nougat

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Android Wear 2.0 is heading to the Polar M600 with increased battery life and better swim tracking

Android Wear 2.0 is heading to the Polar M600 with increased battery life and better swim tracking

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Samsung Hello could be a Google Feed-like service on the Galaxy S8

Samsung Hello could be a Google Feed-like service on the Galaxy S8

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The Honor V9 will be unveiled on February 21; includes 6GB RAM, 3,900 mAh battery, and more

The Honor V9 will be unveiled on February 21; includes 6GB RAM, 3,900 mAh battery, and more

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Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Review
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Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe Review

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TomTom announces the Touch Cardio - a new fitness tracker for around $112

TomTom announces the Touch Cardio - a new fitness tracker for around $112

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The Honor 6X may not receive Android Nougat and EMUI 5 in March as originally thought

The Honor 6X may not receive Android Nougat and EMUI 5 in March as originally thought

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Following a previous delay, the release of BeatsX is "imminent"

Following a previous delay, the release of BeatsX is "imminent"

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Deal: Grab the HTC One A9 for 50% off its retail price
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Deal: Grab the HTC One A9 for 50% off its retail price

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The age of Apple is far from over

The age of Apple is far from over

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This Moto Mod features wireless charging and an IR blaster for just $45

This Moto Mod features wireless charging and an IR blaster for just $45

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ZTE may replace the Hawkeye Kickstarter campaign with an improved handset

ZTE may replace the Hawkeye Kickstarter campaign with an improved handset

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Asus ZenFone 3 Laser Review
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Asus ZenFone 3 Laser Review

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Benchmark test reveals Lenovo's upcoming Tab3 8 Plus will use a Snapdragon 625 CPU

Benchmark test reveals Lenovo's upcoming Tab3 8 Plus will use a Snapdragon 625 CPU

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FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless