Mihai A. - Tech news journalist

Mihai A. - Tech news journalist
mihai.a@phonearena.com
Mihai Andrici is a former news writer at PhoneArena. He's produced a large body of content during his PhoneArena run, drawing on years of experience in the field. Mihai's coverage touched on various topics, from Android phones to Apple ecosystem products. In addition, he was quite active in bringing the latest mobile tech deals to PhoneArena readers.
Recent articles by Mihai
Deal: HP Elite x3 going for just $599 with Desk Dock included, $200 off the usual price
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Deal: HP Elite x3 going for just $599 with Desk Dock included, $200 off the usual price

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Deal: save $500 on this LG G5 bundle from B&H
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Deal: save $500 on this LG G5 bundle from B&H

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Apple announces new Product Red version of its Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7

Apple announces new Product Red version of its Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7

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US Cellular rolls out Android 7.0 Nougat update to the LG G5

US Cellular rolls out Android 7.0 Nougat update to the LG G5

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Twitter's mobile apps get organized conversations, will highlight replies closer to your circle

Twitter's mobile apps get organized conversations, will highlight replies closer to your circle

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Microsoft Garage's Clip Layer aims to improve Android's copy-paste abiltiies

Microsoft Garage's Clip Layer aims to improve Android's copy-paste abiltiies

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Cricket Wireless launches DirecTV Now service, streaming will not be zero-rated

Cricket Wireless launches DirecTV Now service, streaming will not be zero-rated

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Waze launches 'Clarkson, Hammond & May' audio pack

Waze launches 'Clarkson, Hammond & May' audio pack

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Flash deal: 9.7-inch Apple iPad Pro selling at $200 off for a very limited time
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Flash deal: 9.7-inch Apple iPad Pro selling at $200 off for a very limited time

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Deal: get the Samsung Galaxy S7 at just $324.99 from Cricket Wireless
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Deal: get the Samsung Galaxy S7 at just $324.99 from Cricket Wireless

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Deal: unlocked dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge heavily discounted on eBay
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Deal: unlocked dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge heavily discounted on eBay

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Best leather cases for the Motorola Moto Z and the Moto Z Droid

Best leather cases for the Motorola Moto Z and the Moto Z Droid

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Deal: get the HP Elite x3 Holiday Bundle at 30% off
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Deal: get the HP Elite x3 Holiday Bundle at 30% off

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Deal: Amazon selling Huawei's iPad Mini competitor at 20% off
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Deal: Amazon selling Huawei's iPad Mini competitor at 20% off

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Deal: multiple Huawei Watch models on sale over at Amazon (up to $250 off)
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Deal: multiple Huawei Watch models on sale over at Amazon (up to $250 off)

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Deal: get the cloud based Nextbit Robin for just $150 on eBay

Deal: get the cloud based Nextbit Robin for just $150 on eBay

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Deal: get the Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus at up to $70 off from Amazon
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Deal: get the Motorola Moto G4 and G4 Plus at up to $70 off from Amazon

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Deal: get four months of Play Music and YouTube Red for free

Deal: get four months of Play Music and YouTube Red for free

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Deal: LTE-capable 9.7-inch iPad Pro selling for just $529 (27% off) for a limited time

Deal: LTE-capable 9.7-inch iPad Pro selling for just $529 (27% off) for a limited time

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Deal: get the Sony Xperia X at $299.99 (25% off) from Amazon
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Deal: get the Sony Xperia X at $299.99 (25% off) from Amazon

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LG offering full refunds to Nexus 5X owners affected by a particular hardware malfunction

LG offering full refunds to Nexus 5X owners affected by a particular hardware malfunction

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Amazon debuts Black Friday 2016 tablet sales, 7" Fire and Fire HD 8 models up at notable discounts
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Amazon debuts Black Friday 2016 tablet sales, 7" Fire and Fire HD 8 models up at notable discounts

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 customers in France get free 128GB microSD card

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 customers in France get free 128GB microSD card

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Deal: get the Samsung Gear Icon X wireless Bluetooth earbuds at 20% off the usual price
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Deal: get the Samsung Gear Icon X wireless Bluetooth earbuds at 20% off the usual price

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Cricket Wireless Black Friday 2016: get the decently-specced ZTE Grand X 4 for just $49.99
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Cricket Wireless Black Friday 2016: get the decently-specced ZTE Grand X 4 for just $49.99

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Samsung's Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for Galaxy S7 phones may soon come to more countries

Samsung's Android 7.0 Nougat beta program for Galaxy S7 phones may soon come to more countries

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Xiaomi sub-brand Huami launches the GPS-connected Amazfit smartwatch in the US

Xiaomi sub-brand Huami launches the GPS-connected Amazfit smartwatch in the US

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The OnePlus 3 will keep getting software updates for just as long as the new OnePlus 3T

The OnePlus 3 will keep getting software updates for just as long as the new OnePlus 3T

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AT&T argues that its zero-rated video streaming service complies with the law and benefits consumers

AT&T argues that its zero-rated video streaming service complies with the law and benefits consumers

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Deal: get the Motorola Moto 360 Sport for just $100
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Deal: get the Motorola Moto 360 Sport for just $100

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Xiaomi announces its first-ever CES presence, will launch 'an all-new product globally'

Xiaomi announces its first-ever CES presence, will launch 'an all-new product globally'

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Deal: get the Honor 8 at $100 off, receive two Doctor Strange comic books and other goodies
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Deal: get the Honor 8 at $100 off, receive two Doctor Strange comic books and other goodies

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Entry-level ZTE ZMax 3 headed to AT&T

Entry-level ZTE ZMax 3 headed to AT&T

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Deal: LG G5 priced at just $400 on Amazon and Newegg
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Deal: LG G5 priced at just $400 on Amazon and Newegg

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The perfect angle: best kickstand cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL

The perfect angle: best kickstand cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL

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Top 7 best cases for the OnePlus 3T

Top 7 best cases for the OnePlus 3T

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Evan Blass: the LG V30 won't come with a secondary ticker display

Evan Blass: the LG V30 won't come with a secondary ticker display

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Motorola Black Friday 2016 deal: get any Moto Z-series phone with a Moto Mod at $250 off
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Motorola Black Friday 2016 deal: get any Moto Z-series phone with a Moto Mod at $250 off

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4K movies are starting to show up on Google Play but extra detail may come at a steep price

4K movies are starting to show up on Google Play but extra detail may come at a steep price

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New iPhone lock screen exploit exposes personal info with Siri's helping hand

New iPhone lock screen exploit exposes personal info with Siri's helping hand

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Verizon is now selling the $1000 HP Elite x2, an LTE-connected Surface Pro 4 competitor

Verizon is now selling the $1000 HP Elite x2, an LTE-connected Surface Pro 4 competitor

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Samsung allegedly starts work on Android 7.0 Nougat updates for the Note 5, Galaxy Tab S2

Samsung allegedly starts work on Android 7.0 Nougat updates for the Note 5, Galaxy Tab S2

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Google launches new Earth and Trends Live Cases for the Pixel and Pixel XL

Google launches new Earth and Trends Live Cases for the Pixel and Pixel XL

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Mophie's $80 Juice Pack Moto Mod integrates a 3,000mAh battery, launches late November

Mophie's $80 Juice Pack Moto Mod integrates a 3,000mAh battery, launches late November

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Android users are three times more likely to uninstall a game as their iOS counterparts

Android users are three times more likely to uninstall a game as their iOS counterparts

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Huawei officially brings its MediaPad tablets in the US through Amazon

Huawei officially brings its MediaPad tablets in the US through Amazon

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Deal: on Friday, you can sign up for Amazon Prime at just $79 (20% discount)
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Deal: on Friday, you can sign up for Amazon Prime at just $79 (20% discount)

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Deal: get the LG G5 on monthly payments with Verizon or Sprint, get a free $300 Best Buy gift card

Deal: get the LG G5 on monthly payments with Verizon or Sprint, get a free $300 Best Buy gift card

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Apple under fire in China over complaints of bricked iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s units

Apple under fire in China over complaints of bricked iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s units

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Google's RAISR uses machine learning to create high-quality upscaled versions of low-res images

Google's RAISR uses machine learning to create high-quality upscaled versions of low-res images

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Get Google Pixel-like zero shutter lag on your Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X with this modified camera app

Get Google Pixel-like zero shutter lag on your Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X with this modified camera app

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You can now get the Google Pixel home button animation on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X

You can now get the Google Pixel home button animation on the Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X

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Apple will allegedly unveil three new iPads in March, including a bezel-less 10.9-inch model

Apple will allegedly unveil three new iPads in March, including a bezel-less 10.9-inch model

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Google's Android 7.0 Nougat was slow to gather market share in its first three months

Google's Android 7.0 Nougat was slow to gather market share in its first three months

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Kyocera DuraForce Pro and its action camera capabilities land on Sprint's network

Kyocera DuraForce Pro and its action camera capabilities land on Sprint's network

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This is the Project Ara smartphone that could have been

This is the Project Ara smartphone that could have been

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Flex your iPhone 7's graphics muscle with Codemasters' F1 2016, out now on iOS for $9.99

Flex your iPhone 7's graphics muscle with Codemasters' F1 2016, out now on iOS for $9.99

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Deal: Verizon holding BOGO 50% off promotion on the Pixel, Pixel XL, Galaxy S7 edge, and LG V20
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Deal: Verizon holding BOGO 50% off promotion on the Pixel, Pixel XL, Galaxy S7 edge, and LG V20

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ZTE Axon 7 Android 7.0 Nougat update coming January 2017

ZTE Axon 7 Android 7.0 Nougat update coming January 2017

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Google's Docs, Sheets, and Slides get updated with a focus on notifications

Google's Docs, Sheets, and Slides get updated with a focus on notifications

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Google is rolling out the November Android Security Patch to Pixel and Nexus devices

Google is rolling out the November Android Security Patch to Pixel and Nexus devices

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Top 6 best leather cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Top 6 best leather cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL

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Deal: get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 at a price of just $250
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Deal: get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 at a price of just $250

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Report: Google Pixel XL is outselling the Nexus 6P but adoption is far behind Samsung Galaxy levels

Report: Google Pixel XL is outselling the Nexus 6P but adoption is far behind Samsung Galaxy levels

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Samsung promises to get rid of its Galaxy Note 7 stockpiles with minimal damage to the environment

Samsung promises to get rid of its Galaxy Note 7 stockpiles with minimal damage to the environment

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Verizon has terminated its terrible $30/month prepaid plan for smartphone users

Verizon has terminated its terrible $30/month prepaid plan for smartphone users

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Deal: get the Moto Z Play from Verizon at just $10/month
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Deal: get the Moto Z Play from Verizon at just $10/month

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Square Enix teases Final Fantasy Legends II, Android and iOS compatibility confirmed

Square Enix teases Final Fantasy Legends II, Android and iOS compatibility confirmed

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The tablet market is still shrinking but Microsoft has found a winning recipe

The tablet market is still shrinking but Microsoft has found a winning recipe

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Google Daydream View release date and pricing announced, headset lands November 10 for $79

Google Daydream View release date and pricing announced, headset lands November 10 for $79

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Samsung to invest more than $1 billion in its Austin, Texas chip production facilities

Samsung to invest more than $1 billion in its Austin, Texas chip production facilities

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First Android 7.0 Nougat beta build about to reach the Xperia X Performance

First Android 7.0 Nougat beta build about to reach the Xperia X Performance

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Despite declining sales, Sony isn't losing money on its Xperia phones

Despite declining sales, Sony isn't losing money on its Xperia phones

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Samsung Electronics CEO: "We have a long history of overcoming crises"

Samsung Electronics CEO: "We have a long history of overcoming crises"

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Deal: get the Motorola Moto X Pure at a price of just $249.99
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Deal: get the Motorola Moto X Pure at a price of just $249.99

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Toughen it up: these are the top 6 best rugged cases for the LG V20

Toughen it up: these are the top 6 best rugged cases for the LG V20

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The Elephone S7 is an 'explosion proof' Galaxy Note 7 - S7 edge knock off

The Elephone S7 is an 'explosion proof' Galaxy Note 7 - S7 edge knock off

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True colors: these are the top 5 best clear cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL

True colors: these are the top 5 best clear cases for the Google Pixel and Pixel XL

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Deal: Motorola offers $150 discounts on the unlocked Moto Z, Moto Z Droid, and Moto Z Force Droid
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Deal: Motorola offers $150 discounts on the unlocked Moto Z, Moto Z Droid, and Moto Z Force Droid

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The Moto M could land in the US with a Snapdragon 625 chip and a massive battery (update: no)

The Moto M could land in the US with a Snapdragon 625 chip and a massive battery (update: no)

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Cricket matches MetroPCS with $50/mo plan with 8GB of LTE data, unlimited talk and text

Cricket matches MetroPCS with $50/mo plan with 8GB of LTE data, unlimited talk and text

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Eye candy: the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge stars in official product gallery

Eye candy: the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge stars in official product gallery

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Lenovo's Phab 2 Pro launches Nov 1st, Google’s Tango AR platform is ready for its debut

Lenovo's Phab 2 Pro launches Nov 1st, Google’s Tango AR platform is ready for its debut

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Twitter to shut down Vine in the coming months

Twitter to shut down Vine in the coming months

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HTC is still losing money but at a slower rate compared to previous quarters

HTC is still losing money but at a slower rate compared to previous quarters

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Sprint CEO says that most Note 7 customers are switching to a Galaxy S7

Sprint CEO says that most Note 7 customers are switching to a Galaxy S7

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Deal: get an unlocked, brand new HTC One M9 for just $300
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Deal: get an unlocked, brand new HTC One M9 for just $300

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The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco is likely to have a negative impact on South Korea's GDP

The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco is likely to have a negative impact on South Korea's GDP

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Samsung publicly denies talks of Focal acquisition

Samsung publicly denies talks of Focal acquisition

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Vivo and Oppo both surpass Huawei and Xiaomi to lead China's smartphone market in Q3 2016

Vivo and Oppo both surpass Huawei and Xiaomi to lead China's smartphone market in Q3 2016

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Pokemon Go’s Halloween event officially announced, brings extra candy for trainers

Pokemon Go’s Halloween event officially announced, brings extra candy for trainers

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2011-era Galaxy Nexus gets Android 7.1 Nougat through custom ROM

2011-era Galaxy Nexus gets Android 7.1 Nougat through custom ROM

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Samsung indirectly confirms that there will be a Galaxy Note 8

Samsung indirectly confirms that there will be a Galaxy Note 8

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Top 7 most influential games in mobile history

Top 7 most influential games in mobile history

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Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro officially unveiled as the manufacturer's first phone with 6GB of RAM

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro officially unveiled as the manufacturer's first phone with 6GB of RAM

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The rumored OnePlus 3S might actually be called the OnePlus 3T

The rumored OnePlus 3S might actually be called the OnePlus 3T

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Android 7.0 Nougat update now rolling out to the Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus

Android 7.0 Nougat update now rolling out to the Motorola Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus

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Galaxy Note 7 customers might get a discount on the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8

Galaxy Note 7 customers might get a discount on the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8

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The new Kodak Ektra is a smartphone that looks a bit like a classic rangefinder camera

The new Kodak Ektra is a smartphone that looks a bit like a classic rangefinder camera

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MetroPCS temporarily bumps its $50/month plan to include 8GB of LTE data
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MetroPCS temporarily bumps its $50/month plan to include 8GB of LTE data

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