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Did Apple intentionally cripple your iPhone 7? (The 3:59, Ep. 208)

The gloves are off in Qualcomm and Apple’s legal battle. A rumor has been swirling for months that Apple purposely slowed down Qualcomm chips in some iPhone 7 devices so they’d be even with the same iPhones that used an Intel chip instead. In Qualcomm’s response to a lawsuit from Apple, the chipmaker blasted Apple …

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Americans can’t agree on government’s role in broadband

While the majority of people can agree on the importance of fast internet, Americans are having a hard time figuring out who should be responsible for it. A Pew Research study took a look at how Americans feel about local governments building their own broadband networks and providing subsidies for low-income homes to get access to faster internet. While 90 …

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Samsung claims Galaxy S8, S8 Plus are off to a great start

Samsung is boasting that the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are in high demand. The phones, which Samsung is betting on to wash away the stench of the Galaxy Note 7’s overheating controversy, have already surpassed the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge’s preorder numbers from February 2016. The company said the S8 and S8 Plus are showing “double digit growth” …

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What’s the big deal about Galaxy S8’s speed? (The 3:59, Ep. 203)

Yes, we are still talking about the Samsung Galaxy S8, but there’s a good reason! Samsung’s latest phone is the first device that will be able to reach Gigabit LTE speeds, meaning you could download the first “Lord of the Rings” movie in less than 30 seconds. But it’ll take some adjustments first from your carriers, which will have to …

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Galaxy S8, S8 Plus come with $99 AKG earbuds in box

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung Galaxy S8’s major makeover 2:14 Samsung’s new Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus will come with some goodies. The new phones will pack in a free pair of AKG earbuds in the box, which can also be bought separately for $99. Samsung boasts the wired AKG by Harman brand earphones as a “comfortable hybrid canal fit” …

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Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus release date: April 21

Now playing: Watch this: Samsung proudly shows off the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus 2:40 Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus on Wednesday, and you can get your hands on the new phones starting next month. The phones will be available on April 21 in the US and other major regions. Preorders start on March 30. Samsung Galaxy …

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All the Galaxy S8 questions we want answered (The 3:59, Ep. 201)

Samsung is set to reveal the Galaxy S8 on Wednesday, and we’ve got some questions. A day before the event in New York, we discuss what we hope the unveiling will answer: Can the new device overcome the burning stench of the Galaxy Note 7? Which of the many S8 rumors are actually plausible? And with all the leaks over …

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The Galaxy Note 7 may make a comeback! (The 3:59, Ep. 200)

The Galaxy Note 7 is rising from the ashes. Samsung confirmed Monday that it would consider selling refurbished versions of the Galaxy Note 7, just a few months shy of two embarrassing recalls due to the phones overheating and catching fire. The South Korean company has pushed for becoming the leading industry standard for battery safety following the fiasco, finding …

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Samsung disabling Galaxy Note 7’s battery charging in South Korea

It’s another nail in the coffin for the Galaxy Note 7 phone. Samsung is releasing an update to its South Korean users later this month that will stop Galaxy Note 7s from being able to charge. The move is the latest of Samsung’s many attempts to get people to ditch their devices. The company did the same for US users …

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Apple’s red iPhone 7 and new, cheaper iPad are now available

Red-y or not, here it comes. The Red Special Edition of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are now available through Apple’s website for $749 and $869, respectively. Apple announced the new color on Tuesday, marking the first time the company has partnered with Product Red for one of its phones. The tech giant has worked with the program …

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