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Samsung smartphone sales show signs of recovery

Samsung appears to be putting its smartphone sales woes behind it. The last two years have been rough on Samsung, which makes some of the most popular smartphones in the world but hasn’t managed lately to scoop up the same profits as competitor Apple, whose iPhones remain the benchmark for the industry. Part of Samsung’s problem is that it faces …

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Add drawings to notes in Google Keep

Google Keep lets you create notes, lists, and photos that sync between your mobile device and the Web. For organization there’s color-coding, reminders and labels. To build on all of these features, today’s update — spotted by AndroidPolice — brings the ability to add drawings to notes and lists, as well as annotation for photos. This step makes the most …

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Apple TV now up for preorder at Best Buy

Interested in getting the new Apple TV? You can now preorder one at Best Buy. The retailer is offering the 32 gigabyte version for $150 and the 64GB version for $200. Clicking the preorder button gives you an option to pick up the Apple TV at your local Best Buy outlet or ask for it to be shipped to your …

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T-Mobile is closing the coverage gap between itself and larger rivals AT&T and Verizon. T-Mobile is using low-frequency spectrum to extend the coverage of its 4G LTE network to rural regions of the country like Missoula, Montana. T-Mobile T-Mobile executives on Tuesday said the carrier’s 4G LTE service is available to more than 300 million people across the US, roughly …

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Cricket adds free data roaming and an excellent $150 phone

The prepaid space is getting better every day. AT&T’s prepaid branch, Cricket Wireless, has expanded its international offerings to include free data roaming in Mexico and Canada. In the same breath, it also introduced its next Android smartphone: the 5.5-inch Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 . These new offerings are a smart move for Cricket, aggressively advancing its position in the …

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Always show file extensions in File Explorer

Microsoft has been hiding file extensions since Windows Vista, and it’s annoying, especially if you’re looking for a specific type of file, like a JPEG in a folder of RAW files. It can also be dangerous, because it can cause you to unknowingly click on a EXE file thinking it’s something else — for example, a virus called notdangerous.jpg.EXE will …

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Samsung unveils gargantuan Galaxy View tablet

Samsung has lifted the lid on the Galaxy View, an 18.4-inch tablet designed to be a video-watching companion for those on the move. The South Korean tech giant first teased the View at Berlin trade show IFA at the beginning of September, but has now posted photos on the company blog showing the massive tablet from multiple angles. The View …

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