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Facebook plays catch

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has said the company will continue to develop its standalone apps. James Martin/CNET Facebook’s new — though likely not very new for you — image uploading tools will let you spice up pictures on the fly. The improved photo uploader for Facebook’s iPhone app, which is now available to most iOS …

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PayPal dials back on robocalling

PayPal is clarifying its robocalling policy with plenty more details on why it would contact users. Getty Images PayPal said Monday it will make a handful of fixes to its user agreement, looking to quell a controversy that sparked over its new robocalling policy. Earlier this month, the digital payments company faced a torrent of criticism for adding new language …

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iOS 8.4 update brings Apple Music, Beats 1 radio

The next iPhone may borrow a feature from the Apple Watch. Just as Apple is set to release its streaming music service with iOS 8.4, more reports bubble up about future iPhones. It seems that Force Touch is coming to the next model of iPhone, according to Bloomberg. Watch CNET Update below to see how Force Touch works and to …

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SBS On Demand is en pointe: Competitors, catch up

SBS SBS has this week announced a massive overhaul of its On Demand catch-up TV service, bolstering its line-up with new content, and repackaging its films and TV into a slick new interface. The updated platform now features more than 350 feature documentaries and factual programs (largely new and exclusive to On Demand), 600 international and local films, curated collections …

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Facebook Lite expands to India, Philippines

Facebook Lite is trying to win over India and the Philippines. Facebook Facebook users in India and the Philippines with slow or spotty network connections can now tap into the Lite version of the social network’s Android app. Officially rolled out on June 4, Facebook Lite has already been available in countries across Europe. In the weeks since its debut, …

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Why Apple Music’s most playful feature may be its most crucial one

Apple exec Eddy Cue had difficulty holding back his joy when he demonstrated Apple Music features like Siri integration. James Martin/CNET Apple is late to the subscription music party, but it is bringing Siri along to have a little fun. On Tuesday, the electronics giant launched Apple Music, its long-anticipated foray into the burgeoning world of tunes available to stream …

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Sprint embarks on quest to fix its image, one house call at a time

Sprint customer Michelle Hamilton admires her new smartphone delivered to her home by Sprint customer rep Brett Golba, who also helped her with her setup. Roger Cheng/CNET NEW YORK — Michelle Hamilton may not have always liked Sprint, but she’s stuck with the wireless service since 1998. They were far from blissful years. Like millions of other Sprint customers, she …

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What does AT&T’s $100 million fine mean to me?

Subscribers to AT&T’s unlimited-data plan know all too well the pain of slow broadband service. Federal regulators have stepped in to take action. Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission said it intends to fine AT&T $100 million for violating a provision of the agency’s Net neutrality regulations. At a high level, Net neutrality is the idea that all traffic …

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