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Galaxy S8’s Bixby shopping feature comes to Verizon

Samsung Galaxy S8 owners on the Verizon network can now get the full Bixby experience. Last month, Verizon said its customers buying the new S8 wouldn’t have access to an Amazon shopping feature through the S8’s voice assistant called Bixby. The delay created another snag for Samsung’s new digital helper, a major selling point for the S8. A Verizon spokesman …

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5 worst phones (roundup)

We review a lot of phones here at CNET. A lot. A few are standouts, most are decent and affordable, and a small number just aren’t worth the trouble (low price be damned). Gathered below is the rogues’ gallery of recent disappointments that just weren’t able to live up to their promise. Arm yourself with the knowledge of the phones …

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