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Use Ampere to ensure your Android device is charging properly

Jason Cipriani/CNET Ampere is a free app built for Android devices running Android 4.0.3 and up. WonderHowTo first brought the app to my attention last month, but I’ve just now been able to test it. The goal is to help you troubleshoot suspect wall-warts and USB cables. After installing the free app, launch it and wait until you get a …

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FCC spells out Net neutrality rules

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler defends his Net neutrality policy at Mobile World Congress 2015. Stephen Shankland/CNET The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday finally spelled out how it will preserve the open Internet, publicly releasing a 400-page PDF that details its new, stricter regulations for broadband services. The agency’s commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the order last month but did not …

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