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Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick is a clear response to Google’s popular Chromecast, and — …

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Android and Chrome may come together, but don’t expect changes yet, Google says

David Burke, VP of engineering for Android, said he thinks most people want a “phablet” but just don’t know it yet. Stephen Lam, Getty Images MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google may be tightening the ties between its operating systems for mobile devices and PCs, but they won’t be merging anytime soon, a senior member of one of Google’s software teams …

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Stay connected without a connection?

Open Garden It’s hard to imagine being without an Internet connection while we’re constantly surrounded by 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity. But in poverty-stricken countries, using a smartphone without an Internet connection is a daily reality, and users ration their Internet connection time carefully. Even a fully loaded SIM card and unlimited data roaming isn’t a guarantee, when you could …

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