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For Android tablets, 8 (inches) is the new 7

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8: This tablet comes with a stylus. Josh Miller/CNET The tablet market had its breakthrough moment when Apple’s iPad arrived sporting a nearly 10-inch screen. Later, much of the significant action among tablets centered on those in the 7-inch realm. In general, the 7-inch size marks the border between so-called phablets and proper tablets. The group …

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The killer voice feature Google Now needs next

One of the Nexus 5 smartphone’s best new features is the always-listening, touchless control over Google Now, the name by which the platform’s personal assistant is known. By saying the words “OK, Google” when the phone is unlocked, you can launch any of Google Now’s actions — like searching the Web or dialing a number — without having to touch …

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