Microsoft is acquiring SwiftKey, London-based makers of the popular virtual keyboard for Android and iOS, in a deal rumored to be worth $250 million. SwiftKey insists it will continue to develop its keyboard for both platforms going forward — and it will remain free. “We’re excited to announce an important milestone on SwiftKey’s journey,” reads the

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Four months after making its official debut, Android 6.0 Marshmallow has finally been installed on more than 1 percent of compatible devices. Google’s latest update is expected to get a boost in the comping months as new devices from Samsung, LG, HTC, and others go on sale — but that figure is pretty depressing at this point.

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A recent press render leak confirmed the Galaxy S7 series will have a curved glass back, but it won’t be the same curved glass back you get with the Galaxy Note 5. According to new design drawings, the Galaxy S7’s rear panel will be even more rounded, while its camera hump won’t be as pronounced. If

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Why fly solo when you can travel in a pack? This multi-talented Nano Drone has eight frequency points so it won’t disturb or crash into its fellow aerial vehicles. It’s super sensitive to throttle, aka super fun to fly, and it zips around tight spaces with precision. What’s more, it’s half price for a limited time

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Google’s flagship Nexus 6P delivered significant design improvements last year, putting its hardware on par with the best devices from rival manufacturers. But Google wants the Nexus lineup to be even more like the iPhone. To make that happen, the company will reduce its reliance on third-party manufacturing partners like Huawei and LG and assume greater

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Thanks to leaked press renders, we know exactly what Samsung’s going to announce at its Unpacked event on February 21. But just in case you had any doubts the Galaxy S7 would get a curvy sibling, Samsung has confirmed it early on its very own website. Pictured alongside the regular Galaxy S7 in the Samsung marketing

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If you think everyone and their sister has a Gmail account or uses WhatsApp these days, you wouldn’t be too far off. Both tech giants, one a messaging app, the other an email service, have hit some serious milestones today. Alphabet-owned Google, the makers of Gmail, confirmed in its financial report that there are over

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Google’s parent company Alphabet is now the most valuable company in the world, passing Apple in market capitalization today in after hours trading. This is the first time since February of 2010 that Google has passed Apple in value. The Cupertino-based iPhone maker has held the top spot since 2013 when it passed Exxon Mobile,

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As the iPhone becomes increasingly popular in China, its Galaxy-branded rivals are falling. According to the latest data from Strategy Analytics, Samsung dropped out of the top five smartphone makers in China last year, with Apple the only non-Chinese company to make the list. Huawei topped the list for 2015 with a 15.2 percent share

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Android’s Material Design spec is coming to your desktop. With an upcoming Chrome update, Google will introduce a brand new look that will be immediately familiar to those who regularly use the company’s mobile apps — and we can’t wait. Chrome for desktops looks a little long in the tooth in comparison with its mobile counterpart,

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