After killing its new Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE just weeks after its launch, LG has confirmed that a faulty display component was to blame. The company added that it did not take the decision to pull the device lightly, but there’s still no word on whether or not it will be back. “For competitive and supplier

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Apple has taken a huge stand with the U.S. government, claiming they won’t – and can’t – remotely unlock encrypted devices running iOS 8 or higher. That’s the vast majority of devices. Google takes the same sort of stand. Any document running Android 5.0 or higher has full disk encryption enabled by default, and therefore

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One of the ways fans of Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones used to be able to claim superiority over the iPhone was expandable storage. The Galaxy line of smartphones had it, and the iPhone didn’t. But that all changed earlier this year, when the Galaxy S6 abandoned both expandable storage and a removable battery, causing outcries from

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Still waiting for your OnePlus 2 invite? You won’t need one later this week, because the handset will be on general sale for only the second time since its official debut to celebrate Black Friday. Get your credit card ready! The “2016 flagship killer” has been available for well over three months now, but it’s

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Twitch is finally available on Android TV, allowing you to enjoy your favorite broadcasters on the big screen. Support comes with the latest update to the Twitch app for Android — version 4.6.X — which is now available from Google Play. Twitch has been available on Amazon’s Fire TV and other devices for a while, but

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Google has teamed up with Disney and Verizon to develop a new virtual reality series in celebration of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The story ties directly into the new movie, and Google Cardboard owners can enjoy it on December 2 — but there’s more to check out today! Alongside the virtual reality series, Disney and Google are launching

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Sony’s latest Marshmallow concept firmware comes with a new Xperia theme engine, allowing users to overhaul the look of their device in a flash. The update also adds support for the Sony smart cover, makes it possible to set a default home screen, and more. Sony has been working on a cleaner approach to Android

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Samsung’s new Gear VR headset is an early success, selling out on Amazon and Best Buy’s online store following its official debut on Friday. The $99 device is likely to become even more popular in the coming weeks with Samsung’s first Gear VR ad now live. At just half the price of the original, developer

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Pebble has slashed up to 35 percent off its latest smartwatches ahead of the holiday season. Its new Pebble Time can now be had for $129.99 — down from $199.99 — while the Pebble Classic can be had for just $69.99. This is one of the biggest reductions we’ve seen on the Pebble Time since it

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