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Bill Gates goes Android, still won't use an iPhone

Commentary: The Microsoft co-founder admits in an interview on Fox News that he's recently switched to an Android phone.

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Crash test face-off: Will the iPhone 8 or Note 8 win?

Gadget warranty outfit SquareTrade gives Apple's latest a rather rude introduction to gravity and hard surfaces. The soiree does not go well.

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<p>Lyft says it's been listening to driver requests.</p>

Lyft ups its driver game, adds 24/7 phone support

In its bid to gain on rival Uber, the ride-hailing company updates its driver app with new features like immediate assistance.

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<p>More than a billion people use Facebook's WhatsApp messaging service.</p>

Chinese government blocks WhatsApp chat service

Facebook might have to lower its billion-user tally now that its encrypted text-messaging service is reportedly no longer available in China.

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Apple's Siri ditches Bing search for Google

If you'd rather see Google answering the questions that stump Siri, good news: Microsoft's Bing got the boot.

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5 things Face ID needs to keep us from missing Touch ID

We know a thing or two about unlocking phones with our eyes.

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Get ready to shop for pricey crystal home decor in VR

Mastercard and Swarovski team up to create a virtual-reality shopping app for home decor.

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How to force restart the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Previous key combinations either won't do a thing or will attempt to call for help.

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How my phone made me an instant New Yorker

Moving to a new city used to be fraught with difficulty. Now that we all have a window to the internet in our pockets, it's a piece of cake.

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Ikea teases Apple about iPhone 8 wireless charging

Commentary: A new ad campaign from the furniture retailer highlights that its products have wireless charging too.

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Google wants to be Apple again. Here's the problem

Commentary: To succeed in mobile hardware, Google will have to master something for which it has never shown expertise: product marketing.

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<p>Looks like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are off, right? Nope: They're just disconnected. The radios are still active, which poses both battery and security concerns.</p>

How to really turn off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in iOS 11

Turns out just tapping the buttons in Control Center doesn't do it!

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