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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may include an iris scanner

Already built into the Galaxy Tab Iris tablet, iris recognition could wend its way into the next Galaxy Note phablet.

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<p>You can defuse this bomb, no problem -- provided you get help from people in the real world.</p>

5 Samsung Gear VR games you need to try right now

We're not saying you should buy this headset just to play these games. Oh, wait -- yes we are.

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<p>HP Chromebook 13 is a sleek new cloud computing solution that can support one 4k monitor or dual 2k monitors.</p>

These are the Chromebooks that support Android apps

A complete list of the Chromebooks, Chromeboxes and Chromebases that will be able to install Android apps.

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4 things Android N can do that iOS 9 can't

At Google's annual conference, its Android N operating system breaks new ground against Apple's iOS 9. However, in other ways, it's still playing catch-up.

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Android N, Daydream VR, Google Home and more: Everything announced at Google I/O 2016

The big reveals from the technology giant's annual developer conference.

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<p>Android N Beta Preview, Nexus 6P</p>

Android N: What's new in Google's latest OS

The search giant shows off new features like a split-screen view, battery-saving tech and mightier graphics.

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The Omate Wherecom S3 is a senior smartwatch with an SOS button to keep your grandparents safe

The Dick Tracey style smartwatch runs Android and is equipped with GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G cellular capabilities.

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<p>If you prize a slick, intuitive interface and don't mind paying a premium, MileIQ is the best mileage tracker.</p>

3 apps for tracking your mileage

Need to keep a log of your business-related driving? Let your smartphone do the heavy lifting.

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​Patience, Android fans: You'll get Google's Gboard features, too

The new keyboard app for iPhones and iPads gets search, GIF and emoji abilities. Google promises it hasn't forgotten devices powered by its Android software.

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Android trounces Apple across the globe

Android makers sell a huge variety of phones at different prices and thus can reach a wider audience than Apple can with the iPhone, says research firm Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.

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Viking Horde malware attacks Android devices

A new strain of malware is targeting Android devices via infected apps at the Google Play app store, says security firm Check Point.

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Marshmallow spreads to 7.5% of all Android devices

But Lollipop remains the most favored flavor. It's on nearly five times as many gadgets as the newer Marshmallow.

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