5 splash-resistant phones for the summer - CNET

Water resistance may not be at the top of your list when picking a new phone, but with these devices, it's one less thing to worry about.

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Chinese company suing Apple to ban iPhone 6 'barely exists,' says report - CNET

The company, Shenzhen Baili Marketing Services, no longer answers its phone, has dumped its websites and can't be found at its three registered locations, says the Wall Street Journal.

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Here are the subtle changes you will see on the iPhone 7 - CNET

The changes will affect the earpiece and the position of certain sensors, according to Japanese blog Makotakara.

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Apple's iPhone 7 might include dual SIMs, keep standard audio jack - CNET

A dual SIM can hold two numbers and profiles at once, a first for Apple. Retaining the standard 3.5mm audio jack would mean you could still use your existing headsets with the new iPhone.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 may sport an Ultra HD screen - CNET

The latest scuttlebutt out of China claims the phone will offer a 4K resolution screen, which would deliver better virtual-reality content. The S8 could have a dual camera too.

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​Google pays $550,000 to people who found security holes in Android - CNET

For the Android Security Rewards program's second year, Google is significantly increasing reward payments.

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The 7 best VR games for iPhone - CNET

No Android? No problem! There are plenty of cool VR games for iOS. All you need is a headset.

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Samsung to start producing Galaxy Note 7 next month, says report - CNET

Five million units of the next Galaxy Note will be prepped for an August release, claims Korean tech news site ETNews.

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The 7 best VR apps for iPhone - CNET

Guess what? Your iPhone can do virtual reality! All you need is an inexpensive headset and these cool apps.

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Zeiss Exolens photo samples - CNET

They're sharp and bright, as you'd expect.

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Here's what's new for Apple HomeKit in iOS 10 - CNET

With a dedicated Home app and new ways to control smart-home gadgets on your iPhone or iPad, HomeKit aims to take a step forward in iOS 10.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 may include an iris scanner - CNET

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

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iPhone owners holding onto their phones longer - CNET

The amount of time iPhone owners in the US wait to upgrade their phones has increased over the past few years, says market researcher Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.

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iPhone 7 Plus case bets on a dual-camera design - CNET

A Chinese retailer lists a phone case with an extra-wide camera slot in expectation of Apple's iPhone 7 plans.

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Apple's only thiiisss much better than Samsung in customer satisfaction - CNET

But Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 outshines Apple's iPhone 6S Plus, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

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