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The Android Nougat-based software update brings battery and performance improvements and adds a new call recording feature to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones.

The Federal Communications Commission authorized the use of LTE-U, a technology that promises improved connections for mobile carriers. Some critics warn it could interfere with Wi-Fi networks.

The ROM needs to flashed on the device, rather than downloaded over-the-air like the Oxygen OS update.

The offer is a limited-time one, although the company has not mentioned in its official press release when it ends.

The Federal Trade Commission has named Thomas Pahl as the new head of its Bureau of Consumer Protection. Pahl has a long history as a deregulator in Washington.

The South Korean electronics company has dropped another hint about its LG G6 flagship smartphone ahead of the Mobile World Congress later this month.

Samsung has confirmed a produced launch for Mobile World Congress in February.

Apple could charge a significant premium on iPhones manufactured in the U.S., with customers having to spend as much as $100-200 more for the devices.

Things are getting heated between Apple and chip supplier Qualcomm.

Apple filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm in Beijing, accusing it of abusing its position in the chip industry.

Samsung may be using its collaboration with Qualcomm to keep other smartphone makers from using the Snapdragon 835 until after the Galaxy S8 releases.

Apple has accused Qualcomm of withholding some $1 billion in promised rebates as ransom because the tech giant complied with investigations by South Korea’s anti-trust regulator.

Fending off FTC's allegations, Qualcomm said it never withheld or threatened to withhold chip supply in order to obtain agreement to unfair or unreasonable licensing terms.

The smartphone parts manufacturer is under fire for uncompetitive market practices.

The San Diego Chargers are likely going to play their home games in Los Angeles for the 2017 NFL season.

The G6 is expected to be launched at the MWC event in February, while the Note 8 device is expected to be unveiled in August.

The 10nm processor technology is being adopted by Intel and Qualcomm for their 2017 processors.

AT&T is using its DirecTV Now streaming TV service to test the limitations of 5G technology.

The country’s Fair Trade Commission said the record-amount penalty was “aimed at putting right Qualcomm's unfair business model.”

Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge users in India should expect an over the air tweak update.

Australian carrier Vodafone is currently testing Android 7.0 Nougat for the Galaxy S7 to be specific.