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Google's new Pixel smartphone unveiled in apparent leak ahead of official announcement

Google is expected to announce two new phones on Tuesday (Oct 4), but information seemingly posted early by a British retailer may have given us all a sneak peek at what's to come.

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Huawei begins making phones in India

Huawei Technologies Co will begin assembling phones in India with manufacturing partner Flextronics International Ltd, establishing a beachhead in the world's fastest-growing smartphone arena.

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U.S. carrier Verizon starts taking orders for new Samsung Note 7 phones

U.S. carrier Verizon Communications Inc (VZ.N) has begun taking orders for Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's (005930.KS) new Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, after having stopped sales of the device earlier due to fire-prone batteries.

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Samsung tries to ease fears after new reports of phone fires

Samsung Electronics Co tried on Monday to ease Chinese consumers' concerns over the safety of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after two more reports of fires involving the product.

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Samsung investigates first report of phone explosion in China

Samsung says it is investigating what could be the first battery explosion case involving one of its phones in China, according to a report from Caixin.com.

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Samsung investigates first report of phone explosion in China

Samsung says it's investigating what could be the first battery explosion in one of its phones in China, according to a report from Caixin.com.

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U.S. tells consumers to stop using fire-prone Samsung phones

A U.S. government safety agency on Friday urged all consumers to stop using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, which are prone to catch fire, and top airlines globally banned their use during flights.

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U.S. tells consumers to stop using fire-prone Samsung phones

A U.S. government safety agency on Friday urged all consumers to stop using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, which are prone to catch fire, and top airlines globally banned their use during flights.

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U.S. regulator tells air passengers not to turn on Galaxy Note 7 phones

Airline passengers should not turn on or charge their Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Galaxy Note 7 smartphones during flights or stow them in checked baggage due to concerns over the phone's fire-prone batteries, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said.

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Mobile phone fever seen among Vietnamese students

Vietnam is among countries worldwide having the highest number of school students using mobile phones, a local survey has revealed.