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Gara-kei phones fade out as Japan's Docomo ends 3G
Japan's gara-kei feature phones survived for decades on cheap contracts and embedded payment chips, but the country's 3G shutdown is finishing them off.
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Imported phones: check your carrier's bands first
Engadget's guide to buying a phone abroad, and the carrier, update and warranty traps that decide whether it's worth it.
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Google Health 5.10: AFib alerts for Japan and more
The update also brings a smarter readiness score and the ability to delete daily logs by chatting with your coach.
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SpaceX Moves Closer to Rivaling Major U.S. Carriers
MacRumors reports on the company's spectrum purchase and FCC approval for its next-generation satellite network.
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iPhone Duo Startup Screen Can Say Your Name at Apple Stores
MacRumors reports Apple Stores in the U.S. can customize the iPhone Duo's first-boot greeting with the buyer's name.
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Free Gemini users now limited to 'Auto' model selection
9to5Google reports that free-tier users can no longer manually pick Gemini models; only the automatic selector remains.