No download needed: The rise of SMS-based 'apps'

No download needed: The rise of SMS-based 'apps' Apps aren't going anywhere, but lately more companies are offering services through text messaging. Here's what you need to know. Josh Miller/CNET Before Messenger, WhatsApp and Snapchat, texting was the number one way to communicate, and according to the developers behind a new wave of apps, texting...

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Google's mobile network could offer free international 'roaming'

Google's mobile network could offer free international 'roaming' Negotiations with Hutchison Whampoa could mean subscribers get free use of mobile phone networks in the UK, Hong Kong, and other countries, according to the UK's Independent. Sundar Pichai, Google's senior vice president of products, announces Google's mobile network plans at Mobile World Congress in March.Stephen...

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How to stay safe online

How to stay safe online: CNET's security checklist Do you have good habits? Safeguard your personal information against the most common Internet perils by taking these security measures. Josh Miller/CNET It's always better to be safe than sorry. Especially when it comes to your personal information. Keeping your info secure online requires you to take more time and care,...

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