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    question about google now

    I broke my galaxy s7 and was wondering if my old s3 can be made to use google now. I need to be able to command an an address to navigate to by using my voice to give the address.
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    Help Google search error message.

    I keep frequently get this error message while attempting a search on google. It only happens on my phoe and it doesn't matter if I'm on wifi or 4 g.Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network. Please try your request again later. I've scanned for malware and nothing...
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    Help Galaxy S7 auto updated apps when set not to

    I've had my S7 for a year and had set it not to auto update apps in the play store. So I wake up today and several apps were auto updated including Facebook. So I check in play store and it is still set not to auto update. Anyone know what gives?
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    Is there any way to stop automatic system updates?

    It seems like every time I get a system update it screws my phone up. Is there any way to stop this?
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    Weather Channel battery drain.

    I've had my S7 for about a month and really like it. The battery life has been very good for me lasting at least 12 hrs. under normal use. Today the battery has drained twice as fast and when I check the battery usage it shows weather channel at the top using 37%. I've had the weather channel...
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    Help Google maps and wifi only question

    Here is my situation. I am renting a car in Ireland for 8 days next month. I can rent a navigation system for $10 a day or I can rent wifi with the vehicle for the same price. What I'm wondering is if I rent the wifi would the google maps and navigation system work just as well? Thanks Bob
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    Help My Razr maxx ringer goes silent on it's own and won't turn back on

    My ringer on my maxx will go silent on its own and the only way to get it back on is to turn the phone off and then back on. Any suggestions? Thanks Bob
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    Help Max camera apps????

    I've only had a couple days to play with my new Max and I like everything about it except....the camera. It may take fine photos but compared to my old samsung galaxy s3 the camera app sucks. There seems to be no way to control resolution, iso or anything else for that matter. Is there an app...
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    Help New user question on speed dialing

    All my other phones I was able to assign one number to my most used contacts to speed dial. I don't see this option on my Max. Am I missing something?
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    Help!!! Android OS eating my battery

    My battery isn't lasting near as long as it has been in the past. This seemed to start after doing a soft reset. The culprit seems to be Android OS which is at the top of the list of battery usage at 27%. I can't ever remember it being anywhere near the top of the list or that high.
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    Iphone 5 vs Galaxy s3

    I'm due an upgrade from my old incredible2 which I have really liked and am considering these 2 phones. Right now I am leaning heavily towards the iphone. My wife has the s3 and its a nice phone but I really find its size to be rather awkward to handle, especialy with one hand compared to my old...
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    GS3 and 4g??? wtf

    My wife just got a new GS3 and has been playing with it. I still have my htc incredible2 3g so I thought we'd do a little test. Everyone in the verizon store boasted about how 4g is 10 times faster than 3g. The other day we had our phones out so we did a little test. We have several of the same...
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    Alpine quest vs. Backcountry pro GPS

    I'm looking for a program to use while hiking in unfamiliar territory and these 2 programs seem to stand out above the others. Has anyone used both or can give advice on one or the other? Thanks Bob
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    Help battery problem

    I've noticed the past couple weeks my battery on my dinc2 is draining much quicker than it has in the past.I think I had an automatic update a short while back and I don't know if that could be the problem? My phone used to go all day long with moderate to heavy use without needing recharged...
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    The cost of gas

    Well I see the price of oil has dropped below $88 a barrel today but our price of gas rose to $3.75 a gallon. Now my little bit of research shows me the last time oil was $88 a barrel we were paying a few cents over $3 a gallon. We've all heard the excuses before, There is a threat of a...
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