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Why focus on innovation, when there’s imitating to do? Photo: Samsung

Isn’t it the most Samsung thing in the world to introduce a new technology that’s actually kind of interesting, and then ruin any originality points it picked up by blatantly ripping off Apple?

That’s exactly what happened when Samsung recently announced the SE370, the industry’s first computer monitor with integrated wireless charging function for mobile devices — only to “borrow” the exact same charging battery charging icon Apple used back in its skeuomorphic days before iOS 7 came along.

Oh, Samsung, will you never learn?

Android distribution August

Android fragmentation is still an issue, and M’s launch will further complicate the situation. Photo: Google

It’s a long way to the top for Android 5.0 and 5.1 Lollipop, which account for a combined market share of 18.1 percent, according to the latest OS breakdown figures posted by Google. Meanwhile, last year’s flavor of the day, 4.4 KitKat, rules supreme with an unflinching 39 percent of the pie.

ASUS-ZenWatch

Gather around, bargain hunters, this baby goes out to you. Photo: Asus

The Asus ZenWatch is now down to just $130 through Best Buy — $70 off its regular retail price.

Asus’ original Android Wear watch was recently sold by Google at a reduced price a couple of weeks ago, but while Big G’s promotion didn’t last long, third-party retailers are now realizing that they, too, need to incentivize folks on the fence about “gimmicky” smartwatches.

Android 5.1 is on its way to the One M9. Photo: HTC

Android 5.1 is on its way to the One M9. Photo: HTC

HTC One M9 handsets across the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) can expect to see HTC’s latest Android 5.1 Lollipop update from Tuesday, August 4.

A preview of some of the OnePlus 2's wallpapers. Photo: OnePlus

A preview of some of the OnePlus 2’s wallpapers. Photo: OnePlus

With invites necessary for the OnePlus 2, many fans will have to wait a while before they get their hands on the OnePlus One’s long-awaited successor. But for an early taste of the new device on your existing smartphone, you can download all 25 of its wallpapers right now.

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