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OnePlus 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Near-Stock Android OS Renders OP5 the Superior Flagship
The OnePlus 5 versus the Samsung Galaxy S8 – if money is not an issue it is the GS8 that is the easy pick. In terms of design, availability and after-sales support Samsung’s first 2017 flagship bet will win over the so-called flagship killer and no contest at all. But there are a few good things about the OP5 that are hard to ignore.
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Google Pixel 2 Rumors Update: Stunning Concept Leaks and Delayed 2017 Release Date
Rumors have it Google is releasing two Pixel 2 models this year and it looks like the more interesting of the handsets is the Pixel 2 XL. The supersized phablet will be mass produced by LG but reports said the Korean device maker might run into supply issues that could potentially delay the Google Pixel 2017 release date.

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Forget Google Pixel 2 – High-Specced Moto X4 to Hit Project Fi Starting at $300
Project Fi by Google is no longer Pixel exclusive as the MVNO service will soon offer Lenovo’s mid-range bet – the Moto X4 or Moto X 2017. If the plan will push through, the very capable Android handset will deliver nearly uninterrupted cellular connectivity with the cash damage at half the price of the upcoming Google Pixel 2 models.

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NBA Trade Rumors: With Warriors Core Intact, Will LeBron James Seek New Superteam?
The reports are in – the Golden State Warriors will remain the same team that won the NBA Finals 2017. Kevin Durant took pay cuts and is happy about it as his sacrifice allowed the GSW front office to preserve the core of the champion team and some. The ball is on LeBron James now as he will face the same crew that frustrated his two Finals attempt. It is time to jump ship, again?

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Apple iPhone 8 Rumors: No Touch ID but All-Screen Design, Face Recognition Confirmed?
The Touch ID that was introduced with the iPhone 5S will be no more in time for the iPhone 8 release date this 2017. New reports indicated Apple’s radically redesigned flagship phone will ditch the fingerprint sensor in favor of another biometric feature – facial recognition.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
