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Mobile Minutes: Twitter's potential sale; Facebook's inflated video metrics; Apple's Echo alternative; Galaxy S8 rumors

Twitter surges on report it's said to be moving closer to sale
Twitter Inc. shares soared the most in more than two years Friday after CNBC said the company may soon receive a takeover offer.
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Facebook apologizes for inflating video numbers
Facebook apologized for inflating the average time users spend watching videos.
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Apple said to be planning Amazon Echo alternative
Apple may get into the smart home market with a rival device to Amazon?s Echo, according to a report on Friday.
Read more on Fortune

New Galaxy S8 rumor highlights Samsung's risky decision
Every indication from the supply chain is that Samsung will continue to pack the Galaxy S8 with the latest in technology. Samsung has already announced that its intention is to use the dual-curved screen in its high-end devices.
Read more on Forbes