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A Closer Look: Do more with companion devices

By Anick Jesdanun
Published August 18, 2014 8:16pm ET
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A Closer Look: Do more with companion devices
This June 2014 photo shows the "second screen" feature on the Amazon Fire Phone when connected with a compatible television, in Seattle. Apple and Amazon have ways to encourage you to buy more of their products: Offer bonus features that work only with gadgets from the same company. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Apple has ways of encouraging you to buy more of its products: It offers bonus features on devices like the iPhone and iPad that work only when paired with other Apple gadgets.

Amazon does it, too.

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