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Switching From iPhone to Android Just Got Easier With Android 17
Android 17 includes a wireless native migration experience for transferring more types of data from an iPhone, making the process of switching to an Android device easier. Google says the upgraded method allows Google Accounts, passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, and eSIMs to be transferred. It also supports photos, videos, contacts, messages, and calendars, like the prior version of the switching tool. Data transfers require an iPhone with iOS 26.3 or later. Both Apple and Google…
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Samsung finally fixes the Galaxy S26 Ultra's most annoying Privacy Display flaw
What you need to know Samsung fixes a major Privacy Display annoyance by limiting the privacy effect to the PiP window instead of the entire screen in One UI 9 Beta 4. The update allows you to watch PiP videos privately while the rest of the display stays bright and fully visible. The update also removes unnecessary dimming and color shifts across the whole display during PiP playback. One of the biggest differentiators of…
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Samsung passe à trois smartphones pliants : tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur les Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra et Z Flip 8 pour les précommandes
C’est lors de sa traditionnelle conférence Galaxy Unpacked de l’été que Samsung a levé le voile sur de nombreux nouveaux produits, dont les nouvelles itérations de ses smartphones pliants pour 2026. La surprise (qui n’en était pas vraiment une avec tous les leaks), c’est le nouveau format passeport du Galaxy Z Fold 8 pour devancer Apple. Le Z Fold 8 Ultra est donc le véritable successeur du Z Fold 7 de l’année dernière, mais…
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How the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 phones compare
Not many surprises, but some welcome improvements if you know where to look. Not many surprises, but some welcome improvements if you know where to look. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Samsung’s latest round of folding Galaxy Z phones and updated smartwatches were announced at its July 2026 Unpacked event and are set to launch on August 7th. The Galaxy Z…
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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra cases
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra cases add robust shock-proofing, prevent the hinge from getting damaged, and add useful extras like a magnetic ring, screen protection, a phone holder, and a stand. Depending on the price, weight, and thinness, you can easily find a stellar Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra that has a few or all of those features. Read all about the best Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra cases that match…
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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 screen protectors
The rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide turned out to just be called the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, now with much wider screens. This square-shaped foldable has two very lovely displays, both of which could use the help of the best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 screen protectors to reinforce drop proofing. One slip of the hand and your very expensive book-style foldable could shatter badly, so don't take risk. Whether its…
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If you've got this dealer-installed car alarm, patch it today with your iPhone
Millions of drivers with a dealer-installed KARR alarm should download the iPhone app and install the latest firmware update now, because a security flaw can let nearby attackers unlock or immobilize more than two million vehicles. The affected KARR Security System is an aftermarket alarm that dealerships install to protect vehicles on their lots. Dealers often leave the hardware connected after a vehicle is sold, even when the buyer declines to pay for the…
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J’ai essayé le Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 au format passeport et j’en suis déjà fou
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Au premier contact, le nouveau Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 a tout d’un jouet. À côté de tous les autres smartphones pliants/pliables que j’ai pu tester ces dernières années (tous les Samsung évidemment, sans oublier les Honor, Oppo, Xiaomi ou Google Pixel), le Z Fold 8 est un téléphone minuscule, à qui il semble manquer une partie de son écran, aux dimensions…
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Vers des iPhones plus chers ? TSMC relèverait ses tarifs de production de 10 %
Le fondeur taïwanais TSMC envisagerait d’augmenter ses prix 5 à 10 % à partir de 2027, pour compenser la hausse des coûts de matières premières et d’équipements de fabrication. Apple, son principal client, pourrait être directement impactée par cette augmentation. Selon Nikkei Asia, TSMC aurait mené des négociations avec ses principaux clients en vue d’appliquer une hausse de ses tarifs de production début de 2027. Cette annonce intervient dans un contexte où Apple a…
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Suivez le Galaxy Unpacked : Samsung présente ses nouveaux smartphones et montres connectées
Après plusieurs semaines de rumeurs et de fuites, c’est ce mercredi 22 juillet 2026 que Samsung organise sa grande conférence Galaxy Unpacked. Comme chaque année durant l’été, on attend la présentation de ses nouveaux smartphones pliants. La conférence de Samsung sera présentée en direct sur YouTube à partir de 15h00, ce mercredi 22 juillet. Vous pouvez suivre l’événement en langue anglaise ici. Le HONOR Magic V6 repousse les limites du smartphone pliable avec un…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra "5 étoiles" à 995,95 €
Fleuron mobile du catalogue de Samsung, le Galaxy S26 Ultra inaugure un Privacy Display offrant de cacher aux regards les plus curieux le contenu de son écran. Aussi enthousiasmante soit-elle, cette innovation permet-elle de donner un souffle nouveau à un smartphone qui s'enferme dans la routine au fil des années ? À conserver un rythme de lancement annuel, les constructeurs se heurtent tous à la même limite : il devient difficile d'innover, alors que…
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Actualité : Apple Upgrade : une nouvelle offre d’abonnement pourrait bientôt changer votre façon d’acheter un iPhone
© Shutterstock - Des mensualités plus légères, mais une facture pas forcément moins salée. Acheter un iPhone, un Mac ou un iPad comptant pourrait bientôt ne plus être l’option mise en avant par Apple. Selon Mark Gurman, via Bloomberg, la firme californienne lancerait Apple Upgrade le 28 juillet 2026 aux États-Unis, sur son site et dans ses boutiques. Encore non officialisé, ce service serait proposé avec Klarna, spécialiste du paiement échelonné. Le fonctionnement s'inspirerait…
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How to use iOS 27 Recovery Mode before erasing or restoring your iPhone
Apple's iOS 27 recovery screen offers iPhone and iPad users a better first step when a device won't start, especially without a computer nearby. Here's how to open it, which repair option to try first, and when computer-based recovery is still safer. A failed startup is one of those iPhone problems that immediately feels worse than it may actually be. The device can sit on the Apple logo, restart in a loop or refuse…
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Apple promotes ‘Nido de Villanas,’ a Mexican microdrama shot on iPhone 17 Pro
Apple has shared a first look at Nido de Villanas, a tongue-in-cheek Mexican microdrama shot entirely on an iPhone 17 Pro, which is now available as 14 Shorts on YouTube. Apple’s YouTube channel has published a first-look video inviting users to watch Nido de Villanas, a microdrama shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro, as part of the company’s long-running Shot on iPhone campaign. The first-look video explains the basic premise of Nido de Villanas:…
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Gboard rolling out M3 Expressive redesign of shortcuts on Android
After months of testing, Gboard is now rolling out a redesign of the shortcuts page that leverages Material 3 Expressive. Previously, the Android keyboard app laid out shortcuts in a grid of small rectangular cards that scrolled vertically. If you resized Gboard to be taller, all tools could fit in one view. This M3 Expressive redesign places each tool in a rounded pill with an icon followed by its name. The text is much…
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iPhone Air 2 is coming, here’s everything we know so far
Apple is working on a second-generation iPhone Air, and it could address several key limitations of the current model. Here’s everything we know about the iPhone Air 2, including features, release date, and more. The iPhone Air has reportedly sold worse than Apple expected. The Information reported in November that Apple had indefinitely delayed the release of a second-generation model due to those lower-than-expected sales. Apple reportedly “notified engineers and suppliers that they were…
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iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s new model is coming
Apple’s new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and companion models are expected to be unveiled this fall, following the same pattern the company has kept for years. Here’s when to expect the iPhone 18 Pro announcement and release date, plus details on the lineup. The iPhone is Apple’s most important product. It makes up the vast majority of the company’s earnings. And one way Apple keeps the iPhone business healthy is by launching new flagship…
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Review: After a year with Galaxy Z Fold 7, I’m worried Fold 8 will make the same mistakes
I’ve been buying Samsung foldables for years now, but the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the first one that, as a reviewer, I’ve actually managed to keep in my pocket all year long. And, after all of that time, I’ve got a lot of thoughts on where Samsung fell short, what it got right, and what I’m worried about on the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The whole appeal of the Galaxy Z Fold 7,…
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Best Buy Offers $160 Off All iPhone Air Models During Black Friday in July
Best Buy today is offering customers a chance to get $160 off every model of the iPhone Air during its Black Friday in July event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get the 256GB iPhone Air for $839.99 ($160 off), and this is an unlocked model available…
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Apple’s answer to rising tech prices may be leasing your next iPhone
TL;DR Apple is reportedly partnering with Klarna for new device lease plans that’ll replace its existing financing options. Customers will be able to lease hardware for 24 or 36 months, with options to return, keep, or upgrade their hardware at the end of each lease. The Apple Upgrade program is expected to launch next week. Inflation driving up prices of electronics is bad for consumers, of course, but it’s also an issue for manufacturers:…
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Save on the Android data recovery tool that could spare your data and sanity
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. There are few phone problems more instantly stressful than realizing important data might be gone for good. Maybe your Android phone took a swim, the screen smashed, a factory reset went wrong, or years of WhatsApp messages suddenly vanished. Whatever the cause, that quiet little panic is the same. You need those files back, and you need a recovery option that doesn’t…
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Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted
For over ten years, Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program helped users afford the newest models, bundling AppleCare to boot. It's on borrowed time now, with the Apple Upgrade pay-as-you-go plan imminent. The report of the new Apple Upgrade program arriving on July 28 seems like a good deal for consumers wanting more than an iPhone. However, it also means the end of a similar installment program. Tuesday's Bloomberg report on the launch of Apple Upgrade…
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Apple’s rumored ‘Upgrade’ program brings lease-to-own pricing for iPhones, Macs, and iPads
Bloomberg reports that Apple Upgrade will be available later this month for most of Apple’s most popular devices. Bloomberg reports that Apple Upgrade will be available later this month for most of Apple’s most popular devices. As component and RAM shortages drive prices higher, Apple is reportedly launching an “Apple Upgrade” program for leasing new devices. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, it will work similar to a car lease, with options to upgrade to…
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Le Motorola Edge 70 Max est officiel : un smartphone haut de gamme pour un prix accessible
Motorola lance l'Edge 70 Max en France, son nouveau smartphone premium. Entre design soigné, performances alléchantes et prix contenu, il a des arguments à faire valoir. Pas besoin de dépenser plus de 1 000 euros pour s'équiper en smartphone haut de gamme. Motorola présente son nouveau Edge 70 Max, un mobile premium au rapport qualité-prix qui semble intéressant sur le papier. L'appareil se distingue tout d'abord par son design. Il embarque un cadre en…
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