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Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will not get Android 17 QPR2
With the start of the Android 17 QPR2 Beta today, Google confirmed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will reach End of Life before that December release. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro launched in October 2021 and were originally slated to get three years of Android updates followed by two years of security patches. Google in 2024 boosted the devices to five full years of updates. With regard to QPR2 Beta, Google…
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iOS 27 beta 4 mentions new iPhone model with multi-battery feature
iOS 27 beta 4 arrived today, and per Macworld it includes code references to what’s likely a new iPhone Ultra feature: dual batteries. Earlier this month, Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station revealed that Apple’s forthcoming iPhone Ultra is likely to include not one, but two separate internal batteries. This isn’t uncommon for foldable smartphones, but it would be a first for the iPhone. And today, following the release of iOS 27 beta 4, we…
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Google gets Pixel testers started with Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1
TL;DR Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is now available for Pixel testers to install. The software offers our first look at changes set to arrive with Google’s 2026 Q4 Android release. Support is available for Pixel 6a and later devices, but not the original Pixel 6 series. Lots of Android users are still waiting to get their first taste of Android 17, but for Pixel owners who have joined Google’s testing community, we are…
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Everything to know before putting a car key on your iPhone
You can access your car without even having to unlock your iPhone. With Apple Pay, Apple helped make tapping your phone at point of sale terminals ubiquitous, but the same technology that exchange possible has plenty of other uses. Much like on Android, with a compatible car and a bit of setup, you can use your iPhone to store a set of digital car keys and unlock or even start your car with a…
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Actualité : Apple augmente discrètement le prix de ses iPhone : faut-il craindre le pire pour les iPhone 18 ?
© Les Numériques - Apple augmente discrètement le prix de ses iPhone : faut-il craindre le pire pour les iPhone 18 ? Faut-il s’attendre à des iPhone 18 aux prix en hausse ? C’est ce qui semble se profiler, au vu des discrètes opérations augmentation menées par Apple ces derniers jours. Car les services Apple Music et Apple Care ne sont pas les seuls à essuyer une révision à la hausse de leurs tarifs…
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Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4
Apple released iOS 27 beta 4 today, giving developers the next preview update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. Developers can download the new beta now. iOS 27 is a major iPhone update centered around Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass refinements, and a long list of quality-of-life changes. Here’s what we’ve found so far in iOS 27 beta 4. iOS 27 beta 4 is available now for developer beta testers. The build number…
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Galaxy S26 Ultra suffers an unusual 'red screen' issue: Samsung says it can fix it
What you need to know A South Korean publication highlights a series of reports from Galaxy S26 Ultra users, who claim a "red screen" or "red stain" has affected their displays. The post cites a Samsung official who places the blame on the phone's Privacy Display, stating that a software update is in the works to solve this problem. After the S26 Ultra debuted, tests discovered that the phone's display is darker than the…
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iOS 26.6 release candidate build surfaces for testing
Apple has brought out the RC developer betas of iOS 26.6 and others for testing, in what could be the last for this round. Apple is currently operating multiple beta-testing tracks at the moment. While the focus is on the 27-generation, it's current 26-gen OSes are still getting updates to version 26.6. The RC developer betas landed after the fifth, which came out on July 13. The fourth arrived on July 6, the third…
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iOS 26.6 includes key feature that prepares your iPhone for iOS 27
Apple has just debuted the RC version of iOS 26.6 and its companion updates, and the company’s official release notes confirm the inclusion of a feature meant to prepare your iPhone for iOS 27. It’s unusual for Apple to explicitly mention a future software update in its release notes for a brand new update. But that’s what happened today following the iOS 26.6 RC release. Here are Apple’s official release notes for iOS 26.6:…
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Verizon is clearing Google Pixel 10 stock by giving away the phones for free — here's how to claim yours
The Google Pixel 11 series is set to be announced on August 12th, but with back to school season upon us, you may not want to wait any longer to buy that smartphone you've been eyeing. Last year's Google Pixel 10 Pro continues to reign as one of the best Android phones on the market today, and now you can get one for FREE by adding a new line with an eligible data plan…
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Best Buy kicks off massive 'Black Friday in July' sale — see the TOP 10 tech deals that no Android user should miss
Summer sale season is here, which means many of our favorite retailers are dropping sweet deals on Android tech, with options that range from discounted phones and smartwatches to tablets and TVs. Not one to be outdone by the competition, Best Buy has just launched its annual 'Black Friday in July' sale, and I've done the work of gathering the TOP 10 best deals for Android Central readers so you don't have to go…
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How long is a new iPhone actually supposed to last?
iPhones are pretty durable, but there's a point where you should really consider upgrading. Owing to tighter memory supplies, Apple has hiked prices for its iPads and Mac computers. The iPhone is likely next, so if you've been eyeing an upgrade for a while, now's probably a good time. Whether you're thinking about upgrading to a new device or planning to squeeze a few more years out of your current one, it would help…
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Coucou depuis la plage : partagez vos moments de vacances grâce à cette option cachée sur votre iPhone
Vous trépignez d'envie de partager ces paysages magnifiques avec vos proches. Vous lancez un appel vidéo avec FaceTime pour leur montrer la vue en direct… mais personne ne répond. Saviez-vous que votre iPhone cache une fonction géniale pour envoyer un message vidéo instantané ? Que vous soyez installé sur un transat face à la mer, en plein pique-nique à la campagne ou après une longue randonnée en montagne, vous trépignez d'envie de partager ces…
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs. Motorola Razr Fold: What's the best foldable in the US?
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold All-round upgrades Google is slated to bring a ton of exciting upgrades to the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. It is touted to be thinner and lighter, and the switch to a brand-new 2nm platform should solve long-standing performance issues. With Google also set to roll out new imaging modules, the foldable should take great photos. It will need to do all these things to hold its own against the…
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The MacRumors Show: iPhone XX? Next Year's Major Upgrades Will Change Everything
This week's episode of The MacRumors Show looks ahead to the 20th anniversary iPhone, the radically redesigned model that Apple is expected to launch in 2027. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's plans for the device's name remain unclear. The company skipped "iPhone 9" and moved straight to the iPhone X for the device's 10th anniversary in 2017, and it is widely expected to skip "iPhone 19" in the…
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iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows
iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026. CIRP's latest quarterly survey found that just 12% of new iPhone buyers in the March quarter had come over from an Android phone, with the remaining 1% arriving from a feature phone, a different smartphone platform, or buying a smartphone for the first…
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Apple and DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in iPhone Antitrust Case
Apple is working to settle an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice, reports Bloomberg. Apple has proposed several offers and is now in early settlement talks with the DOJ. The DOJ sued Apple for antitrust violations in 2024 as part of an expansive antitrust investigation into major tech companies. The government accused Apple of getting customers "hooked" on its platform through a long-running history of anti-competitive behavior. The lawsuit accused Apple of…
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iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features
It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year changes, with rumored features including a smaller Dynamic Island, 5G via satellite, and more. Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and…
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iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in 30+ ways
The iOS 27 public beta is now available, and one of the big changes is that it makes your iPhone a lot faster. In fact, Apple has outlined more than 30 ways in which your iPhone will be faster after you update. When Apple announced iOS 27 last month, the company emphasized that it combed through its software to make it faster and more reliable. “Improvements across platforms push key system capabilities forward so…
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Actualité : Top produit – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra à 1 069,49 €
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 : Top produit – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512 Go à 1 496,90 €
Le millésime 2025 des Samsung Galaxy S est chapeauté par un Galaxy S25 Ultra, dont l'ambition est claire : incarner ce que Samsung sait faire de mieux aux niveaux matériel et logiciel. Un smartphone premium, donc, mais il nous a fallu vérifier s'il ne cachait aucune concession. Le Galaxy S24 Ultra avait rempli tous les critères attendus d'un smartphone très haut de gamme, et Samsung fait aussi bien, sinon mieux, avec son Galaxy S25…
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Here’s what the wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks like in real life [Gallery]
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a complete redesign with a new, wider form factor that’s going to be fascinating to see in real life. And, would you look at that, there’s the Galaxy Z Fold 8, in real life. Courtesy of some videos shared on social media by BTS member J-Hope, we’ve got a look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (wide) in its purple color. As Samsung partners closely with BTS, this…
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Stop tap tap tapping on your Android keyboard and get the message through faster with this ancient but underrated feature
Now that smartphones have become our de facto communication and note-taking devices, the need to type faster has become a priority for many. Whether it's a requirement for your job or it's a skill that'll help you in university or at an internship, I have valuable advice for you. Many people still default to tapping each letter on their phones, but there's a better way. I learned how to type insanely quickly on my…
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Actualité : Motorola frappe fort : ce nouveau smartphone intègre une batterie géante et le Qi2 pour un prix très serré
Motorola s’est illustré en début d’année avec le lancement d’une série Edge 70 comptant un modèle éponyme et une mouture Fusion, qui représente d’ailleurs un rapport qualité/prix avantageux. La marque de Lenovo n’en a toutefois pas terminé avec cette série de smartphones, qu’elle décline en une version Max, qui ne manque d’ailleurs pas d’intérêt. Si le smartphone adopte cette estampille Max, c’est d’abord en raison de son format agrandi : il faut compter sur…
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