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Galaxy Z Fold 8 shows up on video as BTS joins Samsung’s hype train
Credit: Ice Universe TL;DR A member of the popular boy band group BTS recently shared a video teasing one of Samsung’s upcoming foldables. The foldable in question appears to be the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 just showed up in a place you wouldn’t expect We’re only days away from Samsung’s much-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event, where it will introduce the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and Flip 8. As you…
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Pixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6
While we wait for the Pixel 11 launch, rumors about the Pixel 11a and even 12a are already emerging. According to Mystic Leaks, the Pixel 11a, which is codenamed “Formosan,” will be powered by the latest Tensor G6 chip. This comes after the Pixel 10a used the same chip as its immediate predecessor, with rumors suggesting G5 was too expensive. That will be paired with the latest Titan M3 security chip, PowerVR C-Series CXTP-48-1536…
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With OnePlus out of the picture, the US faces a huge smartphone dilemma for people like me
Android Central Labs Android Central Labs is a weekly column devoted to deep dives, experiments, and a focused look into the tech you use. It covers phones, tablets, and everything in between. OnePlus announced earlier this week that it's no longer launching new phones in the U.S. and Europe. Current devices will remain supported, but the company is effectively exiting these markets, and for people like me, that's a problem. The OnePlus 13 remains…
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9to5Mac Overtime 073: iOS 27 Public Beta
Jeff and Fernando discuss the iOS 27 Public Beta, some of their favorite new iOS 27 new features, and whether or not people should consider installing it on their main device. The pair also talks about ChatGPT vs Siri AI, OpenAI vs Apple, the end of carrier-financed unlocked iPhones, and nine upcoming new emoji. Jeff's favorite screen cleaning cloth that polishes to a shine. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and…
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Here are the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 camera and battery specs, apparently
Camera upgrades in the Z Flip 8, Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra appear to be slim. Another Samsung event, another disclosure of super sensitive hardware details ahead of the show. This time, long-time leaker Evan Blass is providing the supposed camera and battery specs for the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, alongside even more images of the devices themselves. Official renders of the Z Flip 8,…
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Amazon is slashing $300 OFF the Google Pixel 10 Pro ahead of the Pixel 11 launch
Google is expected to unveil its newest flagship lineup on August 12th, but if you don't want to wait, there are some exceptional Pixel 10 deals that are available NOW. Head to Amazon today and you can score $300 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro, a limited time offer that drops the price of the super-powered flagship down to just $699. That's $100 cheaper than the starting price of the base model Google Pixel…
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Test Motorola Razr Fold : l’écran géant dont on rêvait, le prix qu’on redoutait
Après avoir affronté les Galaxy Z Flip, Motorola s’attaque aux Galaxy Z Fold avec le Razr Fold. Alliant le design typique de Motorola à l’un des plus grands écrans dans un smartphone pliant, le Razr Fold ne veut pas réinventer la roue, mais il veut faire bien. Mais cette bonne volonté est-elle suffisante pour justifier un prix qui dépasse largement les 2000 euros ? Réponse dans ce test. Sur le segment des smartphones pliants,…
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The landline phone is back, with a whole new spin for kids from Pinwheel's Home series
What you need to know Pinwheel introduced its Home series this week, a pair of landline phones for kids aged five to 10. The Home series includes the Spark (smaller, lightweight) and the Classic (a true landline experience) that needs a power outlet and Wi-Fi to work. Pinwheel says its goal with the Home series was to deliver a screen-free experience for kids that is built on talking to one another and crafting friendships.…
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Google is making no progress on switching iPhone users to Android
Existing iPhone owners continue to account for nearly nine in 10 surveyed U.S. purchases, showing how Apple's enormous customer base isn't dwindling under pressure from Google and other Android smartphone manufacturers. Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimates that 87% of U.S. iPhone buyers in the March 2026 quarter came from another iPhone. The share reached its highest level in the three years covered by the report, up from 84% in 2025 and 85% in 2024.…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy S25 128 Go "5 étoiles" à 634,19 €
Samsung peaufine sa formule avec le Galaxy S25, un smartphone qui mise sur la puissance du Snapdragon 8 Elite et l’intelligence artificielle pour se démarquer. Ces améliorations suffisent-elles à en faire un incontournable ? Alors oui, ce Galaxy S25 a tout d’un S24 amélioré, mais le résultat est là : le millésime 2025 surpasse le précédent. Son format compact, son écran réussi et sa puce surpuissante et économe en énergie en font un modèle…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 et Z Fold 8 Ultra : les visuels marketing ont fuité avant l’Unpacked
Samsung nous donne rendez-vous le 22 juillet pour sa prochaine Galaxy Unpacked. Comme souvent à l’approche d’un tel événement, les informations concernant les nouveautés attendues circulent de plus en plus vite. Le Galaxy Z Fold 8, que les rumeurs surnomment « Wide », est sans doute le modèle le plus attendu de la gamme. Il abandonne le format auquel Samsung nous avait habitués pour adopter une silhouette plus large et plus courte. Une fois…
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Google explains the design of Android’s new Noto 3D emoji
To mark World Emoji Day, Google has delved into the design of its new 3D emoji. As previewed at The Android Show in May, all 3,977 emoji characters have been redesigned to be three-dimensional. To date, Google says its emoji style has “always favored expression over hyper-realism.” In going 3D, the emoji “designs can have dimension without being photorealistic.” Humorously: They need a pulse and a soul — not the cold precision of industrial…
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Marketing images of Galaxy Z Fold 8 photos leak right before Galaxy Unpacked [Gallery]
Whether Samsung wants detailed images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra out there, they are. The latest leak containing marketing images leaves nothing about the short and stout Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to the imagination. Evan Blass recently shared a massive batch of official-looking marketing images from Samsung. The photos contain all three foldables planned for a July 22 release – the Galaxy Z Fold…
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Grâce à One UI 9, cette fonction bien pratique du Galaxy S26 arrive sur d’autres smartphones Samsung, dont le Galaxy S25
Le mode Super Stabilité et sa fonction de verrouillage horizontal pour la capture vidéo vont être rendus disponibles sur d'autres smartphones que les Galaxy S26 avec la mise à jour One UI 9. En lançant ses Galaxy S26 en début d'année, Samsung a introduit une toute nouvelle fonctionnalité à l'appareil photo de ses smartphones haut de gamme : le mode Super Stabilité. Celui-ci combine une stabilisation optique (OIS) et un traitement par intelligence artificielle…
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Samsung’s plans for free storage upgrades become clearer as Galaxy Z Fold 8 nears launch
It turns out the news isn’t all so bad. New reports from Samsung insiders claim the company might offer free storage upgrades for some models of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, but there’s a small caveat for some storage variants. An earlier report claimed Samsung would abandon the traditional “free storage upgrade” it’s offered for the last several years. In its place was rumored to be a new plan that made…
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La manette pour smartphones Backbone One baisse à moins de 15 € chez Micromania
Jouer sur son smartphone est devenu une véritable alternative pour profiter de ses jeux partout, que ce soit dans les transports, en voyage ou simplement installé confortablement chez soi. Les écrans des téléphones offrent aujourd’hui une excellente qualité d’image, mais le tactile montre rapidement ses limites dès qu’il s’agit de jouer. Une manette adaptée permet alors de retrouver un vrai confort de jeu, avec des commandes plus naturelles, une meilleure prise en main et…
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Will the Google Pixel 10 get cheaper when the Pixel 11 launches?
Google has officially confirmed that the 2026 Made by Google event will be held on August 12th in London, which means we're likely just weeks away from the launch of the Pixel 11 lineup. While many folks can hardly wait for the new phones to drop, the arrival of a new generation has led some Android users to wonder if now is a good time to pick up last year's model, the Google Pixel…
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J’ai testé un smartphone à 38 °C : la chaleur détruit-elle votre batterie ?
Cela fait deux mois que la France est harassée par de fortes chaleurs. Et nous ne sommes pas les seuls à en souffrir, nos smartphones également. J’ai déjà mesuré l’impact de la température sur les performances d’un Honor Magic 8 Pro. Pourtant excellent en la matière, il a déclenché tous ses plans de secours lorsqu’il était en plein soleil, bombardé de tâches lourdes. Ça, c’est pour la partie performances, mais j’ai aussi voulu reproduire…
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Signal is testing the ability to add an Android phone or tablet as a secondary device
The app’s latest beta lets you use your account on another Android phone or tablet. Signal's latest beta version comes with a feature we're sure a lot of people will find useful: The ability to link an Android phone or tablet to your existing account as a secondary device. At the moment, you'll have to register a separate number if you want to use the Signal app on two phones. But with this feature,…
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Have a OnePlus phone? Here are 5 other Android phones you should buy right now
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. OnePlus’s demise in the US and Europe over the last few months has been like watching a slow-motion car accident. We knew precisely what was going to happen, but we were powerless to stop it. It’s especially disappointing given the already sorry state of the US phone marketplace, devoid of meaningful choices and aggressive competition. Sure, Nothing hopes to fill some of…
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Motorola's Edge 70 Max has a huge battery and Qi2.2—I'm more interested than I thought I'd be
What you need to know Motorola debuted the Edge 70 Max overseas with a 6.8-inch Quad HD Plus (2K) display and a smooth glass back. Bigger moves were made elsewhere, as the Edge 70 Max features a huge 7,100mAh battery and fully integrated Qi2.2 wireless charging. The phone is available in India for ₹59,999 (~$622), and there's no word yet on a U.S. release. Motorola is expanding its latest phone series overseas in 2026.…
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Le Redmi Note 15 5G perd déjà 44 % sur son prix : la version 256 Go passe sous les 167 €
Le Redmi Note 15 5G n’a que quelques mois, mais son prix est déjà en baisse de plus de 40% grâce à cette offre en cours. Sur AliExpress, la version équipée de 8 Go de RAM et de 256 Go de stockage revient à moins de 167 € avec un code promo. Dans le cadre des promotions estivales d’AliExpress, le Redmi Note 15 5G est affiché à 186,89 €. Il faut ensuite saisir le…
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I’ve used every Pixel since day one. The Pixel 11 needs to fix these 6 things
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. It’s no secret that the Pixel 11 series is on the way. Google has officially announced it will host an event on August 12 in New York to unveil the “new generation of Pixel devices,” widely expected to be the Pixel 11 series. That said, more concrete leaks have surfaced as the launch nears. In fact, a massive leak this month has…
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5 Android phones that might just be worse than the Trump Phone
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Recently, our very own C. Scott Brown declared the Trump T1 the worst Android phone he’s used in 2026. I can understand the sentiment, and I’m certainly not arguing with him on this one, but the truth is that the Trump phone is in good company. In fact, there are plenty of devices out there that I could argue are, in some…
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