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Almost every Google Pixel 11 model appears on FCC website
Following a pretty big retail leak, the Pixel 11 series appears in listings on the FCC’s website as Google’s launch closes in. According to Droid Life, the FCC website recently published certification listings for five new Pixel 11 devices. The names we know the phones by don’t appear in Google’s documentation, for good reason. It can be assumed that the listed GPQQ7, GUJ0N, G7SWN, GBC0H, and G4HCD refer to the Google Pixel 11 series…
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Global phone market dropped in Q2 2026, and the holiday season might not help it later
What you need to know Omdia's latest research report states Q2 2026 brought a 4% decline in the global smartphone market, and the memory crisis is getting all the blame. Samsung and Apple saw a 2% and 4% increase, respectively, while all others trend downward. Omdia's researchers suspect that the phone market will continue to decline even into the busier holiday season later this year. Budget phones are also expected to take a major…
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Pixel phones are getting a handy upgrade for ringtone, alarm, and notification controls
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Picking a new ringtone on your Pixel currently means choosing the sound first and worrying about its volume elsewhere. Google looks ready to make that process a little more convenient by putting volume controls right inside its Sounds app. You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Authority Insights brings you all the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage from…
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Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 chip beats the iPhone 18 to TSMC’s 2nm process
While Google’s next Tensor chipset in the Pixel 11 series isn’t expecting to be a gamechanger by any means, it sounds like it will be right on the bleeding edge, as a new report claims Tensor G6 will be the first to adopt TSMC’s 2nm process, beating even Apple to the punch. For the most part, Tensor G6 looks like a pretty good, though not all that exciting of an upgrade. New CPU cores…
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BigMe already has competition for its latest E Ink hybrid phone before launch
What you need to know Hisense has started teasing a 6.1-inch hybrid E Ink phone with a detachable LCD, called the A10. A separate report claims Hisense might sell the LCD separately, meaning users would need to buy the accessory for the A10. This is giving BigMe some early competition and its Hibreak Dual 2 hasn't released yet. A new trend's getting started in the world of pocketable e-readers. Hisense has started teasing a…
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Pixel 11 series gets ready for launch, with the rest of the family hitting the FCC
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google’s Pixel 11 hardware is just around the corner, with an August 12 launch event finally on the books. As we close in on the big reveal, Google’s got fewer and fewer secrets left to keep — like that great look at all the new colorways we just got. Late last week, that meant getting to check out the Pixel 11 Pro…
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Google’s Pixel 11 may beat Apple’s iPhone 18 to TSMC’s 2nm chips
Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR It’s reported that TSMC has started mass production of its 2nm process technology. Google will reportedly use this 2nm process technology for its Tensor G6 chip. This would make the Pixel 11 series the first flagship phone with TSMC’s latest process technology. When the Pixel 11 series launches, it will be running on Google’s Tensor G6 processor. There’s been a variety of good news and bad news about this chip,…
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Yes, Verizon really wants to give you a free Google Pixel 10 Pro — here's how you can claim it
The upcoming Google Pixel 11 series may be dominating the headlines, but with back to school season upon us, you may not want to wait any longer to buy that new smartphone. 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 at Verizon. The carrier's…
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Pixel 11 leak puts Google’s rumored new color lineup on display
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Alleged Amazon listings reveal the base Pixel 11 in “Obsidian,” “Hibiscus,” and “Pistachio.” The leaked specs point to a 6.3-inch display, 4,985mAh battery, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage for the $899 model. The listings mention a mysterious Google Pixel Tag accessory, adding fresh evidence that Google’s long-rumored item tracker could finally be on the way. Google Pixel 11 leaks keep piling up, and a fresh batch of…
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Google’s official Pixel 10 Pixelsnap case drops to a new low at Amazon
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google’s Pixelsnap Phone Case is the official case for the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, and it is already seeing a strong deal at Amazon. It is built to give these new phones a slim layer of protection while also adding magnetic support for Google’s new Pixelsnap accessory system. That magnetic support is the big draw here. The case is designed…
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Le Google Pixel 10 Pro est à prix cassé dans un pack exceptionnel avec Enceinte JBL Grip, Pixel Buds 2a et Pixelsnap offerts
Et si vous pouviez vous offrir un smartphone haut de gamme avec une enceinte portable, des écouteurs et un support de téléphone pour moins de 600 euros ? Eh bien cette hypothèse est réelle chez Darty. Grâce à un cumul de promotions, vous pouvez vous offrir un super pack Google Pixel 10 Pro pour 599 euros. On vous explique comment. Quand on s’achète un smartphone haut de gamme, on se retrouve généralement sans budget…
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You can easily scan QR codes that are already on your phone
Android and iOS both have built-in tools to easily open QR codes from screenshots. You probably think you need to use your smartphone's camera to scan a QR code, right? That's not the case — it's entirely possible (and super-easy) to scan a "Quick-Response" code that's already saved on your mobile device. The actual scanning process varies a little depending on whether you're using Android or iOS, but it remains a simple process either…
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold : enfin un modem digne de ce nom pour la puce Tensor G6
Si les Pixel de Google se présentent comme de purs produits de la firme de Mountain View, cette dernière est bien obligée de faire appel à des partenaires pour qu’ils s’occupent de certains composants. Par exemple le modem embarqué dans le processeur Tensor des smartphones de la marque. La partie qui s’occupe notamment de tout ce qui est appels téléphoniques. Depuis le début de la gamme, le modem des Pixel est un Exynos de…
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Report: Apple hits record 20% global smartphone shipment share as market plunges
According to a new Counterpoint Research report, Apple grew iPhone shipments by 3% year over year and captured a record 20% share of global smartphone shipments despite an industry-wide downturn. Here are the details. Counterpoint Research says that during the second quarter of 2026, Samsung led the global smartphone market with a 24% shipment share, followed by Apple at 20% (a record for the period), Xiaomi at 12%, OPPO at 11%, and vivo at…
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Nothing Phone 3 deal brings this standout phone back down to record low of $599
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Nothing Phone 3 is back down to $599 at Amazon, which is $200 off its $799 recommended retail price. That is a 25% discount off the RRP, bringing this phone back to its Prime Day price. It also matches the lowest price we’ve ever tracked, so it’s a good time to grab it while the deal is live. Nothing has been…
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Le son n’est pas assez fort sur votre smartphone Android ? Ce paramètre caché vous empêche de vraiment augmenter le volume
Rien de plus désagréable que de devoir une vidéo ou de passer un appel où l'on entend à peine ce que la personne raconte. Pourtant, il est possible de régler ce problème très simplement, à condition de connaître cette option bien cachée dans les paramètres de votre smartphone Android. Nos smartphones étant de petits bijoux de technologie, leurs paramètres sont remplis à ras bord d'options dont on ne connaît pas toujours l'utilité — si…
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La crise de la mémoire fait plonger les smartphones, Samsung et Apple en profitent comme ils peuvent
Les ventes mondiales de smartphones ont reculé au deuxième trimestre 2026. Selon le cabinet Omdia, les livraisons ont chuté de 4 % sur un an, plombées par la crise de la mémoire qui dérègle les chaînes d’approvisionnement et fait exploser le coût des composants. Et pourtant, deux marques s’en sortent bien mieux que les autres. Ô surprise (non), il s’agit de Samsung et Apple. Petit rappel pour comprendre : les composants pour la RAM…
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Samsung overtakes Apple as smartphone market sinks to a 13-year low
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Global smartphone shipments fell 11% YoY as AI-driven demand for DRAM and NAND chips fueled component shortages, higher production costs, and widespread price hikes. Samsung reclaimed the top spot with a 24% global market share, outperforming Apple despite the smartphone market posting its weakest Q2 since 2013. Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo took the biggest hit, posting double-digit shipment declines as rising memory costs squeezed the budget and…
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2025's best Motorola phone just landed an EPIC $150 discount at Best Buy
Many retailers will regularly offer decent Motorola deals, and this next entry is a perfect option for anyone who is currently in the market. This 2025 Motorola Edge is currently just $400 at Best Buy, marking $150 in savings on last year's best Motorola phone. The Edge is just steps behind the 2026 release, still offering Motorola's well-liked, anti-slip vegan leather backing, a good suite of cameras, and a solid battery life and charging…
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Apple's Steady iPhone Pricing Pays Off as Rivals Scramble
Apple captured a record 20% share of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2026, even as worldwide shipments fell 4% year-over-year amid an ongoing memory chip shortage, according to a new report from Omdia. It is Apple's best second-quarter showing on record, landing in what is normally its slowest stretch of the year. Omdia credits this to a strong iPhone 17 upgrade cycle, as well as Apple keeping prices flat across…
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This might be the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Fold in their new colors [Gallery]
Google’s Pixel 11 series is almost exactly a month from its official launch and, ahead of that, an early trio of Amazon listings appears to show off the base model in three colorways. Thanks to the diligence of our colleagues at 9to5Toys, we’ve been able to view three listings that appear to be placeholders and/or drafts that were published early, with official images in tow. At least, that’s what we’re pretty sure is happening…
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Galaxy S27 : Samsung veut faire des économies, des compromis sur la qualité ?
Samsung cherche à réaliser des économies sur les coûts de production pour ses Galaxy S27. On peut s'interroger sur les conséquences de ces choix sur la qualité des composants des smartphones. On peut déjà anticiper une hausse de prix pour la série des Galaxy S27. Tous les constructeurs sont en train d'augmenter le tarif de leurs smartphones à cause de l'explosion des coûts de la RAM et du stockage. Pour tenter de limiter au…
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iPhone growth defies the smartphone market's worst second quarter in 13 years
Apple's iPhone shipments rose 3% in the second quarter of 2026 even as the global smartphone market fell 11% to its lowest second-quarter level since 2013. Global smartphone shipments fell 11% from the second quarter of 2025. Apple's share of global shipments climbed separately to a second-quarter record of 20%. Samsung remained the market leader with a 24% share after posting the strongest year-over-year growth among the five largest smartphone makers. Xiaomi followed Apple…
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Sur certains Google Pixel, Circle to Search se lance tout seul depuis Android 17
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ C’est le genre de détail qui, répété cinquante fois par jour, finit par agacer. Selon Android Authority, des possesseurs de Pixel voient Circle to Search, la fonction de recherche visuelle de Google qu’on active en entourant un élément à l’écran, se déclencher toute seule. Le point de départ de cette histoire vient d’un utilisateur de Pixel 7, qui a remarqué que la…
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