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Apple iPhone Duo review: the greatest iPhone ever made
I don't think any smartphone has ever been quite as polarizing as the iPhone Duo. After years of waiting for Apple's first foldable, the result is a phone that borrows some lessons from its Android counterparts, ignores plenty more, and feels like Apple is still figuring out what customers actually want from a foldable. Yet, despite some questionable decisions, I can't put it down. That contradiction is what makes the iPhone Duo so fascinating.…
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Not surprising: Galaxy Z Fold 9, 9 Ultra might not upgrade a single camera
What you need to know Next-gen foldable rumors suggest Samsung's cameras on the Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra could remain the same on the Fold 9 and Fold 9 Ultra. If true, the Fold 9 would retain the same 50MP primary and ultra-wide lenses, while the Fold 9 Ultra would see similar 200MP primary, 50MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto lenses. Rumors from October suggest Samsung could "double the number" of foldables next year…
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Everything New in the iOS 27.3 Beta
Apple today started testing iOS 27.3, the biggest update to iOS 27 since it launched in September. iOS 27.3 includes some features Apple showed off earlier this year, and it adds all-new capabilities. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Safari Safari has a Vertical Tabs layout option that can be activated in Safari settings, along with an Adaptive Dark Mode for websites that don't have a dark mode design option. Siri…
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HyperOS 4 update schedule: Every Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO phone getting Android 17
More than 80 Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices are receiving HyperOS 4 worldwide, and this update is much more than just a new interface. Xiaomi will start a global stable rollout in November 2026 and the company has split the eligible devices into three waves, as per its post on X. The first list includes the Xiaomi 17 and 15 series, Redmi Note 17 and Note 15 families, POCO F8 and X8 lineups, and…
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What made Nothing's CMF Phone 2 Pro so much cheaper than others?
CMF kept the big screen and battery, but made compromises elsewhere. Nothing created its CMF sub-brand to pursue the budget end of the phone market, where every additional dollar must be justified. The CMF Phone 2 Pro really leaned into that concept. Through Nothing's now-ended US Beta Program, the base model cost $279, compared to the $379 Nothing Phone 3a. It's not hard to imagine that $100 difference would be obvious the minute you…
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iPhone Jailbreak Gets Past Lockdown Mode and Survives an Update
Just over a week after jailbreaking an iPhone Duo on launch day, hacker team Calif is back with another jailbreak demonstration. This time, the group has jailbroken an iPhone in Lockdown Mode, and the jailbreak appears to persist across an iOS update. Calif shared a video of a jailbroken iPhone 18 Pro with Lockdown Mode on. From there, iOS 27.2 is installed, and the jailbreak remains in place after the update. It isn't clear…
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The Sideload 050: The phones Samsung and Google won’t make
Welcome to episode 50 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will and Daniel are joined by Nick Sutrich to discuss the ever-present split between North American and global phones, what the marketplace looks like with OnePlus gone, and why your next smartphone might actually replace your Steam Deck. Plus, some thoughts on how AI is choking out the games space. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76%…
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Apple Fitness+ Gets Gym Strength Plans in iOS 27.3
With iOS 27.3, Apple is adding a new Gym Strength workout to Apple Fitness+. It's a custom fitness option that generates a four-week plan based on a user's goals, experience, schedule, and equipment. People of all experience levels can use the feature, selecting workout days, areas of the body to focus on, and session length. Workouts have recommendations for exercises, reps, sets, and load, plus short video demonstrations from Apple Fitness+ trainers. Workouts each…
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Apple releases first iOS 27.3 developer beta for iPhone
Apple has released the first iOS 27.3 developer beta for iPhone. The update starts a new round of testing as Apple prepares more features for release later this year. One change we’re watching for is the return of Apple’s redesigned Health app. Apple introduced the upgrade during the iOS 27.2 beta cycle before restoring the previous Health app in beta 4. The company said the new version was still coming later this year, making…
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How to make your older Android phones last longer
There's no getting around it: New phones are expensive. Regardless of brand or platform, a brand-new phone is going to cost a pretty penny thanks to the global memory shortage and its subsequent price increases that have pushed the forecasted average smartphone price up to more than $580 in 2026, nearly 28 percent higher than last year, according to IDC data. Sure, you can look into the latest mobile carrier promotions, like X dollars…
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Moft’s new origami case adds a kickstand and grip to the iPhone Duo
The Dynamic Folio Case also protects the Duo’s outer screen while it’s banging around with other things in your pocket. The Dynamic Folio Case also protects the Duo’s outer screen while it’s banging around with other things in your pocket. Originally released in early 2025 as an accessory for the iPad, Moft has redesigned its Dynamic Folio as a case for the iPhone Duo that does more than just protect Apple’s folding phone. You…
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One of Android’s biggest software rollouts is here, with over 80 devices on the guest list
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Apple may have trademarked the art of making glass look exciting on phones, but Xiaomi clearly didn’t get the memo about keeping a safe distance. After borrowing a page from Apple’s design playbook with its translucent HyperOS 4 interface, the Chinese manufacturer is ready to put its latest software makeover in millions of hands. This time, there’s a proper global rollout calendar…
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Google dismantles botnet secretly running on 1.3 million Android TV boxes
Google's Threat Intelligence Group says it has shut down a massive botnet called x.cpe. At its height, x.cpe ran on more than 1.3 million Android TV devices, and unusually, these were Google-certified boxes. Google says its screening process missed the malware due to "obfuscation techniques" employed by Shenzhen-based Videostrong Technology. In a detailed blog post, the Threat Intelligence Group explains how the x.cpe botnet evolved quickly from a single-stage dropper into a modular three-stage…
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Meilleur smartphone Xiaomi, Redmi et Poco : quel modèle choisir en 2026 ?
Le catalogue de Xiaomi est vaste, allant des meilleurs smartphones du marché, jusqu’aux modèles les moins chers. De quoi s’y perdre… Nous avons donc fait le tri pour vous et sélectionné, après test, les meilleurs smartphones Xiaomi sur toutes les gammes de prix, de 200 à 1500 euros. Pour vous expliquer un peu les choses, la marque a divisé son catalogue de téléphones en trois gammes distinctes : ceux nommés simplement « Xiaomi »,…
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Deals: Pixel 11 up to $580 off, Google Home Speaker all-time low, Dell XPS 13 $200 off, new Fire TV Stick 58% off, more
Alongside the ongoing all-time low and first notable cash deal on the 2026 Google Home Speaker, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by even lower prices on Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Best Buy is now offering massive Pixel 11 series price drops at up to $580 off (“excellent” open-box). From there we move over to a host of early Black Friday Fire TV Stick…
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iPhone Duo Could Take Nearly 30% of Foldable Market in 2027
Apple could capture nearly 30% of the global foldable smartphone market in 2027, according to TrendForce's latest forecast. TrendForce projects Apple's share of shipments rising from 24.8% in 2026 to 29.8% in 2027. Samsung is expected to retain first place, although its share is forecast to fall from 35.1% to 31.9%. Huawei would follow Apple in third place, with its share declining from 24.8% to 21.3%. The research firm estimates approximately five million iPhone…
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iPhone 18 will have two upgrades inspired by ‘Pro’ models, per leak
Apple has yet to launch the iPhone 18, with only 18 Pro and Duo models debuting this fall. But a new leak points to two iPhone 18 upgrades that will follow the pattern of the iPhone 18 Pro. This fall, Apple shook up its typical iPhone launch patterns by releasing only three new models: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, plus iPhone Duo. But rumors indicate three more new iPhones are coming in early…
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Actualité : Le smartphone Apple iPhone Air 256 Go est à 899 € chez Amazon (-32 %)
Fin et léger, doté d’un écran Oled 120 Hz, l’iPhone Air 256 Go passe à 899 € chez Amazon, soit 32 % sous le prix conseillé affiché par le marchand. L’offre concerne le coloris Blanc nuage, vendu et expédié par Amazon. L’écart atteint 430 € face aux 1 329 € de prix conseillé affichés sur la fiche. Aucun code promotionnel ni remboursement différé n’est nécessaire. Avec ses 5,6 mm d’épaisseur hors bloc photo et…
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iOS 27.2 adds two new features I’ve been really loving
iOS 27.2 arrived last week with a variety of new features and changes for iPhone. Here are two new iOS 27.2 features I’ve been loving lately. I’ve used Apple Podcasts for the last few years after previously sticking with third-party apps. The native Podcasts app won me over with excellent features like transcripts and automatic chapters. My main hesitation in recommending the Podcasts app, however, has been its confusing Up Next queue. Thankfully, iOS…
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iPhone 18 Rumored to Get Larger Battery and Potential Price Increase
Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 will feature a larger battery and potentially a higher price, according to the leaker known as "Digital Chat Station." In a new post on Weibo today, the leaker claimed that the standard iPhone 18 will continue to feature a high-resolution 6.3-inch OLED display with a refresh rate up to 120Hz, the Dynamic Island, and Face ID. The device is also expected to contain the A20 chip, manufactured using a 2nm…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales spike amid iPhone Duo release and ‘crackgate’ debacle
The iPhone Duo’s tumultuous debut seems to have some buyers looking to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead, as sales spiked in the week following Apple’s release. The release of iPhone Duo was October 23 and, according to The Korea Herald, that same week is when sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 spiked. The specifics here are that sales of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 went up by 20% in Korea from October…
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Xiaomi confirms Android 17 HyperOS 4 rollout schedule for these devices
Several Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco phones are getting the Android 17 HyperOS 4 update starting today. Xiaomi announced its Android 17-based HyperOS 4 update back in August, launching the beta for many of the company’s phones almost immediately. Now, the final version of the update is ready to launch for a bevy of models, starting today, November 3, 2026. In a post on X, Xiaomi detailed the full launch schedule, which includes: If you…
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Google takes down a massive Android TV botnet, but infected devices remain dangerous
Google has taken down a huge Android malware operation that turned over 1.3 million Android TV boxes into weapons for cyber criminals. The company revealed that the operation was performed by Videostrong Technology, a device maker that has been accused of intentionally putting a hidden backdoor on its products and selling access to criminal affiliates. The malware, dubbed XCPE or x.cpe, was directly embedded in the firmware of Android TV boxes sold under different…
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Google confirms Android Family Hub, an iOS-style home for family controls in Settings
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Managing a Google family group on Android has long meant bouncing between the Family Link app, the Play Store, and various Google account pages. That’s now becoming a lot simpler, with Google putting Android family management where it should have been all along — in one place. In its latest System Services release notes for November 2026, Google says you can now…
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