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No Man’s Sky is coming to the iPhone and iPad
A decade later, and the No Man’s Sky updates just keep coming. A decade later, and the No Man’s Sky updates just keep coming. The No Man’s Sky universe is about to get a little bit smaller — but in a good way. Hello Games announced that its long-running sci-fi exploration game will be coming to iOS, with versions for both the iPhone and iPad available starting on October 28th. According to Hello’s Sean…
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Android is the best and worst thing about Googlebooks
As an Android devotee, I want to love Googlebooks — but they don’t make it easy. As an Android devotee, I want to love Googlebooks — but they don’t make it easy. My first week with the new Android-powered laptops has been about as rocky as anyone’s, but I’ve slowly learned to like them, even if love still feels a ways off. Every moment that’s impressed me has been thanks to Android, whether I’ve…
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Nothing starts rolling out stable Android 17 update to Phone (3) – here’s the schedule
Following a prior beta program, Nothing has started its stable Android 17 update rolling with its flagship Phone (3). In a post on its forums, Nothing confirms that Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android 17, is now generally available for the Nothing Phone (3). The update launched in beta a couple of months ago and is set to expand to other devices in the coming months. Nothing says to expect a “redesigned Launcher, Micrographics…
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Your next Android flagship might just get a cooling fan built in
Credit: Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR Leaker Digital Chat Station says that adding a cooling fan to last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gives better gaming/sustained performance than just the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC. Adding a cooling fan to the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC gives significantly better performance. Another Android brand is exploring adding a cooling fan to its Pro Max flagship, though it’s…
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The OnePlus 16 is the company’s most interesting phone in years
Today the OnePlus 16 launched in China, the company’s first flagship phone since quitting both the US and European markets this summer. As luck would have it, it also looks like the company’s best phone in some time. Like most OnePlus phones, the 16 is positioned around performance, with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, and up to 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM. That’s backed up by an enormous 9,000mAh…
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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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Google releases officially refurbished Pixel 9 devices starting at $499 with an extra perk
After outing its Pixel 7 series in recent weeks, Google has just quietly released the Pixel 9 series to its Certified Refurbished program with prices starting at $499. Released in 2024, the Pixel 9 series introduced the updated design language we see today in Google Pixel phones, as well as continuing to improve the Tensor chipset inside. This generation also saw new camera sensors and the introduction of two Pro-tier devices – Pixel 9…
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LineageOS support finally comes to Pixel 10 and 10a lineup
After a protracted wait, LineageOS is now officially available for the entire Pixel 10 lineup and the more affordable Pixel 10a. Over a year since its release, it’s great news that Pixel 10 owners now have the option to flash LineageOS on their devices, but the long wait is likely due to circumstances beyond the Lineage team’s control. Google has made it harder for ROM projects in recent years, making it harder for projects…
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Samsung phones finally support Googlebook cross-device features
What you need to know Googlebook is finally adding Better Together support for Samsung Galaxy phones after leaving them out at launch. Samsung phones running One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 can access Continue On, Cast My Apps, Quick Access, and Notification Sync. A separate Google Play services update fixes a pairing bug that leaves the QR code onscreen after a successful connection. Google is finally addressing one of the biggest issues with…
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This unofficial port brings Pixel 11's Rambler to any Android phone
What you need to know Google's Rambler uses AI to clean up voice typing, removing filler words, correcting grammar, and formatting text. Developer Akshay Kadam has released PixelBoard, a modified Gboard APK that enables Rambler on other Android phones. Users can reportedly access Rambler by installing PixelBoard and setting it as their default keyboard instead of Gboard. If you've ever wanted to try the Pixel 11's Rambler feature on your Android phone, you can…
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The pros and cons of importing foreign phones to the US
There's a lot to consider before buying a new phone from abroad. There are plenty of smartphone options to choose from in the US, from the iPhone to the Pixel. But there are also really interesting phones you'll never find in an American store. Xiaomi's foldables like the Mix Fold, Honor's Magic series and OPPO's Find X phones are a few examples that offer unique designs or features not generally seen in the US.…
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Why Japan said goodbye to traditional flip phones
Flip phones endured in Japan longer than the US, but the trend is shifting. Chances are you haven't seen a flip phone in the wild for years. The days of the old Motorola RAZR and similar clamshells are long gone. But in Japan, its esoteric tech ecosystem kept them in circulation for decades. The gara-kei, short for Galapagos keitai, are Japan's curious feature phones with physical keyboards that refused to die in an era…
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Someone ported Pixel 11’s Rambler voice-to-text to other Android phones
One of the best new features of Google’s Pixel 11 (and Googlebook) is support for Rambler voice-to-text, and it’s now been ported to other devices – if you’re willing to take the risk, that is. Rambler on the Pixel 11 series is essentially AI-enhanced voice-to-text. The feature takes what you say and runs it through AI, spitting out a result that includes grammar and formatting while taking out filler words and times you may…
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Kuxiu’s D5 charger now comes in Burgundy to perfectly match your iPhone 18 Pro
Last year, Kuxiu was the first to make chargers that perfectly match the Cosmic Orange iPhone. They released their 3-in-1 X40 turbo and their S4 Solid State battery pack. They both matched the orange color so well that it seemed as if they were 1st-party accessories. This year, the new hero color for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup is burgundy, and Kuxiu is back at it again with a new matching burgundy D5 5-in-1…
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Apple Plans Major iPhone Duo Retail Showcase, But Supply Will Be Limited
Apple is preparing new displays and large numbers of demo units for the iPhone Duo's October 23 launch, but supply will be limited, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Ahead of the October 23 launch, Apple plans to set aside a section of its Fifth Avenue flagship store for the iPhone Duo. Most locations will add an extra spotlight table for the device, using Apple's white display tables with central posts. Gurman said a new…
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Oppo Find N7 : le futur smartphone pliable s’annonce monstrueux, voici ses caractéristiques
Le prochain smartphone pliable d’Oppo, le Find N7, se dévoile déjà. Une fuite nous en dit plus quant à ses spécifications techniques, telles que son bloc photo, son écran ou encore son processeur. Les smartphones pliables ont définitivement le vent en poupe, difficile de le nier. Tout a commencé avec Samsung, qui fut un quasi-pionnier dans le domaine. Le fabricant sud-coréen a en effet lancé son Galaxy Z Fold premier du nom en 2019,…
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Apple planning huge iPhone Duo demo experiences at select retail stores: report
iPhone Duo is just about two weeks away from releasing, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has big retail plans ahead for its first foldable iPhone, to make sure every customer gets to see it to the fullest. Apple is gearing up for a major launch with the iPhone Duo, which should be no surprise. What is a surprise though, is the amount of attention Apple is putting into making sure this launch…
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8, 12 ou 16 Go de RAM : combien en faut-il vraiment sur un smartphone ?
Les smartphones embarquent toujours plus de RAM, et leur prix grimpe avec elle, sous l’effet de la demande des centres de données d’IA. De 6 à 16 Go, voici ce dont vous avez réellement besoin selon votre usage. Si vous vous êtes déjà penché sur les caractéristiques techniques des nouveaux téléphones lors de vos recherches, vous avez sans doute remarqué que la quantité importante de mémoire vive figurait parmi les fonctionnalités les plus mises…
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Googlebook improving ‘Better Together’ Android sync features, Samsung support rolling out
The big selling point for Googlebook is that it’s a desktop platform that deeply integrates with your Android phone but, at launch, those “Better Together” sync features are in a messy place. Google is now rolling out updates, including the bafflingly-missing support for Samsung devices. There are several core features that work between Android phones and Googlebook including app streaming, notification sync, “Continue On” for compatible apps, and more. But, at launch, not everything…
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How to enable Live Activities on iPhone and CarPlay
Keep track of important updates without having to open the app every two minutes. At a time when most Android phones had already switched to tiny hole-punch cutouts to house their front-facing cameras, the iPhone 14 Pro launched with a long pill-shaped cutout. Apple has used this as its standard since then, aside from the budget "e" phones and iPhone Duo, and even made it smaller for the iPhone 18 Pro series. This is…
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How to use the parental controls on iOS 27
Extra layers of protection keep Apple devices age-appropriate for your kids. The iOS 27 update in September was headlined by Siri AI, but there are also a lot of little feature enhancements throughout the new OS. One that you might have missed is an overhaul of parental controls. For these changes, Apple worked alongside the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to bring new safety tools. They also created a Building Healthy Digital Habits companion…
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How to reduce mobile data usage on your iPhone
A few simple tweaks can make a big difference. While "unlimited" mobile internet plans are common, you might have a limited data plan to save money with an MVNO. And there are other times when you need to watch how much data you use, like during international travel or when using a hotspot. When you don't want your iPhone to gobble up data for every little task, you have several options to reduce what…
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Samsung has updated these Galaxy devices to Android 17
Samsung is now rolling out its Android 17-based update, One UI 9, to its collection of supported Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Here’s the full list of devices that have been updated so far, and what you should know about the update. One UI 9, Samsung’s Android 17 update, continues the trend of evolution more than overhaul. The update introduces some slight design tweaks, more AI-powered features, and other changes built on the redesign that…
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Where Google Wallet state IDs are available on Android
States across the US are slowly rolling out support for adding your driver’s license or ID to the Google Wallet app on Android. The process involves taking a picture of the front and back of your physical card, as well as a short video of yourself for verification: a “photo from this video will be submitted to your ID issuer.” Once approved, the ID will appear below the carousel of payment methods alongside other…
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