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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro at $419 might be the best phone deal for Prime Day
A ton of phones are on sale for Amazon Prime Day, and Nothing Phone (4a) Pro might just be the best value of the bunch at $419. In a time where smartphone prices are constantly rising and good deals become harder to find, Amazon’s Prime Day is delivering some welcome relief. Google’s Pixel 11 series, for example, is seeing its first big discount this week with prices starting around $750. While that’s good, Nothing…
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE owners can now Quick Share with their iPhone friends
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. It’s been almost a year since Google found a way to make Apple’s AirDrop play friendly with Quick Share. Since then, the integration has arrived on a range of Android phones, including the Pixel 10 series, the Galaxy S26 family, the OPPO Find X9 range, and more. Although there are plenty of Android devices that still can’t share files seamlessly with iPhones,…
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Actualité : Samsung Galaxy : One UI 9 commence à arriver sur d’anciennes générations de smartphones, dont les S24
© Les Numériques - Les Samsung Galaxy S24 et d'autres appareils commencent à recevoir One UI 9. En bêta depuis plusieurs semaines sur un grand nombre d'appareils, One UI 9 arrive en version finale sur toujours plus de tablettes et de smartphones de Samsung. Après les Galaxy S26 qui ont été servis en priorité début septembre, puis les S25 et les smartphones pliants de l'an dernier, ce sont cette fois les appareils de 2024…
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Google Wallet for Android getting vertically stacked card list [U]
Following the homepage redesign and fullscreen passes revamp this year, Google Wallet is trialing a vertically stacked card list. Update 10/6: This revamp is not yet widely rolled out, but we’re slowly seeing it on more devices. With this stacked redesign, you’ll see one full card preview and the sliver of a second at the top. To expand, you can tap or swipe down to enter the fullscreen view (as seen below). After selecting…
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Googlebook "Better Together" phone features don't work with Samsung at launch
Googlebooks are Google's latest attempt to carve out a piece of the premium laptop market, and tight integration with Android phones is a key part of that effort. Now that Googlebooks are available, we're learning of some frustrating limitations of that plan. For now, Googlebooks will only play nicely with your phone if you have a Pixel. When Google announced the launch window for Googlebooks, it said the laptops were "engineered to work with…
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OnePlus is dead, but demand for the OnePlus 16 clearly isn’t
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. OnePlus will launch its latest flagship in China this month, followed by wider availability expected in November. The OnePlus 16 is shaping up to be a stacked device, and all we can do is wave at it from the sidelines. That’s because the company has pulled out of the North American market, which means buyers in the US won’t get a direct…
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Motorola Razr 70 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 : le vainqueur en qualité photo est inattendu
Durant le test terrain de la prise d’images fixes, le plus performant des deux smartphones pliables de type clapet a vite pris le dessus ! Smartphones pliables Motorola Razr 70 Ultra et Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, ImageAdam Doud / ZDNET. J’adore les smartphones à clapet, car ils proposent le meilleur des deux mondes : un téléphone de taille normale lorsqu’il est ouvert, et un appareil compact qui se glisse facilement dans la poche lorsqu’il…
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE is a decent phone, but it makes too many compromises to be worth your money
To get the cheapest Samsung or Google flagship in 2026, you'll need to choose a smaller phone. The Samsung Galaxy S26, for instance, is a 6.3-inch smartphone. If you want to splurge for a 6.7-inch display, you'll need to pay $1,200 for the Galaxy S26 Plus. That's $200 more than than the Galaxy S25 Plus went for, and $100 more than the Galaxy S26 Plus originally cost when it launched in March. Phones with…
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Le Sony Xperia 1 VIII, un smartphone pour les amateurs de photo naturelle, est à -325 € pour les Jours Flash Prime d’Amazon
Loin des feux des projecteurs où on retrouve les Samsung, Google, Apple et autres Xiaomi, Sony fait son petit bonhomme de chemin avec sa gamme Xperia 1. Si vous connaissez déjà un peu la lignée, le Xperia 1 VIII progresse nettement par rapport au Xperia 1 VII qui était qualifié de frustrant dans nos colonnes. Ce qui fait la vraie différence, c’est son nouveau téléobjectif fixe bien plus convaincant, même si ses performances restent…
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Galaxy S27 Ultra : voici les 5 coloris choisis par Samsung
On connait les différents coloris dans lesquels sera disponible le Galaxy S27 Ultra. Quatre d’entre eux seront largement disponibles, tandis qu’une édition spéciale est aussi attendue, sans doute exclusive au magasin officiel. Que nous réserve Samsung avec son Galaxy S27 Ultra ? Apple réussit à créer l’engouement autour des coloris de ses iPhone depuis l’année dernière avec son fameux iPhone 17 Pro orange, suivi de l’iPhone 18 Pro rouge bordeaux il y a quelques…
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Jours Flash Prime Amazon : voici les meilleures offres smartphones à ne pas manquer
Du 6 au 7 octobre, les Jours Flash Prime d’Amazon font baisser les prix sur un large éventail de smartphones. Nous avons déniché des références qui couvrent tous les budgets : de l’ultra-premium comme le Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, au milieu de gamme avec le Google Pixel 10 et le Xiaomi 17T Pro, jusqu’aux modèles plus accessibles comme le Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro et le Samsung Galaxy A57. Pour profiter des offres, un abonnement…
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Le Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra revient à prix cassé pendant les Jours Flash Prime d’Amazon
Pendant les Jours Flash Prime d’Amazon, qui ne s’étalent que sur deux jours, il faut être vif sur les offres puisqu’il y a d’excellents coups à faire. C’est notamment le cas sur le Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra qui perd 25 % de son prix. L’occasion d’acquérir un smartphone qui se démarque par l’affichage confidentiel et les nombreuses possibilités offertes par les différents capteurs photo. Habituellement affiché à 1 469 euros, le Samsung Galaxy S26…
Lire l’article completQualcomm and Arm are back in court, and your next phone is on the line
What you need to know Qualcomm and Arm are engaged in a five-day jury trial in a Delaware federal court. The conflict stems from Qualcomm’s 2021 acquisition of the chip startup Nuvia. Qualcomm alleges Arm subsequently violated its contract by withholding mandatory chip-testing tools. Qualcomm is seeking to halt its royalty payments to Arm for up to five years. A secondary bench trial is investigating whether Arm negotiated its next-generation architecture in good faith.…
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Common mistakes you should avoid when using foldable phones
Your phone can fold in half, but your keys shouldn’t join it. The most common mistake you should avoid when using foldable phones is dropping them. But that's common knowledge and doesn't make for a very exciting discussion. You're probably thinking about the inside foldable screen, where the most common way to damage it is closing it on something that shouldn't be there. Samsung's foldable care page warns that cards, coins or keys can…
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Apple and AT&T Have Yet to Explain Cause of iPhone 18 Pro Max Issue
In a statement shared with MacRumors on Friday, Apple said that iPhone 18 Pro Max users who have experienced an issue where AT&T cellular service does not work will need to have the device replaced, as the issue apparently cannot be fixed with a software update once it has occurred. This requirement is a big deal, as it hints at hardware failure, but we lack details since Apple and AT&T have yet to disclose…
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Samsung may have found a smart way to speed up Galaxy S27 Ultra charging
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Apple gave Samsung an unusual taste of its own numbers game this year. The iPhone 18 Pro Max arrived with a 5,391mAh rated battery, edging past the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s 5,000mAh cell, while Apple also substantially improved wired charging to match Samsung. While the next Galaxy Ultra is already rumored to respond with a 5,700mAh battery, Samsung may have another trick planned…
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Le Xiaomi 18 Ultra est annulé : il était trop haut de gamme pour son propre bien
Le Xiaomi 18 Ultra pourrait ne jamais voir le jour. Doté d’une fiche technique exceptionnelle et d’un design premium, il aurait coûté trop cher à produire. Nous avions beaucoup apprécié le Xiaomi 17 Ultra, ce modèle ne devrait pas avoir de successeur l’année prochaine. Le smartphone le plus haut de gamme de la marque aurait été annulé, alors que la phase de conception était terminée et qu’il aurait pu bientôt entrer en production. Le…
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Looking ahead to the Pixel 12? Early leak talks display upgrades and more
What you need to know A rumor claims the Pixel 12 series' model numbers appeared in an important database listing well ahead of its expected launch window in 2027. An interesting screen resolution upgrade could boost clarity and detail. The earliest rumor we covered came back in 2025 when the Pixel 12's codenames were discovered. You've just ordered a Pixel 11 series phone. Congrats! But before it's even in your hands, here come the…
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Google Wallet for Android adds 12th digital state ID
Following the last launch at the end of August, Google Wallet is rolling out support for Oklahoma state IDs on Android. Open Google Wallet on your phone and tap the ‘plus’ button next to “View more” at the bottom > IDs & personal info > Driver’s license or state ID. This reveals Oklahoma as the 13th Google Wallet option. It joins Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio,…
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Leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra color list doesn’t include Purple, for a change
There’s very little left of the Galaxy S27 Ultra left to surface before launch, but new information might change what to expect in Samsung’s device color options. According to a short and straightforward post on Twitter/X by @UniverseIce, the Galaxy S27 Ultra series will come in four base color variants – Black, Blue, Light Pink, and White. That doesn’t include the Samsung online exclusive colorways, which usually add a couple of hues to the…
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iPhone 13 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Is It Worth Upgrading?
Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, five years after the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max. The 2021 models introduced ProMotion displays, macro photography, a 3x Telephoto camera, and substantially longer battery life than their predecessors. They remain capable phones and support iOS 27, but owners now have five generations of upgrades to consider. The iPhone 14 Pro brought the Dynamic Island, an Always-On…
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Honor’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Duo rival is reportedly launching in January
Honor’s first wide-format foldable is apparently coming in January, leaks suggest, to take on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and iPhone Duo. “They got the aspect ratio” was Apple’s take on the trend of wide-format Android foldables, but it’s certainly here to stay following the smash-hit success of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8. Xiaomi’s 18 Fold, for instance, has already picked up the new form factor. Leaker Digital Chat Station says that Honor’s wide…
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POCO X8 Pro 5G : plus de 355 € de réduction sur ce smartphone puissant et endurant
Puce Dimensity 8500-Ultra, batterie de 6 500 mAh, écran AMOLED 1,5K de 6,59 pouces… Les caractéristiques du POCO X8 Pro 5G ne sont pas celles d’un smartphone bas de gamme. Pourtant, vous pouvez actuellement vous l’offrir pour moins de 268 € sur AliExpress avec le code PHD30. On vous explique tout ! Quand on a peu d’argent à débourser dans un smartphone, on se retrouve généralement avec un modèle si mauvais qu’il en devient…
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You’ll miss a lot of Googlebook features without an Android 17 phone
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The first Googlebooks are finally here, and one of the key selling points is comprehensive integration with your Android phone. However, Google has revealed a significant requirement for this functionality. Google has repeatedly shown that Googlebooks have deep integration with your Android phone. These cross-device features include task continuity, shared file/storage access, streaming your phone apps on the laptop screen, and synced…
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