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AT&T claims iOS 27.0.1 fixes iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, but users disagree
Since the iPhone 18 Pro Max launched, some AT&T customers have complained of various connectivity issues. In a new text message to customers, AT&T says affected users should update their devices to iOS 26.0.1 to fix the issues … but early reports indicate the update doesn’t actually fix the problem. In a thread on Reddit today, an AT&T customer says they received the following automated text message from the carrier: Hi, it’s AT&T. Action…
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Avec un prix divisé par 2, le Galaxy A56 5G 256 Go vous revient à moins de 265 €
Le Galaxy A56 5G devient bien plus accessible sur AliExpress. Sa version avec 256 Go de stockage revient à 264,71 € en appliquant le code PHD30. Une belle réduction pour ce smartphone Samsung qui propose notamment un écran AMOLED à 120 Hz et un suivi logiciel de six ans. 256 Go de stockage, c’est appréciable si vous prenez beaucoup de photos ou gardez vos vidéos sur votre smartphone. Sur cette offre AliExpress, vous pouvez…
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Android pratique : testez Smart Launcher si vous recherchez un écran d'accueil avec une ergonomie proche de celle d’iOS
Il existe de nombreux lanceurs d'écran d'accueil s’inspirant de l'ambiance du système mobile de l’iPhone mais ils sont souvent inondés par la pub. Cette appli, elle, reste relativement sobre. Le lanceur d'écrans d'accueil Smart Launcher, Ph. Jack Wallen/ZDNET. Les points essentiel à retenir de l'appli Smart Launcher Récemment, je me suis mis en quête d’un lanceur d’écran d’accueil Android qui pourrait ressembler à iOS. Je savais que ce serait un défi de trouver quelque…
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PS3 games hogging storage on your Android device? This ARMSX3 feature is for you.
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. PlayStation 3 emulation on Android made major strides in recent months thanks to the ARMSX3 app. However, one potential issue is that PS3 games can hog a ton of space on your Android device. Fortunately, a recent ARMSX3 update helps address this issue. The team behind ARMSX3 recently released v1.0.6 of the emulator on GitHub, and it now supports CHD disc images.…
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Optimistic AT&T tells iPhone 18 Pro Max iOS 27.0.1 update will fix call problems
AT&T has texted customers on iPhone 18 Pro Max, telling them to upgrade to iOS 27.0.1 to fix cellular issues. Users are saying this update doesn't address their problems. The key problem, believed to affect only a small number of users, is that the iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T may not make or receive calls, nor always send and receive text messages. AT&T has now texted customers telling them to update iOS specifically…
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I thought Google made a mistake with the Pixel 11 Pro XL. 30 days later, I was wrong
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. I questioned Google’s higher prices for the Pixel 11 series, and I thought it was a mistake. The company isn’t geared up to match phones like the Galaxy S26 Ultra spec-for-spec, and when you put yourself in the same price range, buyers have expectations. Google reduced the base model’s RAM, making people feel as though they paid more for less. I understand…
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Rentrée Android : nouveautés, compatibilité et calendrier des constructeurs
L’arrivée de nouvelles mises à jour Android marque un moment clé pour les utilisateurs, les développeurs et les entreprises. Cependant, il est essentiel de distinguer clairement les fonctionnalités propres à Android de base de celles apportées par les constructeurs. Cette distinction permet de mieux comprendre la compatibilité, la disponibilité réelle des mises à jour et l’impact des correctifs de sécurité sur les appareils. Android de base : les fondations d’un écosystème ouvert Android, développé…
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New flagship hands the Pixel 11 Pro a huge defeat in reader poll
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. When pitting a Motorola against a Google Pixel, you might believe that the latter should rack up several comfortable wins across the various weight classes. However, a new reader poll suggests that interest in Google’s flagships may be waning, especially when viewed alongside Motorola’s newest contender. The Pixel 11 Pro has the pedigree, the proven long-term software support, the allure of Google’s…
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Your old phone isn’t useless: 4 smart ways to get more life out of it
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Phone upgrades are inevitable for most of us, whether that’s every two years, three, or whenever the itch hits. And while buying a new phone feels great, it doesn’t mean your old one is suddenly useless. Sure, it might be slower, the battery might not hold a charge like it used to, and it’s probably done with software updates, too. But it’s…
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Android pratique : activez ces 4 paramètres pour protéger d'avantage Google Wallet
La sécurité de vos cartes et pièces d'identité que vous utilisez dans ce portefeuille numérique dépend entièrement de celle de l'appareil sur lequel elles sont stockées. Veillez donc à ce que celui-ci reste bien sous votre contrôle. Google Wallet, Image Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET. Google Wallet remplace de plus en plus mon portefeuille physique, et il peut faire bien plus que simplement effectuer des paiements. Votre Google Wallet peut désormais contenir votre carte…
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AT&T Acknowledges iPhone 18 Pro Max Issues: 'Update Immediately'
In a text message sent to customers today, AT&T acknowledged that some iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on its network are experiencing cellular issues. AT&T said that customers should immediately update to iOS 27.0.1, despite the fact that many affected users have said that the update does not resolve the issues. There are now at least thousands of users that have experienced this problem, according to discussion topics across the Apple Support Community, Reddit,…
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Apple commissions photographers for new ‘Shot on iPhone Duo’ campaign
Today, Apple’s Instagram account published a carousel featuring photos commissioned from photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito to highlight the new iPhone Duo’s cameras. Here are the details. For the past 10 years, Apple has showcased the camera capabilities of each new iPhone through the “Shot on iPhone” campaign. From everyday users to famous photographers and filmmakers, Apple has used the campaign to highlight everything from new camera hardware to shooting modes and other…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra "5 étoiles" à 969,00 €
Fleuron mobile du catalogue de Samsung, le Galaxy S26 Ultra inaugure un Privacy Display offrant de cacher aux regards les plus curieux le contenu de son écran. Aussi enthousiasmante soit-elle, cette innovation permet-elle de donner un souffle nouveau à un smartphone qui s'enferme dans la routine au fil des années ? À conserver un rythme de lancement annuel, les constructeurs se heurtent tous à la même limite : il devient difficile d'innover, alors que…
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GrayKey maker can reportedly bypass the iPhone’s ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature
As reported by 404 Media, Magnet Forensics says it has found a way to bypass the iPhone security feature that automatically reboots devices if they haven’t been unlocked for 72 hours. Here are the details. Nearly two years ago, the iOS 18.1 update introduced Inactivity Reboot, a feature that forces iPhone reboots in case they haven’t been unlocked for 72 hours. In essence, this feature makes it harder for law enforcement and forensic tools…
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Police may have new ways to access data on locked iPhones
A training video reportedly demonstrates how police can evade an Apple security feature. Privacy is one of Apple's core tenets, and in 2024, the company began equipping many iPhones with an inactivity reboot feature. This automatically restarts the device if it has not been unlocked for more than 72 hours. In practice, this has meant that law enforcement officials have been unable to access information on a smartphone. However, 404 Media reported that it…
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Apple Shares Photos Shot on iPhone Duo
Apple on Instagram today shared a curated gallery of six photos shot on the iPhone Duo. The photos were shot by American photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito, as part of a project commissioned by Apple. iPhone Duo is equipped with four cameras:A rear 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera A rear 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera A front 12-megapixel Center Stage camera in the outer display A front camera under the inner display iPhone Duo lacks…
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iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer
AppleCare coverage for the iPhone Duo will mean inexpensive repairs for Apple's first foldable, including $99 full inner display replacement or $19 "cover layer" swaps. Apple's iPhone Duo may be the most complex and expensive iPhone to date, but thankfully it appears to be inexpensive to repair. At least, that will be the case if you have AppleCare. According to Apple's service and repair website, first discovered by Quinn Nelson of SnazzyLabs, the iPhone…
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Google Pixel 2 XL set the stage for a decade of ups and downs
Google Pixel’s 10-year anniversary has me taking a look back at a bunch of the milestones throughout this lineup’s history and, when picking up the Pixel 2 XL, hindsight really kicked in as to how this phone was very much a sign of the tumultuous roller coaster that would become Google Pixel. The original Google Pixel hit the ground running and really did a great job pitching itself. A stellar camera was the main…
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Apple Says iPhone Duo Has Replaceable 'Cover Layer' Above the Display
In a recent interview with content creator Angelica Siciliani Fendi, Apple's vice president of hardware engineering Kate Bergeron revealed that the iPhone Duo's nano-texture cover layer above the inner display can be removed and replaced. "It's actually replaceable, which is a really nice thing for the customer that you can peel off that layer and get a new one," said Bergeron. In the U.S., customers who purchase AppleCare+ coverage for the iPhone Duo can…
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Android Central ‘will continue’ despite laying off its staff
The Android-focused blog is still publishing posts even though all of its full-time staff were cut. The Android-focused blog is still publishing posts even though all of its full-time staff were cut. Android Central, a blog focused on the Android ecosystem, laid off its staff yesterday, but owner Future confirms to The Verge that the site will continue publishing. Yesterday, four of the six staffers on Android Central’s staff page posted publicly about the…
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GrayKey might have a workaround for Apple's iPhone reboot protection
It's easier to crack an iPhone after it's been unlocked once by the user after a reboot. A law enforcement tool vendor may have found a way to keep the device in that state. Magnet Forensics claims its tools preserve iPhone data that Apple's security features would otherwise make harder to access. The tools could give police more time to extract sensitive information from seized devices. In iOS 18.1, Apple introduced a new privacy…
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Galaxy S26 looks more expensive these days: price hikes roll out online
What you need to know A report states Samsung has raised prices for its Galaxy S26 series online. The S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra received a $100 price bump for the 256GB and 512GB variants. The S26 Ultra's 1TB saw the highest increase at $200. It now sits at $1,999. Tough times continue in the phone market this week: Samsung is raising prices for its latest flagship Galaxy phones. The folks at 9to5Google…
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Test du Samsung Galaxy S26 FE : un Galaxy S25 FE plus cher pour un poil plus de puissance
C’est une tradition chez Samsung. À la rentrée, pour redonner un peu de vigueur à sa série de smartphones haut de gamme présentée fin février, le constructeur coréen lance une « Fan Edition » de son Galaxy S26+. Il faut donc voir le Galaxy S26 FE comme une sorte de « sous-Galaxy S26+ », ou de « Galaxy S26+ Light ». Il a un écran de même taille que le Galaxy S26+ sorti en…
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Pixel 11 : Google ajoute une fonction réseau importante pour les appels
Les Pixel 11 deviennent compatibles avec la plateforme Network Settings Exchange (NSX), ce qui va permettre une meilleure prise en charge des différents réseaux VoLTE à travers le monde. Avec les Pixel 11, Google entre dans une nouvelle ère de connectivité : celle du Network Settings Exchange (NSX), technologie mise au point par la GSM Association (GSMA), entité qui représente les intérêts de très nombreux opérateurs et constructeurs de téléphonie mobile dans le monde.…
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