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These TCL smartphones and tablets are designed to protect your eye health — and a bunch of them are heavily discounted at Amazon today
At a time when most devices are getting price increases, TCL has been releasing Android phones and tablets that are surprisingly affordable, fun to use, and perhaps most importantly, quite innovative. If you're concerned about eye health, TCL's NXTPAPER series has some of the best devices around, and now the company's offerings are up to 35% off at Amazon for a limited time. TCL's NXTPAPER devices utilize unique displays that sit somewhere between E…
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iPhone Duo expected to sell six million units by end of 2026
Apple will sell approximately 6 million units of the iPhone Duo in 2026, according to analysts' forecast, which may be more promising than it first appears. The iPhone Duo has yet to go on sale, but that hasn't stopped analysts from declaring what they believe the sales will be for the foldable model. In the case of one forecast from Counterpoint Research, that figure may seem to be a disappointment at first glance. Apple…
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PSA: Do not open links to an early iPhone Duo pre-order page
Scammers have launched what is claimed to be a pre-order site for the iPhone Duo, but if you are on an older iOS, simply going to the page installs malware. Genuine iPhone Duo pre-orders start on October 16, 2026, and Apple is now promoting that you can "get ready" from October 12. If you're interested, follow the links on AppleInsider, or go straight to apple.com. Not to overplay this, if you already have iOS…
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Accessible aux débutants et sans smartphone, ce drone H11 GPS 4K passe sous les 200 € sur Amazon
Piloter un drone sans avoir à sortir son smartphone, suivre un sujet en mouvement ou retrouver automatiquement son point de départ permet de réaliser de sublimes prises de vues sans difficulté. C'est ce que propose le H11 vendu à moins de 200 € par UFLYTOO LA sur Amazon, qui rassemble plusieurs fonctions destinées à rendre le pilotage plus accessible. Son format pliable et son poids inférieur à 249 grammes facilitent également son transport. Le…
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Android pratique : Google Wallet s'enrichit de nombreuses nouvelles fonctionnalités en 2026
L'application vous permet de faire bien plus que simplement payer d'un simple geste ou regrouper des cartes de fidélité dans votre smartphone. Voici quelques usages possibles. Les points essentiels à retenir des nouveaux usages possibles avec Google Wallet en 2026 La plupart des gens savent désormais que Google Wallet permet de faire bien plus que simplement stocker vos cartes de crédit, mais vous avez peut-être manqué le fait que Google a considérablement enrichi son…
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☕️ Opera sur Android propose désormais d’acheter une eSIM pour les séjours à l’étranger
Nouvelle diversification inattendue pour Opera : dans sa version Android, le navigateur permet désormais d’acheter une carte SIM virtuelle (eSIM) dédiée aux données mobiles lors des séjours à l’étranger (roaming). L’option s’active directement depuis l’interface du navigateur. L’utilisateur est alors invité à ajouter une carte SIM virtuelle à son système, qui servira ensuite à se connecter a Internet une fois le téléphone connecté à un réseau étranger éligible. « Vous n’avez donc pas besoin…
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How I freed up 15GB on my Samsung Galaxy phone using 3 tools — and why you only need one
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Realizing that I’d used up over 200GB of my Samsung Galaxy phone’s relatively modest 256GB of storage, I decided to give it a cleanup. Otherwise, minutes-long videos of my son would soon gobble up the remaining 50GB. Taking this as the perfect excuse for another deep dive, I intended to compare One UI‘s native Device Care storage suite to Files by Google…
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iPhone Duo : l’astuce d’Apple pour ne pas rater les précommandes du 12 octobre
C’est un lancement très attendu pour bon nombre de fans d’Apple. Le 16 octobre prochain à partir de 14 heures (heure française), il sera possible de précommander le tout nouvel iPhone Duo, premier téléphone pliant de la marque. Pour les plus anxieux et les plus impatients, il sera même possible de pré-précommander le téléphone. À partir du 12 octobre, Apple vous permettra en effet de « préparer votre précommande » pour être un des…
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Le prix du nouveau Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G est déjà en chute libre sur Amazon : 220 € de moins sur le modèle 8+512 Go
Le Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G embarque une batterie de 8 340 mAh, soit 27 % de plus que le Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G qu’il remplace. Il s’intercale dans une gamme de quatre modèles, entre le Redmi Note 17 5G et le Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, que nous vous avions présentés lors de leur annonce. Petite bizarrerie, le Redmi Note 17 « tout court » a un écran plus grand que…
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iPhone Duo : Apple dévoile enfin quand vous pourrez préparer votre précommande
C’est à l’occasion de sa keynote du 9 septembre qu’Apple a enfin présenté son tout premier smartphone pliant : l’iPhone Duo. Si l’on connaissait déjà la date d’ouverture des précommandes, la marque à la pomme croquée vient de dévoiler la date à laquelle vous pourrez préparer votre précommande – un moyen de vous assurer de pouvoir tenir l’appareil entre vos mains le jour de sa sortie. Après des années d’attente, Apple fait enfin son…
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It’s time to update your Galaxy S24 again, but don’t get too excited just yet
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung is rolling out a new software update to the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Galaxy S24 FE globally. Unfortunately, if you’ve been waiting for stable One UI 9 on these devices, you’re still out of luck. While Samsung has already started rolling out One UI 9 beta updates to the Galaxy S24 series, the stable release remains…
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Google gives the Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight LED a much-needed feature
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Pixel 11 Pro’s HiLight was marketed as one of its highlight (pun intended) features. It glows when you get a call or when Gemini is working in the background, but unfortunately, it seems to weaken the Pixel’s flash. While Google can’t fix the flash issue, it is working to make HiLight more useful for Pixel users. With the Android 17 QPR2…
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Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 + 6.1 [Gallery]
Google rolled out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6 and Beta 6.1 in quick succession to continue the preview ahead of the stable December launch. Over the coming hours, we’ll dive into all of Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6/6.1’s new features and every single change. (The newest updates will be at the top of this list. Be sure to check back often and tell us what you find in the comments below.) Android 17 QPR2…
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'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12
Apple will let customers set up their iPhone Duo pre-order starting October 12, four days before orders open on October 16. Apple's first foldable iPhone, known as the iPhone Duo, debuted on September 9, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the latter two are already available for purchase, those looking to get an iPhone Duo will have to wait until mid-October 2026. Pre-orders for iPhone Duo start at 8…
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Android 17 QPR2 enables Pixel 11 Pro HiLight for messages
With Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, HiLight on the Pixel 11 Pro series now supports message notifications. After updating, go to Settings > System > HiLight for the new “Messages from favorites: Glows when your favorite contacts send you messages” option below Speaking with Gemini and Calls. When you go to a Google Contacts page, the HiLight bottom sheet shows options for Phone calls and Messages that you can individually enable/disable. We’re seeing this…
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9to5Mac Daily: September 29, 2026 – iOS 27.0.1, iPhone Duo features
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools…
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iPhone 18 Pro Owners Complain of Speaker Crackling or Popping
Some iPhone 18 Pro owners have noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from the speaker of the device, leading to complaints on the MacRumors forums and Reddit. Users have called it a crackle, a faint tick or pop, or random clicking. Many say the problem is with the earpiece speaker, and both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appear to be affected. Some people hear the sound consistently, while others hear…
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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 rolling out, including for Pixel 11
Following last week’s release, Google today is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1, including for the Pixel 11 series. Google doesn’t list what’s fixed, but does identify one known issue: “Pixel 11 Pro Fold users may have to re-enroll Face Unlock.” You can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue tracker. There’s also the…
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Amazon will give you up to $275 extra to buy a Pixel 11 right now
Through a boosted trade-in deal, Amazon will give Pixel 11 series buyers an extra $275 towards their new device. Amazon has been more heavily pushing trade-in offers over the past year, with the Pixel 11 series being a great example. During pre-orders, the online retail behemoth would offer hundreds of dollars on top of existing trade-in values when buying one of Google’s new devices, and that’s still happening. At the moment, Amazon is offering…
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You Can 'Get Ready' for iPhone Duo Pre-Orders on October 12
People who plan to purchase an iPhone Duo can go through the "Get Ready" process starting on Monday, October 12. The new detail was added to the iPhone Duo product page yesterday, according to Reddit. Get Ready lets users select a preferred color and capacity, confirm their carrier status, choose accessories, choose an AppleCare+ plan, select a trade-in, add a payment method, and set a shipping and billing address. When pre-orders go live, Get…
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Apple announces when you can start the iPhone Duo pre-order process
iPhone Duo pre-orders start on Friday, October 16, but Apple just announced when you can get an early start on the process. Here are the details. When Apple launches a major new iPhone model, it usually offers a window of time during which you can ‘Get ready’ for the pre-order by making your selections in advance. The company just confirmed it will do the same for iPhone Duo. Per a new update on Apple’s…
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iOS 27.2: Three new features coming soon to your iPhone
iOS 27.0.1 just launched yesterday, but Apple is already well on its way to preparing iOS 27.2 as a forthcoming iPhone update (with 27.1 likely iPhone Duo-only). Here are three new features coming with iOS 27.2. FaceTime got one of its biggest upgrades in years with iOS 27. On compatible iPhone models, Dual Capture lets you display both your front and rear camera views at the same time. Just tap the ‘Flip’ button and…
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Galaxy S27 Ultra's camera processing may change in a few 'noticeable' ways
What you need to know Camera rumors continue for the Galaxy S27 Ultra as another round surfaces on X, stating it could boast "noticeable" processing changes. The S27 Ultra could bring better "highlight control" for objects at a distance, ensuring exposure levels don't go out of whack. Elsewhere, the device might also reduce the noise when taking dark/night photos and switch its cool tones for warmer ones. Rumors about the Galaxy S27 Ultra's camera…
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Apple Shares New Guide for Using iOS 27 Parental Controls
Apple today shared a guide meant to help parents use the child safety tools in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate. Apple says "Building Healthy Digital Habits: A Guide for Families" was developed in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The six-step guide covers balancing screen time with sleep, exercise, schoolwork, and time with friends and family. It has advice on getting kids on board with screen time limits and…
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