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Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
Apple has just released iOS 27.0.1, a new iPhone software update with key bug fixes for issues introduced in iOS 27. Here’s what’s new. iPhone users, Apple has just launched its latest software update. iOS 27.0.1 is now available to install via Settings ⇾ General ⇾ Software Update. Here’s what Apple’s official release notes say: This update provides bug fixes for your iPhone, including fixes for the following issues: As 9to5Mac previously reported, some…
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Motorola’s wide Razr looks small, chunky, and powerful in detailed new leaks
TL;DR Motorola’s rumored Razr Wide Fold could feature a 6.92-inch 165Hz inner display, a 5,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 power. New physical mock-ups show a compact, stubby design with rounded edges, while leaked dimensions suggest it will be thicker than the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The foldable could also pack dual 50MP rear cameras, 32MP selfie cameras, Qi2 charging, and launch around mid-December. Following Samsung’s lead, another tech giant appears ready to…
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Motorola’s wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 competitor might be very tiny and called ‘Razr Flex’
According to a new leak, Motorola’s upcoming entry in the wide, book-style foldable space may be called “Razr Flex” and pack some very familiar specs. Specs for Motorola’s wide foldable were shared by Android Headlines alongside a possible name for the device – “Razr Flex.” That’s apparently the name being used internally around the device, so it’s unclear if that would be used as a consumer-facing name. The codename is “Parker,” the report claims.…
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For flip phone fans: the 'nearly perfected' Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is $600 off at Best Buy today
I'm one of those people who believes that we don't need a new generation of smartphones every year (can we take 2027 off please?), but this trend does come in handy when you're on the hunt for Motorola Razr Ultra deals. Order last year's Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) unlocked from Best Buy today, for instance, and you'll get a straight $600 off your purchase, no trade-in required and no strings attached. This is an…
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How to improve sound quality on your Android phone during calls
Tired of saying "Can you hear me?" or "Hello?" too many times on calls? Then you'll be glad to hear that, with a few quick tweaks and not-so-hidden settings, you can significantly improve the sound quality of calls on your Android phone. There are a number of ways to achieve this, and no, we're not going to just tell you to clean your mic (although you should definitely do that!). Using features like Clear…
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iPhone Duo StandBy night mode is going to get some unannounced features
The forthcoming iPhone Duo has more features than Apple has revealed, including a whole series of faces for its StandBy mode. Here's what to eventually look for. While pre-orders for iPhone Duo don't start until October 16, and the Xcode betas still don't show developers everything, one has found many new options coming to iOS 27 for this device. Developer pdfu reports that the Xcode 27.1 simulator is lacking Rushmore, an app that is…
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Test Samsung Galaxy S26 FE : que lui reste-t-il face au Galaxy S26+ ?
Fin août, Samsung a officialisé le quatrième et dernier membre de la famille Galaxy S26 : le Galaxy S26 FE. Héritier du Galaxy S25 FE, il reprend, cette année encore, la même formule. Si son prix a augmenté modérément, le nombre d’évolutions entre les deux générations également. Suffiront-elles à imposer le Galaxy S26 FE face au Galaxy S26+, qui a déjà bénéficié de réductions depuis sa sortie plus tôt cette année ? Réponse dans…
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Why iOS 27 slows down even the new iPhone 18 Pro at first
All iPhones are slower than you'd expect when they are new or when you've updated iOS, and Indexing is generally the culprit. Here's exactly what's happening and what you can do about it. Not to drag this out, the short answer is that all you absolutely have to do to speed up your iPhone is wait. You can help it along a bit, but the iPhone is indexing all of the data you've got…
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Écran figé, animations qui saccadent, iOS 27 laisse quelques utilisateurs sur le carreau
Les possesseurs d’iPhone passés à iOS 27 se retrouvent parfois face à un écran devenu insensible. D’autres décrivent un système lent et saccadé au moindre balayage. Apple n’a pas encore réagi, alors que des contournements circulent déjà entre utilisateurs. Chaque mise à jour majeure d’un système mobile amène son lot de désagréments. Ces premiers jours servent de test grandeur nature, puisque des millions d’appareils très différents reçoivent le même logiciel au même moment. Depuis…
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Samsung finally reveals everything coming to your Galaxy S26 with One UI 9
What you need to know Samsung has finally published the official One UI 9 changelog for the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra. One UI 9 brings the Galaxy Z Fold 8's My FanCam feature to Samsung's Galaxy S26 series for the first time. The update makes the Quick Panel more customizable and adds improved Now Nudge and call screen information. Samsung is also adding AI privacy alerts, a new location indicator, and…
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iOS 27 makes a great change to Apple Pay on iPhone
Apple has redesigned the Apple Pay checkout flow in iOS 27 for apps and websites. The changes make it easier to switch between different payment cards and see key details about the order you’re placing. In iOS 27, you can now swipe between payment cards right on the main Apple Pay interface. You can also tap a card to view a grid-style interface that shows all your available Apple Pay cards in one place.…
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What do foldable phone cases actually protect?
You'll drop it eventually. Protection is essential. If you have a fancy new foldable phone like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Apple iPhone Duo, maybe even an older model from Samsung, Motorola or another brand, you'll want to protect it. The first accessory you should buy for any phone, foldable or not, is a protective case. But they're especially important for foldable phones, which tend to be more delicate because of the…
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When is it worth using a bike computer over a smartphone?
Your phone may be all you need until battery life, navigation or rough conditions start getting in the way. Most of what a casual cyclist wants from a bike computer can already be accomplished with a smartphone. Install it in a secure handlebar mount and it will give you turn-by-turn directions, log a ride and display your speed, distance and elapsed time. If you're just commuting or take the occasional weekend ride, it's hard…
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Actualité : Bon plan – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy A57 5G 128 Go à 339,00 €
Samsung mise sur un cocktail éprouvé de confort, d’autonomie et de menues concessions avec son Galaxy A57 5G. Un terminal à la fois équilibré et rassurant sur bien des points, mais qui doit composer avec des rivaux parfois plus agressifs. Avec le Galaxy A57 5G, Samsung signe un milieu de gamme sérieux, bien fini et globalement très convaincant. Son bel écran, sa bonne endurance, ses performances solides au quotidien et son support logiciel longue…
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Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 : comment bien choisir le smartphone Android haut de gamme ?
Deux smartphones qui ont subi, cette année, une nette augmentation de leur prix, mais qui restent parmi les smartphones compacts les plus recommandables du marché. Pour autant, ni le Pixel 11 Pro ni le Samsung Galaxy S26 n’ont pleinement convaincu la rédaction, qui leur a attribué respectivement 8/10 (« de justesse ») et 7/10. Aujourd’hui, le Google Pixel 11 Pro s’affiche toujours à 1199 euros, quand le S26 se trouve sous les 800 euros.…
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Amazon brade le récent Samsung Galaxy A57 à -40 % pendant sa French Week
Chaque printemps, Samsung renouvelle sa série A dans la foulée des Galaxy S, et le Galaxy A57 en est le modèle le plus haut placé. Face au Galaxy A56, les changements restent discrets. La marque a surtout travaillé deux points, le design et les performances. Le châssis descend ainsi à 6,9 mm, une piste que Samsung avait déjà explorée avec le Galaxy S25 Edge (5,8 mm), qui s’est nettement moins vendu que les autres…
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How to use the Live Text feature on your iPhone
Live Text makes it easy to interact with text you see anywhere by pointing your iPhone's camera at it. A feature called Live Text leverages your iPhone's camera to instantly interact with text you point at. It's available on iPhones back to the XS line running iOS 15 and later. When viewing a website, sign, poster, flyer or nearly else in your camera frame, you can copy or share it, look up information or…
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5 of my favorite Android features you won’t find on Samsung or Pixel phones
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. It’s no secret that the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel brands get a lot of attention from the media and Android fans alike. There are several reasons for this, including better software update support than the competition and a large selection of exclusive hardware and software features. For those in North America, it’s also because these are the two largest Android brands…
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I tested the Pixel 11 Pro XL against the Pixel 8 Pro. Here’s why it’s time to finally upgrade
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. I’ve defended Pixels for a few years now. Not because I’m beholden to any manufacturer, but because I genuinely appreciate the effort Google’s made to improve its phones. At one point, I was kicked off Team Pixel because I didn’t appreciate the early Tensor performance and thought the company was headed in the wrong direction. The Pixel 8 Pro changed that perception…
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I used to love foldable phones. Now, I can’t stand them
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Just as they have with their inner screens, foldables have divided the user base into two camps — either you find regular phones too simplistic to go back to, or you just don’t want to see your phone fold in half anymore. There is no other realization you have after living with a foldable. And the title must’ve given away that I…
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Best iPhone 18 Pro cases now available for purchase [Update #2]
It is time to take a look at the best new iPhone 18 Pro cases. Apple has a new slate of Silicone and TechWoven models in color-matched treatments, joined by loads of our favorite third-party solutions we have been using for years. From built-in stands in new burgundy colorways, ultra grippy customizable models, and some of the best leather options in the game from brands like Nomad and Burton Goods. We have some super…
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Why we won't know how visible the iPhone Duo's crease is for a long time
Apple's nano-texture screen might not hide the crease forever. Apple's first foldable phone is coming soon, and it caused quite a stir upon its announcement earlier this month. That's no surprise, since everyone was waiting to see how the iPhone Duo would address the competition's shortcomings. It's still early to tell, given that it won't hit stores until next month and all we've had so far are a few brief hands-on experiences. But one…
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Why your iPhone hates printer cables
The iPhone was never designed to print with a cable, but several wireless options are available. Printers are one of the most maligned and problematic pieces of tech, often serving as a boundless source of errors even when you're positive you've done everything right. If you have an older printer without modern wireless capabilities, you might have tried to print directly from your iPhone using a wired connection, to no avail. But why does…
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iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: What's new?
The iPhone 18 Pro isn't a world-changing upgrade, but it has a few cool improvements to offer. Despite their higher prices, the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max aren't revolutionary upgrades. On one hand, they add enough new features and improvements to be named the "standard setter" by our iPhone 18 Pro review. But this year's batch is more akin to an incremental "S" iPhone than a major redesign. That gets clearer when…
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