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Motorola's new Signature 27 is among the first smartphone to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor
Motorola just revealed the Signature 27 smartphone at the Snapdragon Summit. This is a refresh of the pre-existing Signature handset. The big news? It features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 mobile processor. It's one of the first phones to use Qualcomm's latest and greatest mobile SoC. This is a flagship model that Motorola is calling "the most advanced smartphone" it has ever created. There's some Bang & Olufsen speakers, and an upgraded…
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The Motorola Signature 27 is coming for Android's best flagships with some wild specs
What you need to know The Motorola Signature 27 is powered by Qualcomm's new 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Motorola's new ArcticMesh cooling system promises around 40% better thermal performance than the previous generation. The quad-camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYTIA 910 main camera and a massive 200MP periscope telephoto sensor. Motorola hasn't announced pricing yet, but the Signature 27 is expected to launch in markets worldwide later this year.…
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Apple clarifies that Texture and Grain controls are exclusive to the latest iPhones’ cameras
The new camera features are only accessible when editing photos captured on Apple’s new iPhones. The new camera features are only accessible when editing photos captured on Apple’s new iPhones. Apple’s new texture and grain controls for stylizing photos will be more limited on older phones than initially expected. A confusingly worded press release from Apple indicated that the new features, announced alongside the iPhone 18 and 18 Pro earlier this month, would be…
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Nothing expands Android 17 Open Beta to Phone 4a—full release is two months away
What you need to know Nothing announced that its OS 5.0 (Android 17) Open Beta is now welcoming the Phone 4a, 3a, and 3a Pro. Users may find an update ~2.8GB, loaded with new features for the camera, the a new system typeface, widgets, customization, AI, and more. The Phone 3 got into the Open Beta in August, and users with that phone should see a full release in mid-October. Another new day means…
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Apple Photos in iOS 27 gets camera roll feature it’s long needed
iOS 27 is a big update for Apple’s Photos app, with improvements to slideshows, shared albums, and more. It also adds a welcome camera roll-type feature many have long been asking for: ‘Captured by Me.’ Apple’s Photos app has steadily expanded its feature set over the years. In addition to being home to the photos and videos your iPhone captures, it also includes content that’s been shared with you, Memories, screenshots, saved media, and…
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Adobe Premiere finally brings powerful video editing to Android, and it's free
Video editing has never been Android's strong suit. While Apple has long offered iMovie for iPhone and iPad, Google has never had a comparable offering. Adobe is now stepping up to fill this feature gap with a proper version of Premiere. The app is now available in the Play Store for almost all Android devices, and it's free (mostly). Android's version of Premiere doesn't offer all the features you'd get in the desktop application,…
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Après le smartphone, MediaTek vise le PC Android avec le Dimensity CX C10 Max
Les premiers Googlebooks sont là, et l’addition grimpe vite. Google affiche dès 1 099 euros en france, mais les versions musclées sous Intel ou Qualcomm dépassent les 1 200 à 1 500 €. Pour un ordinateur qui fusionne Android et Chrome OS, c’est cher payé. MediaTek débarque justement avec une promesse simple : faire baisser ces prix. Le Dimensity CX C10 Max ouvre la famille « Compute Experiences » de MediaTek. Gravée en 3…
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How to use Google's Find Hub to locate your Android phone
You don’t even need another Android device to access the hub. Google, just like Apple, has a tracking network that can help you locate missing Android phones, tablets and accessories. It's called the Find Hub, and it's the first thing you should check if your Android device goes missing. You don't even need another Android device to access it — you can just as easily load the Find Hub on a browser on your…
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Montage 4K, multipiste et gratuit : Adobe Premiere arrive sur Android
Adobe et la gratuité, on n’a pas vraiment l’habitude. L’éditeur de Photoshop facture d’ordinaire son Creative Cloud au mois. En tout cas, pour ceux qui payent. La timeline multipiste est l’argument principal. Elle réunit vidéo, audio, texte et effets dans une même vue, avec une coupe réglable à l’image près. iPhone 18 Pro Max à 199€ ! Obtenez 50€ de remise immédiate avec le code NEW50 et jusqu’à 150€ de bonus reprise. Associez-le à…
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Android 17 débarque sur les smartphones Vivo avec la mise à jour OriginOS 7, voici les nouveautés
Vivo annonce le déploiement à venir d’OriginOS 7, la version de sa surcouche basée sur Android 17. Améliorations d’interface et nouvelles fonctionnalités sont au programme. En marge du lancement de ses nouveaux smartphones haut de gamme X500 , X500 Pro et X500 Pro Max, Vivo a annoncé OriginOS 7, la dernière version de sa surcouche maison, basée sur Android 17. La mise à jour sera progressivement déployée sur les appareils compatibles dans le monde…
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: The choice will shock you
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max The best for most people While it's going to be a big adjustment for anyone who is used to Android, Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is a tech powerhouse, packing in a bigger battery with faster charging than the Galaxy S26 Ultra, a faster processor, better cameras, and more features than ever. The biggest downside is that Apple loves to lock people into its ecosystem, so if you're still…
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As Android XR nears, smart glasses are only getting more popular despite Meta backlash
There’s been a near-constant stream of backlash against Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses in recent months, but that hasn’t stopped people from buying them, as a new report reveals that shipments have grown by over 250%. Counterpoint Research reports that, in the first half of 2026, shipments of AI smart glasses have risen by 263% year-over-year. Meta holds 94% of the market with its Ray-Ban and self-branded glasses models, with Xiaomi and Alibaba each holding…
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Googlebook, un PC Android : pourquoi je ne suis pas convaincu
Il y a une phrase que j’ai relue trois fois hier soir. « Notre priorité initiale avec Googlebook est de proposer un ordinateur portable incroyable qui offre une expérience formidable aux utilisateurs de téléphones Android ». Elle est signée Sameer Samat, le patron de l’écosystème Android chez Google, et elle est parfaitement honnête. Elle dit juste très peu de choses sur la raison pour laquelle je devrais sortir plus de 1 000 euros. J’ai…
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Samsung’s One UI 9 rollout may have hit a speed bump for the Galaxy S26
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung’s One UI 9 rollout may have hit a small speed bump, at least for Galaxy S26 owners outside Korea. Samsung started rolling out the stable One UI 9 update to the Galaxy S26 series in Korea a few days ago, which usually means owners elsewhere don’t have to wait too long. The company even gave a fairly specific date to look…
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Actualité : French Week Amazon – Le smartphone Google Pixel 10 Pro 128 Go à 679,00 €
Le Pixel 10 Pro incarne le savoir-faire de Google en matière de téléphonie dans un format un peu plus compact que celui du Pixel 10 Pro XL. Le smartphone profite d'une fiche technique très haut de gamme tournée vers la photo et l'IA. Comme le Pixel 10 Pro XL, le Pixel 10 Pro de Google séduit autant qu'il frustre. Ce smartphone a droit à un écran irréprochable, un design séduisant et un volet photo…
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Actualité : French Week Amazon – Le smartphone Samsung Galaxy A37 5G 6/128 Go à 259,00 € (-21%)
Le milieu de gamme de Samsung, porté par la célèbre famille Galaxy A, est représenté en 2026 par les Galaxy A57 et Galaxy A37. Ce dernier, plus abordable, doit toutefois avancer des arguments suffisamment convaincants pour séduire, tant son design et les points clés de sa fiche technique semblent, de prime abord, calqués sur ceux de son prédécesseur. Un an après le Galaxy A36, le Galaxy A37 de Samsung joue la carte de la…
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This brand-new Googlebook chip is basically an old flagship smartphone processor
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Googlebooks are finally here, and we’ve got devices powered by both Intel and Qualcomm processors. There’s no MediaTek-powered laptop at launch, though, but the company has now revealed its first chipset for Googlebooks. MediaTek announced the Dimensity CX C10 Max yesterday (September 21), and the company promises that this chipset will deliver “all-day” battery life and support Gemini Intelligence. However, a cursory…
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Google expands Motion Assist beyond Pixel phones with latest Play Services update
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google’s Motion Assist feature is now moving beyond Pixel devices to more Android phones thanks to the latest Google Play services update. The September 21 Play services v26.37 release notes list Motion Assist under the Safety & Emergency section. The update says the feature can “help mitigate motion sickness with subtle, visual shapes that move in sync with a vehicle’s motion.”” Google’s…
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iPhone users running iOS 27 can no longer downgrade to iOS 26
Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.6.2, which means iPhone users can no longer downgrade to non-iOS 27 system versions. Here’s why. When a user tries to install a version of iOS on their iPhone, part of the process involves checking with Apple’s servers to make sure that version is still authorized for installation. This is what’s referred to as signing, and it works for both upgrading or downgrading to any iOS version. Because iOS…
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Apple's iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new anti-snatching protections
Apple is testing an iPhone security feature designed to recognize snatch-and-grab theft and lock the device before the thief can exploit it. There's a name for snatching someone's smartphone from their hands in a brazen theft attempt: Apple picking. And Apple's been working on a way of protecting its customers from the act. In May, it was learned that Apple had been working on a new set of security features that will automatically lock…
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You Can No Longer Downgrade From iOS 27 to iOS 26
Apple is no longer signing iOS 26.6.2, so if you've upgraded to iOS 27, there is no option to downgrade to a version of iOS 26. iOS 27 came out a week ago. Software that is "signed" can pass a server-side verification check that Apple performs when a new version of iOS is downloaded. If an update fails the verification check, it can't be installed. By unsigning software, Apple prevents customers from installing outdated,…
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What’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the very top for “Google services” (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy…
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Apple didn’t give up on stylus support for iPhone Duo; Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold should take notes
Apple’s iPhone Duo may not have reinvented the Android foldable, but it certainly did put a polish on a number of things. Inlcuded in that list is stylus support on the iPhone Duo, something that was more complicated behind-the-scenes than it initially sounded like, and an effort that Samsung should probably take note of. Rewinding, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold series first added stylus support back in 2022 on the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Samsung…
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Xiaomi 18 Pro's new privacy screen could beat Samsung at its own game
What you need to know Xiaomi has confirmed the Xiaomi 18 Pro will feature a hardware-based smart privacy display similar to Samsung's. The screen will remain clearly visible from the front, while side brightness reportedly drops to around 1% beyond 60 degrees. Privacy protection will also be able to work with specific lock screen notifications as well as floating windows. Xiaomi has already confirmed that the Xiaomi 18 series is arriving very soon with…
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