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Apple explains how the iPhone 18 Pro’s new Reference Image camera mode works
A new post on Apple’s Security Research blog details the fascinating tech, architecture, and thinking behind the iPhone 18 Pro’s new Reference Image camera mode. Here are the details In a blog post titled “Apple Reference Image: A New Approach for Verified Photography,” Apple goes in-depth into how its new photographic authenticity system works. The post confirms that the company’s motivation to build Apple Reference Image was the ever-lowering barrier to creating or adjusting…
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The new Boox e-ink devices get Android 16 out of the box, including Palma 3
Boox just announced three new e-ink devices on Android 16; the largest tablet is available now, but you’ll have to wait a little longer for the updated Palma 3. E-ink devices have taken off in the last couple of years for a couple of reasons. The main reasoning that comes to mind is the natural disconnect that comes from using an e-ink device instead of a traditional modern OLED smartphone or tablet. Another likely…
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India escalates Apple probe over alleged iOS 18 issues that incurred repair costs
India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has reportedly escalated its probe into whether Apple should be held responsible for an iOS 18 update that allegedly caused display and microphone issues on some iPhones. Here are the details. As reported by Reuters, Apple is facing renewed regulatory scrutiny over the iOS 18 update, from 2024. According to the country’s CCPA, the update allegedly “led to screen display and microphone malfunctions among other issues, forcing customers…
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What the iPhone Duo's Camera Can and Can't Do
To take advantage of the iPhone Duo's dual-display design, Apple is introducing new Camera app features that are unique to the foldable iPhone. Smart Take Smart Take uses AI to determine when everyone (including the iPhone owner) is ready for a group shot, so no one has to use a timer or stay out of the picture to capture the image. You can prop up the iPhone Duo in a half-folded orientation, get in…
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dbrand has the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro covered – with a huge range of designs
With the exciting new iPhone Duo and latest evolution of the iPhone 18 Pro now official, casemaker dbrand has wasted no time in announcing its latest cases, vinyl wraps, and screen protectors. Whether you’re looking for a minimalist, barely-there case or one that offers the ultimate in no-compromise protection, dbrand has you covered. Even the name of this case is minimalist. MNML offers a surprising amount of protection in a very thin case designed…
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Android 17 QPR1 lands with useful upgrades all over the place
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Android 17 QPR1 is rolling out with a sweeping range of smaller upgrades and refinements. Some features will already look familiar from earlier betas, while others are new to the wider release. There are changes across everything from Digital Wellbeing and multitasking to media controls, security, and general UI polish. Android 17 has been stable for a few months, and after no fewer than nine beta versions,…
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iOS 27 has a fun new animation when you call a contact on their birthday
iOS 27 adds a small birthday-themed tidbit to the Phone app, with a new animation that appears when calling someone on their big day. Here are the details. As long-time Apple Watch users probably know, watchOS is likely the first to wish them happy birthday every year. At midnight, a “Happy Birthday!” notification appears, accompanied by the same fireworks animation Apple uses to ring in the New Year. Now, as spotted by X user…
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How to improve the audio quality on your iPhone
Your iPhone sounds decent out of the box, but some tweaks can drastically improve what you hear. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Between listening to music, watching videos and taking calls, audio quality plays a big role in how you use and enjoy your iPhone. So whether you're playing sound straight from the device's speaker or through headphones, you'll of course want the audio to be as clean as…
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iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro Buyer's Guide: Worth Upgrading?
Apple last week announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, arriving two years after the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Skipping a generation means makes for a bigger upgrade, with more than 50 differences between the 2024 and 2026 models. Most of the visible change arrived in between, with the iPhone 17 Pro replacing the titanium frame and glass back with an aluminum unibody and Ceramic Shield 2,…
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Android 17 QPR1 September update rolling out with 20 Pixel fixes
The Android 17 QPR1 update with the September 2026 security patch is rolling out today for the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Tablet, Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 8a, 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10a, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold. There are Pixel fixes across Apps, Bluetooth, Camera, Display & Graphics, Framework, System, Telephony, and…
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Every single new feature in Android 17 QPR1 [Video]
Get ready, Android 17 QPR1 is now available, and it might be a refresh that hardware holdouts hope is going to give them some great new features – here is everything new. Just a few weeks after the Pixel 11 started shipping, we now have a fresh update to install and run on your new phone, or any device from the Pixel 6 through to the newest additions. We are not getting huge changes…
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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 for Pixel
Following an extended beta period, Android 17 QPR1 is rolling out to Google Pixel devices with the September 2026 Feature Drop and security patch. There are a number of interface changes in Android 17 QPR1, starting with more blur effects across the system UI. The volume panel is where you’ll most likely notice the Dynamic Color-themed translucency, with the full bottom sheet also updated. The Power menu has also been refreshed and is joined…
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iPhone Duo : John Ternus aurait peut-être dû s’abstenir de l’exhiber aux Emmy Awards
John Ternus a montré l’iPhone Duo en action sur le tapis rouge des Emmy Awards. Une démonstration qui a soulevé des interrogations sur la qualité et la luminosité de l’écran en plein jour. Après des annés d’attente, Apple a officialisé son iPhone Duo, son tout premier mobile à écran pliable, lors de la keynote du 9 septembre. Ce modèle sera disponible un peu après les iPhone 18 Pro, puisque sa sortie est programmée pour…
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Google just shared these fun Pixel 11 blueprint wallpapers [Gallery]
Google has shared some new blueprint-style wallpapers for the Pixel 11 series, and they look pretty awesome. Shared through the Google Japan account on Twitter/X, two blueprint-style wallpapers show off the internals of Google’s new phones from the front or the back. The front-facing view can line up directly with the frame and shows parts of the phone such as the front-facing camera, vapor chamber cooling, USB-C port, speaker, and various other components. The…
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iPhone Duo could be very hard to get at launch, per report
iPhone Duo pre-orders open next month, and a new analyst report indicates the device could be in even shorter supply at launch than expected. Here are the details. Following months of rumors about Apple’s first foldable iPhone, last week Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo. Unlike the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone Duo won’t ship in the typical September timeframe. Instead, pre-orders will open Friday, October 16 ahead of the first deliveries October…
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iPhone 18 Pro : les délais de livraison s’étirent, Apple ne va pas pouvoir contenter tous les acheteurs le jour de la sortie
Encore disponibles en précommande avant leur sortie officielle, les iPhone 18 Pro ne seront pas livrés à temps pour le 18 septembre pour bien des consommateurs. Les iPhone 18 Pro et 18 Pro Max sortent officiellement ce 18 septembre 2026. A cette date, on pourra les voir dans les Apple Store et dans les magasins tiers, et les premiers clients ayant précommandé un modèle seront livrés. Mais pour une majorité d’utilisateurs, il faudra se…
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The best Mint Mobile deals of September 2026 — up to $500 off Pixel 11 phones, 50% off wireless, and more
It's no secret that Mint Mobile is one of my favorite MVNO carriers operating today, but did you know that the T-Mobile-owned provider is also home to a ton of great phone deals? Sure, you'll need to bundle the purchase of the device with some wireless to see any real savings, but you can save up to $500 on some of the year's best Android phones if you play your cards right. And with…
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Get ready: the Xiaomi 18 Pro is coming with an even more magical rear display
What you need to know Xiaomi started teasing its 18 Pro series on Weibo this week with a teaser clip that gives us our best look at its rear display. Xiaomi teased enhancements for the screen, though it did not go into details. Recent rumors allege the company could upgrade the rear display from 2.1 inches to 4 inches, as well as "increased brightness." After the Xiaomi 17 Pro series' positive reception, the Chinese…
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iOS 27 : Apple a caché une icône culte des années 1980 dans votre iPhone
Apple ne glisse plus beaucoup de private jokes dans ses logiciels. À la grande époque du Mac, les développeurs en truffaient leurs programmes, puis la maison de Cupertino a calmé le jeu au fil des années. D’où la surprise pour qui fouille les réglages d’iOS 27, sorti quelques jours après l’annonce des iPhone 18 Pro et surtout de l’iPhone Duo, de trouver une un petit chien-vache qui ne figurerait dans la liste officielle des…
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iOS 27 : la batterie de votre iPhone se décharge plus vite après la mise à jour ? Ce qu’il faut savoir
Il est possible que la batterie de votre iPhone se décharge plus vite qu’habituellement après avoir installé la mise à jour vers iOS 27. Mais ce comportement ne devrait être que temporaire. De nombreux utilisateurs sont réticents à installer des mises à jour sur leur smartphone (iPhone ou Android), craignant une perte de performances ou d’autonomie, ce qui a pu être le cas par le passé. iOS 27 est disponible depuis hier, et le…
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iPhone 18 Pro et 18 Pro Max : ce que l’étiquette énergétique européenne révèle qu’Apple ne dit pas
Un rappel d’abord, pour ceux qui découvrent le sujet. Depuis le 20 juin 2025, tout smartphone vendu dans l’Union européenne doit porter une étiquette énergétique, comme un réfrigérateur, avec cinq informations : une classe d’efficacité de A à G, une endurance de batterie en heures, une classe de résistance aux chutes, une classe de réparabilité et un indice de protection. Derrière l’étiquette, une fiche de deux pages, déposée par le constructeur dans la base…
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Amazon is teasing its Black Friday sale next month — see 20+ early Android deals ahead of Big Deal Days
Get those holiday shopping lists ready: Amazon has announced that its Big Deal Days sale (otherwise known as 'October Prime Day') will be held on October 6th and 7th. That means we're just weeks away from shopping Amazon's Black Friday deals early, and all you'll need is a Prime membership. That said, if you're not a Prime member or you simply don't want to wait, you'll be pleased to learn that Amazon has dropped…
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Le Samsung Galaxy A18 est disponible en France : un smartphone au design daté à moins de 300 euros
Samsung a discrètement lancé le Galaxy A18, un smartphone d’entrée de gamme à la fiche technique modeste et conservant son poinçon en forme de goutte d’eau. Samsung a officialisé (et sorti dans le même temps) son Galaxy A18 en France. Ce nouveau modèle constituant l’entrée de gamme de la marque conserve le design de ses prédécesseurs : triple capteur photo vertical, encoche en forme de goutte d’eau et épaisses bordures autour de l’écran, notamment…
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Vintage Violence is an absurdist crime thriller for phone addicts
Reviews from TIFF 2026: Vintage Violence, Ken Russell’s The Devils in 4K, and Gentle Monster. Reviews from TIFF 2026: Vintage Violence, Ken Russell’s The Devils in 4K, and Gentle Monster. There are a lot of movies that have tried to seamlessly integrate modern tech — text messages, livestreams, etc. — into their storytelling. Some of the most novel attempts have been in the genre space, like the Twitch-style horror flick Deadstream. But the most…
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