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John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama
Apple CEO John Ternus whipped out his iPhone Duo on the Emmys red carpet, to the delight of the press gaggle. The Internet immediately started whining, as it does. The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were a big success for Apple TV. As the new CEO of Apple, John Ternus was in attendance, and he used the opportunity of a red carpet interview to flash the iPhone Duo in front of the cameras. In a…
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Gemini overlay crowding your phone screen? This nifty gesture could soon come to your rescue
Credit: AssembleDebug / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new gesture to minimize Gemini overlays into a bubble. Doing so keeps the chat running in the background without keeping you from using the phone. The gesture requires you to swipe left or right on the overlay to minimize it. Google has been working to make Gemini more useful, even when it’s running in the background. A few months ago, we learned it was…
Lire l’article complet5 features the iPhone Duo shamelessly copied from Android foldables
It’s been more than eight years since Samsung kicked off the foldable phone era, and a lot has happened since. Motorola, Google, OnePlus, Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO — you name it — almost everyone has had a go at making a foldable. Apple, meanwhile, has spent all these years sitting on the sidelines. But then again, that’s very Apple; it rarely wants to be first. It would rather wait, watch everyone else figure things out,…
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La version 256 Go du Redmi Note 15 5G perd plus de 120 € et passe sous les 180 € (-40%)
Le Redmi Note 15 5G profite d’une belle réduction pour la French Week. Sa version avec 8 Go de RAM et 256 Go de stockage revient à 178,98 €, contre un prix conseillé de 299 €. Le smartphone Xiaomi perd ainsi un peu plus de 120 €. Le Redmi Note 15 5G fait partie des smartphones les plus intéressants de Xiaomi autour de 300 €. Sa version avec 8 Go de RAM et 256…
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50 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27 – Out Now!
Apple released iOS 27 this week, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are still many additional features to explore, not least of which is Apple's new context-aware Siri, re-tooled for the generative AI era. Which iPhones Support Every iOS 27 Feature? This year's major iPhone software update isn't all about AI, though, as the following feature list testifies. iOS 27 is available now…
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-52% sur le Galaxy A57 5G de 256 Go : son prix chute de plus de 315 €
Le Galaxy A57 5G n’a pas encore six mois et son prix baisse déjà de moitié. AliExpress propose la version 256 Go à seulement 293,69 € avec le code PHD30, au lieu de 609 €. Cela représente plus de 315 € de réduction. AliExpress affiche le Galaxy A57 5G à 323,69 € dans sa version avec 256 Go de stockage. Le code PHD30 permet de retirer 30 € supplémentaires. Le prix final passe ainsi…
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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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9to5Mac Daily: September 14, 2026 – Apple retail changes, iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders
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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iOS 27 Features: The Ultimate Mega Guide
When iOS 27 first came out back in June, we started working on a series of in-depth feature guides and how tos that go through all of the updates in Apple's new software. Our ultimate guide aggregates all of our iOS 27 coverage, and it is useful for iPhone and iPad users new to iOS 27 or those who might want a recap on what's included. We've organized it by feature to make it…
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New Apple CEO John Ternus attending Emmy Awards (and sporting iPhone Duo)
It’s Emmy Awards night, and John Ternus is in attendance. The new Apple CEO officially took over for Tim Cook two weeks ago, and he’s already doing iPhone Duo product demos for the stars and press. Deadline caught Ternus arriving at the Emmys, where he pulled out the unreleased iPhone Duo from the jacket pocket of his tux jacket. Apple CEO John Ternus shows the new iPhone Duo | #Emmys pic.twitter.com/7a6Rp1yMSS Apple’s first foldable…
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Can you use an Apple Pencil with an iPhone?
The Apple Pencil has historically been an iPad-only accessory, but that changes with Apple's latest iPhone release. For years, the Apple Pencil was solely an iPad accessory. No other Apple product worked with it, including Macs or iPhones. But the situation is different now. With the introduction of the iPhone Duo, Apple is making big changes to how the iPhone can work — not only for the software, but also the hardware. That means…
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Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 still worth buying?
The Galaxy S24 isn't outdated, but buying one today doesn't necessarily make sense thanks to alternatives. Samsung's Galaxy S24 arrived in January 2024 as an $800 flagship. More than two and a half years later, it's still a capable phone, but the price of a refurbished model can make it difficult to recommend. Renewed, unlocked units are available for around $350, while better-condition or higher storage listings can exceed $400. Samsung's Certified "Re-Newed" S24…
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Good news for carsick passengers: Android Motion Assist is rolling out to more devices
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Motion Assist is now rolling out to more Android devices. The feature is designed to reduce motion sickness by displaying small dots on the edge of your screen that move in real time to help synchronize what your eyes see and your body feels while riding in a vehicle. Motion Assist requires Android 17 or higher to render the dots across all system surfaces. Motion sickness is…
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Hands on with Apple's iPhone Duo cases: Folio style will be an early hit with users
Apple's two exclusive cases for the upcoming iPhone Duo offer different levels of protection, though the folio-style is sure going to be a fan favorite. Here's what they look like, and how they work. Apple always releases a few first-party cases with new iPhone models. For iPhone 18 Pro, Apple has a series of silicone cases, TechWoven cases, and a clear case. For the forthcoming iPhone Duo, Apple has two choices. There is a…
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Samsung launches ‘Re-Newed’ Galaxy S26 series, $1,099 for Ultra
Samsung is now selling its Galaxy S26 series flagships at a discount with refurbished models available for around $200 off. The “Re-Newed” program from Samsung offers certified refurbished devices that get serviced by Samsung directly including brand-new parts and batteries. As of today, the Galaxy S26 series has joined the program. Prices on a “Re-Newed” Galaxy S26 are as follows: That’s compared to $899 / $1,099 / $1,299 for brand-new devices, and the Galaxy…
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Certified Re-Newed: refurbished Galaxy S26 series arrives to try and help you save
What you need to know Samsung introduces the Galaxy S26 series to its Certified Re-Newed program. The S26 Ultra starts at $1,099 (a ~$200 price drop), while the S26 and S26 Plus start at $759 and $929. The company highlights that buyers can grab Samsung Care Plus protection with Loss and Theft during checkout for unlimited battery repairs and free screen replacements. If you're looking to save some money, Samsung announced that its latest…
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Here’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 27
iOS 27 launched today for iPhone, here’s what’s new for the Apple Wallet app in the latest major software update. Apple Wallet is always improving, including several recent updates in iOS 26. But iOS 27 brings even more new features to Wallet users. Create a Pass is a new feature you’ll find when you hit the + button inside iOS 27’s Wallet app. It enables you to create a pass in one of two…
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iOS 27 adds new opt-in setting for sharing data to improve Apple’s Foundation Models
After several months of beta testing, Apple released Siri AI to the public today as part of iOS 27 and its other OS updates. During setup, users will see a new prompt asking whether they’d like to opt in to improve Siri and Apple Intelligence. Here’s what that means. Before today, users were asked during setup whether they wanted to help improve Siri and Dictation. If they opted into that, audio and transcripts from…
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Xiaomi 18 Pro : double capteur 200 mégapixels et batterie 7 000 mAh dans les fuites
Xiaomi prépare son prochain haut de gamme, et cette génération devrait enfin débarquer en Europe, France comprise. Voilà pourquoi ces fuites nous concernent : le 18 Pro irait chasser sur les terres des Galaxy S et des iPhone. Tout repose pour l’instant sur XimiTime, un leaker qui a récupéré une vidéo des coques du smartphone. Le 18 Pro embarquerait deux capteurs de 200 mégapixels à l’arrière : un principal et un téléobjectif, le tout…
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TriFold sequel? 'Galaxy Z TriFold 2' rumors surge, and another device could join it
What you need to know Rumors claim we might have a Galaxy Z TriFold 2 in 2027, as Samsung is supposedly moving ahead with development. The TriFold 2 could feature a "more durable," thinner, and lighter design with a price tag similar to the original model ($2,800). It's worth remembering the struggles Samsung encountered with the first TriFold (component prices/prices in general) and that it was a "limited release." The TriFold lasted for three…
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Samsung pokes fun at iPhone to Android switching drama in reality star-packed ad [Video]
Switching from iPhone to Android is a process that’s getting continually better and, in a new ad, Samsung pokes fun at the drama often associated with switching through the lens of some reality TV stars. Samsung’s new “Switchers” campaign puts some familiar faces in the setting of couples therapy, but it’s all about switching phones. Specifically, moving from iPhone to a Galaxy Z Fold 8. The ad shows off the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s…
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iOS 27 and iOS 26.7 Fix More Than 100 Security Bugs
Today's iOS 27 update addresses over 100 security vulnerabilities, which is a good reason to install the new software. If you don't want to update to iOS 27 yet, Apple also released iOS 26.7 with over 80 security fixes. 75 of the fixes are shared across both updates, so iOS 26.7 addresses many of the same issues. There are multiple kernel fixes, including one that could allow a malicious app to gain root access…
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Pre-orders for the Android-based Googlebook laptops open on September 21
Gemini Intelligence is at the heart of the operating system. We'll soon learn a lot more about Googlebooks — a new line of higher-end laptops from Google — as pre-orders are about to open. As noted by 9to5Google, the company told folks who signed up for updates on the devices that they (and you) can lock in an order starting on September 21 at 9AM ET. The same date appears on the Googlebook website.…
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More expensive Galaxy S26 phones might be on the way, but not for everyone
What you need to know Overseas rumors claim Samsung's Galaxy S26 series could see a ~$100/149,000 KRW price increase. Samsung is reportedly grappling with various issues impacting the phone market (RAM/memory). This increase has been rumored for Korean consumers; however, Samsung's official statement says nothing is set in stone yet as rumors say this could all happen in October. Prices are soaring all over the place, whether it's phones or gaming consoles. A recent…
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