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iPhone Ultra is coming, here’s what the final rumors say
Apple is expected to announce its first-ever foldable iPhone tomorrow, which rumors say could be called the iPhone Ultra. Here are some last-minute rumors about what to expect. In a new report today, Bloomberg said Apple was initially targeting a $1,999 starting price for the iPhone Ultra. However, due to rising component costs, Apple has most recently discussed a $2,199 starting price. iPhone Ultra configurations with more storage could stretch to $3,000, according to…
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These popular Samsung phones just received their final software update
What you need to know Samsung has officially ended software support for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 after five years. Both foldables received four years of OS upgrades and five years of security updates, as Samsung originally promised. Samsung has removed both phones from its security update page, meaning they won't receive regular security patches anymore. Samsung's foldable phones that launched in the summer of 2021 have officially reached…
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LG TV shown scanning LAN for third-party phones and other devices
LG TVs are facing scrutiny due to a video seemingly showing the devices’ capability to track users when the TVs are off. YouTube channel Gamers Nexus worked with Level1Techs, a technology-focused YouTube channel, and security researchers to analyze LG TVs’ tracking capabilities. They shared packet captures that pointed to the TVs, including LG’s pricey G5 OLED TV, scanning the LAN for other devices. “The [G5] crawled our entire network and found dozens of unrelated…
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Apple faces new UK rules over nude images on children’s iPhones
Bloomberg reports that the UK intends to introduce legislation that would require Apple and Google to “stop children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on their phones and tablets.” Here are the details. The UK’s Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in a statement to Parliament today that the government plans to introduce new legislation requiring major tech platforms, including Apple and Google, to build “device-level protections” meant to prevent children from “taking, sharing,…
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Hands-on: Honor’s Robot Phone is probably the coolest phone you still can’t buy
Decked out with a gimbal and shockingly good camera, the Robot Phone is one of the weirdest devices to come out of Honor. Even if you ignore the fact that it’s limited to China, Honor can’t keep up with demand. When Honor began teasing a device that hid a fully functional gimbal and a 200MP camera tucked away in its camera bar, it truly seemed like an AI-driven fever dream of what future phones…
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TrendForce: Apple produced 52 million iPhones in Q2 as global smartphone market declined
A new TrendForce report shows that Apple saw a 14% year-over-year increase in smartphone production during Q2 2026, reaching a 19% share of global production, second only to Samsung. Here are the details. In a report published today, TrendForce says Apple produced approximately 52 million iPhone units during Q2 2026, a 14% increase from the year-ago period. Global smartphone production for the period, however, dropped 8% year over year to 275 million units. The…
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iPhone 18 Pro set to become Apple’s new default model
iPhone 18 Pro is about to be unveiled, and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it’s set to become Apple’s new default model like never before. Apple has offered multiple new iPhone models every year for a very long time. And no doubt will for many years to come. But at this week’s Apple event, a big shakeup is coming to the iPhone lineup. Rather than launching the typical ‘iPhone’ and ‘iPhone Pro’…
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Missing Nest alerts on your iPhone? Google’s got a fix
TL;DR For the past few days, iPhone users have reported not getting Nest camera alerts on their devices. While the app still recorded events, notifications for them weren’t going through. Google shares that this glitch should now be resolved. A good smart home demands openness: With as many different devices as you’ll need to really get every last corner of your home automated, it’s critical that they all play nicely with each other. For…
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J’ai testé des lunettes avec écran : pourquoi elles ne peuvent pas encore remplacer mon smartphone
J’ai pu porter les Xreal Aura pendant un petit moment et j’ai adoré. Pour rappel, ce sont des lunettes qui font tourner Android XR, la version d’Android que Google a pensée pour la réalité augmentée, avec l’assistant Gemini à bord. Elles projettent un écran devant les yeux : on peut donc ouvrir le Play Store, aller sur le web via un navigateur, lancer une vidéo YouTube ou lancer un jeu vidéo. Le tout simplement…
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How to watch Apple’s foldable iPhone announcement
Apple will host its annual iPhone event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT, and it’s expected to be a big one. All signs point to Apple’s long-awaited entrance into the foldable smartphone market, finally shipping this kind of hardware about seven years after Samsung did. Apple has a YouTube stream prepared for the “Surprise and shine” event, and you can set reminder notifications within YouTube to make sure you don’t miss it…
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Samsung explains Galaxy Z Fold 8 screen bend is intentional to avoid damage
What you need to know Reports have appeared online, as users state the corner's of their Fold 8's display bends or "indents" when pressed. This most commonly occurs with the top right corner; however, there are others who haven't experienced this. Samsung provided an official statement, stating this is intentional to help avoid damage if thin, fine particles become stuck on the screen. Galaxy Z Fold 8 consumers have noticed something strange with the…
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Apple Event Tomorrow: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Cheat Sheet
Apple's biggest event of the year is almost here, and all eyes are on Cupertino. With the first foldable iPhone expected to headline Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event on Wednesday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, the rumor mill has been running full throttle, fuelled by the biggest single design change in the life of the iPhone. To get you up to speed, here's a quick reference guide to the rumoured upgrades, expected…
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Le pack Samsung Galaxy S26 avec les Buds 4 offerts est à prix sacrifié pour les French Days
Vous souhaitez acheter un nouveau smartphone, et vous cherchez un modèle récent avec des caractéristiques haut de gamme ? Durant les French Days, vous pouvez vous équiper de l’excellent Samsung Galaxy S26 à prix sacrifié. Alors qu’il était affiché à 999 € en début d’année, le smartphone passe à seulement 699 € dans un pack avec les Galaxy Buds 4 ! La nouvelle édition des French Days a débuté hier et continue jusqu’au 14…
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OPPO is putting three 200MP cameras on its next flagship phone
What you need to know The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max will feature three 200MP rear sensors, making it the first phone with a setup like this. OPPO is once again working with Hasselblad to push the phone’s imaging capabilities further. The 200MP main camera reportedly combines an f/1.5 aperture, CIPA 6.5-level stabilization, and DeepPix tech for better challenging-light performance. OPPO's Find X10 Pro Max is set to launch in China this month, and…
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Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold 8’s screen corner flex is a feature, not a defect
Credit: Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung confirmed that soft, flexing inner-screen corners on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 are an intentional protective feature, not a defect. The screen flex acts as a cushioning buffer designed to prevent damage from everyday impacts and trapped foreign substances like sand. User reports reveal inconsistent hardware tolerances, with some units flexing noticeably under light pressure while others remain completely rigid. Samsung has addressed growing concerns over…
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L’iPhone 17 passe à prix sacrifié pour les French Days, mais cette remise de 140 € ne va pas durer
Vous rêvez de vous offrir le dernier smartphone haut de gamme d’Apple ? Grâce aux promotions des French Days, vous pouvez vous équiper à prix cassé. Normalement en vente à 969 €, l’iPhone 17 bénéficie d’une belle offre qui fait chuter son prix de 140 €. Il vous revient donc à 829 € seulement. On vous explique tout ! Les smartphones d’Apple sont réputés pour leurs caractéristiques avancées, mais aussi leur prix qui peut…
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If the iPhone Ultra has these 5 features, I might ditch my Android phone
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. I’ve spent the last decade and a half dual-wielding an Android smartphone alongside the latest iPhone. As an enthusiast, I like trying different hardware, switching up how my phone works, and, especially, having control over the software experience. It goes without saying that I’ve dipped my toes in the foldable market as well, first with the excellent OnePlus Open and next with…
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5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE continues Samsung’s tradition of offering a device with flagship-level performance while downgrading a few aspects, such as build materials, to hit a lower price point. The big difference this year is that many of its key specs remain unchanged from its predecessor, even as the price rises by $50 — with the S26 FE now starting at…
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These Android phones could beat iPhone for video capture, and we now have a launch date
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Vivo has delivered some of the best camera phones in recent years, with the X300 Pro and X300 Ultra delivering best-in-class experiences. We already know the vivo X500 series is on the way, and the company has now confirmed a launch date. Vivo senior product manager Keshav Chugh confirmed on X that the vivo X500 series will launch on September 21 in…
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Google is making sideloading harder, but Android fans aren’t giving it up
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Installing apps from sources beyond the Play Store, or sideloading as many refer to it, is a practice that I undertake daily. Dozens of apps on my phone are installed from alternative app stores, be it GitHub, F-Droid, or beyond, and usually offer unique features and functionality that you simply won’t find on apps listed on Google’s platform. Just look at Breezy…
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Xiaomi 18 Fold hands-on: An attractive 'mid-size' foldable with powerful specs
The stockier foldable lands in China the same week Apple is expected to announce its own. Xiaomi has formally launched what it's calling its first-ever "mid-size" foldable, the Xiaomi 18 Fold. It combines a 7.68-inch foldable display with a 5.38-inch outer display, both in a new, even more... squished aspect ratio. Xiaomi is trumpeting its A4 aspect ratio across both screens, creating a more unified feel when transitioning between them. At 219g, it's also…
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Forget the iPhone Ultra — I went hands-on with the Xiaomi 18 Fold, and it might be the best mid-size foldable you can't buy
Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to launch this week, but Xiaomi is stealing a bit of its thunder by announcing its own mid-size foldable phone first. The Xiaomi 18 Fold was shown off at IFA 2026, but it was secured behind glass, so the general public could only see it (but not touch it). I was fortunate enough to get some hands-on time with the Xiaomi 18 Fold behind closed doors, and after…
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5 reasons the Pixel 11 Pro XL is my daily driver
I've always enjoyed using Pixels, and that hasn't changed in 2026. I switched over to the Pixel 11 Pro XL from the Find X9 Ultra, and while Google doesn't have the best cameras or battery life, the 11 Pro XL is meaningfully different to its predecessor — something I realized after two weeks of use. I have all major phone releases of 2026 on hand, but it's the Pixel 11 Pro XL that houses…
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First Xiaomi, then the world: why Arm might give phone gaming a huge graphics boost
China is getting first crack at a British technology that might change how mobile games are made and played. Today, the Xiaomi 18 Fold launches in mainland China with an Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX graphics processor inside its custom Xring O3 chip. What’s so special about that? After five years of development, Arm now has an AI gaming graphics accelerator inside its GPU. By following Nvidia’s playbook, Arm-powered phones are about to have PC-like…
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