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Leaker claims iPhone 18 Pro chip will have 7 GPU cores and faster RAM
A Chinese leaker with some track record has posted images of claimed circuit diagrams of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models. These suggest that the new A20 Pro chip may have seven GPU cores – one more than its predecessor – and a faster memory interface … The images posted by Weibo user Fried White Rice are not of the A20 Pro chip itself, but rather diagrams of where the chip will be attached…
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TCL’s new Nxtpaper phone offers both e-reader and OLED
The P80 Ultra is TCL’s first Nxtpaper phone with an OLED display. The P80 Ultra is TCL’s first Nxtpaper phone with an OLED display. With the P80 Ultra, TCL’s E Ink-esque Nxtpaper phones are finally going OLED. Just like previous LCD models, the phone can switch to a low power, monochromatic display mode that replicates the look of paper when you want to read or minimize distractions. Only now you can switch back to…
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iPhone Air review one year later: More than the sum of its flaws
A year ago, people were hand-wringing over the iPhone Air's failings, but 12 months later, it's clear its detractors dropped the ball on an iconic iPhone. The word "iconic" is thrown around all too easily these days. But it's still one that fits the iPhone Air. In a sea of all-too-familiar iPhones, the Air easily stands out from the crowd. It's every bit as distinctive as the iPhone 4 or iPhone 6, devices that…
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Galaxy S27 Edge : Samsung préparerait le retour de son smartphone ultra-fin avec une batterie silicium-carbone
Après un Galaxy S25 Edge aux ventes décevantes, Samsung pourrait tenter une nouvelle fois de s’imposer sur le marché des smartphones ultra-fins. Le constructeur travaillerait sur un Galaxy S27 Edge qui pourrait notamment profiter des batteries silicium-carbone. Le Galaxy Edge n’aurait peut-être pas dit son dernier mot. Alors que Samsung a mis fin à la production du Galaxy S25 Edge, faute de ventes suffisantes, le constructeur sud-coréen travaillerait sur un nouveau modèle ultra-fin, baptisé…
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The tiny new features that make Android great
Good morning and happy Thursday. Today I’m watching every minute of M. Night Shyamalan’s new YouTube video on the making of Signs, trying to convince myself I don’t need the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, and using this helpful guide to finally install a local AI model on my M4 Pro Mac Mini. Inbox is written by Daniel Bader. Read previous issues here, and then catch up with Ben Schoon’s excellent Weekender column. Another Android…
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Apple iPhone Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: It could just come down to one thing
Apple iPhone Ultra A bold new entrant The iPhone Ultra is set to usher in the age of the foldable iPhone, and leaks point to a device that has the potential to be truly noteworthy. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Short and sweet The Z Fold 8 is uniquely interesting, and while it may not have the best cameras, it makes foldable fun to use. Apple iPhone Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8:…
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Belkin just released four Android Find Hub trackers; one is a full wallet
More companies are getting on board with trackers that work with the Android Find Hub network, and Belkin is the latest with four different designs. Trackers come in all shapes and sizes, as long as the size is small and the shape is circular or rectangular. Belkin is mostly sticking to that unwritten rule with several entries in its new SureFind lineup starting at $15. The smallest and most familiar tracker is the SureFind…
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Here's how Samsung is safeguarding silicon batteries in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra
Hardwired In Hardwired, AC Senior Editor Harish Jonnalagadda delves into all things hardware, including phones, audio products, storage servers, and networking gear. Samsung didn't change too many things with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but a key area of differentiation is silicon-carbon battery tech. This is one of the reasons how Samsung managed to slot in a bigger 5,000mAh battery in the foldable while retaining a similar svelte design as the Z Fold…
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Google’s next Pixel Fold reportedly adopting the same crease-less display as Apple
We’re still a few days out from the debut of Apple’s first iPhone foldable which, as many have expected for years, will have a crease-less display. According to a new report, Google’s Pixel 12 Pro Fold will be adopting the same technology as Apple’s foldable. The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is, as we’ve mentioned, a perfectly fine foldable. But as brands such as Oppo, Honor, and most recently Samsung have gone all-in on crease-less…
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FCC plans robocall scorecard to grade phone companies on spam call blocking
The Federal Communications Commission today said it will create a robocall mitigation scorecard to rate phone companies on how effectively they block illegal spam calls. The scorecards could include call-blocking statistics along with data on customer complaints and enforcement actions. The FCC said scorecards could grade providers on a number scale, with letter grades, or by classifying providers as low risk, medium risk, or high risk. “The Scorecard will empower consumers and encourage providers…
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iOS 27 Introduces New 'iPhone Handoff' Feature
Apple has added a new "iPhone Handoff" feature to iOS 27 that will allow you to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. This functionality was briefly mentioned during the WWDC 2026 keynote in June, on a slide that listed hundreds of new features coming in iOS 27 and corresponding software updates, but Apple never shared any further details at the time. MacRumors forum member pdfu today shared…
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iOS 27 fixes Apple Mail in three ways longtime users will love
iOS 27 is packed with powerful features like Siri AI and upgrades to productivity apps like Apple Mail, Notes, Reminders, and Calendar. But for many users, some of iOS 27’s best changes might be bug fixes that make apps run better than ever—here are three coming to Apple Mail. There’s no shortage of new features in iOS 27. But Apple also took extra time with this update to make everything run smoother and more…
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iPhone 18 Pro will have three upgrades that have been rumored for years
iPhone 18 Pro is launching next week, and expected to feature three upgrades that have been rumored for years. Here’s what’s coming. It’s been more than two years since The Information published a report detailing a “variable aperture” camera system coming to iPhone. At the time, it claimed iPhone 17 was the target model for the new feature. Ming Chi-Kuo, however, chimed in that it was instead set for the iPhone 18 line. Now,…
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New Galaxy A18 leak reveals three colorways and up to 256GB of storage
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Leaks are starting to pick up for the Galaxy A18. Back in July, CAD renders appeared, revealing that Samsung won’t be making any drastic changes to the design. Another leak has now emerged, revealing what could be the configuration and colors. Roland Quandt of WinFuture has shared some details about the Galaxy A18 on social media. According to Quandt, the smartphone will…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 gets its first big discount with $150 off
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 8 is one of the most eye-catching foldables around, and there’s already a deal on it at Amazon. This clamshell phone keeps the pocket-friendly flip design Samsung is known for, while adding a slimmer profile, a 6.7-inch inner display, and a larger 4.1-inch FlexWindow on the outside. The outer screen is a big part of the appeal here.…
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Verizon is selling the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL for the price of a cup of coffee every month, just in time for Labor Day
Google's newest smartphones have been out for less than a month, but that hasn't stopped retailers like Verizon from offering some pretty exceptional Pixel 11 Pro XL deals. Add a line with the Unlimited Ultimate plan, for example, and the carrier will slash a whopping $1,119.99 off the price of the phone. That discount drops the Pixel 11 Pro XL down to only $5 per month for 36 months, no trade-in required! Of course,…
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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (September 2)
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide…
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Xiaomi 18 Fold : voici les premiers visuels officiels, l’iPhone pliable n’a qu’à bien se tenir
Xiaomi a officialisé la date de lancement de son 18 Fold, un nouveau format de smartphone pliable. Son design et la taille des écrans sont déjà révélés. C’est officiel, le Xiaomi 18 Fold sera lancé le 7 septembre 2026. Le constructeur a publié plusieurs visuels de son nouveau smartphone pliable sur ses réseaux sociaux. Comme prévu, il s’agit d’un format inédit chez la marque, avec un ratio qui fait la part belle à la…
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Samsung Galaxy S27 et S27 Plus : la vitesse de recharge rapide risque de décevoir
Inutile d’attendre la présentation officielle des Galaxy S27 de Samsung début 2027 pour se faire une idée de ce que ces smartphones proposent côté technique. Les « leakers » du Web s’en donnent à cœur joie avec des fuites qui, si elles se vérifient, placent pour le moment les futurs smartphones sud-coréens sous le signe de la déception. Que ce soit au niveau du design du S27 standard, un réchauffé du S26 ou du…
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iPhone Driver's License Feature in Apple Wallet Just Launched in 16th U.S. State
Starting today, Oklahoma residents can add a digital version of their driver's license to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The digital ID can be used to display proof of identity or age at TSA checkpoints in select airports, at select businesses, and in select apps, but the number of places where it is accepted is still quite limited. Oklahoma is the 16th state to implement support for Apple Wallet…
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Actualité : Bug Android : Google Messages envoie aléatoirement d’anciens SMS, mais un correctif arrive
© Bangla press/Shutterstock - Un bug assez gênant affecte des utilisateurs de Google Messages, mais un correctif est en route. Généralement, quand Google Messages est dans l'actualité, c'est suite à une énième mise à jour de l'application de messagerie qui fait tout pour rattraper WhatsApp et consorts. Mais en ce début septembre, il est question d'un bug très gênant qui affecte des utilisateurs. La bonne nouvelle, c'est que Google a non seulement confirmé son…
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Cette fuite dévoile le design des Samsung Galaxy S27 au complet, la gamme se coupe en deux
Un visuel diffusé pendant la nuit regroupe, fait inédit, les quatre Samsung Galaxy S27. Malgré cela, pas un téléphone n’y figure. De simples accessoires suffisent néanmoins à donner de solides indications sur la direction retenue par la marque sud-coréenne. La future famille haut de gamme de Samsung se dessine actuellement, alors que son lancement est attendu au début de l’année 2027. Depuis plusieurs semaines, les indiscrétions se multiplient et détaillent progressivement les particularités propres…
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Galaxy S27 Ultra could go Exynos again, and this time, Snapdragon fans might get jealous
Credit: Android Headlines TL;DR Samsung might launch a Galaxy S27 Ultra variant with Exynos 2700 in some regions. Exynos 2700 is rumored to have outperformed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro in Samsung’s internal testing. Along with the Ultra, the Galaxy S27 Pro could also come with the Exynos 2700 in certain markets. Samsung appears to be on track to launch the Galaxy S27 series early next year. The series gains a new…
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Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 : une raison majeure justifie le choix du premier
Ces deux smartphones pliables au format livre sont de très grande qualité. Mais une caractéristique fait la différence quand on veut les utiliser dans certaines conditions. Smartphones pliables Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold et Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Ph. Adam Doud / ZDNET. Alors que Google lançait sa nouvelle gamme d’appareils Pixel à New York, je me détendais à Myrtle Beach, profitant de vacances attendues depuis longtemps. Mes priorités à ce moment-là étaient de…
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