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The fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red tint bug is rolling out
TL;DR Samsung is letting Galaxy S26 Ultra users know that a software fix for the display’s red tint issue will arrive today. The timing of Samsung’s notification suggests the August 2026 security update may contain the patch for this screen discoloration bug. Samsung initially asked users to go to company service centers to get the update installed manually, but people can now seemingly get the same fix through an OTA update. Imagine you bought…
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World's best selling smartphone is the iPhone 17 – again
Figures for the second quarter of 2026 show that the iPhone 17 is once more the biggest selling smartphone around the globe, and that Apple takes the next two spots as well. According to previous figures from Counterpoint Research, the iPhone 17 was the best-selling smartphone in Q1 2026. But that was predicted, since in the months after launch, the trend in iPhone sales is to see an increase in the non-Pro models. Now…
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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (August 26)
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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Galaxy S27 breaks cover in new renders, and it’s both good news and bad news
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Galaxy S27 series is months away from launch, but a sequence of leaks this week alone has shaped (or shifted, in some cases) our opinion of it. Just yesterday, we saw CAD renders of the Galaxy S27 Ultra, suggesting its shift to a new design after several generations, with an iPhone 17 Pro-esque camera island. Today, the lesser premium member of…
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Nothing starts Android 17 beta rollout, Phone (3) immediately met with error messages
Nothing OS 5.0 beta based on Android 17 has begun rolling out, but you might see an error because the demand for the new beta is “more than expected.” Nothing OS 5.0 won’t fully launch in a public release until October. The company’s version of Android 17 packs in a few important changes to the UI, like homescreen transparency updates and new lockscreen clock faces. The phones will also support Google’s new 3D emoji…
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Last chance! Grab a free $100 gift card with your Google Pixel 11 (before it's too late)
Google's 2026 phone lineup is here, but if you were hoping to snag the best Pixel 11 deals, you better act fast. From now through August 27th at 11:59pm PST, Amazon will give you a free $100 gift card when you buy the base model Google Pixel 11 on its website. Go with the Pixel 11 Pro instead and your gift card balance will increase to $200. No trade-in required, no strings attached! We've…
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Motorola shares all the new features coming with its Android 17 update
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Motorola’s stable Android 17 update rollout is underway this month, starting with its flagship Signature series. While we previously tracked the eligible devices lineup and previewed early changes during the Android 17 beta cycle, this marks the first time we’ve gained access to the official changelog for the stable Android 17 update reaching Motorola devices. According to a report by FoneArena, Motorola’s…
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iPhone Ultra motherboard may just have leaked
Apple has kept iPhone Ultra production details under lock and key better than it did with the iPhone Air, but at last there's a component leak. Or an over-detailed hoax. AppleInsider has long argued that if the much-rumored folding iPhone were to be launched in September, that we should be seeing leaked components. There's now been so much other evidence that it seems inevitable, but finally there has been a component leak. Allegedly. We…
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How to transfer data from your old iPhone to a new one
Until a few years ago, setting up a new iPhone always meant losing something. Half your settings gone. Some apps needed reinstalling from scratch and you wouldn't know until you went looking for them. Some people just gave up and started from zero. Years of app data gone. Apple fixed most of that with Quick Start. Unlike before, when you needed a Mac or PC to back up your iPhone and transfer data to…
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If you have a Pixel 11 Pro XL, you need to turn on this hidden feature to boost your charging time
Once upon a time, Pixels pioneered fast charging standards, shipping with 18W chargers in the box, leaving most other smartphone companies in the dust. But over the years, as phone charging standards have evolved, Pixels have remained alongside Samsung and Apple phones as the slowest-charging smartphones on the market. The Pixel 11 series charges noticeably more slowly out of the box than the Pixel 10, even with the same charger, but a hidden setting…
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Should you buy the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
It has been a year of iterative updates for book-style foldables (as my Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review points out), and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is no different. Google went with a slightly thinner design and shaved 19g from the weight, but it did so by decreasing the battery size. Then there's the price: the Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at $1,899, a $100 increase over its predecessor. There are some upgrades…
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25% of US adults are interested in the iPhone Ultra – but won’t pay for it
Sometimes a headline is the complete inverse of the real news in the story, and that’s the case with a new survey measuring interest in the upcoming iPhone Ultra. The headline says 75% of US adults aren’t interested in a folding iPhone, while the real surprise is that as many as 25% are. Apple shouldn’t get too excited by the results, however, as willingness to pay was way, way less than the price we’re…
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iOS 27 release date: Here’s when the new iPhone update will launch
The next major iPhone software version is iOS 27, and it’s launching very soon. Here’s when to expect the public release for iOS 27. iOS 27 is the next major software release for iPhone, and it’s been in beta all summer. Following months of beta testing, Apple always ships its major new iOS releases in September to all users. Thus, iOS 27’s release date is expected for September, likely mid-month. Here are dates for…
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Fan survey sends Google a pretty blunt message about the Pixel 12
Like it or not, Google has made AI a huge part of the Pixel experience, and that’s only become more obvious with the Pixel 11 series. Gemini Intelligence and other smart features were a major focus of this year’s launch — so much so that you’d assume this was what all the fans were screaming out for. It’s always quite tricky to know how true that is, so we were curious about where you…
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Pixel 11’s ‘Rambler’ voice-to-text is a game-changer, but it should copy this feature [Video]
If there’s one part of using the Pixel 11 that I’ve really come to enjoy, it’s Gboard’s new voice-to-text tool, “Rambler.” But there is one big flaw, and that’s the lack of a live preview, and Nothing has just shown exactly what Google should do to fix that. “Rambler” on the Pixel 11 is a part of Google’s Gemini Intelligence suite, and might also be one of the few AI features I’m fully on…
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Can’t wait for the Galaxy S26 FE? Check out these cases to tide you over
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is seemingly right around the corner. We’ve seen plenty of the phone already, from leaked specs to color options to a full-blown unboxing video. Now, Galaxy S26 FE accessories are starting to show up at retailers. As brought to our attention by SammyGuru, South African retailer Dress Your Tech has prematurely listed a handful of Galaxy S26…
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Apple Maps ads are finally showing up on iPhone
Apple Maps ads have finally arrived after months of buildup, with the first sponsored listings rolling out on iPhones across the US and Canada. In March, Apple confirmed it would bring ads to Apple Maps. The ads were part of the greater Apple Business rollout. It wasn't known exactly when Apple would begin rolling out the ads, but the company had set a tentative release date for Summer 2026. And, true to its word,…
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This new Android & iPhone tracker hides in your bike or golf clubs with 3-year battery life [Gallery]
Pebblebee has launched “LÔC8,” a unique new Android Find Hub / Apple Find My tracker that’s designed to hide within your bike handles, golf clubs, and other places to help you keep tabs on your gear. Available alongside the company’s host of other tracker form factors, Pebblebee “LÔC8” is tailor-made to fit in places you wouldn’t expect. The cylindrical tracker’s primary targets are bikes and golf clubs, but you can technically fit it in…
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Pixel 11 post-launch deals: Amazon now lets you stack trade-in bonus with $100+ gift cards
With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves on August 20, launch deals are beginning to wind down. However, some still remain for a limited time, including how Amazon now lets you trade in your old device for the Pixel 11 and get a gift card. Pixel 11 Initial Review: This probably could have been a software update [Video] Pixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight I really want…
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Google's anti-nausea Motion Assist dots finally rolling out on Android
Some people are cursed with motion sickness, which can make it impossible to read or use a phone in a moving vehicle without suffering waves of nausea. There's a surprisingly simple trick that can make smartphones usable in such situations. Apple deployed it on the iPhone a couple of years ago, and now Google's own version is finally coming (slowly) to Android. Motion sickness is caused by a disagreement between what your inner ear…
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Yep, One UI 9 Beta 6 is rolling out now on the Galaxy S26: here's what's in it
What you need to know Samsung is reportedly rolling out One UI 9 Beta 6 to enrolled Galaxy S26 users in South Korea, India, the U.K., Germany, and Poland. The update is just under 1GB, and features a small selection of fixes for display errors and Expert RAW. Funnily enough, One UI 9.5 rumors have surfaced online, despite One UI 9 still not available for stable users. It's been almost two weeks since the…
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Waiting for GrapheneOS? Motorola's 2027 phones are up first, then it's on to foldables
What you need to know GrapheneOS announced in a Mastodon thread that it is planning to roll out its software on regular, next-gen Motorola phones in 2027. The company says a lot of work is being done on its end and Motorola's to ensure this happens next year. GrapheneOS states it also plans to support Moto's next-gen foldables (Razr Fold, Razr Ultra) after it hits slab phones. Motorola announced a partnership with GrapheneOS during…
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Voici le design du Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, tout droit copié de l’iPhone Pro
Samsung va adopter un tout nouveau design pour son Galaxy S27 Ultra, très inspiré de ce que l’on connait avec le dernier iPhone Pro. Ces dernières heures, nous avons vu fuiter des schémas montrant le design du futur Galaxy S27 Ultra. Mais ces visuels ne donnaient qu’une idée de ce à quoi allait ressembler le prochain smartphone haut de gamme de Samsung. Nous avons désormais à disposition des rendus nous offrant une vision bien…
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Nothing OS 5.0 : voici quand la mise à jour et son avalanche de nouveautés arriveront sur votre smartphone
Pour faire patienter les utilisateurs, Nothing vient de dévoiler en détail toutes les nouveautés que réserve la prochaine version de sa surcouche maison basée sur Android 17 : Nothing OS 5.0. Calendrier de déploiement, fonctionnalités inédites, appareils concernés et ceux abandonnés… Voici tout ce qu’il faut savoir. Nothing vient de dévoiler la prochaine version de sa surcouche maison basée sur Android 17 : Nothing OS 5.0. En plus du calendrier de déploiement officiel, la…
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