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Actualité : Le test du smartphone Google Pixel 11 Pro a rejoint notre comparatif
Le Pixel 11 Pro ne bouleversera pas le marché et décevra les fans hardcore, mais Google a bel et bien amélioré sa copie. Son écran très lumineux, ses performances solides, son excellent suivi logiciel et sa polyvalence photo en font un smartphone premium fiable et performant. La puce Tensor G6 assure une meilleure endurance, même si Google reste en retrait face aux premiers de la classe, tandis que la charge filaire à 30 W…
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I used the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, and it does just enough to be called an upgrade
I knew Samsung hadn't changed the design with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, but it was still surprising to see just how similar it is to last year's model — I had to double-check the box to confirm I wasn't sent the Z Fold 7 again. That sums up the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in a nutshell; at the surface-level, it is indistinguishable from the Z Fold 7. It is just as…
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold still doesn’t survive bend test, but at least it didn’t ‘explode’ this time [Video]
The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has gone through the typical torture test of JerryRigEverything and, while it faired better than last year, Google still has work to do. Google has yet to make a foldable that didn’t break when it was bent in half, but last year’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold literally finished off its test with a bang. While the word “explode” has felt a bit strong, the battery ruptured, which is exceptionally…
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10 Ways to Improve Your iPhone's Battery Life
When you're at home or work with regular access to an iPhone charger, you probably don't need to worry much about your iPhone's battery. On days when you're away from home for long stretches, you might want to make some adjustments to extend battery life. We've rounded up 10 tips that can cut down on battery drain. 1. Turn on Adaptive Power The best way to preserve battery life is to make sure you…
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Motorola's GrapheneOS phones will launch in 2027 priced higher than Pixels
Several months ago, Motorola and the makers of GrapheneOS announced a team-up that would expand support for the privacy-centric OS to beyond Google's Pixel phones. The announcement, however, was bereft of details. Now, the creators of the OS have taken to Mastodon (naturally) to provide an update. Moto's GrapheneOS phones are on track to launch in 2027, but they'll cost a pretty penny. The upcoming Moto devices won't ship with GrapheneOS, but they will…
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Mint Mobile will basically give you a FREE year of wireless when you buy the Google Pixel 11 — here's how it works
Mint Mobile has finally announced its Google Pixel 11 deals, and they're no joke. Bundle the purchase of the base model Pixel 11 with one year of the Unlimited plan, for instance, and you'll get $275 off the phone AND 50% off the wireless. In other words, you're getting a full 12 months of T-Mobile-powered mobile coverage and a brand new flagship phone for just $804 (or $67 per month when you use affirm).…
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The MacRumors Show: Michael Fisher Talks iPhone Ultra
YouTuber Michael Fisher, known as "MrMobile," joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through key rumors about the "iPhone Ultra" and how the device could compare to rivals. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Michael has covered the foldable phone category since 2019 and personally owned or reviewed nearly every major device in it, from the original Galaxy Fold to Samsung's newly redesigned Galaxy Z…
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iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s new flagship is coming
Apple’s new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra will be unveiled soon, following the same release pattern the company has kept for years. Here’s when to expect the iPhone 18 Pro announcement and release date, plus details on the lineup. The iPhone is Apple’s most important product. It makes up the vast majority of the company’s earnings. And one way Apple keeps the iPhone business healthy is by launching new flagship models every…
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Pixel 11 gets in on the digicam trend
On The Vergecast: A deep dive into the Pixel 11 cameras, a blockbuster week for Brendan Carr screwups, and more. On The Vergecast: A deep dive into the Pixel 11 cameras, a blockbuster week for Brendan Carr screwups, and more. I recently looked back at a photo I’d taken on a smartphone in 2014, and I was struck by just how good it looked. The details were soft, the shadows were dark. It was…
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE gets an early unboxing, revealing key design details
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S26 FE was on its way nearly a month ago and finally set a date for the launch event earlier this week. With less than a week to go now, we are seeing more leaks flooding our timelines, and the latest is a hands-on unboxing video that leaves little to the imagination about the upcoming S26 FE’s design…
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Pixel Camera adds ‘Launch control’ and new ‘Quick access’ slider controls on Pixel 11 [Gallery]
The Google Pixel camera app is adding new “Quick access” controls on the Pixel 11 series, but it’s a little annoying that not only are they disabled by default, but the way you use them isn’t the most intuitive thing either. “Quick access” already existed in the Pixel camera app before, arriving back in 2024. But, with the Pixel 11, Google has redesigned the feature. Instead of large slider bars, they appear as slider…
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Pixel 11 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro: Can a re-run contend with a re-do [Video]
How close does the Pixel 11 Pro get to the iPhone 17 Pro? Does Google’s best of 2026 contend with Apple’s best of 2025? Find out here. The iPhone 18 series is on the horizon, but with Google opting to go out in front of Apple and as the market leader in the “premium” segment, it’s always good to use it as a yardstick for where the Pixel should be for the upcoming year.…
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TCL just launched a huge Back to School sale on NXTPAPER tablets and smartphones — here are the deals you should consider
TL;DR: Amazon has launched a bunch of deals on TCL's eye-friendly smartphones and tablets, just in time for Back to School 2026. Considering how much time we spend staring at screens throughout the day, it's no wonder that many folks are concerned about their eye health. Some brands would pack the latest eye-friendly display technology into their most expensive devices, but not TCL. The company's NXTPAPER lineup is full of fast and feature-packed smartphones…
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Android brands struggle in Europe amidst RAMageddon, with Apple catching up
While Apple absolutely dominates the US market, Europe is much more diverse in terms of smartphone market share. According to a new report, Android brands are struggling in Europe amid the RAM pricing crisis, and Apple isn’t missing the opportunity. In Q2 of last year, Apple held 25% of the European smartphone market (based on new device shipments), sitting in second place behind Samsung’s 31%. Fast forward a year and the entire market has…
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Motorola et GrapheneOS : le smartphone anti-Google veut défier les Pixel
GrapheneOS est devenue petit à petit la référence en matière de système mobile misant sur la vie privée et la sécurité. Elle ne tourne que sur les Pixel de Google, et ce depuis des années. Le système réclame un niveau de sécurité matérielle que presque aucun autre constructeur ne garantit. Motorola a décidé de s’engager sur ce terrain. Le partenariat entre GrapheneOS et Motorola a été officialisé en mars, au Mobile World Congress de…
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iPhone sales rise in Latin America even as smartphone market shrinks
Across the world, rising costs and an uncertain economy mean that smartphone sales are falling, yet Apple's iPhone has still seen a 5% growth in the latest quarter. The latest figures from Europe recently showed that as the smartphone market continues to contract, the iPhone continues to grow. Now figures for Latin America are saying a similar, but not identical thing. According to Counterpoint Research, smartphone sales in Latin America for Q2 2026 saw…
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Le Galaxy Z Flip 8 perd 500 € chez Samsung : 40% de remise, mais seulement ce week-end
Le Galaxy Z Flip 8 vient tout juste d’arriver sur le marché, mais Samsung propose déjà une remise de 500 €, voire plus. Grâce à plusieurs réductions cumulables, le nouveau smartphone pliable passe de 1 299 € à moins de 800 € dans sa version 256 Go. L’offre s’arrête le 23 août 2026. Profiter de ce bon plan sur le Galaxy Z Flip 8 Le code promo MYGALAXY, valable jusqu’à la fin de ce…
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La crise de la mémoire plombe les smartphones, en Europe et dans le monde
L'entrée de gamme s'effondre Comme prévu, ce n’est pas la joie sur le marché des smartphones, à part si on s’appelle Apple ou, dans une moindre mesure, Samsung. Les statistiques pour le deuxième trimestre confirment le coup de froid lié à la crise de la mémoire, que ce soit en Europe ou partout ailleurs dans le monde. Les expéditions de smartphones sont à la peine en Europe. Counterpoint Research a fait le point et…
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Google’s Pixel 10A is a great deal at 15 percent off
This week, all of Google’s Pixel 11 phones launched, including the $899 Pixel 11, the $1,099 Pixel 11 Pro (with the same processor and starting 12GB RAM as the standard model, but with better cameras), and the $1,899 Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They’re good phones, but if you don’t mind missing out on their new, exclusive camera and AI features, you can get a great Google-made phone that’s hundreds less. Google’s Pixel 10A has…
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Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing
Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind the equivalent stretch of 2025, and the market slipped for three straight weeks once major promotions in July had finished. Apple outperformed every rival with a 15% rise, which Counterpoint attributes to strong iPhone 17 demand…
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6 phones to buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro
Google got a lot right with the Pixel 11 Pro XL; it has better cameras, a cleaner design, brighter OLED panel, and is faster in just about every scenario. And with Google focusing on Gemini Intelligence, there's a lot of great AI-assisted software features that make the phone stand out. That said, there are plenty of annoyances as well — if anything, the decrease in RAM and battery size along with the underwhelming GPU…
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Pixel 11 series factory images are now available to download
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Pixel 11 series is finally available to the public, and pre-orders are now shipping out. Along with the release of its new smartphones, Google also released factory images for the entire Pixel 11 series today. These new images are based on Android 17, and there are three images for the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. Here’s…
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Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor
We're likely about a month away from when Apple will launch new iPhone models, and color has been a major topic of discussion. There's going to be a dramatic new color for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, but Apple plans to play it safe with the foldable iPhone. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max With the iPhone 17 Pro line, Apple introduced a bold new Cosmic Orange color.…
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The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red screen fix saga is finally (almost) over
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. We all know how annoying it is when our phones suffer from an unexpected glitch. But for as frustrating as that can be, it’s maybe somehow even worse when a manufacturer confirms that it’s developed a fix, but we can’t immediately get our hands on it. Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have been dealing with such a tease for several…
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