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Best Pixel 11 cases: Pixelsnap-ready, metal, protective, customizable, deals, more
The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL, and 11 Pro Fold pre-order deals are still flying but many of our favorite case makers are now ready to wrap your new device up in style and protection for delivery day. While we are already tracking solid 20% discounts on the new official Google Pixelsnap cases, the all-new customizable Grip Case from Dbrand has also arrived with a far more diverse range of designs and,…
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Google’s best new camera feature is only for the Pixel 11 series
If you want to use the Camera Looks photo styles, you’ll have to upgrade to one of Google’s new phones. If you want to use the Camera Looks photo styles, you’ll have to upgrade to one of Google’s new phones. Arguably the coolest new photo feature for the Pixel 11 lineup is Google’s new Camera Looks, which process image data differently at the sensor level to produce photos that don’t have that “smartphone” look.…
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Review: TerraMow V1000 is the easiest iPhone-controlled robot lawn mower I’ve tested
Earlier this year, I replaced my battery-powered push mower with an iPhone-controlled robot lawn mower. That machine creates a virtual map by letting you manually steer it around the perimeter of your yard. Once everything is configured, it takes over mowing duties on a schedule. More recently, I’ve been testing another system called the TerraMow V1000. It takes a substantially different approach to navigation, and after several weeks of testing, I think it may…
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Pixel 11 Pro Fold is stuck as the fourth-best foldable, and that’s a good thing for you [Gallery]
Google came back onto the foldable scene with splash in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, but a couple of years later, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is launching in a totally different market. There are several welcome improvements on this device that make it a foldable I actually want to carry, but I think it’s going to be relegated to being the fourth-best foldable mass markets can buy – but that’s really a good…
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Here are 4 ways to get your Google Pixel 11 Pro preorder for FREE — just follow these steps
Google's 2026 flagship lineup has been revealed, and I've been scouring the web in search of the best Pixel 11 preorder deals so you don't have to go looking. Most of these early offers simply discount the phones or give you a free gift card in exchange for your business, but there are actually four deals that give you the Google Pixel 11 Pro for 100% free when you meet the eligibility requirements. Here's…
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T-Mobile's 'Beyond the Smartphone' sale is an easy way to score cheap (or free) devices for Back to School 2026
It's no secret that T-Mobile is a great source for Android phone deals, but many folks don't know that the carrier also sells a variety of other tech, including tablets, smartwatches, headphones, and more. Just in time for Back to School season, T-Mobile is attempting to draw more attention to its wider inventory with the new Beyond the Smartphone promotion. This sale offers some incredible deals that could make the latest Android devices dirt…
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Pixel phones could soon monitor outgoing calls for scams, too
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Google’s modern Pixel phones offer a Scam Detection feature that optionally monitors incoming calls for telltale signs of scams. Scam Detection is currently exclusive to incoming calls, but we’ve seen evidence that you might soon be able to opt into Scam Detection for outgoing calls, too. In a recent beta version of the Phone by Google app, we spotted a flag that…
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Google Pixel 12: Everything we know so far
The Google Pixel 11 marks another year in which Google is reusing the design started with the Pixel 9 series, but if history is any indication, we could see a big shake-up with the Pixel 12. Google's Pixel phones have been gaining traction in the market over the past few years, owing to Google's "iPhone-like" approach to the series hardware design and software leanings. Even Google's marketing looks a lot more like Apple's these…
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Android : comment booster l’autonomie de son smartphone en moins d’une minute
L’autonomie d’un smartphone est souvent le nerf de la guerre pour les utilisateurs qui cherchent à l’optimiser au maximum. Sur Android, il existe plusieurs paramètres qui permettent de réduire sa consommation de batterie et ainsi de profiter de son smartphone plus longtemps. Nous en avons sélectionné 7, que nous vous expliquons dans cet article. De nombreuses méthodes existent pour augmenter l’autonomie de votre smartphone et ce ne sont pas les articles à ce sujet…
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Samsung One UI 9.5 : voici les premières images de la surcouche Android
Si vous avez acheté un Galaxy Z Flip 8 ou un Galaxy Z Fold 8, vous profitez déjà de One UI 9.0, la dernière version de la surcouche Android signée Samsung, et basée sur Android 17. Pour celles et ceux ayant un autre smartphone compatible, le déploiement de la mise à jour devrait s’étaler entre août et décembre 2026, selon les modèles. Certains internautes n’ont pas la patience d’attendre jusque-là. L’un d’eux, le leaker…
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30 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27
Apple will release iOS 27 in September, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are still many additional features on the way, not least of which is Apple's new context-aware Siri, re-tooled for the generative AI era. This year's major iPhone software update isn't all about AI, though, as the following feature list testifies. iOS 27 is currently in public beta – if you're…
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Google Pixel 11 vs Google Pixel 9 : pourquoi le dernier smartphone vaut vraiment la peine
Si vous aviez préféré faire l’impasse sur le dixième modèle du constructeur, vous allez certainement trouver que le tout nouveau mobile constitue une mise à niveau plus intéressante. Les smartphones Google Pixel 11 et Google Pixel 9, Ph. Nina Raemont/Kerry Wan/ZDNET. Beaucoup de choses restent inchangées entre le Google Pixel 9 et le nouveau Google Pixel 11, notamment le format de 6,3 pouces et les 12 Go de RAM. Cependant, le tout nouveau Google…
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iPhone Ultra : un lancement bien prévu en septembre… Mais pas chez nous ?
Et si les Européens étaient condamnés à regarder le lancement de l’iPhone Ultra de loin, sans pouvoir en profiter ? C’est la nouvelle théorie évoquée par un média australien qui affirme que le futur téléphone pliable d’Apple subirait un lancement échelonné pays par pays pour ne pas mettre à mal les maigres stocks de la firme, note MacRumors. Concrètement, cela signifie que l’appareil resterait une exclusivité étasunienne pendant quelques semaines au moins, avant de…
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Actualité : Xiaomi préparerait un nouveau smartphone pliant pour attaquer Samsung et Apple sur leur terrain
© Les Numériques - Xiaomi reste plutôt discret sur le marché français des smartphones pliants. Le prochain smartphone pliant signé Xiaomi n’a encore ni nom ni fiche technique officiels. Baptisé provisoirement Mix Fold 5, voire Xiaomi 18 Fold, il vient toutefois de faire une discrète apparition dans une démonstration d’HyperOS 4. De quoi donner du poids aux nombreuses fuites qui circulent depuis plusieurs semaines. Xiaomi abandonnerait le format livre du Mix Fold 4 au…
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Photo de l’éclipse : on a percé à jour la petite triche du Xiaomi 17 Ultra qui confond la Lune et le Soleil
On a pris en photo l’éclipse avec quatre smartphones différents pour savoir lequel était le meilleur. Dans le lot se trouvait le Xiaomi 17 Ultra et il s’est particulièrement démarqué, mais malheureusement pas dans le bon sens du terme. En analysant nos photos de l’éclipse prises avec les différents smartphones, on a constaté que l’un des clichés du Xiaomi 17 Ultra dénotait. Le rendu montre en effet que le téléphone a clairement confondu le…
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iPhone 17 Pro One Year Later: What Held Up and What Didn't
We're getting close to the launch of new iPhone 18 Pro models that will replace the iPhone 17 Pro models, so MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera decided to take a look back at the iPhone he's been using for close to 12 months. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Ceramic Shield 2 was the best iPhone upgrade this year. Apple said it's more resistant to scratches, and that turned out to be…
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Google Play is hiding a Pixel 11 Pro discount in plain sight
What you need to know Google is quietly dropping Pixel 11 discounts directly in the Google Play Store app. Platinum members get up to $175 off select Pixel hardware. That includes $150 off the Pixel 11 series, $175 off the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and $75 off the Pixel Watch 5. This offer is an instant upfront discount, meaning you can stack it on top of a standard phone trade-in to double down on…
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9to5Mac Daily: August 13, 2026 – MacBook Air shortages, iPhone Ultra launch rumors
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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to…
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Google Meet rolling out ‘Take Notes’ for in-person meetings on Android, web, & iOS
As previewed in April, Google Meet’s “Take Notes for me” feature can now work for in-person meetings. This Gemini-powered capability was previously limited to online meetings. On Android and iOS, you’ll see a new “Take notes” icon at the bottom of the screen next to “New call,” while it’s available from meet.google.com in your browser. The website was recently redesigned. Tap “Start taking notes” and “set your device nearby,” just like you would with…
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One UI 9.5 shows up on a Galaxy phone before Samsung is even done with One UI 9
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung is currently busy preparing to roll out the stable version of One UI 9.0 to older Galaxy devices. However, we know that the company is multitasking, working on One UI 9.5, which was spotted on a test server for the Galaxy S27 Ultra. While no information about the update has been revealed yet, we could start getting some details soon. Over…
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iPhone X & 2018 MacBook Pro are now on Apple's 'obsolete products' list
Apple has declared the iPhone X and 2018 15-inch MacBook Pro officially obsolete based on when they stopped being on sale, and repairs for the devices will no longer be offered. Apple's iPhone X, which launched in 2017, was the first iPhone to feature Face ID rather than a Touch ID Home button. It also brought an OLED screen to the iPhone, but that was almost a decade ago. Apple classifies a device as…
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Pixel 11’s Gboard Rambler is prompt-based, rather than real-time
Gboard Rambler is likely the flagship Gemini Intelligence feature on the Pixel 11 series, but it’s not the real-time transcription you expect. Like before, you launch Rambler from the microphone icon in the top-right corner of Gboard that is now badged with Gemini’s spark icon. When active, Rambler takes over Gboard’s entire suggestion strip with a neat waveform. Once you’re done speaking, you have to tap the checkmark icon and close the session before…
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iFixit's Galaxy Z Fold8 Teardown is a Preview of Apple's Foldable Challenges
Samsung launched new foldable smartphones earlier this month, including the Galaxy Z Fold8. If you didn't know it was a Samsung device, you might look at it and think it's Apple's foldable because it matches rumors about the iPhone Ultra so well. The Z Fold8 is likely to be the closest competitor to the foldable iPhone Ultra, which makes iFixit's teardown of Samsung's smartphone an interesting read. Will Apple's foldable have some of the…
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Apple Says iPhone X is Now Obsolete
Apple today added the iPhone X and the 2018 model of the 15-inch MacBook Pro to its obsolete products list, according to an updated support document. Released in November 2017, the iPhone X was the first iPhone with an OLED display and Face ID. The lack of a Touch ID home button resulted in the device having a more edge-to-edge screen with a notch for the front camera and Face ID sensors. The device…
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