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RAM supply holding up iPhone 18 Pro assembly is another bad sign
Apple's new A20 Pro processor isn't being cranked out as fast as it could be because of RAM shortages, and that is reportedly slowing assembly of the iPhone 18 Pro, and the folding iPhone. That's not great. The fact that there's a RAM crisis and supply problem isn't a new revelation. What is, however, is the fact that in Apple's and TSMC's most complex processor, that uses a new manufacturing technique, RAM supply may…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders up 70% over Z Fold 7 in Europe
It looks like Samsung is riding a wave of success with the recent Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra, as the Korean tech giant says they are the most pre-ordered foldables in Europe to date. You may remember the news that the Galaxy recently broke some pre-order records in Korea, but that now extends to Europe, as the company has confirmed a 70% year-over-year increase in pre-orders for the Z Fold 8 compared to…
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Android pratique : testez le génial Octopi Launcher
Ce lanceur modifie de manière tout simple votre écran d’accueil par défaut, l’accès au tiroir d’applications tout comme certains gestes de navigation. Octopi Launcher installé sur le Google Pixel 9, Ph. Jack Wallen/ZDNET. L'année dernière, Nova Launcher, l'un des lanceurs Android tiers les plus populaires, a cessé ses activités lorsque Kevin Barry a quitté la société propriétaire de l'application. Peu après, Nova a été relancé par la société suédoise Instabridge, qui a décidé d’intégrer…
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This major smartphone maker just turned up in a list no company wants to be on
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. A years-long North Korean hacking campaign has reportedly compromised more than 1,600 organizations across 57 countries worldwide, and Chinese smartphone maker OPPO is among the companies named by the researcher who uncovered the operation. According to a report from Wired, cybersecurity researcher Vangelis Stykas says he spent nearly two years inside infrastructure used by North Korean hackers, uncovering evidence that hundreds of…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 is convincing Z Flip owners to switch, Samsung says
Samsung says that, amid huge success for its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, more Galaxy Z Flip owners are switching to the Fold this year – and it’s pretty easy to see why. In a note shared with 9to5Google and other members of the media, Samsung details the pre-order success of its Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 devices, with the highest pre-orders ever for a Galaxy Z launch. Fold 8 and Fold…
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TCL’s super-thin bezels make its next mid-tier phones look like flagships
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. TCL recently launched the NXTPAPER version of the Tab A1 Plus. While the tablet is currently available for purchase, you’ll have to wait for the company’s next products. TCL has two new handsets on the way, and a leak provides not only our first look, but also the first details. In one of his latest social posts, Roland Quandt revealed that TCL…
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UAG fixed my biggest Galaxy phone complaint with the Z Fold 8
Since Samsung insists on a camera design that stacks instead of spans, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, like many Galaxy phones, is naturally incompatible with magnetic accessories. UAG fixed that with one simple design change. Forget the fact that Galaxy device lines like the Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy S26 series don’t have internal magnets like Pixel phones. The fact is that even after case makers pick up the slack and add…
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iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years
When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn’t sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives us a remarkably consistent window. Apple has announced its annual iPhone event two weeks in advance for four consecutive years. Here’s when Apple announced each of its last six iPhone events, plus what those dates suggest for September 2026. The pandemic disrupted Apple’s regular iPhone event schedule…
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro event won't be live, no matter how much you wish it to be
Apple's employee lottery for the September iPhone launch doesn't mean it will be a return to a live-presented event. It'll probably be the same pre-recorded presentation with press in the room as usual. It's barely a month away from Apple's regular fall event, which will see the launch of products like the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone Fold, and other long-rumored items. It is always a major event, with most of the tech world…
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Samsung insists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is ‘perfect’ for ‘full-screen’ video – it’s not
As Samsung’s pre-order perks for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 come to an end, the company continues to advertise its new form factor as a perfect fit for “full-screen” video, which is a pretty big departure from the reality of using this new foldable. In a pair of new posts on its newsroom, as well as a boatload of marketing over the past two weeks, Samsung has been positioning the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s…
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Google Contacts reveals what colors Pixel 11 HiLight will support
Ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, Google Contacts for Android has gained strings detailing upcoming support for HiLight. About APK Insight: In this “APK Insight” post, we’ve decompiled the latest version of an application that Google uploaded to the Play Store. When we decompile these files (called APKs, in the case of Android apps), we’re able to see various lines of code within that hint at possible future features. Keep in mind that Google…
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I put my Pixel phones through a strenuous 24-hour battery life test to see if they hold up as well as they should, and the winner might surprise you
The Google Pixel 11 series is almost here, and while this year's lineup isn't expected to bring any groundbreaking upgrades over the Pixel 10 series, there are still a few notable improvements on the way, including a new MediaTek modem and Google's first 2nm Tensor G6 chipset. But new smartphone launches aren't just about what's coming next. They're also a good opportunity to look back at the phones we already own and ask an…
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Motorola propose de tester la version bêta d’Android 17… sur un smartphone pas encore annoncé
Petite bourde du côté de chez Motorola, qui vient de révéler l’existence d’un nouveau smartphone en annonçant un accès à la version bêta d’Android 17. La famille des Edge 70 de Motorola continue de s’agrandir. Après avoir lancé des modèles tels que les Edge 70 ou Edge 70 Pro il y a quelques mois, le constructeur continue d’enrichir son catalogue de nouveaux smartphones. Le Motorola Edge 70 Max est arrivé en France il y…
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The world's smallest USB drive has more storage than an iPhone 17
At a time when storage space commands a premium price, SanDisk's Extreme Fit drive is worth a look. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. RAMaggedon has quickly made the price of both memory and storage skyrocket, with many SSDs now sporting obscenely inflated prices. As such, more and more folks are looking for cheaper alternative storage options. Enter the SanDisk Extreme Fit. Starting at around $30 for the 64GB model,…
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Cette nouveauté d’iOS 27 va révolutionner notre usage de l’iPhone
Le nouveau système de suggestions basé sur l’IA d’iOS 27 se montre particulièrement utile. Cette fonction devrait s’imposer comme un indispensable de l’expérience sur iPhone. En juin dernier, Apple présentait iOS 27 dans le cadre de la WWDC 2026. Cette nouvelle version de l’OS qui propulse l’iPhone promet de nombreuses fonctionnalités alimentées par IA pour améliorer notre productivité et rendre le quotidien plus facile. Mais on le sait, toutes ces options ne se valent…
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Quel smartphone Oppo choisir en 2026 ?
Longtemps populaire en Asie et a fortiori en Chine où est née la marque, Oppo avait fini par arriver en France en 2018. La marque est alors devenue un immanquable du paysage de la téléphonie mobile. Elle a même proposé des modèles au sein de notre guide d’achat des meilleurs smartphones. Mais, coup de tonnerre, en 2023, Oppo avait cessé ses activités en France : lisez donc le récapitulatif de notre enquête complète ici,…
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Deals: Best Galaxy Fold 8 pre-order offers still live, Galaxy phones from $345, Google Pixelsnap Charger 40% off, more
While pre-order deals are still live on Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 ahead of delivery this week, Best Buy and Amazon are actually still shipping pre-order deals as soon as Monday (or sooner). And for those side-stepping the pricey new foldable flagships, we have a series of 2026 Galaxy A series phones starting down as low as $345 today alongside the launch deal on the brand new CMF Clip…
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iPhone Ultra sounds truly deserving of the ‘Ultra’ name
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming very soon, and based on rumors about the product, it sounds very much deserving of the ‘iPhone Ultra’ name. Here’s why. When Apple launches a brand new product, it’s always fun to speculate what the name might be. The foldable iPhone has commonly been called ‘iPhone Fold,’ but I’ve long believed Apple will go a different naming direction, like iPhone Ultra or iPhone Duo. Rumors indicate iPhone Ultra…
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Amazon casse le prix de ce duo de trackers Bluetooth compatibles iOS et Android grâce à 34 % de réduction
Les trackers Bluetooth se sont imposés comme des compagnons du quotidien, que ce soit pour retrouver ses clés égarées ou garder un œil sur son portefeuille en voyage. Face aux AirTag d’Apple et aux Galaxy SmartTag de Samsung, Tile mise sur la compatibilité multiplateforme : iOS et Android. Et en ce moment, Amazon réunit justement les deux formats les plus utiles de la gamme, le Mate et le Slim, dans un seul pack en…
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Google plans to kill Assistant on your phone on September 4
Google Assistant's days have been numbered for a while, but the company has now settled on a date to retire its pre-AI assistant robot. In an email being sent out to users, Google confirms that Assistant on Android devices will be shut down starting on September 4, forcing everyone over to Gemini. Google told us it was coming, but that doesn't make it hurt any less. The initial plan was to retire Assistant in…
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Google clearing out official Pixel 10 cases ahead of Pixel 11 launch
Ahead of next week’s Pixel 11 launch, Google is clearing out some of its official Pixel 10 series cases with discounts available. The official Pixelsnap case for the Pixel 10 series is a silicone case that’s color-matched to the actual phones. Usually sold for $50, Google is offering discounts across most of the lineup, taking around $15 off of most cases. For the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro, you can get the Indigo,…
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Newton's August 1993 launch set the stage for what would become the iPad and iPhone
Apple's Newton handheld computer was both the company's biggest failure and its greatest peek into the future. Now, 33 years after launch, AppleInsider reminisces about what Newton was, what it meant, and where it went wrong. Back in 1993, Apple's press officers did the rounds of every technology magazine there was. When they reached one in London, they had the speech down pat. In particular, they knew how to fend off criticisms by asking…
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9to5Mac Daily: August 5, 2026 – Apple iPhone event clues, more
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 Assistant will vanish from Android phones and connected devices in September
Like birthdays in late May and most of June, it’s all about Gemini. Google Assistant has survived for longer than expected on the company's devices amid the transition to Gemini. Now, it's confirmed it will yank Assistant from Android phones and tablets, as well as WearOS watches and some other related devices, within weeks. As 9to5Google notes, the company has started telling users via email that Assistant will fade away from those products beginning…
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