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You could be taking way better photos on your phone
It takes a little more work, but phones can now legitimately rival point and shoot cameras. It takes a little more work, but phones can now legitimately rival point and shoot cameras. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Your smartphone photos can look way better. If you’re willing to put in a little extra work, use third party apps and spend a…
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Test du Galaxy Z Fold 8 : je crois que Samsung a trouvé le format parfait
Recevez tous les soirs un résumé de l’actu importante avec Le Récap’ Sept ans après le premier Galaxy Fold, Samsung change enfin le format de ses smartphones pliants. La marque coréenne adopte le format passeport déjà aperçu chez Huawei en début d’année et permet à un appareil compact de se transformer en une petite tablette utilisable à l’horizontale comme à la verticale, avec un écran déplié de 7,6 pouces au format 4:3. L’année 2026…
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Top Stories: 'Apple Upgrade' Launches, iOS 26.6 Released, and More
We're a little more than a month away from the September iPhone debut season, but there's still lots to talk about in the Apple universe, led this week by the launch of the new Apple Upgrade program in the United States. This week also saw the release of iOS 26.6 and other updates, fresh rumors about Apple's upcoming home hub and new Apple TV and HomePod mini models, and a MacRumors interview with Ed…
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iOS 27 breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad
Since iOS 5 in 2011, the iPhone and iPad have included Notification Center, a central place to find alerts from various apps in chronological order. Starting with iOS 27, Apple is making a major change to how users open Notification Center on iPhone and iPad. iOS 27 is currently in beta, and the behavior has changed slightly between the first two releases. However, the four developer beta and second public beta show this change…
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Should you wait for the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold?
There's a decent amount of choice if you're looking to buy a foldable right now. But if you're into Google's ecosystem and are mulling a switch, you should wait until the Pixel 11 Pro Fold becomes available. Google will unveil the foldable alongside the Pixel 11 models on August 12, and the foldable should go on sale shortly thereafter. Between the Motorola Razr Fold, Samsung's all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the wide…
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Gemini’s new blurred UI is finally reaching Android phones
What you need to know Google is rolling out a refreshed Gemini AI overlay, which was first teased at Google I/O. The updated interface is appearing on both Pixel devices (like the Pixel 10 Pro XL) and Samsung hardware (like the Galaxy S26 Ultra). The signature visual tweak replaces the basic floating box with a prominent blurred backdrop. Google is quietly rolling out another Gemini makeover on Android, this time tweaking the AI’s overlay.…
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I’ve used the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Motorola Razr Ultra 2026. Only one deserves your money
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Samsung’s latest (and possibly last) clamshell foldable is available for purchase, and it’s received mixed early reviews. I’ll admit I’ve had a contentious relationship with the Z Flip series over the years, especially once Motorola revamped its Razr lineup in 2023. The competition hasn’t been close since, as Motorola consistently provided the better user experience and value. But Samsung hasn’t given up,…
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I’ve tested dozens of Android launchers. Here are 5 you should skip in 2026
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The Android launcher space is the most exciting in the platform’s app industry, with a solution for seemingly every problem I’ve covered many of my favorite examples in the past, including Niagara Launcher and its focus on efficiency, Octopi Launcher and the added value it offers on multi-screen devices, and AIO Launcher, the launcher that best suits my current maximalist bent and…
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OnePlus built the perfect Android phone in 2025. The OnePlus 16 is throwing it all away
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. A couple of weeks ago, OnePlus confirmed it was winding down business operations in North America and Europe, confirming longstanding rumors we’d been hearing for months. It’s a devastating blow to markets like the US that are already starved for smartphone choices, but it’s the harsh reality we find ourselves in. However, OnePlus isn’t completely dead. While it may no longer serve…
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La crise de la RAM frappe Apple : le prix l’iPhone 18 Pro Max pourrait exploser
Les versions haut de gamme des prochains smartphones d’Apple, l’iPhone 18 Pro et l’iPhone 18 Pro Max, pourraient voir leurs prix augmenter considérablement. En cause : la tristement célèbre crise de la RAM, mais pas seulement… Ces dernières années, le monde est entré dans l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle, pour le meilleur comme pour le pire. Mais surtout pour le pire. En effet, l’explosion du nombre de centres d’entraînement d’IA a eu pour conséquence une…
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Actualité : One UI 9 : Samsung améliore l’écran d’accueil de ses smartphones avec une fonction bien connue des fans de Pixel
© Les Numériques - Le nouveau Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Samsung continue de dévoiler les petits changements cachés dans One UI 9, sa nouvelle surcouche logicielle basée sur Android 17. Livrée avec les Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra et Z Flip 8, cette version introduit notamment un espace de recherche directement intégré au bas de l’écran d’accueil. Placée juste au-dessus des apps favorites, telles les messages, le navigateur ou…
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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals massive camera and battery overhaul
What you need to know A new Galaxy S27 Ultra leak suggests Samsung could ditch its long-running floating camera ring design in favor of a unified camera module. A rumored 5,700mAh silicon-carbon battery could deliver a major boost in battery life over previous Ultra models. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro for Galaxy and up to 16GB of RAM are tipped to power the flagship. Samsung may finally be moving away from small incremental…
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is here, and Pixel users get a much-needed audio fix
What you need to know Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 eliminates the long-running audio bug that caused random crackling, distortion, and loud static on Pixel devices. The audio issue lingered across multiple beta releases and generated 30+ reports in Google's issue tracker before this fix. Build CP31.260623.010 arrives two weeks after Beta 7, focusing purely on system stability and bug fixes ahead of the official September Feature Drop release. Google has released Android 17…
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With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
One portable magnetic USB-C-to-HDMI dock to rule them all? One portable magnetic USB-C-to-HDMI dock to rule them all? Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn’t recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I’d be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn’t just a drive. It’s a 4K HDMI dock and…
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Google plans to exempt sanctioned nations from Android developer verification
We are a month away from the initial rollout of Google's Android developer verification system, and the company contends this policy does not impinge on the platform's open nature. Still, the restrictions will be a big change, and there are still some unanswered questions. An issue that has come up repeatedly in the run-up to verification is what will happen to devs who can't verify because of where they live. It turns out that…
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Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 just landed with all of Google’s latest fixes
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. The weekend is practically here, and that means many of us are getting a long-overdue chance to unwind. Maybe you decompress with some gardening, or enjoying an artistic pursuit. But for a very special type of smartphone enthusiast, there’s probably nothing more fun to spend a weekend doing than checking out a new, in-development Android build. If that’s the way your nerd…
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Google rolling out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for Pixel
Following the last release over two weeks ago, Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is rolling out today for Pixel devices. It comes after Google released the first QPR2 Beta. Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 remains on the July 2026 security patch and resolves the following issues: You can report issues via the Android Beta Feedback app on Pixel devices. Access it from the application drawer or Quick Settings to file bugs in Google’s issue…
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Here’s the screen you never want to see: One UI 9 permalocking your phone
TL;DR One UI 9 introduces a new security measure that permanently locks your phone after 13 failed unlock attempts. We’ve got a look at the message users will see if they ever cross this unfortunate threshold. There’s no easy button to reset, and users will be forced to restore their phone manually. Samsung’s newest foldables are debuting with One UI 9, and beyond Android 17 itself, that’s introducing a whole lot of little changes.…
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Nearly half of smartphone revenue goes to Apple despite 23% shipment share
Apple captured 49% of global smartphone revenue in the second quarter despite accounting for only 23% of shipments, showing how much more money the iPhone generates per device than competing smartphones. The company's iPhone revenue climbed 22% year over year in the second quarter, the fastest increase among the five largest brands, according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research. Its share of global smartphone revenue reached a second-quarter record of 49%, up from 44%…
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Another iPhone 17 Pro plummets from plane, and found intact
A Canadian artist dropped her iPhone 17 Pro from a plane at 3,600 feet, then found it sitting face-up and virtually untouched in a canola field. Here's why this is more common than you'd think. Heather Cline, a mixed-media artist from Saskatchewan, Canada, routinely takes to the skies with her husband, David, in their small plane. The goal is to gain inspiration for her artwork, which often depicts the Canadian landscape from aerial perspectives.…
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Pixelated 110: Android’s past, present, and future
Welcome to Pixelated episode 110. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will lean into a news lull ahead of the Pixel 11’s launch to zoom out to take a look at the state of Android. They tackle what Google and others are doing right, what there’s room to improve on, and and what we can expect from the future of our favorite platform. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only…
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Leaked Motorola Razr renders tease the next blinged-out special edition
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. Motorola is no stranger when it comes to creating special editions for its phones. For example, last year’s Razr had a FIFA World Cup Edition, a Paris Hilton Edition, and a Swarovski Edition. It appears that the Swarovski collaboration is coming back for another year, and a new leak has provided our first look. The folks over at The Mac Observer have…
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Report: Apple hit a record 49% share of global smartphone revenue for Q2
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple captured nearly half of global smartphone revenue during the second quarter, despite a market-wide decline in shipments. Here are the details. A new report from Counterpoint Research (via MacMagazine) says Apple captured a record 49% of global smartphone revenue during the last quarter, as its revenue rose 22% year over year. That marked the company’s highest-ever revenue share for a second quarter. Counterpoint says total smartphone revenue grew 7%…
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iPhone 17 Pro found ‘pristine’ after surviving fall from airplane
When iPhone 17 Pro launched, Apple touted the device’s improved durability. One user just put that claim to the test—unintentionally—and came away shocked after her iPhone 17 Pro survived an airplane fall unscathed. Have you ever accidentally dropped your iPhone from the passenger seat of a plane? It’s certainly not advisable. But if you do, you might be surprised how well the device survives. Per a new video report shared by CBC, Heather Cline…
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