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Apple says iOS 27 ‘Restricted Mode’ isn’t for new Upgrade program leases
Apple has told The Verge that missed lease payments will not activate the “Restricted Mode” system currently under development in iOS 27. What the new system is meant for remains uncertain. Here are the details. Last week, after Bloomberg reported that Apple would soon announce a new leasing program, 9to5Mac reported on a new system included in iOS 27 called App Managed Features. As of iOS 27 beta 4, on iPhones with Developer mode…
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Is it illegal to trick the US government into wiping your phone during a questionably legal search?
The case of a traveler who allegedly entered a ‘duress password’ to wipe his phone raises a legal question with no easy answers. The case of a traveler who allegedly entered a ‘duress password’ to wipe his phone raises a legal question with no easy answers. A Georgia man was charged with a felony for allegedly wiping his phone while being questioned by Customs and Border Protection. Samuel Tunick had something in common with…
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Samsung Galaxy phones add a Pixel-style dedicated Google Search bar on homescreen [Gallery]
As a part of its next major update, Samsung Galaxy phones are adding a dedicated Google Search bar on the bottom of the homescreen, just like Pixel phones. In One UI 9, live now on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, Samsung is adding a new search bar section to the homescreen. This dedicated section lives between the main app grid and the dock. By default, it’s a Google Search bar, but can also…
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Here’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 27
iOS 27 will launch this fall for all users, here’s what’s new for the Apple Wallet app in the next major iPhone update. Apple Wallet is continually improving, with several recent updates in iOS 26. But iOS 27 will bring more new features to Wallet users. Create a Pass is a new feature you’ll find when you hit the + button inside iOS 27’s Wallet app. It enables you to create a pass in…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8's popularity might've skyrocketed after almost a week of pre-orders
What you need to know Early reports claim that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is capturing audiences overseas, as pre-orders are shattering expectations. The device is seemingly outpacing Samsung's Fold 8 Ultra and Flip 8, as inventory sells out online, forcing shipping delays. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 features a 5.4-inch cover display with a 16:10 aspect ratio in a more comfortable and pocketable form factor. It's been almost a week since Galaxy Unpacked,…
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Honor's new era is cinema: major Robot Phone camera details, AiMAGE image engine confirmed
What you need to know Honor held an Image Technology event in Hengdian, China today (July 28) where it highlighted the camera tech behind the Robot Phone. The phone will feature its in-house AiMAGE imaging engine, alongside a partnership with ARRI to fuel cinematography for "everyday scenarios." The Robot Phone will launch on August 12. Honor is entering a "new era" ahead of its Robot Phone launch. Today (July 28), the company unveiled what…
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Android gamers may soon be able to automatically record their biggest wins
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. For gamers who are always looking for that next challenge, simply beating a game is rarely enough. There’s beating, and then there’s conquering, and when you’re looking to 100% a new release, that’s going to mean completing all of its achievements. Google Play already helps keep track of your progress there, and now it looks like it’s working on a new tool…
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Honor Robot Phone gets official camera specs, launches on the same day as Pixel 11
Honor has confirmed more details about its Robot Phone this week, including an official launch date on the same day as Google’s Pixel 11 launch. In a press release this week, Honor touts “AiMAGE” and its ARRI partnership as bolstering the camera experience on the upcoming Robot Phone, but it was at an event in China that Honor provided some technical specs. As highlighted by NotebookCheck, the Honor Robot Phone will pack a total…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: Wider really is better
After seven generations, Samsung made a huge change to its flagship foldable phone this year: It split the line into two devices. Sitting at the very top is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, which looks and feels like a more refined version of last year's handset. And then there's the base Z Fold 8, which to my pleasant surprise, has stolen the spotlight from its more expensive sibling. By borrowing elements from its…
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Here's why you shouldn't throw away your old iPhone
Even if it no longer receives updates, there's plenty it can still do Who doesn't have an old iPhone lying in a drawer somewhere? I have old ones dating all the way back to the iPhone 4S. There will come a time when the device's battery dies completely and it will no longer power on. If the phone still works, however, but software and security support has lapsed, there's still a lot you can…
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How to get the 'spectacular' Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 for the price of a monthly latte
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is set to hit store shelves next week, but for folks who don't want to wait, AT&T just dropped one of the best preorder deals I've seen yet. Process a trade-in and add a line with an eligible data plan and AT&T will give you up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Flip 8. That knocks the price of the innovative foldable down to just $5.56 per month…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8’s wide new design is reportedly selling faster than Samsung expected
Samsung reportedly increased Galaxy Z Fold 8 production prior to launch, but it appears the smaller foldable model is still selling much faster during pre-order than the company anticipated. It already looks like certain models are getting delayed due to low stock. Samsung seemingly expected to sell more of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 than the larger and more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. A report earlier this month suggested the company set…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra or Z Fold: Status quo or star player [Video]
Samsung has decided that the Fold lineup needed shaking up, and the Korean tech giant has certainly done that this year. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 “Ultra” and Z Fold 8 are two takes on the genre, but which is better for most people? We’re going to work it out together. For more video content, subscribe to 9to5Google on YouTube. Let’s start with obvious things first, the Z Fold 8 Ultra sticks to the…
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iPhone 18 Pro could be a no-brainer upgrade for lots of users
iPhone 18 Pro is coming soon, and there are several reasons why it could prove an especially popular upgrade choice this year. iPhone 17 Pro was a huge hit for Apple—far more so than the company anticipated. While it’s hard to know exactly what deserves credit for its success, it’s easy to point to three fan-favorite upgrades: This trio delivers what many iPhone users care most about. And iPhone 18 Pro looks set to…
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Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad
The Apple Upgrade program is here, giving consumers ways to lease even more products. Here's how much you'll pay to lease your hardware, and what happens when the lease term has ended. On July 28, Apple launched the Apple Upgrade program to replace the iPhone Upgrade Program. One that also enables consumers to buy more than just iPhones. Under the new program, consumers can elect to lease a Mac, an iPad, or an Apple…
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Your iPhone could stop you getting into the wrong Uber ever again
A newly-granted Apple patent proposes using iPhone AR to identify an oncoming vehicle, to be certain that it's the ride you booked. Maybe it's more common for people to deliberately push their way into a waiting car they know isn't theirs, but it can also happen by accident. That's perhaps especially true when you are at a crowded event and everybody in sight has also booked a ride. To solve this, Apple has once…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 ‘Pistachio’ color can be ordered again, delayed to October
For the time being, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 in “Pistachio” seems to be available again after users were getting errors during checkout, but it’s delayed. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 in Samsung’s web-exclusive “Pistachio” color is back in stock. At least, it’s finally buyable again after the website seemed to make it impossible to get one. The checkout process seems to work normally for all three Galaxy Z Fold 8 models in that…
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Les Galaxy Z Fold8 et Z Fold8 Ultra arrivent avec une offre de précommande exclusive à Samsung [Sponso]
Plus agréables à l’usage que les smartphones traditionnels, les modèles pliants au format livre souffrent généralement d’un inconvénient de taille : leur manque de compacité. Considéré comme l’un des plus fins de sa catégorie, le Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra est aussi salué pour sa performance, sa qualité photo et toutes ses fonctionnalités dédiées au multitâche ainsi qu’à la productivité. De son côté, le Galaxy Z Fold8 embarque un design « passeport » totalement…
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'Apple Upgrade' Pricing: You Can Lease an iPhone Starting at $18/Month
As expected, the Apple Upgrade program launched today, allowing customers in the U.S. to lease most iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac models. While the program is offered by Apple, the leasing is handled by financing company Klarna. The program essentially allows you to subscribe to an Apple device with monthly payments. At the end of the lease, you can return your device and either upgrade to a new one or move on. If…
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Apple lance la location d’iPhone, d’iPad et de Mac
Petit loyer, gros astérisque Les appareils d’Apple sont trop chers ? Il est vrai qu’avec la dernière augmentation en date, le portefeuille souffre encore plus que d’habitude. Néanmoins, le constructeur propose une alternative en lançant un programme de leasing, sobrement baptisé Apple Upgrade. Les prix sont alléchants, mais gare aux petites lignes. Les appareils d’Apple n’ont jamais été très bon marché, et encore moins depuis la récente hausse vertigineuse imposée par l’explosion des coûts…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 vs. Motorola Razr 70 Ultra : quel smartphone pliable au format clapet choisir ?
Le Moto dispose de l'un des meilleurs logiciels disponibles sur un téléphone, mais comment se positionne-t-il face à son tout nouveau concurrent ? Moto Razr 70 Ultra (à gauche) vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (à droite). Cesar Cadenas/Kerry Wan/ZDNET Si vous êtes amateur de rétro ou si vous recherchez simplement un appareil compact qui tient dans la poche, le téléphone à clapet est la solution idéale. Samsung vient de lancer le Galaxy Z Flip8…
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T-Mobile ‘actively working’ to fix ongoing outage, iPhone SOS mode
Update #2, 4:15 p.m. PT: In a statement to 9to5Mac, a T-Mobile spokesperson said: “Our teams are actively working the reports of technical challenges impacting some customers. Any service impacts are in the process of being resolved and are our highest priority. We know how critical it is to stay connected, and every available resource is focused on resolving this as quickly as possible.” Update #1, 3 p.m. PT: Some T-Mobile users report that…
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What’s new in Android’s July 2026 Google System Updates [U]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while others are aimed at developers. The following first-party apps comprise the “Google System”: To update, open the Settings app > tap your name at the very top for “Google services” (on Pixel) > All services tab > Privacy…
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The Sideload 040: Finding digital peace with Light Phone
Welcome to episode 40 of The Sideload, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Kai Tang and Joe Hollier of Light to discuss the recent announcement of the Light Flip, the urge to disconnect from your smartphone, and finding the right balance between being offline without being inconvenienced. Sponsored by NordVPN: Listeners to The Sideload can save up to 76% on a two-year subscription alongside four extra months for absolutely free by…
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