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Samsung drops a hint about its Android XR smart glasses pricing
What you need to know Samsung says its Galaxy Glasses will be priced at a "reasonable" premium, likely above the $300 Meta Ray-Bans. The glasses are designed to work as an extension of Galaxy phones rather than as a standalone smart device. Samsung is adding Galaxy-exclusive features like Watch gesture controls and instant photo syncing to your phone. Samsung may not have revealed much about its Galaxy Glasses during Galaxy Unpacked in London, but…
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Don't wait to update: iOS 26.6 includes more than 75 security fixes
Apple's iOS 26.6 update stops attackers from using iPhone Mirroring, Siri, and more to gain user data. Here's what you need to know. On Monday, just under a month following the arrival of the security-focused iOS 26.5.2, Apple made iOS 26.6 available to the general public. The latter includes over 75 security enhancements, 14 of which address kernel-related vulnerabilities. 10 of the now-patched kernel issues allowed apps to trigger unexpected system terminations, while others…
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OnePlus 16 looks ready to impress, but its biggest problem isn't the hardware
What you need to know A new rumor suggests the OnePlus 16 will retain the OnePlus 15's flat display and compact square camera module. The launch could slip to October, with the latest leak pushing back earlier expectations of a September debut. Flagship hardware is shaping up to be a standout, with rumors pointing to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, a huge 9,000mAh battery, and a 200MP telephoto camera. OnePlus may…
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Galaxy Z Fold 8 in ‘Pistachio’ already appears to be selling out
The best version of Samsung’s adorable new Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the green “Pistachio” one and, fittingly, that’s the one that already appears to be selling out. Galaxy Z Fold 8 is sold in black, white, and purple colors everywhere, but Samsung.com gets an exclusive “Pistachio” variant in a light shade of green that’s just a delight in person. Out of the four (pictured above and below) it’s the most fun and unique…
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Galaxy S27 Ultra rumored to near 6,000 mAh in long-overdue battery upgrade
If you had to pick one spec on Samsung’s top-end flagship that doesn’t feel all that “Ultra,” it’d probably be the 5,000 mAh battery that hasn’t changed in half a decade. Finally, though, it sounds like the Galaxy S27 Ultra will bring a battery upgrade, and a big one too. To reiterate, Samsung has been using the same 5,000 mAh battery for the past several generations of its Ultra flagship, from 2020’s Galaxy S20…
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Google Pixel 11 launch event: Everything we expect as price increase rumors grow
The next Made by Google event is set to take place on August 12, where the company is expected to showcase the new Pixel lineup. Rumors suggest this year could see an incremental cycle, with a 2nm Tensor G6 chip, new colors and a higher entry price anticipated to be the Pixel 11 series' biggest changes. Similarly, leaks point to new colors and price hikes for the Pixel Watch 5. But Google may yet…
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Galaxy S27 Pro, Ultra battery specs leaked: don't freak out, but we've wanted this forever
What you need to know Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra rumors return after battery specifications allegedly surface online. The S27 Ultra is rumored to get a 5,700mAh or 5,800mAh battery upgrade, while the S27 Pro could see a 5,200mAh cell. These numbers go against a previous rumor that said Samsung's potential silicon-carbon upgrade might not increase the capacities. Rumors are surfacing fast and furiously about an upgrade Samsung could give two of its…
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Galaxy S27 : Samsung va intégrer de nouveaux capteurs photo sur tous les modèles
Samsung prévoit une refonte de la configuration photo de ses Galaxy S27, avec notamment l’intégration de capteurs Sony. Que nous réserve Samsung avec ses prochains smartphones haut de gamme ? Une refonte de la partie photo, apparemment. Les quatre modèles de Galaxy S27 seraient équipés de nouveaux capteurs, dont certains seraient fournis par Sony. Le Galaxy S27 Ultra, nom de code NM4, et le Galaxy S27 Pro (NM3), devraient en effet embarquer un Sony…
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Bad news for your wallet: Qualcomm's chip prices are going up, and your next phone will cost more
What you need to know Smartphone prices are climbing rapidly as rising RAM and chipset costs force Android brands to charge more for new devices. Qualcomm's upcoming chipset price hike could push the prices of Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Honor, and other Android phones even higher. Buying an Android phone later this year or in 2027 will likely cost more than buying an equivalent model today. The best time to buy a new smartphone was…
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Activist charged with felony after giving border agent "duress code" that wiped his phone
In early 2025, Atlanta resident Samuel Tunick was on his way home following a trip abroad. After landing in the US, customs agents demanded access to his Pixel phone, which was running an alternative version of Android called GrapheneOS. Rather than hand over his data, Tunick used a clever feature of the software to delete everything. Now, he's facing federal charges. The first hearing in this case happened last week, according to The Guardian,…
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iPhone 18 Pro Max : Apple se montrerait radin sur un composant plus qu’essentiel
Pour la seconde fois en deux ans, Apple chercherait à réduire le montant de l’addition pour les pièces de ses nouveaux iPhone très haut de gamme, et une nouvelle fois cette quête d’économies passerait, notamment, par l’achat d’écrans moins coûteux pour le futur iPhone 18 Pro Max. C’est en tout cas ce que suggérait ce week-end le média coréen The Elec, qui indique que la firme se tournerait notamment vers des dalles OLED signées…
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Votre smartphone Samsung va perdre toutes ses données si le mauvais code PIN est entré trop de fois
Avec la mise à jour One UI 9, les smartphones Samsung renforcent leur sécurité en se bloquant plus rapidement après l’introduction successive de mauvais codes PIN. Samsung vient d’annoncer un renforcement de la sécurité de l’écran de verrouillage pour ses appareils tournant sous One UI 9, la nouvelle version de sa surcouche, basée sur Android 17. “Pour protéger votre vie privée et vos données personnelles contre les tentatives de piratage par force brute, le…
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Samsung won’t close the door on S Pen’s return to Galaxy Z Fold 9, but that doesn’t mean it’s happening
If there ever was a device so uniquely positioned to benefit from the S Pen, it’d be one of the new Galaxy Z Fold 8’s. But Samsung didn’t make that a possibility for the sake of compact design. Still, Samsung says there’s a chance that may change in the future. It’s been well-reported that Samsung reduced the size of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 because it ditched the S Pen digitizer. A digitizer is…
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Les 10 smartphones les plus populaires de la semaine sur Frandroid : le Google Pixel 10 Pro tient tête aux Samsung Galaxy A
Depuis toujours, Frandroid s’intéresse et se passionne pour les téléphones portables. Forcément, dans notre guide d’achat des meilleurs smartphones, nous recensons les modèles les plus performants. Toutefois, il nous semble aussi pertinent de montrer quels sont les modèles les plus populaires auprès de notre lectorat. Il n’y a pas toujours une stricte corrélation et c’est intéressant à observer. Le HONOR Magic V6 repousse les limites du smartphone pliable avec un design distinctif et robuste,…
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iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release
Apple’s unveiling of iPhone 18 models this fall is expected in September, as usual, but there are several ways this year’s launches will reflect the anomaly of COVID-era 2020’s iPhone releases. Apple has many highly successful products, but the iPhone remains its crown jewel. It accounts for a huge chunk of the company’s overall revenue. As such, Apple understandably tries to stay consistent with iPhone launches. By maintaining a predictable schedule for new iPhones,…
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Aviate, Android’s answer to Flighty, is now available to download
After a limited alpha testing phase, Aviate, the flight tracking application that aims to be a full rebuttal to iPhone’s Flighty tracker, is now officially available on Android. After a short pre-registration period and the aforementioned limited alpha, Aviate can be grabbed directly from the Google Play Store per the development team’s official blog post announcing the launch. While there have been a few options on Android for the past couple of years, there…
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OnePlus 16 sounds great; too bad you won’t be able to buy it
A new leak paints a picture of the OnePlus 16, which will be tantalizingly out of reach for the brand’s loyal customers from around the globe. Leaker Digital Chat Station details the OnePlus 16 in a post on Weibo, describing the device as similar in overall design, but with some bumped-up specs including the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. While there’s a lot still left in the dark, that already sounds great.…
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Samsung hints at silicon-carbon batteries for more Galaxy phones
One of the big updates in Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is the debut of silicon-carbon batteries and, in an interview, Samsung has hinted at what might be next for the updated battery tech. The appeal of silicon-carbon batteries is packing more energy into a smaller package. While some brands have used that to pack absolutely giantic batteries into smartphones – we’re talking foldables passing 7,000 mAh, and slab phones with 10,000 mAh…
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Your Galaxy phone will soon force a factory reset if you forget its PIN
TL;DR A Samsung document confirms that One UI 9 will cap the number of incorrect PIN, password, or pattern attempts to just 13. This is part of the recent changes to Android 17, though Samsung’s implementation is much stricter. Samsung will ignore repeated attempts with the same password or PIN, and such attempts won’t count toward the overall failed-attempt tally. We’ve all been in situations where we’ve entered the PIN for our Android phone‘s…
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Samsung’s smart glasses aren’t trying to replace your phone, and that might be its biggest advantage
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. When Samsung showcased its smart glasses at the recent Galaxy Unpacked, most of the attention centered on the hardware itself. The company confirmed partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, a Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 platform, a voice-first experience, and up to nine hours of battery life. But little was said about the philosophy behind the product. Now, new comments from a Samsung…
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The best PS2 emulator on Android just gained LAN play support
Affiliate links on Android Authority may earn us a commission. Learn more. ARMSX2 has quickly become the best PS2 emulator on Android, owing to a steady stream of additions, improvements, and fixes. The team isn’t stopping here, as it’s just released a few more updates in the last few days. And one update brings a fantastic multiplayer feature. ARMSX2 v2.6.5.1 was released on GitHub and the Play Store two days ago and adds support…
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Galaxy S27 : Samsung préparerait quatre modèles, dont une nouvelle version « Pro »
Samsung pourrait revoir en profondeur sa gamme Galaxy S27. Selon des informations rapportées par WinFuture, le constructeur sud-coréen travaillerait sur quatre smartphones, avec l'apparition d'un Galaxy S27 Pro entre le modèle Plus et l'Ultra. Une nouvelle batterie en silicium-carbone serait également à l'étude. Samsung pourrait s'inspirer de la stratégie d'Apple pour sa prochaine génération de smartphones haut de gamme. Le constructeur développerait actuellement quatre appareils sous le nom de code « New Miracle »,…
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Samsung's next tri-fold could finally be a phone you can actually buy
What you need to know Samsung is reportedly planning a second-generation Galaxy Z TriFold for 2027. The next TriFold is expected to keep the same display size, suggesting Samsung is focusing on scaling the product rather than redesigning it. Samsung could launch four foldables in 2027 — Galaxy Z Flip 9, Z Fold 9, Z Fold 9 Ultra, and the new TriFold — expanding its premium lineup. Samsung’s first tri-fold phone wasn’t supposed to…
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Here's What the 'iPhone 20' is Expected to Look Like
Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone is expected to arrive in the fall of 2027 with the most significant design overhaul the device has seen since the iPhone X. In many ways, the device is expected to repeat the story of the iPhone X, which marked the device's 10th anniversary in 2017 by dropping the Home button and introducing an edge-to-edge display. The 2027 model is rumored to overhaul the design language that has defined the…
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