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OriginalShould You Pre-Order Samsung's New Foldables? The Trade-Offs to Weigh
Samsung's Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Watch 9 are now on pre-order. Here are the trade-offs worth weighing before you commit — and why timing matters.
Apple Prices Are Climbing: Buy Now, Wait, or Switch?
Reporting this week points to a broad, ongoing wave of Apple price increases across hardware and subscriptions. Here is how to time a new iPhone or plan — and when a discounted Android makes more sense.
Thin Phone or Foldable? What This Week's News Says About Your Next Upgrade
The iPhone Air is slim, but it needs a $99 battery pack to keep up. If you're upgrading, a foldable may be the more useful bet.
Prime Day vs Summer Sales: Which Phone Deal Is Actually Worth It
Prime Day and the summer sales are running at once, and several flagships have slipped under key price thresholds. Here is which drop actually holds up, sorted by budget.
Buying a phone now? Weigh battery life against the early Prime Day discounts
Early Prime Day cuts are live on several flagships and mid-rangers just as battery endurance moves to the front of buyers' minds. Here's how to spend wisely rather than overpay for a marginal upgrade.
Prime Day phone deals: buy on value, not the AI badge
Early Prime Day discounts are live across recent flagships and mid-rangers. The smart purchase rests on price and the two or three features you'll actually use — not the 'AI phone' label.
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SyndicatedThis AI-generated iPhone 18 Pro mock ad makes me actually love dark cherry color
Can you believe it’s new iPhone week already? Apple’s “Rise and Surprise” event is just a few days away on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. The company is set to unveil the foldable iPhone Ultra and new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, among other new hardware products.…
Read at sourceApple A20 Pro chip: why it’s such a big deal for the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro Max
The A20 Pro could give Apple the processing muscle and thermal efficiency it needs to outpace flagship Android rivals with the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Ultra.
Read at sourcePoco X8 unboxing
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Read at sourceIs it safe to buy a refurbished iPhone from Walmart?
Walmart provides lower-cost refurbished phones than buying from Apple directly, but you also have to navigate through more sellers and terms.
Read at sourceWhen are portable Apple CarPlay screens actually worth it?
Many recent vehicles had CarPlay and Android Auto built in, but if yours doesn't, you can add a portable one to your dash.
Read at sourceThe pros and cons of using wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto delivers on the promise of making your life easier most of the time, but ditching the cable can come with a number of tradeoffs.
Read at sourceiQOO 16 now tipped to pack an 8,400 mAh battery
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Read at sourceWhy some of the word's most well-known car brands don't support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Frequently, it has nothing to do with offering you something better.
Read at source3 Android features I need on my iPad
Good artists copy, great artists steal. Remember that one?
Read at sourceHow To Send High-Quality Images And Videos From Android To iPhone
It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.
Read at sourceiPhone 18 colors, Galaxy S27 Ultra camera detailed, Poco F9 series unveiled, Week 36 in review
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Read at sourceThis Android app turned my chaotic mornings into the most productive part of my day
Finally, an app that makes me do more in the mornings
Read at sourceYouTube has a hidden setting that finally stopped me from doomscrolling
It gave me a way to stop losing hours to Shorts
Read at sourceI can't switch from Samsung to the Google ecosystem because of this single app
Google still has no real answer
Read at sourceNetflix includes 80+ ad-free iPhone and iPad games, here’s every app
Looking for new iPhone and iPad games to play? The App Store has plenty of games without ads and in-app purchases. Apple Arcade is a great subscription option for families, though it’s not the only game in town. If you’re a Netflix subscriber, you’re also paying for a huge…
Read at sourceSamsung is breaking records right now. [Video]
One phone is carrying HARD.
Read at sourceHow to find your iPhone even when it's off
If you lose your iPhone, it's findable even after someone turns it off or the battery drains, as long as you don't delay.
Read at sourceWeekly poll: will you buy the Poco F9 Pro or the Poco F9 Ultra?
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Read at sourceI already know what Apple is going to announce at its event this week
Apple could reveal its first-ever foldable iPhone and a new Apple TV on September 9.
Read at sourceActualité : Je navigue sur mon iPhone deux fois plus vite grâce à ces 8 gestes incontournables
Sur iPhone, plusieurs gestes se révèlent bien utiles pour naviguer dans iOS et accomplir diverses tâches en un claquement de doigts. J’ai résumé pour vous mes huit astuces favorites en la matière, idéales pour gagner un temps précieux au quotidien.
Read at sourceApple might soon make App Store changes to raise revenue, increase margins: report
According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly considering making some changes to its App Store. The goal? To increase the potential revenue it brings in. more…
Read at sourceJ’ai essayé le smartphone Tecno 100 % sans bordures : une fausse bonne idée ?
Le constructeur Tecno a dévoilé un smartphone avec un écran aux bordures de 0 mm à l'IFA 2026. Véritable révolution ou simple trompe-l'œil ? Notre verdict.
Read at sourceI won't let a new Android phone connect to Wi-Fi without these 7 hidden settings enabled
A few simple tweaks that made my Android device virtually bulletproof
Read at sourceXiaomi 17T Pro : la version 512 Go passe à un prix ultra-compétitif (-40%)
Le Xiaomi 17T Pro profite d'une remise exceptionnelle à l'occasion de l'opération Local Day sur AliExpress. Si vous attendiez une offre sur la version 512 Go du smartphone, c'est maintenant.
Read at sourceI tried living with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but one missing feature makes it feel outdated
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra feels like a relic without this one basic feature
Read at sourceThe Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones…
Read at sourceWeekly poll results: fans think that the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE needs a price cut, badly
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Read at sourceGoogle Pixel 11 Pro review
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Read at sourceMy Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI
I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
Read at sourceApple « Surprise and Shine » : les 5 annonces qu’on attend le 9 septembre (iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone pliable, Watch, AirPods…)
Mercredi 9 septembre à 19h (heure française), Apple ouvre son événement « Surprise and Shine » depuis Cupertino. Au programme : une rentrée très orientée premium, avec deux iPhones Pro, le tout premier iPhone pliable, de nouvelles Apple Watch et possiblement des AirPods.
Read at sourceiPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumors: it could be a record-breaking year for Apple
Between a rumored capacity jump to roughly 5,567 mAh and improved power efficiency of the 2nm A20 Pro chip, the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery life could be exceptional.
Read at sourceXiaomi Pad 7 : ultra-populaire auprès des Français, elle se vend par palettes à -54%
C'est votre dernière chance pour vous équiper de l'une des meilleures tablettes Android du marché. Pour les derniers instant de l'opération Local Day, AliExpress propose une offre immanquable sur l'excellent Xiaomi Pad 7, en version 256 Go s'il vous plait.
Read at sourceAge Twisters is a genuinely charming co-op game hoping to bridge the generation divide - and one of my loveliest surprises at Gamescom
Despite the horrors its name might imply, Age Twisters it's a surprisingly nifty little thing. I had the opportunity to check it out at Gamescom, and to my delight its co-op adventuring provided a lovely tonic to the various violent delights the show provided elsewhere. Read more
Read at sourceDeals: Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, Galaxy S26 FE now available, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra discounted
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Read at sourceActualité : La batterie de votre smartphone fond ? Ces 5 applications Google et leurs réglages sont probablement à blâmer
Certaines applications sont spécialement gourmandes en batterie. C'est notamment le cas de celles de Google, mais quelques réglages permettent de trouver un bon équilibre entre fonctionnalités et autonomie sur votre smartphone.
Read at sourceAirPods 5: Everything we've heard so far about Apple's next wireless earbuds
Rumors are swirling about the next iteration of Apple's world-famous wireless earbuds. Here's what we know so far.
Read at sourceActualité : La nouvelle batterie Dragonscale de Xiaomi est si sûre qu’une voiture neuve est offerte en cas d’incendie
Xiaomi a tellement confiance en sa nouvelle batterie Dragonscale que le constructeur fait une promesse pour le moins ambitieuse. Si elle prend feu à cause d'un défaut de qualité et que la voiture équipée s'embrase, une neuve est offerte au propriétaire avec exactement la même…
Read at sourceiPadOS 27 still needs simpler multitasking, here’s what I’d like to see
Last year, Apple completely reinvented multitasking on the iPad, with the introduction of windowing in iPadOS 26. At first, this meant the removal of the simpler version of multitasking, Split View and Slide Over. Those features did eventually return , but at a cost – they…
Read at sourceAffordable iPhone accessories for CarPlay worth trying
CarPlay can make any vehicle feel significantly more comfortable and family. Still, the experience is not always perfect out of the box. Some cars still require a wired connection, others lack CarPlay entirely, and what about keeping your iPhone charged and cooled on long trips?…
Read at sourceiPhone Handoff will seamlessly share one number between two phones
When iOS 27 lands later this month, it will have a feature called iPhone Handoff that lets you switch between two phones using the same number. It was briefly mentioned during the WWDC keynote back in June, but there were no details at the time. Now there's a demo clip showing…
Read at sourceIndie App Spotlight: ‘KeyAlarm’ turns your most important calendar events into alarms
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact . Calendar events can often be missed, especially since they’re usually just a…
Read at sourceHere’s how iPhone Ultra’s form factor could compare to other Apple products
This month, Apple will be unveiling its first foldable iPhone – rumored to be called iPhone Ultra. It’s going to feature a 5.5-inch outer display and 7.6-inch inner display. In July, Samsung introduced the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 – and it comes with those same screen sizes. Whether…
Read at sourceWhere Google Wallet state IDs are available on Android
States across the US are slowly rolling out support for adding your driver’s license or ID to the Google Wallet app on Android. more…
Read at sourceActualité : Météo sur iPhone : j’utilise ces 7 fonctions pour anticiper mes journées à la minute près
Apprenez-en plus avec l’application Météo de l’iPhone, qui regorge de données utiles sur les conditions météorologiques dans votre ville. Je vous présente les sept fonctionnalités que j’utilise tous les jours pour rester informé, et que vous allez sûrement adopter.
Read at sourceThere May Not Be an iPhone 18 This Year
Apple is expected to announce several products at its September event next week—including a folding phone—but the iPhone 18 might not be among them. It would be a first for the company.
Read at sourcePixelated 115: All wallets are designed badly
Welcome to Pixelated episode 115. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will dig through Google’s latest Android Drop and discuss their most-wanted feature additions for Android. Enjoy the episode? You can listen to our brand new weekly members-only Pixelated Pro bonus episode by…
Read at sourceFriday’s Android app deals and freebies: Friend of a Slime, Tiny Bang Story, Guardians Of Light, more
Joining the Labor Day sales at Best Buy and Amazon, your Friday afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals is now ready: Friend of a Slime: Survivors, The Tiny Bang Story: Premium, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom, Radiant: Guardians Of Light, Halls of Torment: Premium,…
Read at sourceWhat’s new in Android’s September 2026 Google System Updates
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. more…
Read at sourceMoto Tag 2, aka Android’s AirTag, is currently $70 for a 4-pack
Motorola’s latest Android Find Hub tracker is arguably the best option on the market today and, right now, it’s also the best deal at just $70 for a 4-pack – that’s around $17 per tracker. more…
Read at sourceWho’s Tracking You? Use This New Service to Find Out
It can be daunting to determine who's responsible for showing ads on the websites we visit, or who's harvesting data from the mobile apps we use every day. That information is already semi-public, but it is not easily parsed and traditionally much of it has remained walled away…
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