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10 Ways to Improve Your iPhone's Battery Life

When you're at home or work with regular access to an iPhone charger, you probably don't need to worry much about your iPhone's battery. On days when you're away from home for long stretches, you might want to make some adjustments to exten

Privacy-focused GrapheneOS to launch on Motorola flagship phones in 2027

Initial phones will be pricey

AMD may be partnering with Google on a new TPU with on-package cores

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YouTube Premium’s Price Could Be Going Up Again

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Walmart Finally Brings Tap-to-Pay With Google Pay to Its Stores

The post Walmart Finally Brings Tap-to-Pay With Google Pay to Its Stores appeared first on Android Headlines.

How Android 17's aggressive app memory limits could be a game changer for all devices

It was time for a change

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Alleged Dimensity 9600 Pro Samples Hit the Black Market for Just $30

The post Alleged Dimensity 9600 Pro Samples Hit the Black Market for Just $30 appeared first on Android Headlines.

I flipped one hidden Google Maps setting while hiking; my phone lasted much longer

Google Maps was draining my phone's battery on every hike until I found this one setting

I downloaded one small utility onto my Samsung phone; I'll never delete it

I got a new file manager and my files are so much happier

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5 Of The Best Anker Accessories For iPhone Users

Anker makes a wide range of iPhone-centric products that are often cheaper than Apple's while providing more variety. Here are the best ones that you can buy.

A fix for the red tint issue on the Galaxy S26 Ultra may be coming later this month

Last month, Samsung acknowledged reports that the Galaxy S26 Ultra display can have a red tint under certain conditions and promised a fix for it – the company blamed it on a software issue, not a hardware one. Said fix is coming by the end

My phone doesn't have a microSD slot, so I 3D printed a case with microSD built in

External storage that's with me all the time and doesn't block charging.

These Google Pixel Phones Are Officially Too Old For Software Updates

Google has released 11 generations of Pixel phones as of 2026, which means some are now too old to get software updates. Here's which ones they are.

Get ready to pony up the dough for the 25th Anniversary Xbox

The post Get ready to pony up the dough for the 25th Anniversary Xbox appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung ranks second in global book-style foldable market

Omdia has published an analysis of the foldable smartphone market, examining current trends, projecting future shipments, and highlighting key growth drivers and industry challenges. According to the research firm, Samsung had an 18% share

The MacRumors Show: Michael Fisher Talks iPhone Ultra

YouTuber Michael Fisher, known as "MrMobile," joins us on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show to talk through key rumors about the "iPhone Ultra" and how the device could compare to rivals. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube chan

I vibe-coded my own Android keyboard to escape Gboard's telemetry

It only took about two hours to get the whole thing running.

I bought the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra because Samsung fixed the one thing I needed it to

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is the hero foldable device this year. A new form factor, an interesting design, and the wider form factor have made it a clear hit. For many Galaxy Z Fold 7 owners like myself, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is more appealin

15 Android games that look as good as console games

Breathtaking graphics on a tiny screen.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold is changing how I multitask on a foldable with ‘App Handles’ [Gallery]

Previewed in a recent Canary build, Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold ships with the “App Handles” multitasking feature that’s a welcome addition to the experience.

Xiaomi releases new entry-level 5G smartphone with brand-new ARM chip

Xiaomi has launched the new Poco M8x smartphone in the Indian market. The new 5G-enabled smartphone features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and a large 7,900 mAh battery with 45 W wired charging support. Interestingly, the device also support

Teen Drops Key Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Before Trial

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You can now download the first Pixel 11 factory images

The post You can now download the first Pixel 11 factory images appeared first on Android Headlines.

Android brands struggle in Europe amidst RAMageddon, with Apple catching up

While Apple absolutely dominates the US market, Europe is much more diverse in terms of smartphone market share. According to a new report, Android brands are struggling in Europe amid the RAM pricing crisis, and Apple isn’t missing the opp

Sony's CEO says they don't need to aggressively sell the PS5 today

The post Sony's CEO says they don't need to aggressively sell the PS5 today appeared first on Android Headlines.

POCO F9 Ultra Hits Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16GB RAM

The POCO F9 Ultra is getting closer to launch, and we now have a better idea of what is hiding inside. The phone has appeared on Geekbench with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16GB of RAM. That is proper flagship hardware, although

Samsung dominates Latin American smartphone market

Counterpoint Research has published an analysis of the Latin America (LATAM) smartphone market in Q2 2026. According to it, Samsung had a 38% market share, the highest among all brands by a wide margin, putting it in first place, just like

Senators Demand TikTok Answers Over 'Depraved' Safety Experiment

The post Senators Demand TikTok Answers Over 'Depraved' Safety Experiment appeared first on Android Headlines.

GrapheneOS Says Its First Motorola Phones Will Skip the Budget Tier

The post GrapheneOS Says Its First Motorola Phones Will Skip the Budget Tier appeared first on Android Headlines.

OnePlus Is Reportedly Working on an Even Cheaper Phone

OnePlus has spent the past few years pushing its phones further upmarket, but it looks like the company isn't giving up on cheaper models. A new leak claims OnePlus is working on another budget phone for India, with the device expected to s

POCO M8x 5G Is Official With a Huge 7,900mAh Battery

POCO has launched another M8-series phone in India, and this one is all about battery life. The new POCO M8x 5G packs a huge 7,900mAh battery, a 6.9-inch 120Hz display and Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. Prices start at INR 20,999 (187 E

Apple Reportedly Lays Off VR Staff as It Shifts Focus to Smart Glasses

The post Apple Reportedly Lays Off VR Staff as It Shifts Focus to Smart Glasses appeared first on Android Headlines.

A New Battery Technology Can Handle 60,000 Charge Cycles, and It Doesn't Explode

The post A New Battery Technology Can Handle 60,000 Charge Cycles, and It Doesn't Explode appeared first on Android Headlines.

Name of the Galaxy S27 Ultra’s Snapdragon chip has leaked

Samsung has been using flagship Qualcomm chips in its top-of-the-line Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series phones every year, and 2027 will be no different. The South Korean firm is expected to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series processor in Gal

GrapheneOS phone from Motorola arrives next year, ‘higher end’ compared to Pixel with a price to match

The privacy-focused GrapheneOS is making its way to dedicated hardware soon, with a device in the works from Motorola. According to a quick update on that device, it’ll be “higher end” than a Pixel with a price to match, and it’ll be coming

Nothing OS 5.0 Is Coming on September 10 With Android 17

Nothing is getting ready for its next big software update. The company has confirmed that Nothing OS 5.0 will be unveiled on September 10, giving us our first full look at its Android 17-based software. We already knew the update was coming

Pixel’s ‘Flip to Shhh’ notification feature is broken for some

With the Pixel’s “Flip to Shhh” feature on, setting the phone face down silences notifications. It’s a handy feature for disconnecting, but it’s not actually working on several models right now.

Pura X View is light and thin unlike foldable’s bulkiness: Huawei

Huawei Pura X View has obtained a lot of attention in the market for its light and thin design, and unlike many foldable phones, it doesn’t bring bulkiness despite a similar format. One of the company’s officials has shed light on the new c

Smartphone Sales Are Falling Worldwide, But Apple Keeps Growing

Apple gained ground in India, Latin America, and Europe even as all three markets contracted, according to a new series of Counterpoint Research reports. Between late March and the beginning of August, Indian smartphone sales ran 14% behind

Check your Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8, there’s a new update

You wouldn't think the Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy S8 would receive any firmware updates anymore. The Galaxy Note series itself has been discontinued for quite a while now. However, it has happened in the past that an update is sent out for un

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Is Real, and That's Going to Be a Mouthful on Galaxy S27

The post Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Is Real, and That's Going to Be a Mouthful on Galaxy S27 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung ties Apple for the top spot in Europe’s smartphone market

Counterpoint Research has published an analysis of the European smartphone market in Q2 2026. According to it, Samsung had a 34% market share, putting it jointly in first place with Apple, which has the same market share. That’s despite the

3 Apps That Can Make Your Gaming Phone More Powerful

Gaming on mobile devices is more common than ever, and these three apps will help you get even more power out of your gaming phone.

vivo V80 Lite with 10,000mAh battery to debut on September 3

The vivo V80 Lite appeared on an Indian retailer’s Instagram page earlier this week, hinting at an imminent launch. Now, the official vivo Malaysia website has confirmed the phone’s launch, albeit with a different design. vivo Malaysia has

HONOR Robot Phone First Impression

So how do you put the words Robot and Phone together? It was hard for me to visualize such a product, until I saw it at MWC this year. Then I was thinking, ok a prototype then. But, now it has become a mass-produced product. This is crazy!

Massive Data Leak Exposes iPhone 18 Pro Series Technical Schematics

A hacking group called World Leaks broke into one of Apple's iPhone makers in India and stole a huge amount of secret data. Over 630GB, spread across more than 200,000 files. All of it ended up posted on the dark web. Reuters and other news

Honor outperforms Samsung in three foldable markets: Q2 2026

A new IDC report shows that Honor has taken over Samsung in almost three foldable phone markets for Q2 2026. The company has scored more than 50% of shipments in these markets, pushing all global competitors back in the folding device race.

Poco M8x arrives with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, a 120Hz display, and a 7,900 mAh battery

Poco today unveiled the Poco M8x as the newest member of its M8 series. The Poco M8x is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, making it India's first smartphone to have that chip at the helm. It has up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB

5 Budget-Friendly Laptops More Powerful Than The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge

If you're eyeing the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge but still want to save a few extra bucks, consider these budget-friendly alternatives instead.

HarmonyOS 7.0 Closed Beta live for over 25 Huawei devices

On August 20, Huawei started the HarmonyOS 7.0 closed beta recruitment program for more than 25 devices. It is open to flagship devices alongside a few mid-rangers. One can dive into the software activity at the earliest, as there are only

Wide-Screen Foldables Are Coming From Almost Every Major Brand, Leak Says

A new leak lists the phone makers currently working on wide-screen foldables — phones that open into a shorter, wider display instead of the usual tall shape. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the details on Weibo. Huawei is furthest alon

OnePlus tipped to launch a new budget phone in India

After announcing its exit from North America and Europe, OnePlus reaffirmed its commitment to India and said it would continue launching new smartphones in the country. Following the OnePlus N6x launch last month, a new rumor now claims tha

Huawei to upgrade Mate 90 Fan Edition with surprising cooling tech

Huawei Mate 90 Series is coming very soon with plenty of cutting-edge tech capabilities, and its FAN EDITION is expected to inherit the same features with a new active cooling upgrade. A new leak is here regarding the special WIND variant.

Here's when Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 is getting unveiled

Ever since Google released Android 17, you may have been wondering when Nothing will release its own interpretation of the new OS. Well, we are getting closer. The company has just announced that Nothing OS 5.0, which will be based on Andro

Counterpoint: European smartphone shipments drop to three year low

The European smartphone market experienced its lowest volume of shipments for Q2 (April – June) since 2023. A new report from Counterpoint Research estimates 35 million smartphone shipments for the period, which is a 10% drop from the value

New Samsung Galaxy A08 certification reveals a jump in battery capacity

A few days ago the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A08 was spotted in the Google Play Console database. Now it's also been certified by Anatel in Brazil, ahead of its launch over there. The certification reveals that the Galaxy A08 has a battery wi

15 Popular Android Phones You Can Trade In At Your Local Apple Store

If you're tired of Android and want to move over to the world of Apple phones, the Orchard is happy to take 72 models of non-Apple phones as partial payment.

Huawei Pura X View Price: Here is how much it can cost

Huawei Pura X View appeared unexpectedly at the HarmonyOS-backed Enjoy G9 launch event, and while the company has already showcased its specs and features, it hasn’t disclosed the price yet. We’ve now got some information on this matter. Th

Best places to sell or trade in an iPhone in 2026: How to get the most money

Macworld In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new iPhone coming at Apple’s September event and that means two things: You want a new iPhone and you need to sell your old one. If you buy your iPhone outright every year or so, you can usually

How to put an iPhone into Recovery Mode if it’s not working

Macworld If you need to fix a faulty iPhone that will not start up properly, you can use Recovery mode. This lets you connect your iPhone to a Mac or PC and use it to update or restore iOS. If your iPhone is having problems, try updating th

Redmi Watch 6 Active is now official with a big battery and 140 sports modes

The Redmi Watch 6 Active last leaked a few days ago, and today it's finally become official. It's already listed in Xiaomi's Chinese online store, and it's up for grabs for CNY 349 (approximately $51). You can get it in Gunmetal, Pink Orang

Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor

We're likely about a month away from when Apple will launch new iPhone models, and color has been a major topic of discussion. There's going to be a dramatic new color for the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, but Apple plans

Ugreen launches new Qi2 charging stand with 25W wireless charging, active cooling & built-in display

Ugreen has quietly launched a new Qi2 wireless charging stand (model no W776) in the US market. It is priced at $79.99 and is now listed on Amazon US. The device is a two-in-one desktop charger designed to power an iPhone and a pair of AirP

Google Messages RCS breaks with ‘3100’ error for some, especially Galaxy switchers

An issue with Google Messages appears to be breaking RCS for some users, with much of the problem tracing back to Samsung Galaxy devices.

Sony’s Xperia 10 VIII just showed up on Geekbench, and it’s sticking with a familiar chip

A new Sony phone with model number XQ-GH54 has turned up on Geekbench, and Japanese outlet Sumaho Digest has confirmed it as the Sony Xperia 10 VIII. The confirmation lines up with an earlier leak pointing to Sony’s next mid-range phone, wh

Apple Card Turns Seven With Big Change Ahead

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the Apple Card becoming widely available in the U.S., following a more limited preview period. Apple's credit card can be managed in the iPhone's Wallet app, with key benefits including color-coded spe

Xiaomi Enters the NAS Market With Its First Home Storage Device and even better, reservations open now!

Xiaomi has opened reservations for its first-ever NAS (network-attached storage) product, Xiaomi Intelligent Storage, positioning to enter the home storage market. The product will be available for purchase on August 27th. Xiaomi Intelligen

Xiaomi Is Bringing Its Full Mijia Smart Home Ecosystem to Europe

Xiaomi is getting ready for its first appearance at IFA Berlin, and this time phones won't be the main story. The company will use IFA 2026 to bring more of its Mijia smart home products to Europe. That includes large home appliances that w

iPhone 18 Pro Could Be a Much Bigger Upgrade Than We Expected

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series is only a few weeks away, and this year I think there is more to look forward to than usual. We have heard about the new A20 Pro chip, bigger batteries, better displays and a smarter Siri, while the Pro Max coul

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Is Almost Here, But Samsung May Have Played It Too Safe

The Samsung Galaxy S FE series started with a simple idea: offering a decent set of specifications at a lower price than Samsung's regular Galaxy S flagships. However, this lineup has been losing relevance in recent years. While some still

iPhone 18 Pro cases are already available online. They give us a hint about the new iPhone 18 Pro.

The cases that are available for the iPhone 18 Pro tell us that the design of the iPhone 18 Pro is finalized. This is because case makers only start making cases when they know the dimensions of the phone. Now lets talk about the iPhone 18

Redmi Note 17 Pro Max Is Coming With a Huge 10,000mAh Battery

Xiaomi has started teasing the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max ahead of its global launch, and we now know what its biggest selling point will be. The phone packs a huge 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W HyperCharge support. That's almost tw

Xiaomi Just Ended Software Support for More Phones, Including the Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi has added another group of phones to its End of Life list, and this time the Xiaomi 12 Lite is among them. The affected devices will no longer get regular HyperOS updates, bug fixes or security patches. In other words, if you still u

Elecrow ThinkNode M9 is a phone-like mesh communicator with a 2.4 inch sccreen, QWERTY keyboard, and LoRa

At first glance, the Elecrow ThinkNode M9 looks like a smartphone from an alternate universe where all phones are descended from BlackBerry and Palm Treo devices rather than iPhones and Android phones. But it’s not really a phone at all. In

Zinwa Q27 smartphone with BlackBerry-style design now available for pre-order

The Zinwa Q27 is a smartphone that combines modern features with classic BlackBerry design. In fact, it looks a lot like the BlackBerry Classic that was released in 2014. But the Zinwa Q27 is an Android phone with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300

Lilbits: Samsung’s wider-screen foldable, AYANEO’s $3000 handheld, and Pebble Watch faces on smartphone’s second screen

Samsung has expanded its smartphone lineup with three new Galaxy Z foldables, including one model with a wider-than-usual display. After suspending orders for a high-priced handheld gaming PC earlier this year due to unsustainable pricing (

Light Flip is a flip phone with minimalist design and features (plus a keypad and T9 predictive text)

The Light Flip is an upcoming cellphone that looks like an artifact from an alternate timeline where smartphones never took off. It has a class flip-phone design with a small screen on top and a number pad on bottom. And there’s a notificat

Hisense A10 is an E Ink smartphone with a detachable LCD screen on the back

Just days after Bigme launched a crowdfunding campaign for a dual-screen smartphone with an E Ink display on one side and an LCD display on the other, Hisense has introduced a phone with similar features. But there’s one key thing that sets

Lilbits: Goodbye OnePlus, Hello Xteink X4 Pro and a Game Boy Advance lookalike from AYANEO

A year and a half after launch, the MeLE QuieterDL fanless mini PC is getting a modest processor spec bump… and a big price increase. More than a decade after entering the global smartphone market, OnePlus is pulling back. And at a time whe