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My Galaxy S22+ was stolen; Samsung Find couldn't help me find it

Samsung Find can pin an online phone to around a street, but chasing a thief is another story

4 Classic iPod Features That Are Pure Nostalgia Today

Apple's iPod changed portable music for an entire generation, and some of its once-familiar features still feel surprisingly appealing in the smartphone era.

Verizon will charge you $10 a month for iPhone Handoff

iPhone Handoff, which lets you share the same number on two devices, will cost you $10 a month on Verizon.

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Why Xiaomi phones have so many ads (and how to block them)

Xiaomi phone users know these phones have too many ads, and the reason is very simple. Learn how to remove them so they're not a hassle anymore.

The Pixel's 10-year run: How Google made Android better, and where it fell short

The good, the bad, and the awkward.

Top Stories: Apple HomeView, New Apple TV and HomePod mini, and Sold-Out iPhone Duo

It was another crazy busy week for Apple, headlined by Tuesday seeing the company take the wraps off of several home-related products as part of a "Welcome home" launch wave. And as if that wasn't enough, Friday saw the start of iPhone Duo

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How to create iPhone Shortcuts with Apple Intelligence (and why you should)

When it works, it works!

Why Do Smart Home Devices Still Use 2.4G Over 5G?

Your smart lights don't need to stream a movie or download a game. That makes their Wi-Fi needs pretty different from the phone you use to control them.

3 Pixel Launcher alternatives that fix its distractions, gestures, and organization

Replacing the Pixel Launcher can be the best decision

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Honor teases new gaming phone with better AnTuTu score than RedMagic 12 Pro+

The Honor Win 2 is set to compete against the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 flagship phones soon. Ahead of the launch, the company has teased the smartphone by sharing its AnTuTu score, which is higher than that of the RedMagic 12 Pro+,

iOS 1 Was Revolutionary, But It Lacked These Critical Features

Modern iOS feels worlds apart from the software that shipped with Apple's first iPhone in 2007. Some of its biggest conveniences took years to arrive.

OnePlus Ace 7 Pro first look leaks with a two-tone design

We now have our first look at OnePlus‘ next performance phones, a few days before they launch in China later this month. A leaked image doing the rounds on Weibo shows what is most likely the Ace 7 Pro in two finishes. It also shows how far

Samsung’s 2027 foldables tipped to include six models, including Galaxy Z Slide and Z Fold 9 Pro

Samsung might be planning its most aggressive foldable year yet in 2027. According to tipster TheGalox, the company could launch as many as six Galaxy Z devices next year, more than double what it usually puts out. The rumored lineup includ

I uninstalled these popular Android apps because the ads finally crossed the line

When ads ruin app functionality

Get Pixel's Quick Tap on any Android phone with this open source app

This app does it all, and more

How Much Storage Did The First Samsung Galaxy Phone Have?

With 256 GB, 512 GB, and even 1 TB of onboard storage becoming a common occurence on most new phones, here's how much storage the first Samsung Galaxy had.

Verizon charges double for iPhone Duo to 18 Pro number handoff

After T-Mobile, Verizon has announced its monthly fee for Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature that allows using two phones with one number. The option is double the fee of T-Mobile, though.

Xiaomi’s new hair dryer brings temperature control and dual ion system in mini size

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia High-Speed Hair Dryer Mini in China. It is priced at 299 yuan, or about $45, and will open for pre-orders on October 20 via Xiaomi Youpin. The Mijia High-Speed Hair Dryer Mini weighs 270g without the power cord

5 Of The Weirdest Nokia Phones You Probably Didn't Know Existed

At one point, Nokia was at the forefront of the mobile phone market, but needless to say, that wasn't due to any of these weird attempts to innovate.

What Does The Triangle Symbol On Samsung Phones Mean?

If a triangle symbol appears on your Samsung phone, it can mean several different things. Here's how to tell what the icon means and why it's showing up.

Which Android Phone Is Equivalent To The iPhone Air?

Apple's iPhone Air offers fans of high-end mobile phones an option designed to be as thin as possible, but is there an equivalent choice among Androids?

Honor reveals which global devices are getting MagicOS 11

Honor unveiled MagicOS 11 based on Android 17 last month, and today the company has finally revealed when the stable update will reach existing devices. Don't expect anything too clear, though. As you can see below, the company's arm in the

Verizon Will Charge $10 a Month for iPhone Handoff

Verizon plans to charge customers $10 per month for the iPhone Handoff feature that Apple added in iOS 27. iPhone Handoff allows one phone number to be shared across two separate iPhones. Pricing was included in Verizon's iPhone Duo announc

All the news about the iPhone Duo

Apple has finally announced its long-rumored foldable: the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, a “nano‑texture” finish on the inner screen, and barely any visible crease. Instead of Face ID,

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 finally tackles the multi-second freezes Pixel owners have been dealing with

A single powerful fix

Apple Calls iPhone Duo Demand 'Extraordinary' After Orders Slip to 2027

Demand for the iPhone Duo has been "nothing short of extraordinary," Apple said in a statement to the Financial Times. The company also said it is "working hard to get this revolutionary new product into customers' hands as quickly as possi

Qualcomm Insists Its 'Extreme' Flagship Chip Is Not Melting the Galaxy S27 Ultra

The post Qualcomm Insists Its 'Extreme' Flagship Chip Is Not Melting the Galaxy S27 Ultra appeared first on Android Headlines.

Moto G47 Power is coming with a much larger battery than the G47

Motorola launched the Moto G47 in April, and interestingly, the company is now readying not a successor, but a new member of the Moto G47 family - the Moto G47 Power. [#InlinePriceWidget,14645,1#] Motorola has published its European Energy

Telegram Could Soon Get Its Own Personalized Feed

The post Telegram Could Soon Get Its Own Personalized Feed appeared first on Android Headlines.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 fixes a serious UI stuttering issue

The post Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 fixes a serious UI stuttering issue appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google Wallet Could Gain Automatic Pass Saving & a New Agents Option

The post Google Wallet Could Gain Automatic Pass Saving & a New Agents Option appeared first on Android Headlines.

Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 rolling out for Pixel

Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR2 Beta 7.1 today a week after the last preview for Pixel devices, which did not feature major user-facing changes. more…

Three New Features Are Coming to Apple HomePod With a Free Upgrade

The post Three New Features Are Coming to Apple HomePod With a Free Upgrade appeared first on Android Headlines.

If you haven't pre-ordered an iPhone Duo yet, you're in for a long, long wait

The Apple iPhone Duo is available for pre-order starting today – or rather we should say that it was available. The very limited supply became painfully apparent when mere hours after launching, Apple’s online store was already showing a sh

Apple's $79 iPhone Duo Case Sticks On With Adhesive

Apple's iPhone Duo Case uses adhesive to attach to the device, according to people who have picked one up. The case comes in two pieces and uses adhesive strips along the inside edges to attach securely to an ‌iPhone Duo‌. An incl

HONOR Confirms MagicOS 11 Global Rollout Schedule for Eligible Devices

The post HONOR Confirms MagicOS 11 Global Rollout Schedule for Eligible Devices appeared first on Android Headlines.

T-Mobile Has a Plan to Make the $1,999 iPhone Duo Easier to Swallow

The post T-Mobile Has a Plan to Make the $1,999 iPhone Duo Easier to Swallow appeared first on Android Headlines.

Android Auto finally brings back this feature that has been missing for a while

It’s been a long wait, but the fix is now gradually rolling out.

Snapseed Appears to Be Building Its Own Magic Eraser, and It Could Work On-Device

The post Snapseed Appears to Be Building Its Own Magic Eraser, and It Could Work On-Device appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung Galaxy S27+ might miss out on UWB

According to new MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) listings in China, the Samsung Galaxy S27+ will miss out on a connectivity feature that has been around since the days of the Galaxy S21+, and that's UWB. The Galaxy S2

Samsung's ultra-wide Odyssey G5 monitor is tempting at $250

The post Samsung's ultra-wide Odyssey G5 monitor is tempting at $250 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Cheaper Googlebooks said to be on the way powered by Snapdragon

The post Cheaper Googlebooks said to be on the way powered by Snapdragon appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy S26 Ultra is one of the ‘best inventions of 2026’ thanks to its Privacy Display

A new 2026 roundup has the Galaxy S26 Ultra included in a list of best inventions for the year, all thanks to what it doesn’t display. more…

Apple iPhone Duo is already backordered until 2027

Apple introduced the iPhone Duo as the centerpiece of its fall media event on September 9. The handset, which is set to do battle with Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold in the ultra-premium space, is powered by an A20 Pro SoC built by TSMC on its 2nm

Withings decides data syncing should be a paid feature

The post Withings decides data syncing should be a paid feature appeared first on Android Headlines.

Galaxy S27 reportedly skips Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 due to overheating

According to a new report, Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series might not use the latest Snapdragon chipset due to overheating problems. more…

LinkedIn Wants to Be the Home for Your Side Hustle, Not Just Your Resume

The post LinkedIn Wants to Be the Home for Your Side Hustle, Not Just Your Resume appeared first on Android Headlines.

Sony Gold-Plated MP3 Player Is Back, and It Wants Nearly $6,000

The post Sony Gold-Plated MP3 Player Is Back, and It Wants Nearly $6,000 appeared first on Android Headlines.

Your next Galaxy S Ultra may use Samsung’s own Exynos chip again after five years

Samsung may drop Qualcomm from the Galaxy S27 Ultra if a heat problem is not fixed. A report from Seoul Economic Daily says the next Snapdragon 8 Elite chip runs too hot in Samsung’s tests. Neither company has confirmed this, so treat it as

iPhone Duo orders are delayed into 2027; here are the Android foldables you should try instead

The iPhone Duo is already delayed for months just hours after pre-orders have opened, leaving those interested in foldables unable to get Apple’s take anytime soon. If you’re seriously interested in a foldable, though, may I interest you in

Xiaomi’s titanium tea-making mug is now up for crowdfunding

The tea-and-water separation mug Xiaomi showed off in late September is now open for crowdfunding on Youpin. The crowdfunding ends on October 21—four days from now. The Xiaomi Mijia Titanium Insulated Mug Tea and Water Separation Edition 50

Samsung Is Taking a Key Feature Away From the Galaxy S27 Plus

The post Samsung Is Taking a Key Feature Away From the Galaxy S27 Plus appeared first on Android Headlines.

The GTA 6 launch trailer is out and it really amps up the excitement

The post The GTA 6 launch trailer is out and it really amps up the excitement appeared first on Android Headlines.

Top Android Phones With 7 Years of Updates

Seven years of Android updates are no longer limited to Google and Samsung. Motorola, Honor, and Fairphone have joined them, with newer phones promising long-term software support, giving buyers more options to choose from. This list covers

Apple’s iPhone Duo sells out in seconds, so many buyers may wait until December

Apple’s first foldable is a hit, but getting one may be hard. The iPhone Duo opened for pre-order in the US on Friday. Prices start at $1,999 for the 256GB model, with the 512GB version costing $2,199 and the 1TB model reaching $2,599. Acco

Google says fix for Android Auto’s missing signal icon is rolling out, and it actually is [U]

After weeks of back and forth, Google has officially confirmed a fix is rolling out for Android Auto’s missing signal icon. more…

iPhone Duo Resold for $5,000 on eBay After Selling Out

As spotted by Vadim Yuryev of the YouTube channel Max Tech, the iPhone Duo has already been resold on eBay for as much as $5,000 after shipping estimates for the device slipped into 2027 on Apple's online store within minutes of pre-orders

iPhone Duo pre-order live blog: New phones won’t arrive until 2027 now

Macworld If feels like it’s been a month since Apple unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, and, well, it has. Announced on September 9 at the “Surprise and Shine” event, it finally goes up for pre-order this morning at 8 am ET b

Developers Question Scope of Potential Apple Antitrust Settlement

Developers are questioning whether a settlement of the U.S. government's antitrust case against Apple would meaningfully loosen the company's control over the iPhone, according to The Information. The report highlights PayPal and Epic Games

iPhone Duo is Sold Out for Christmas as Shipping Estimates Slip to 2027

If you were hoping to surprise someone with an iPhone Duo for Christmas, you might be out of luck, as Apple's online store in the U.S. is already showing an estimated shipping date of January 25 for all configurations following the start of

Apple reveals iPhone Duo repair costs: ₹1,49,900 for just the foldable screen

Apple’s first foldable has been generating a lot of hype since it was announced last month, but the official repair prices for India just dropped, and they’re raising some eyebrows. The biggest shock is the inner display. If you crack the f

Updated your Galaxy S24 to One UI 9? Try these features first

The stable One UI 9 update began reaching more Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, and S24 FE owners in the second week of October. If you’ve installed it, there’s more to explore than the changes you notice straight away. You’ll probably spot the

Sony bails on Xperia 10 VI’s Android 17 update

The Xperia 10 VI launched in May of 2024, booting Android 14, and at the time Sony pledged the device would be eligible for three Android updates. That meant that it would get Android 17 at some point, but that promise will not be kept as S

Didn't Pre-Order an iPhone Duo Yet? Wait Times Are Significant Now

iPhone Duo pre-orders began today in the U.S. and select other countries. If you have yet to place a pre-order, however, wait times at Apple are longer now. The first customers who pre-ordered right when pre-orders began at 5 a.m. Pacific T

Xiaomi REDMI G27Q 2026 arrives with 27-inch 240Hz 2K display, 1ms response time for under $120 in China

Xiaomi just added another budget-friendly option to its REDMI monitor lineup. This one’s clearly aimed at competitive gamers who want smooth performance without spending a fortune. The REDMI G27Q 240Hz 2026 Standard Edition is a 27-inch mon

iPhone Duo Now Available to Pre-Order From Apple

Apple is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone Duo through its online storefront and Apple Store app. If you don't see the option to order, refresh both the website and the app until the store loads. Pre-orders for the ‌iPhone Duo&zw

OnePlus Ace 7, Ace 7 Pro reservations open ahead of launch

Recent reports have revealed that the OnePlus Ace 7 series will be announced later this month in China. A recent report claimed that the lineup will include two models, the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro, with both expected to be powered by Snapdragon

Galaxy S26 Ultra was named one of 2026’s best inventions by TIME magazine

TIME magazine recently published its list of best inventions for 2026. Every year, the publication selects and recognizes a collection of groundbreaking inventions that, according to them, “have made the world better, smarter, and more fun.

iPhone Duo Guide: Everything you need to know about Apple’s foldable iPhone

Macworld Apple’s first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is available to preorder today, Friday, October 16, ahead of its October 23 release date. Preorders open at 5 a.m. Pacific / 8 a.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. BST through Apple’s website and the

HomeView and third-party apps: What works, what doesn’t, and what we don’t know

Macworld When you unbox your HomeView and set it up, you’ll have a curated selection of 14 apps available to you ( 15 if you consider Settings an app). Compared to the millions available on your iPhone, that’s not a lot, and there’s no app

Redmi K100 confirmed to launch this month, Redmi Clip Neo to tag along

The Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max went official in China in August. Xiaomi has now confirmed that the base Redmi K100 will launch later this month. The handset is rumored to be powered by the older Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. In a post on its

Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone Duo Pre-Orders

Apple's online store is down ahead of iPhone Duo pre-orders, which begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time on Friday, October 16. "We love that early energy," reads the Apple Store's message when visiting the U.S. website. "Almost ready for you. Pr

Honor's next flagship breaks AnTuTu records with 5.7M score

The Honor Win 2 has scored more than 5.7 million points on AnTuTu, making it one of the most powerful Android phones to appear on the benchmark. The result comes just days before its launch in China on October 21. The phone is expected to u

Galaxy S27+ could lose a feature Samsung has offered for years

According to leaks about Samsung’s next lineup of flagship non-foldable smartphones, the Galaxy S27 series, it will offer four models: the Galaxy S27, Galaxy S27+, Galaxy S27 Pro, and Galaxy S27 Ultra. Now, a new leak about these phones she

Galaxy A18 gets its first software update

Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy A18, its latest smartphone in the Galaxy A series. Now, exactly a month later, the brand has released the first software update for the phone. It brings the October 2026 security patch, which fixes 62

[Updated] Snapdragon heating issues could force Samsung to use Exynos in Galaxy S27 Ultra

Update: Reports of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip overheating in the Galaxy S27 Ultra are “100% NOT accurate,” according to Qualcomm Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Don McGuire. Original story follows: Samsun

Galaxy A16 5G gets third One UI 9.0 beta update

The Galaxy A16 5G units enrolled in the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) beta program are getting a new update. It brings the third beta version of the new software, which packs three bug fixes. You can check out the complete changelog below. The up

Best iPhone 2026: Every iPhone compared

Macworld Apple’s 2026 iPhone lineup is broader than ever, ranging from the relatively affordable iPhone 17e to the high-end iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, plus the ultra-thin iPhone Air and the new folding iPhone Duo. That gives buyers more cho

Sony just canceled a promised Android 17 update for one of its Xperia phones

Sony isn’t exactly known for speedy Android OS updates, but the company has now completely canceled an Android 17 update for one of its Xperia phones. more…

Google updates Android earthquake alerts with more info, expands to 200+ regions

Google is delivering an update to Android’s earthquake alerts system that will show more information while also expanding support to over 200 regions across the globe. more…

HomeView quickly won a place in my heart—and my home

Macworld Apple has taken its sweet time to make a smart display – just as it didn’t rush to make a folding phone. Google and Amazon have been in the smart display business for the best part of a decade, while Apple fans have been watching f

Samsung Has Updated These Galaxy Phones to Android 17: Is Yours on the List?

Samsung is expanding its Android 17 rollout to more Galaxy phones, including older flagships and mid-range models. The update, which arrives as One UI 9, now covers several generations of the Galaxy S and Z series, along with a growing numb

RedMagic 12 Pro+ Launches With RGB Water Cooling and a 185Hz Display

RedMagic has officially unveiled the 12 Pro+, a gaming phone that combines liquid cooling with RGB lighting. The company calls it the first phone in the world to pair these features. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a chip t

iQOO Neo12 to Feature a 2K 185Hz Display and 9,000mAh Battery

iQOO has officially confirmed that its new Neo12 smartphone will arrive in late October. Luo Feng, the company's vice president of products, announced the timing at a display technology event held on October 14 by Visionox, iQOO, and Tsingh

The Standard Redmi K100 Nears Launch With 100W Charging

The standard Redmi K100 is moving closer to launch. A Xiaomi phone with model number M786BC passed 3C certification in China on October 12. The listing confirms 100W wired charging. Tipster Digital Chat Station says it is the standard Redmi