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Android 17's new taskbar trick solved my biggest frustration with the Pixel Fold

The taskbar finally works the way I wanted

The Motorola Razr 2025 is the only phone that comes close to replacing my Pixel 11

It's the only other phone I would buy in 2026

Weekly poll: will you buy the Motorola Edge 70 Max?

With the controversy over its software update policy now all but cleared, the Motorola Edge 70 Max stands out as a rather intriguing device – it has the most powerful chipset of the Edge 70 series, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, compared to Snapdrag

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Vivo’s new affordable smartphone runs a Unisoc chip under $150

Vivo has rolled out a new budget phone in China called the Y6c 4G. It’s already available for purchase in mainland China, and the company is keeping things simple this time, offering just one memory configuration at launch. Vivo Y6c Specifi

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know Siri Could Do On Your iPhone

While Siri has historically been labeled as an unreliable assistant, recent updates have added some much-needed features. Here are some underrated ones.

Apple Raises iPhone Prices in Japan

After raising prices on all Macs and iPads worldwide last month, Apple has now increased the price of iPhone models in Japan. As spotted by the Spanish blog iPhoneros, the iPhone 16, iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPh

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Apple and DOJ Hold Early Settlement Talks in iPhone Antitrust Case

Apple is working to settle an antitrust lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice, reports Bloomberg. Apple has proposed several offers and is now in early settlement talks with the DOJ. The DOJ sued Apple for antitrust violations in 2024

iPhone 18 Pro Launching in Two Months With These 12 New Features

It is now mid-July, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now just two months away. The devices are expected to look similar to the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, but there will still be many year-over-year change

iPhone Loyalty Rate Climbs to 87% as Switching to Android Slows

iPhone owners are sticking with the platform at a higher rate than a year ago, with new research firm CIRP putting iPhone loyalty at 87% for the first quarter of 2026. CIRP's latest quarterly survey found that just 12% of new iPhone buyers

The MacRumors Show: iPhone XX? Next Year's Major Upgrades Will Change Everything

This week's episode of The MacRumors Show looks ahead to the 20th anniversary iPhone, the radically redesigned model that Apple is expected to launch in 2027. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos Apple's plans for

iOS 27: Access the New iPhone Recovery Screen

Since iOS 26, a malfunctioning iPhone has been able to boot itself into Recovery Assistant, with no Mac or PC required. However, you could only get there if your device failed to start up and dropped into recovery on its own. In iOS 27, cur

If You’re a Federal Employee, You May Now Install TikTok on Your Work Phone Even Though It’s Illegal

Did you even remember there was a ban?

Samsung makes change to its Galaxy Z Fold 8 production plan

Samsung and Apple attack the crease problem in two different ways.

New Oppo phone bags TENAA certification, specifications revealed

A forthcoming Oppo phone bearing the model number PYZ110 has emerged in the database of China’s TENAA certification. While the listing does not include images, it reveals the core specifications of the device. Here’s a look at the details t

Samsung acknowledges the Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen problem, a fix is underway

Soon after the Galaxy S26 Ultra release, reports online about a red screen issue started surfacing. Up until now, no one knew what the underlying cause was, and many speculated that it was a hardware problem related to the first-generation

Do Samsung Phones Depreciate Faster Than iPhones?

Samsung and iPhone often run neck-and-neck in terms of features and usability, but there's a pretty big difference when it comes to resale value over time.

Why There's A Flashing Red Light On Your iPhone Screen

You may not always see it, but most iPhones emit a flashing red light from the top of their screens. It's nothing to be worried about, though.

Nokia 300 4G Power Bank specs revealed: 3700mAh battery, 18W charging, 45-day standby

HMD Global is giving the feature phone segment a fresh boost with the Nokia 300 4G Power Bank, a tough, no-nonsense device that can also charge other gadgets in an emergency. Now available for pre-order in the Philippines, this phone is aim

Why Are Nothing's New 'B' Series Phones So Much Cheaper?

The Nothing Phone 4(b) might be a great phone for anyone on a budget, though it might also be better to just go with the Nothing Phone 4(a).

Boy band BTS' J-Hope teases the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 ahead of launch

Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 in London, where it's expected to unveil its new folding smartphones, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip8. We already know what these foldables

Google Pixel May Finally Be Adding A Feature Every Other Android Phone Has

If you're concerned about the security of your apps on your Google Pixel, a rumored new feature users have been asking for could put those fears at ease.

YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android

YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.

All Android backup data now counts toward your Google Account storage [Update: Email]

Google is making a policy change to Android backups that adjusts what counts toward your Google Account storage.

Apple just hiked iPhone prices, and it's not where you'd expect

The hike lands in one country only, and Apple's blaming something other than chips this time.

FCC report reveals something strange about 5G connectivity on the Sony Xperia 10 VIII

The Xperia 10 VIII is not coming to North America as Sony's Xperia brand has practically no impact on the US smartphone market.

Google might not kneecap the Pixel 11a with an old processor

Mystic Leaks suggests that the Pixel 11a will return to featuring a flagship-grade processor with the Tensor G6. Rather than the Tensor G5 found in the Pixel 10 and 10 Pro, the Pixel 10a shipped with the previous generation Tensor G4. That

The EU just forced Google's hand on yet another Android feature

Unlike Apple, Google isn't walking away from this one.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 spotted in the wild running HyperOS 4

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 5 is coming; we know that much for sure. In fact, it could arrive sooner rather than later, with many rumors speculating an August 2026 release timeframe. The device is already certified in China seemingly before any of

Google Pixel 11a Massive Specs Leak Reveals Flagship Power and a Modem Breakthrough

The post Google Pixel 11a Massive Specs Leak Reveals Flagship Power and a Modem Breakthrough appeared first on Android Headlines.

I gave up on Dark Mode; my phone's home screen finally feels fresh

Switching to Light Mode made my home screen and apps instantly legible

Samsung brand ambassador accidentally reveals Galaxy Z Fold 8

The Fold 8 looks adorable in a new video.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 plunges in price just before Galaxy Z Fold 8 announcement

You can save a whopping $500 right now!

Google Pixel 11a specs leak

A fairly reputable leakster has dropped some alleged specs for Google's new "a-series" device, and if true, it might just be the best one to come out in years. There is at least one big surprise in there that we frankly didn't expect – the

Converting your Android Auto to wireless is easy with an adapter

Cutting the cord in your car is a simple upgrade.

New leak by Evan Blass shows the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Watch9, confirms some specs

At this point, we've seen and we've heard it all. The Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra and Galaxy Watch9 leaks we've seen so far leave nothing to the imagination. We've already seen some renders and most of the specs. Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Howe

I watched OnePlus push Samsung and Apple to innovate faster; now that pressure is gone

Android needs more challengers, not fewer

Google's new Pixel 11 pricing proved what I suspected about last year's model

I'm skipping the Pixel 11

These 7 Android shortcuts changed how I use my phone every single day

Make every tap count

Google starts sending invites for the Pixel 11 series launch event in India

Google sent invites to the media in the US last week for the Pixel 11 series launch event, which will be held in New York City on August 12 at 6 PM ET. Now, the Mountain View-based tech giant has sent out invites in India as well. The Googl

I found my favorite OnePlus phone has become a sad metaphor for OnePlus's death

Gone, but not forgotten

Xiaomi 18 series spotted on China’s SRRC certification, tips Pro model with UWB support

A new Xiaomi 18 series phone has shown up on China’s SRRC network certification database, adding fresh evidence that the lineup’s launch is getting closer. Tipster Digital Chat Station shared the update today, revealing the device carries m

Honor MagicOS July 2026 rollout begins for second batch devices

Honor is speeding up the rollout of the MagicOS 10 July 2026 update and in the latest edition, the company has started sending the new firmware to the second batch of devices. The list includes a top-end foldable, flagships, and gaming hand

The Pixel 11a monster specs just leaked, and they're shockingly better than expected

If these specs are true, the Pixel 11a could turn out to be the most liked Pixel A model.

Turn your phone into a scanner for $24.97—but only through tomorrow

Macworld TL;DR: Grab lifetime access to this iScanner for a one-time $24.97 (reg. $199.90) through July 19. There was a time when scanning a document meant walking over to a giant office machine, waiting for it to warm up, and hoping it did

Oppo Find X10 clears key regulatory hurdle, launch expected in September

Oppo‘s upcoming Find X10 series has cleared a key regulatory step in China. A new Oppo phone bearing the model number PMW110 has appeared in SRRC certification, and popular tipster Digital Chat Station believes this device belongs to the Fi

iPhone owners hit 87% loyalty rate this year, Android-to-iPhone switching drops to 12%

According to the latest survey by analysts at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), the share of iPhone owners who upgraded from another iPhone, as opposed to those switching over from Android, rose this year. The figures suggest

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra display: 5 upgrades it could bring over the Z Fold 7

We are just one week away from the official announcement of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series. After introducing a major design upgrade with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year, Samsung is reportedly focusing on internal hardware and software improvemen

Argentina fan? You'll need $13K to grab a custom Lionel Messi Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

Caviar is offering a yet-to-be-unveiled Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with Messi's portrait on the rear.

What Does Your Phone Wallpaper Say About You? A New Survey Reveals We Are Secretly Judging

The post What Does Your Phone Wallpaper Say About You? A New Survey Reveals We Are Secretly Judging appeared first on Android Headlines.

BTS’ J-Hope Flaunts Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 on Instagram Before Launch

The post BTS’ J-Hope Flaunts Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 on Instagram Before Launch appeared first on Android Headlines.

Is the iPhone Monopoly War Ending? Apple and the DOJ Enter Early Settlement Talks

The post Is the iPhone Monopoly War Ending? Apple and the DOJ Enter Early Settlement Talks appeared first on Android Headlines.

This Samsung patent wants you carrying your phone screen-out, and I have questions

A new fold-both-ways design borrows a trick from the Galaxy S7 Edge era.

iPhone Loyalty Rises as Fewer Android Users Switch

The post iPhone Loyalty Rises as Fewer Android Users Switch appeared first on Android Headlines.

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

Pixel 11 reportedly getting ‘improved’ face unlock as 11a said to use Tensor G6

While we wait for the Pixel 11 launch, rumors about the Pixel 11a and even 12a are already emerging.

Motorola issues an official statement on the Edge 70 Max's software update policy

Following up on our editorial regarding its incredibly confusing software support policy for the recently announced Edge 70 Max, Motorola reached out to us to clarify the matter. The company rep, who contacted us following our story, had th

Google's Contacts app gets a feature it's been lacking forever

The post Google's Contacts app gets a feature it's been lacking forever appeared first on Android Headlines.

X is making big changes that heavily impact content thieves

The post X is making big changes that heavily impact content thieves appeared first on Android Headlines.

WhatsApp Finally Starts Rolling Out Usernames for a Privacy Boost

The post WhatsApp Finally Starts Rolling Out Usernames for a Privacy Boost appeared first on Android Headlines.

The Pixel 11a codename has surfaced yet again

The post The Pixel 11a codename has surfaced yet again appeared first on Android Headlines.

OnePlus confirms exit from US and European markets, will replace OxygenOS with ColorOS

OnePlus also assured existing users that it will honor all warranty coverage and that eligible devices will be repaired through its authorized service centers in accordance with its standard warranty and support obligations. Eligible OnePlu

Nearly everything about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 just leaked

Renowned leaker Evan Blass dropped the whole marketing kit in one go.

The dreaded green line is now attacking Galaxy Wearables

The post The dreaded green line is now attacking Galaxy Wearables appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup Just Got Its Most Complete Look Yet

The post Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Lineup Just Got Its Most Complete Look Yet appeared first on Android Headlines.

Apple TV for Android Finally Gets Widgets, Apple Music Adds WhatsApp Sharing

The post Apple TV for Android Finally Gets Widgets, Apple Music Adds WhatsApp Sharing appeared first on Android Headlines.

Google explains the design of Android’s new Noto 3D emoji

To mark World Emoji Day, Google has delved into the design of its new 3D emoji. As previewed at The Android Show in May, all 3,977 emoji characters have been redesigned to be three-dimensional.

Marketing images of Galaxy Z Fold 8 photos leak right before Galaxy Unpacked [Gallery]

Whether Samsung wants detailed images of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra out there, they are. The latest leak containing marketing images leaves nothing about the short and stout Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra to the imagination.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Fold 8 features confirmed by leaked press renders

Ahead of their official announcement scheduled for next week, press renders of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 have been leaked, confirming some of their features and specifications. Press renders of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra we

Pixel 11 will be no iPhone 18 or Galaxy S27 — and that's its superpower

The Pixel 11 will reinvent the smartphone experience, while the iPhone 18 and Galaxy S27 will play it safe.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra’s press renders leak, revealing specs and features

Just one week ahead of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra's official announcement, press renders of the phone have been leaked by Evan Blass (@evleaks) via their Substack newsletter. While most of its specifications have emerged over the past few we

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Hide My Email After Ignoring Flaw for a Year

The post Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Hide My Email After Ignoring Flaw for a Year appeared first on Android Headlines.

Samsung’s plans for free storage upgrades become clearer as Galaxy Z Fold 8 nears launch

It turns out the news isn’t all so bad. New reports from Samsung insiders claim the company might offer free storage upgrades for some models of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, but there’s a small caveat for some storage variants.

Signal for Android will finally let you use one account on multiple devices

Signal, the encrypted messaging app, is adding support for adding a second device without a second phone number, starting with a new beta release on Android.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra battery life could be 25% longer than the Z Fold 7

It was recently revealed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra use higher-capacity batteries than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. That makes longer battery life a reasonable expectation. But by how much? Samsung appears to have an answer

Galaxy Z TriFold’s One UI 9.0 development is underway

Samsung is expected to debut the stable version of its next Android skin, One UI 9.0 (Android 17), with its new flagship foldable smartphones, which are scheduled to arrive on July 22, 2026. In the meantime, the brand seems to have started

Google Pixel and Nothing are the fastest-growing smartphone brands in India

While the smartphone market as a whole is struggling right now, there are some bright spots. Google Pixel is managing to grow on the global market, but India in particular is doing well, as Pixel and Nothing are the two fastest-growing bran

Lava Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G's specs revealed, launch rescheduled

Lava announced a partnership with Flipkart last week for its new Virat smartphone series and said the Virat V1 would launch in India on July 21. Well, the launch has been rescheduled to July 24, and Lava has announced it will unveil the Vir

Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorders could include a free double-storage perk

With just one week left before Samsung unveils its new foldable phones, reports have surfaced about higher prices and reduced preorder perks. However, a new report claims that the South Korean firm could continue offering its usual preorder

Google rolls out ‘Your info’ card in Contacts app on Android with phone number sharing [Gallery]

The Google Contacts app is making it a little bit easier to find your own number on Android, with a new “Your info” card that mirrors longstanding functionality over on iPhone, while also just being massively convenient for users.

Samsung shares good news regarding Galaxy S26 Ultra’s Red Tint issue

Galaxy S26 Ultra owners have spotted an odd display quirk on Samsung’s latest flagship, but the company is already on it with an explanation and a fix on the way. Some users started noticing a localized reddish tint, mostly in the center of

Best MagSafe and magnetic wireless chargers for iPhone

Macworld We’ve rounded up the best MagSafe, Qi2, Qi2.2 25W, and MagSafe-compatible magnetic chargers, from the plain pad to multi-functional stands (up to six devices charged), and even the most colorful—from snap-on chargers and modular st

Apple TV for Android adds widgets, Apple Music gets WhatsApp sharing

Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are rolling out sizable updates today, with homescreen widgets as the shared theme.

Final Fantasy Resonance's latest trailer showcases more of its gorgeous HD-2D pixel art — I wish future games would adopt it

Square Enix has recently released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, showcasing more of its beautiful HD-2D pixel art graphics for its environments, cutscenes, and combat system.

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: Punkt MC03 Google-free Android phone now shipping, AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 goes up for pre-order (again)

Earlier this year, Punkt introduced a new smartphone with a privacy-focused, Google-free, Android-based operating system called AphyOS. Now it’s shipping. And last month, AYANEO launched a pocket-sized handheld game console… which sold out

Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 smartphone with E Ink and LCD screens hits Kickstarter for $599 and up

The Bigme HiBreak Dual 2 is a smartphone with a 6.13 inch E Ink display. It’s also a phone with a 5 inch LCD display on the other side. In other words, you get all the benefits of E Ink (high contrast, low power consumption, sunlight visibl