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iPhone Duo preorder delivery timeline might be improving

Chance Townsend — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:52:47 +0000

After a chaotic preorder, Apple customers get some good news.

Some iPhone Duo buyers who were told they’d have to wait until 2027 may be getting their phones much sooner.

Pre-orders for the Duo opened Friday, Oct. 16, and sold out almost immediately. Delivery estimates quickly slipped into late January 2027. Over the weekend, though, …

Apple Adds Further App Store Restrictions Around AI 'Nudify' Apps

Alex Perry — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:15:50 +0000

Apps have to self-police more now.

Apple is trying to tighten its control of the iOS App Store, especially as it regards AI deepfake nude photos.

In a brief note on its developer website, Apple announced a change to its moderation tactics for the App Store. These new measures target apps …

iPhone Duo Screen Repair Costs Rs 1,49,900 in India, Almost as Much as an iPhone 18 Pro

Priya Singh — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:04:28 +0000

Apple iPhone Duo repair cost in India has been revealed, with out-of-warranty fixes potentially costing a significant portion of the Rs 2,99,900 foldable iPhone’s price. Apple’s first foldable iPhone starts at Rs 2,99,900 in India, and out-of-warranty repairs could add significantly to its ownership cost.

Delhi Man Sells Gold For Wife’s iPhone 18 Pro After New Apple Phone Goes On Sale In India

Omair Pall — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:50:12 +0000

A Delhi man said he sold gold to buy an iPhone 18 Pro for his wife as Apple’s latest Pro models went on sale in India. He was among buyers waiting outside the Noida Apple Store on launch day.

iPhone Duo vs iPad: How they differ

Alex Perry — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:30:14 +0000

Foldables are sometimes called "phablets" because of their large inner display, but how does the Duo compare to a real Apple tablet?

In early September, Apple held a big event to announce a ton of new stuff, but one product stood out more than any other: The iPhone Duo.

Apple's first foldable device has two displays, a wealth of multitasking features, and a trendy form factor …

Carl Pei Gets Candid About Nothing’s Mistakes, Bloatware and Its Product Strategy

Priya Singh — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:35:00 +0000

Nothing CEO Carl Pei addresses bloatware, Nothing OS 5.0, Glyph, AI and the company’s recent product decisions in a candid Reddit AMA. Carl Pei gets candid about Nothing’s recent missteps, including bloatware, Nothing OS, AI and its product strategy.

Nothing Phone (4a) Series Price Hike: How Much Could the Phones Cost in India Now?

Priya Singh — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:31:26 +0000

Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro and Phone (4b) prices in India could rise again as smartphone brands face higher costs due to the ongoing RAM shortage. Nothing may increase the prices of the Phone (4a) series and Phone (4b) again in India amid rising RAM costs.

Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and teaser before Made By Google

Alex Perry — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000

What's up with Google's next batch of flagships?

Samsung just announced a bunch of fancy new phones, but don't relax just yet. Google has a big product launch just around the corner too, and we're keeping a close eye on the latest Pixel 11 leaks, rumors, and official …

The Latest iPhone 18 News, Leaks, And Rumors: Release Date, Price Increases, And Color Options

Chris Taylor, Alex Perry, Timothy Beck Werth — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The iPhone is almost old enough to vote. So, what do we expect from the upcoming iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro Max?

At a glance:

Release date: We're expecting the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to arrive in fall 2026, but rumor has it the iPhone 18 may not arrive until early 2027.
Colors: Possible leaks point to four main color options this year for the Pro models: light blue, …

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Everything we know so far

Alex Perry — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:57:46 +0000

What does Samsung's next flagship foldable have in store?

Last year, I said the ultra-thin Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was the best foldable we've ever tested. That means the rumored successor device has big shoes to fill.

After months of speculation, Samsung finally confirmed that it will hold a Galaxy Unpacked event …

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide: Everything We Know

Mashable India — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:22:33 +0000

Leaks and rumors are revealing Samsung’s next foldable.

Apple's iOS 27 Will Have Three More Unannounced Features, Report Claims

Stan Schroeder — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:23:42 +0000

The rumors haven't materialized...yet.

With Apple's WWDC behind us and the first iOS 27 developer beta out, you'd think that we now know about all of the major features that are coming to Apple's mobile platform when it properly launches this fall.

However, there still may be several pretty major, yet-to-be officially …

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Vs Apple iPhone Fold: How The Rumors Compare

Alex Perry — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Neither phone has been announced yet, but we still know plenty.

Later this year, assuming nothing goes wrong, Apple and Samsung will officially be competitors in the realm of foldable devices. What will that look like?

It's hard to say at this point because neither the iPhone Fold nor the Galaxy Z Fold 8 …

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Leak Shows A Camera Change; See What’s Different

Alex Perry — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:28 +0000

Samsung has a new camera bump.

Samsung's next big device announcement isn't until July, but to tide us over, there's a leak about an upcoming device that might have flown under your radar until now.

9to5Google spotted a Wireless Power Consortium listing for the Samsung Galaxy S26 …

Next Apple CEO John Ternus Doesn't Take The Stage At WWDC 2026

Alex Perry — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:08:48 +0000

The eyes of the tech world are on Ternus as he prepares to take over as Apple's CEO in September.

Tim Cook is still Apple's CEO for the time being — and WWDC 2026 failed to give us our first glimpse of the post-Cook future.

CEO-in-waiting John Ternus did not take the stage during the annual Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday, meaning the …

These 29 iPhones Are Getting iOS 27: Is Yours On The List?

Alex Perry — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:34:57 +0000

Yes, iPhone 11 is included.

On Monday, Apple surprised the iPhone world during its WWDC 2026 keynote... just not in the way you might think.

In a show full of detailed demonstrations of new features coming to iOS 27, including the new AI-fueled Siri upgrade, one …

Everything We Know About iOS 27 Ahead Of WWDC 2026: Siri Gets A Glowup, Literally

Alex Perry — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:19:03 +0000

What's Apple got in store for the next iOS upgrade?

Every year, Apple reveals a big new iOS update at WWDC that brings tons of new features to your iPhone, and we're fully expecting to learn about iOS 27 at WWDC 2026. However, this year, we're expecting big news. Not only is it the final Apple developers …

The biggest announcements from The Android Show: I/O Edition — Android 17 news, Google AI laptops

Alex Perry — Tue, 12 May 2026 18:27:46 +0000

Google's got some new AI features and even a new laptop brand to show off.

Google I/O 2026 takes place on May 19, but today, Google hosted a livestreamed warm-up event called The Android Show: I/O Edition. As you might have guessed, it's mostly focused on Android news.

In the past, Google I/O was focused on new Android developments. Now, …

Motorola Announces 2026 Foldables: Razr And Fold U.S. Release Dates, Pricing, Specs Revealed

Alex Perry — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:43:14 +0000

Flagship phones are getting more expensive for everyone.

Motorola has a new batch of foldables for your consideration, but their specs might not attract as much attention as their prices.

Per Motorola, the next generation of its folding phones will be available for pre-order on May 14 and on shelves on May 21. The 2026 lineup includes …

I Tested iPhone 17 Pro Max Vs Galaxy S26 Ultra Cameras

Mashable India — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:09:51 +0000

Two flagship cameras, two very different results.

Google Wallet Now Lets You Track Flights From Your Lock Screen; How To Try It

Alex Perry — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:19:15 +0000

You barely have to do anything at all.

Google just made life a tiny bit easier for Android users who love to travel.

9to5google spotted a new lock screen widget for Android 16 that gives you persistent progress updates on your flights. It's very simple and straightforward: It shows your departing airport, your destination …

New iPhone Fold leak reveals size versus iPhone 18 Pro

Alex Perry — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:29:00 +0000

We've got a dummy leak, folks.

Apple is expected to release the first foldable iPhone later this year (or potentially in 2027), and this week, a leaker claims to have a close-up look at the device.

Leaker Sonny Dickson shared photos on his X account purporting to show dummy models for the …

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could get a new variant with major missing feature

Alex Perry — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:16:37 +0000

Samsung might go Pro next year.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup just dropped a couple of months ago, but we're already getting leaks about the Galaxy S27 lineup.

Korean news outlet ET News (via Phone Arena) reported that Samsung is considering adding a fourth model to the …

Apple releases iOS 26.5 beta without any sign of AI Siri

Timothy Beck Werth — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:50:27 +0000

Developers can start testing the upcoming release of iOS 26.5.

Earlier this week, Apple released the iOS 26.5 beta for developers, and now we know what changes are included in the release.

Most of the changes are pretty minor, but here's everything Apple's early adopters have spotted so far.

iOS 26.5 beta: A notable absence

As Apple readies the long-awaited AI version …

AirDrop on Pixel: Every Google smartphone that supports the Apple feature

Alex Perry — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:10:10 +0000

Sharing is easy on these Pixel phones.

You might not know this, but AirDrop isn't exclusive to Apple devices.

So, if you've grown tired of hearing your Apple friends say, "Just AirDrop it to me," there may be a solution.

The over-the-air file sharing feature is synonymous with iPhones (as well as iPads and Mac …

iOS 27 update: Liquid Glass haters should prepare for disappointment

Alex Perry — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:18:04 +0000

Apple isn't getting rid of Liquid Glass anytime soon.

Last year, Apple caused a stir on the internet by introducing Liquid Glass to iOS 26. According to a new report, nothing is going to change on that front in 2026.

In his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, prominent Apple reporter Mark Gurman said that …

Apple's iPhone Fold will let you run apps side by side, report claims

Stan Schroeder — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:10:07 +0000

Best of both worlds?

Getting a foldable phone right isn't just about making it thin or hiding the crease in the display; the software that powers it is equally, if not more important than the hardware.

A new report from Bloomberg says that, when it comes to the

A New iPhone Fold Design Leak Reportedly Revealed: See It Now

Matt Binder — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:18:38 +0000

Is this what the rumored foldable iPhone will look like?

New information about Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone keeps leaking.

The latest leak comes from longtime Apple leaker Sonny Dickson, who shared what looks like a few photos from the 3D CAD rendering files showing the iPhone Fold's hardware design.

This isn't the first …

I've seen all four colors of Nothing Phone 4a. I'm partial to pink and blue.

Stan Schroeder — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:09 +0000

In general, there should be more pink phones.

In yet another teaser ahead of its official unveiling later this week, Nothing brought all four colors of the Nothing Phone 4a to MWC in Barcelona.

The choice of colors isn't surprising, given Nothing's previous color choices: black, white, and blue. However, for the 4a, the …

The Nothing Phone 4a will be available in pink, and we have pictures and a video

Stan Schroeder — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:10:21 +0000

Nothing is slowly leaking details about its upcoming phones.

Nothing just can't stop leaking more details about its upcoming Nothing Phone 4a ahead of time.

So far, we've seen the phone, which is scheduled for a full reveal on March 5, in Nothing's standard black-and-white, semi-transparent color.

Now, the company unveiled the phone …

Nothing Phone 4a gets an official launch date

Stan Schroeder — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:10:11 +0000

A new affordable Nothing phone is coming soon.

We knew Nothing would be up to something (sorry) during this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but the company just made it official by sending us an invite for the launch of its next smartphone, the Nothing 4a.

The event is technically happening during MWC, which is held from …

Anthropic's Claude Overtakes ChatGPT In App Store

Jack Dawes — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:32:11 +0000

Here's why that happened and what it means for the future of AI.

In the battle for AI supremacy, Anthropic’s Claude has just managed to dethrone OpenAI’s ChatGPT in Apple’s App Store, claiming the #1 spot as the most-downloaded free app in the United States, leaving ChatGPT in second and Google’s Gemini a distant fourth.

This sudden surge in the …

Honor Launches Super-Thin Magic V6 Foldable Phone Alongside New Laptop And Tablet

Stan Schroeder — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:01 +0000

Honor is back with another ultra-thin foldable phone.

Honor's got a new foldable phone, and it's even thinner than the last one.

The company had its big unveiling in Barcelona, one day before the official start of this year's Mobile World Congress, and the key word was "slim." Oh, and also "AI," but you already knew that. …

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Vs S25 Ultra: Comparing Price, Specs, And Features

Alex Perry — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:35:37 +0000

One Samsung powerhouse against another.

Just how much does one phone change in a year, anyway?

That's what we're here to find out. Samsung just launched its Galaxy S26 Ultra flagship handset at a Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, which means it's time to see how it compares to the …

YouTuber Claims He Bought A Galaxy S26 Early: Everything Revealed

Alex Perry — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:54:15 +0000

Here's what we've learned from the (alleged) unboxing.

Samsung's newest flagship may already be out in the wild.

A tech YouTuber known as Sahil Karoul posted a 15-minute unboxing and hands-on video with what appears to be a genuine Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra device. The video was posted on Monday, just a …

Apple Is Testing A 'Deep Red' Color For iPhone 18 Pro, Report Says

Alex Perry — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:12:24 +0000

Will we still get an orange model, too?

Apple's next pro-level iPhone is reportedly staying on the warm side of the color spectrum.

The latest newsletter from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who is usually correct when it comes to Apple predictions, is saying as much. Apparently, Apple has been testing out a new "deep red" …

Apple CarPlay Is Adding Support For ChatGPT And Other AI Chatbots

Alex Perry — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:05:21 +0000

For all your chatting-while-driving needs.

Apple will soon let drivers converse with AI chatbots while on the road.

The company's CarPlay Developer Guide (via MacRumors) now includes voice-based chat apps supported by CarPlay. Or, at least, they will be supported when iOS 26.4 launches …

Google’s ‘Project Toscana’ could bring Face ID to Pixel phones

Chance Townsend — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:43:31 +0000

Could the Pixel finally stand toe-to-toe with Apple's Face ID?

Google may finally be ready to fix one of the Pixel’s most frustrating flaws.

According to an exclusive report from Android Authority, Google is developing a new advanced facial recognition system internally dubbed "Project Toscana." The feature is reportedly being tested on Pixel phones and Chromebooks, with early …

Hands-on with Google Pixel 10a: A budget phone with a completely flat backside

Alex Perry — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:23:45 +0000

Google officially unveiled its new budget smartphone, the Pixel 10a.

Google's Pixel A-series is generally one of the easiest budget handsets to recommend each year. So, those in the market for a new Android phone might want to take a look at the new Pixel 10a, officially announced today.

The Pixel 10a is priced at $499 (no price increase) …

Samsung Teases New AI Image Editor For Upcoming Galaxy S26 Phones

Alex Perry — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000

For all your photo editing needs.

Samsung is adding some more AI image editing tools to its next batch of Galaxy smartphones.

A series of short video teasers released today shows how users will be able to quickly and creatively edit photos with AI.

The Korean tech giant announced in a quick …