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The latest Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra reveals that Samsung doesn’t want to change anything at all

Playing it safe would be an understatement for Samsung’s approach to its upcoming premium tablet.

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Aug 18 • 3:30 PM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
GTA 6 gameplay and map leaks see DMCA strikes, as confidence grows in their legitimacy

A series of GTA 6 leaks has piqued the interest of Rockstar Games followers. Videos feature Jason playing basketball and driving haphazardly around Leonida streets. The studio has sent DMCA takedown notices to users sharing the alleged in-game footage and a leaked map.

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Aug 18 • 3:13 PM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Fairphone’s Latest Home-Repairable Phone Is Actually Easy to Buy

Buying the Fairphone (Gen 6+) requires jumping through no hoops.

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Aug 18 • 12:35 PM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Fairphone brings the repairable Fairphone Gen 6+ to the US

Fairphone sells components like the USB port and screen, all swappable with a single torx driver.

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Aug 18 • 12:05 PM EDT • Technology • arstechnica.com
New York ranks No. 1 in US as most social media-addicted — find out which platforms your state is scrolling

We're the city that never sleeps — because we're always scrolling on our smartphones.

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Aug 18 • 11:40 AM EDT • Technology • nypost.com
Google Messages is getting an iMessage-style makeover, and it looks fantastic

The chat pinning functionality could soon get an iMessage-inspired upgrade.

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Aug 18 • 7:48 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Fairphone’s latest repairable phone is going on sale in the US

Fairer phones for the USA.

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Aug 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Exclusive: You Can Finally Buy a Fairphone—a Sustainable, Repairable Smartphone—in the US

More than a decade after launching in Europe, the Netherlands company is now selling its repairable phones in the US, starting with the Fairphone (Gen 6+).

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Aug 18 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • wired.com
iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumored to Get Exclusive Camera Upgrade

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models may be differentiated by a new camera feature that could be exclusive to the larger Pro Max model, if a Chinese leaker is to be believed. Since 2024, we've been hearing rumors about Apple's plans to introduce a variable aperture camera on the iPhone 18 Pro models – a first for any iPhone – but it was understood until now that the feature would come to both devices. Leaker Ice Universe claims that's not the case.

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Aug 18 • 5:39 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple's iPhone Ultra design keeps getting weirder

From the camera cutout to the screen shape, this could be one unusual iPhone.

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Aug 18 • 1:00 AM EDT • Technology • creativebloq.com
Antitrust attacks start to bite into Apple’s $100bn services business

Court rulings and new App Store rules are beginning to weigh on one of the iPhone maker’s profitable growth engines

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Aug 18 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • ft.com
macOS Tahoe 26.7 is Full of References to Unreleased Apple Products

The macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate that Apple seeded today has references to several unreleased products, from home devices to iPhones, iPads, AirPods, and Macs. Some of these codenames have shown up in prior software updates but have new feature flags, while others haven't been seen in the code before.

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Aug 17 • 7:50 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9 Update Released for Pixel Phones

The Android 16 QPR1 program is still alive and well and continuing to see updates, even as we close in on its stable release in a few weeks. Today, Google gave us Android 17 QPR1 Beta 9! This...

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Aug 17 • 5:27 PM EDT • Technology • droid-life.com
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule

As a new report asserts a date for the next Apple keynote. Here’s why I think it’s wrong and what’s really going on (with dates and times down to the second).

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Aug 17 • 5:21 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Pixel 11 Pro XL vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: I Compared Google and Apple’s Flagship Phones

Choosing between Android and iOS? I'm here to help you decide between the $1,199 iPhone 17 Pro Max and the brand-new $1,299 Pixel 11 Pro XL.

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Aug 17 • 5:14 PM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
iPhone Ultra leakers reveal new details around release and 'extremely limited' availability

Bad news for early adopters

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Aug 17 • 5:02 PM EDT • Technology • tomsguide.com
‘Unprecedented’ number of Apple users received recent spyware alert, say investigators

Cybersecurity experts who investigate spyware attacks say the number of people who received a recent threat notification from Apple is unusually high.

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Aug 17 • 4:18 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Sonos Put Speaker Controls On Your iPhone's Lock Screen (Again)

Sonos released an app update that takes advantage of Apple's Live Activities system.

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Aug 17 • 2:30 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
iOS 26.6.1 has fixes for 20+ security issues on iPhone, details here

Apple released iOS 26.6.1 today, a new software update for iPhone that includes fixes for 20+ security issues. Here are the details.

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Aug 17 • 2:29 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: New Details Leak as Apple Event Nears

"iPhone Ultra" supply will be very limited when the foldable device is first released later this year, according to Fixed Focus Digital, a known leaker on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The account also claimed that the iPhone 18 Pro's A20 Pro chip will be up to 18% faster and up to 30% more power efficient compared to the iPhone 17 Pro's A19 Pro chip.

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Aug 17 • 2:09 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1, macOS 26.6.2, and More

Apple today released iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, visionOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2, with all of the updates containing security fixes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 with security fixes. Apple also released iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 with security fixes.

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Aug 17 • 1:52 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple releases iOS 26.6.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new

Apple has just released iOS 26.6.1, a new software update for iPhone that arrives ahead of iOS 27 next month. Here’s what’s new.

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Aug 17 • 1:36 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple Seeds Sixth iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Betas to Developers

Apple today seeded the sixth betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming one week after Apple released the fifth betas. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.

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Aug 17 • 1:19 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Sonos finally added Live Activities controls for your iPhone lock screen

Sonos finally put controls on your lock screen.

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Aug 17 • 12:38 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming next month

Here are six new features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, both of which will launch next month at Apple’s September event.

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Aug 17 • 11:33 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone

The Sonos app on iPhone just added a big new feature: Live Activities. Here are the details on how they work.

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Aug 17 • 11:10 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Google says Pixel 11’s new MediaTek modem is ‘faster and more power efficient’

Google says the new MediaTek modem in its Pixel 11 phones will be more reliable, faster, and bring needed power improvements.

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Aug 17 • 10:45 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Social media analysis offers businesses a new way to forecast feature demand

Social media has become an important source of information for consumers making purchasing decisions, with prior research finding that more than 90% of consumers consult social media before making a purchase. ...

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Aug 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Business • phys.org
New iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, availability, and name

Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra will be unveiled soon, and new leaks cover expected release timing, availability, and the product’s name.

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Aug 17 • 9:47 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple retains clear smartwatch market lead, but a new contender is rising in a key wearable segment

No one can threaten Apple's smartwatch market supremacy right now, although Google and Garmin are making very interesting progress with a relatively new type of wearable.

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Aug 17 • 9:38 AM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Connecting a primary care patient with behavioral health treatment could be a phone call away

A statewide referral network could ease burdens and improve access to behavioral healthcare treatment services for Rhode Islanders amid a primary care shortage.

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Aug 17 • 5:15 AM EDT • Health • rhodeislandcurrent.com
I think the real choice comes down to iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Ultra this year

High prices aren't weighing on iPhone buyers.

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Aug 16 • 8:38 PM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Who Owns Commodore? The Retro PC Brand Still Exists, But A Lot Has Changed

Commodore is still in business, but it isn't quite the household name it once was, instead producing a flip phone and other "fun" tech.

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Aug 16 • 8:17 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Turn on these settings to protect your Android phone from theft

Google has added some smart theft-detection features to Android in recent years.

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Aug 16 • 5:30 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Why Are Bose Headphones So Expensive?

Bose headphones command premium prices for more than the logo. Here's what you're actually paying for, from ANC and comfort to audio features.

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Aug 16 • 4:47 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule

As a new report asserts a date for the next Apple keynote. Here’s why I think it’s wrong and what’s really going on (with dates and times down to the second).

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Aug 16 • 4:29 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
Android 17 Pixel Update Adds Quick Settings Feature We've Dreamed Of

It's no secret that Google's Pixel phones lack many of the customization options that Samsung phones have. Even Apple's iPhone has added more features in recent years that let you fully tweak...

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Aug 16 • 4:21 PM EDT • Technology • droid-life.com
Do you really need an antivirus app on your Android?

You probably don't need antivirus software on your Android phone, but there are some exceptions.

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Aug 16 • 4:00 PM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Pixel 11 series, Honor Robot Phone, Redmi 17 official, Week 33 in review

Sony says that Xperia 1 VIII sales are strong, praises microSD slot and 3.5mm jack as integral features. Tech news started picking up a bit, especially in...

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Aug 16 • 3:31 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
It’s time for iOS to have its own Material You

Over the years, Apple has only added more and more customization to iOS. First, we got all of the lock...

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Aug 16 • 1:33 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
I Tried Large Format Photography on a 70-Year-Old Camera (Without Spending a Dime on Film)

After 20 years of avoiding intimidating 4-by-5 cameras and $11-a-shot film, I finally tackled my large format anxiety using an innovative digital attachment and my smartphone.

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Aug 16 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • pcmag.com
'They were Indian, so we didn’t count them': US cleaning business owner faces scrutiny over racial profiling

I teach my team to profile every client:"They were Indian so we didn't count them as a lead" "She is a typical Karen so we gave her a partial refund" "They were ghetto so we requested photos of their house" You need to know who's on the other side of the phone.

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Aug 16 • 11:55 AM EDT • Business • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
I planned to use Gmail forever, until one email app quietly replaced it for good

I just wanted to read emails, but Gmail served me with unsolicited AI tips

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Aug 16 • 9:30 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
I'd skip the expensive Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for these phones every time

Forget Samsung's latest, these five phones are great alternatives

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Aug 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
How To Set Up Your Emergency Contacts And Medical ID On Your iPhone

Take time to enable these features today before you need them; they could help save your life in an emergency.

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Aug 16 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • engadget.com
Apple, AI, Tesla And More: Top Tech And Entertainment Stories

From Apple’s streaming success to AI shifts and smartphone costs, these were the top tech and entertainment stories.

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Aug 16 • 7:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • benzinga.com
You Can Use Your Old Android Phone As A Universal Remote - Here's How

Looking for a way to control your devices without buying an expensive new remote control? You may be able to use an old Android phone instead.

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Aug 16 • 6:17 AM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Deals: the Google Pixel 11 series is now on pre-order with gift cards and trade-in bonuses

The Galaxy Z8 foldables have similar offers, though, and the Galaxy S26 models are cheaper than the respective Pixel phones.

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Aug 16 • 5:51 AM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com
MacBook Neo 2 Release Date Will Boost Apple’s Spring Sales

The MacBook Neo 2 is expected to launch in Spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e. It's another step by Apple to split its professional and consumer hardware.

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Aug 15 • 9:15 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
iPhone 18 Pro Pricing: Can Apple Protect Its Profit Margins?

Facing higher memory and storage costs for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple has several options to reduce the price rises while increasing the average revenue per user.

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Aug 15 • 7:27 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
5 Common Issues With Waze (And How To Fix Them)

If Waze isn't working properly on your phone, Android Auto, or Apple CarPlay, these fixes cover the most likely trouble spots.

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Aug 15 • 4:47 PM EDT • Technology • bgr.com
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Release Date: Discounted Day Re-Enters The September Schedule

As a new report asserts a date for the next Apple keynote. Here’s why I think it’s wrong and what’s really going on (with dates and times down to the second).

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Aug 15 • 3:00 PM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
My mom charges her Galaxy S25+ to 100% daily; our batteries tell very different stories

I only charge mine to 80%

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Aug 15 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and it has a problem. It's called the Galaxy Z Fold 8

It's an excellent phone, but there's more fun elsewhere

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Aug 15 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • androidpolice.com
I finally found a magnetic phone grip I never want to remove

OhSnap finally got me.

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Aug 15 • 10:10 AM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
Top Stories: iOS 27 Beta 5, iPhone 18 Pro Rumors, and More

Apple is likely winding down work on the initial release of iOS 27 as it prepares to install the operating system on new iPhone models coming next month, but some changes are still being made as we saw with the fifth round of betas this week.

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Aug 15 • 9:00 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
A disputed phone call sheds light on political maneuvering over Minneapolis public safety

Toddrick Barnette claims Council member Jamal Osman asked him for a political favor to earn his support. Osman calls it “a frickin’ lie.”

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Aug 15 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • startribune.com
ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from the Google Pixel 11 launch to Honor's revolutionary Robot Phone

Here's your firmware update for August 15, 2026

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Aug 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • techradar.com
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend

Samsung and Google are getting all the attention right now, but won't somebody think about Apple?

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Aug 15 • 3:00 AM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
Google Releases Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 For Pixel

Not that it's a summer Friday or anything, but hey, there's a new Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 that dropped on Pixel phones just as we all called it quits for the week. Cool. If you own a Pixel 6a up...

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Aug 14 • 11:08 PM EDT • Technology • droid-life.com
I don’t think the foldable iPhone stands a chance against the Galaxy Z Fold 8

Apple appears so mired in problems that getting ahead of Samsung feels impossible.

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Aug 14 • 7:04 PM EDT • Technology • phonearena.com
Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details

How to Google and Samsung's flagship phones compare?

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Aug 14 • 5:34 PM EDT • Technology • mashable.com
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Pro: Here’s how Apple will differentiate models

iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled soon, and rumors indicate the Pro Max model will have unique advantages this year in a key area or two.

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Aug 14 • 3:35 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works

The “Galaxy H1” could be Samsung’s first over-ear headphones since 2015.

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Aug 14 • 3:18 PM EDT • Technology • theverge.com
UMW Expands Mental Health Resources for Students With 24/7 Crisis Support Line

byThe University of Mary Washington is expanding access to mental health support for students through TimelyCare’s CrisisNow service, providing immediate, around-the-clock access to trained mental health professionals during moments of crisis. This additional service adds a direct phone line through UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services, available anytime, including outside of traditional business hours. “We want […]

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Aug 14 • 12:55 PM EDT • Health • umw.edu
Here's how to check if that Apple Threat Notification on your iPhone is real

Apple sent a new batch of Threat Notifications to users it believes were targeted by "mercenary spyware" this week. Here's how to tell if the notification is real.

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Aug 14 • 11:08 AM EDT • Technology • tech.yahoo.com
These celebrities gave up smartphones. What science has to say

These celebrities decided life was better with fewer notifications

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Aug 14 • 10:46 AM EDT • Science • creators.yahoo.com
Pixel 11 tidbits: The key details you should know about Google’s latest phones

While not as major of a release as most years, Google’s Pixel 11 devices bring a lot of new things...

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Aug 14 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Unforgetful is a new app from the creator of Overcast that enhances Apple Reminders

Overcast developer Marco Arment just launched a brand-new app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Called Unforgetful, the new task-management app...

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Aug 14 • 9:36 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
30 New Things Your iPhone Can Do in iOS 27

Apple will release iOS 27 in September, and despite the company's focus this year on refining its flagship operating system and nixing bugs, there are still many additional features on the way, not least of which is Apple's new context-aware Siri, re-tooled for the generative AI era. This year's major iPhone software update isn't all about AI, though, as the following feature list testifies.

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Aug 14 • 9:24 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Leak uncovers design changes coming with One UI 9.5 to Galaxy phones

A fresh One UI 9.5 leak reveals subtle design polish and AI search in the Phone app coming soon to Samsung Galaxy devices.

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Aug 14 • 9:14 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
8BitDo just turned your iPhone into a perfect retro handheld with this clever controller

Your phone is now a Game Boy.

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Aug 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • creativebloq.com
Google Play Store hides Pixel 11 series discounts in plain sight

The Pixel 11 phones are here and there's no shortage of deals. In fact, the Google Play Store has welcome discounts as well.

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Aug 14 • 4:58 AM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
One UI 9 lets you uninstall SwiftKey Keyboard from Galaxy phones

Besides Samsung's own apps, Galaxy phones and tablets come pre-installed with apps from Google and Microsoft, and not all of them are useful. One such app is Sw

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Aug 14 • 3:40 AM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
iPhone 18 Pro Event Tipped As Apple Shifts Key Release Schedule Date

Exactly when the next Apple special event will take place to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro has just become clearer — and there’s a change to a key date.

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Aug 14 • 2:32 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
One UI 9.5 will finally bring app lock feature to your Galaxy phone or tablet

While Samsung phones offer an excellent way to secure your apps and media using Secure Folder, they lack a simple option to lock an app or game that you want to

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Aug 13 • 11:23 PM EDT • Technology • sammobile.com
iPhone 17 Pro One Year Later: What Held Up and What Didn't

We're getting close to the launch of new iPhone 18 Pro models that will replace the iPhone 17 Pro models, so MacRumors videographer Dan Barbera decided to take a look back at the iPhone he's been using for close to 12 months. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Ceramic Shield 2 was the best iPhone upgrade this year. Apple said it's more resistant to scratches, and that turned out to be true.

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Aug 13 • 7:58 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
What's Coming in September: New iPhones, Apple Watches and More

Apple will introduce at least five new devices at its iPhone-centric event next month, and it's also possible we'll get devices waiting on Siri AI like the Apple TV. iPhone 18 Pro The iPhone 18 Pro is going to look like the iPhone 17 Pro, but with a smaller Dynamic Island. It's getting some internal updates, including a new Wide camera with a variable aperture for more control over lighting and a faster A20 Pro chip built on a new 2nm process.

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Aug 13 • 7:20 PM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Apple’s next iPhone battle just got more complicated

Apple is walking into an AI fight with an unusual disadvantage

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Aug 13 • 6:17 PM EDT • Technology • thestreet.com
If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously

Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.

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Aug 13 • 5:50 PM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
One UI 9.5 shows up on a Galaxy phone before Samsung is even done with One UI 9

A tipster has shared screenshots revealing that they managed to install an early build of One UI 9.5 on their Galaxy device.

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Aug 13 • 5:08 PM EDT • Technology • androidauthority.com
A New Phonics Debate Shows How the 'Science of Reading' Movement Is Evolving

Growing momentum behind 'linguistic' phonics has raised questions about how best to use classroom time.

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Aug 13 • 4:53 PM EDT • Science • edweek.org
Tyson reducing beef business footprint

Dakota City, Holcomb and Amarillo will be the anchor facilities for beef operations.

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Aug 13 • 4:47 PM EDT • Business • feedstuffs.com
Apple adds iPhone X and 2018 MacBook Pro to obsolete products list

Apple today updated its vintage and obsolete product lists, with the iPhone X and 15-inch 2018 MacBook Pro now classified as obsolete.

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Aug 13 • 3:35 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios

Netflix is sticking with video games but once again reducing the number of studios it owns making games. The streaming giant is closing Los Angeles-based Night School studio, which it acquired in 2021 and plans to close Helsinki-based Moonloot, which was founded in 2022. Just six weeks ago, Night School had released Unhinged, a novel 30-minute first-person horror game, streamable on TVs to Netflix users. The game was hailed by Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters in a call with investors. Six weeks later, Night School is closing. Prior to its Netflix tenure, Night School had developed the award-winning supernatural thriller Oxenfree. A second Oxenfree game followed after the purchase, as well as a mobile game designed to tie in to an episode of the Netflix show Black Mirror. Netflix attributed the studio closures to a prioritization around kids gaming, party games, story-driven fare and games with mainstream hooks, such as a recently released FIFA game. “We see an opportunity to be more focused in our execution, so we are making organizational changes to the business to match those priorities,” a Netflix spokesperson told Game File. Netflix is also cutting jobs from its internal games team. A rep declined to say how many jobs were being lost by these cutbacks. “We are incredibly grateful to the talented colleagues we’re saying goodbye to today. We thank them for all their contributions to Netflix, and wish them the best,” the rep said. Netflix started releasing video games, initially on mobile as a free bonus to subscribers, in 2021. By 2023, Mike Verdu, then the head of Netflix’s game operations, was telling me that the company was committed to growing carefully, as it offered more games and built up internal game studios. At the time, it hadn’t made any gaming job cuts. Since then, Netflix has altered its approach. In 2024, it shut down Team Blue, a start-up studio led by ex-Call of Duty and Halo developers that was exploring making a high-end first-person game for the service. Last October, Netflix shut down another studio, Boss Fight, shortly after Peters praised the team’s Squid Game game to investors. (One of Boss Fight’s main developers now works on the Netflix FIFA game for outside studio Delphi.) And in December, Netflix sold cozy game studio Spry Fox back to its founders. Amid all of this, Netflix has shifted from emphasizing mobile games to offering games through TVs and PCs, via streamed connections, with phones used as controllers. That’s how Night School’s Unhinged worked, along with games such as Boggle and Party Crashers that have collectively helped the Netflix game controller app chart well on mobile app stores. The studio cuts leave Netflix with a central gaming team that works with external developers, and a dedicated first party studio in, Helsinki-based Next Games, which produced many of the company’s couch-centric party games. The move away from having a roster of internal game studios aligns with Netflix’s own approach to shows and movies, which are largely produced externally. The company owns few TV/film production studios of its own. The gaming industry overall is seeing large holders of multiple studios cut back, with Sony, Ubisoft, Embracer, Microsoft and other giants closing or selling off studios. Cuts in California-based studios, where costs often run relatively high, have been particularly acute. Netflix has faced skepticism about its gaming plans for years. The moves today are likely to fuel them, and the company has few upcoming projects to counter the narrative. Among the few hinted, acclaimed independent studio Don’t Nod said last year it was working on a game tied to a major Netflix franchise.

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Aug 13 • 2:47 PM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Google should have gone the GTA 6 route with its Pixel 11 show; instead, we got the Trevor Noah cringe fest

Why did they do a show eight hours AFTER the phones were announced??

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Aug 13 • 12:44 PM EDT • Technology • androidcentral.com
Drop test claims Pixel 11 Pro, specifically the smaller one, could break more easily

Google is touting better scratch resistance on its new Pixel 11 Pro phones but, apparently, smaller one doesn’t handle drops...

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Aug 13 • 12:05 PM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Three new iPhones launch next month, here’s what’s coming

Apple’s big September event is almost here, with three new iPhone models set to launch: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Ultra.

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Aug 13 • 11:14 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying

While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I’m actually enjoying both on...

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Aug 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
Apple in talks to pay publishers to provide Siri with current news: report

The tech giant has considered a nine-figure budget for the payments, according to the WSJ.

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Aug 13 • 10:34 AM EDT • Technology • techcrunch.com
Google’s Tensor G6 in Pixel 11 isn’t the first 2nm smartphone chip after all

It was rumored that Google’s new Tensor G6, debuting in the Pixel 11, would be the first smartphone chip using...

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Aug 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra: When is the Next Apple Event?

It is now mid-August, meaning that Apple's annual iPhone event is just around the corner. Below, we take a look at when the event might be held this year. This September, Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and an all-new foldable iPhone that will reportedly be named the iPhone Ultra. The regular iPhone 18, a lower-end iPhone 18e, and the iPhone Air 2 are not expected to be announced until around March 2027, as part of a new launch strategy.

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Aug 13 • 10:11 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone Ultra could launch in US only at first, per report

iPhone Ultra is almost here, and a new report claims the initial rollout could be extremely limited, including being US-only at launch.

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Aug 13 • 9:31 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5mac.com
'iPhone Ultra' Could Face Staggered Country Rollout Like Vision Pro

Apple's foldable "iPhone Ultra" may get a Vision Pro-style staggered country-by-country launch over several months, with initial availability limited to the U.S. market, according to an Australian publication. In a report labeled "exclusive," ChannelNews said today it has been told by local carriers and one major retailer that Apple's first foldable iPhone will be a "no show" when the iPhone 18 Pro models launch in September, despite being unveiled together.

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Aug 13 • 8:56 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
Pixel 11 moves the NFC antenna to the top of the phone for easier payments, Tap to Share

In a nice quality-of-life change, Google says it has moved the NFC antenna on its Pixel 11 phones to the...

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Aug 13 • 8:30 AM EDT • Technology • 9to5google.com
Google Has a Secret Weapon It Didn’t Use on the Pixel 11, and I Don’t Know Why

Commentary: Google has a team dedicated to creating beautiful photo filters. Why didn't it use them on its new phone?

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Aug 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • cnet.com
Google Pixel 11 Can Cost Less Than Pixel 10 With Amazon's Pre-Order Perks

If you've been waiting for the best time to get a new smartphone, lock in this deal now.

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Aug 13 • 7:10 AM EDT • Technology • gizmodo.com
Base iPhone 18 Tipped to Get These Two Pro-Level Upgrades

The base iPhone 18 model that Apple is expected to release by March 2027 will be equipped with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the iPhone 17, according to analyst Jeff Pu. Pu's latest assessment, if accurate, would see the iPhone 18 gaining the same amount of memory as the iPhone 17 Pro models.

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Aug 13 • 6:02 AM EDT • Technology • macrumors.com
iPhone 18 Pro Event Tipped As Apple Shifts Key Release Schedule Date

Exactly when the next Apple special event will take place to reveal the iPhone 18 Pro has just become clearer — and there’s a change to a key date.

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Aug 13 • 3:36 AM EDT • Technology • forbes.com
New rumor tells us all about Apple's imminent iPhone price hike

How much and when. According to a new rumor from a tipster on X, Apple will be raising prices for all existing iPhone models, as well as those launching...

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Aug 12 • 5:11 PM EDT • Technology • gsmarena.com