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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.
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).
My mom charges her Galaxy S25+ to 100% daily; our batteries tell very different stories
I only charge mine to 80%
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
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.
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.”
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
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?
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...
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.
Google Pixel 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S26: Specs, price, camera details
How to Google and Samsung's flagship phones compare?
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.
Samsung has new Galaxy headphones in the works
The “Galaxy H1” could be Samsung’s first over-ear headphones since 2015.
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 […]
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.
These celebrities gave up smartphones. What science has to say
These celebrities decided life was better with fewer notifications
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...
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...
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.
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.
8BitDo just turned your iPhone into a perfect retro handheld with this clever controller
Your phone is now a Game Boy.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Apple’s next iPhone battle just got more complicated
Apple is walking into an AI fight with an unusual disadvantage
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.
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.
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.
Tyson reducing beef business footprint
Dakota City, Holcomb and Amarillo will be the anchor facilities for beef operations.
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.
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.
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??
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
'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.
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...
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?
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.
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.
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.
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...
How David Crowley pulled off the ‘unbelievable’: Winning in Wisconsin after dropping out
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, entered the primary for governor with a polling lead. But several missteps — and a key phone call — pushed Crowley to the Democratic nomination.
Pixel 11 Pro displays are ‘more than twice’ as scratch-resistant – it only gets better from there
Google is delivering some seriously durable phones, or so it claims, with the entire Pixel 11 Pro series delivering huge...
It looks like Apple’s iPhone 18 really will skip the fall launch this year
Will you wait?
Honor's AI-Powered, Gimbal-Equipped Robot Phone Just Launched in China and it Looks Wild
There's no other smartphone quite like this one.
Pixel Buds Pro 2 And 2a Are Getting Some Upgrades, Including Deeper Gemini Integration
Google didn't have any new headphones this year, but some new features are coming to the Pixel Buds.
Google Unveils $29 Pixel Tag to Take On Apple's AirTag
Google today introduced the Pixel Tag, its answer to Apple's AirTag. Pixel Tag is Google's first item tracker, even though Google implemented an item tracking network two years ago that's been used by third-party devices. The Pixel Tag is made from stainless steel, and it is IP67 water- and dust-resistant. There's a built-in speaker that can play a sound when an item it's attached to is lost, and a button that causes a sound to play on a connected smartphone.
iPhone 18 Pro set to become Apple’s new default model
iPhone 18 Pro is being unveiled soon, and due to a lineup overhaul this year, it’s set to become Apple’s new default model like never before.
Google’s Pixel 11 phone preorders come with up to $350 in gift cards
We’ve got the details on how to preorder the new phones.
Honor Launches Its Long-Awaited Robot Phone And Yes It Can Wiggle At You
The big news with Honor's latest is the automated pop-up camera gimbal.
iPhone Ultra’s cameras might get very unorthodox placement, per leak
iPhone Ultra will be unveiled next month, and a new leak indicates the device’s front cameras could be positioned in unusual spots.
Screen protector leak shows iPhone Ultra's asymmetric corners
A leaker with a decent track record has shown what is claimed to be a screen protector for the forthcoming iPhone Ultra, and it shows the device's unusual corners.
Google’s Pixel 11 trade-ins top out at $1,000 with great values for older phones
Amid a price hike on the Pixel 11 series, Google has delivered some solid trade-in values across the board on...
CORTIS puts phones down and turns up the energy at Infosys Theater at MSG, bringing fans closer
CORTIS turned the Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden into a pulsing neon club last week, kicking off their first North American tour with a show telling
Android now has a tap-to-share feature
The Quick Share update makes it easier to share contact info and files between Pixel devices, and soon, Samsung phones.
The Pixel Tag is Google’s answer to the AirTag
But not every phone will support its best features.
Google's Pixel Tag Is An AirTag For Android Phones
Google is taking on Apple's AirTag with its own trackable accessory.
Apple Skipping iPhone 18 Launch This Year
Apple supplier Pegatron today indirectly confirmed that the standard iPhone 18 model will not be released until next year, according to a new report. Pegatron held an earnings call for the second quarter of 2026 today. On the call, Taiwan's Economic Daily News said Pegatron indicated that one of its customers will be changing its usual smartphone shipment schedule.
'iPhone Ultra' Screen Protectors Reveal Asymmetric Corners
The leaker known as "Ice Universe" today shared images and a hands on video of screen protectors for Apple's rumored "iPhone Ultra," and the leak appears to confirm two of the most discussed details about the foldable's front design. The leaked accessory has square corners on the side that would sit next to the hinge, and rounded corners on the opposite edge.
Honor Has Radically Reinvented the Phone for the Robot Age. I Played With It and It's Wild
I attended the launch of Honor's Robot Phone in China. I'm so glad this bold device is actually going on sale.
Solar eclipse 2026 today: Don't take eclipse photos with your phone, NASA warns
Enjoy the 2026 solar eclipse with glasses instead.
Alleged iPhone Ultra screen protector surfaces online
The foldable iPhone is expected to launch this September. Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to debut this September with a design similar to the...
What Makes a Great Mobile Entertainment App in 2026?
Not long ago, mobile entertainment meant scrolling, tapping, and moving on. Something quick to fill a gap. That rhythm feels distant now. The best apps in 2026 don’t wait for attention; they meet it halfway, shaping themselves around how people actually use their phones. Open one, and it already seems to know what you’re there […]
An FCC filing points to new Sonos headphones coming soon
An FCC filing detailed new wireless headphones are coming.
iPhone 18 Pro: Three new camera upgrades are coming
Rumors indicate iPhone 18 Pro could bring an especially noteworthy batch of camera upgrades. Here are the three main features rumored.
‘Everyone’ at Apple uses iPhone Ultra name, says Mark Gurman
Mark Gurman says that ‘iPhone Ultra’ is the name widely used within Apple when referring to the upcoming foldable model.
Every Galaxy phone and tablet eligible to get One UI 9 (Android 17) update
In May, Samsung unveiled its latest custom Android interface for Galaxy smartphones and tablets, One UI 9.0, by releasing its beta version for the Galaxy S26 se
iOS 27 public beta 3 is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
The third iOS 27 public beta is now available for iPhone. It gives users an early chance to try Apple’s...
Grok Bot is an all-new iPhone and Mac app from SpaceXAI and Cursor
SpaceXAI and Cursor are in the process of becoming a single company, but first, the two firms are releasing an...
Google’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’t
Notification lights are back back back.
iPhone Users Who Pay for Enough iCloud Storage Get New iOS 27 Perks
If you are subscribed to an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage, you will receive new perks in the Home app on iOS 27, according to Apple. Starting with iOS 27, Apple said iPhone users who are subscribed to an iCloud+ plan with at least 2TB of storage receive access to three new Apple Intelligence features in the Home app: generated video descriptions for HomeKit Secure Video cameras, the ability to search for camera clips, and automatic surfacing of noteworthy clips.
iPhone Ultra will have two features that ‘Pro’ users should love
iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone Ultra? That’s the decision upgraders will soon face. Here are two iPhone Ultra features that ‘Pro’ users should love.
iPhone 18 Pro Will Reportedly Start With 256GB of Storage
While the iPhone 17 Pro has double the base storage compared to the iPhone 16 Pro, there will apparently be no further increase this year. In a report this week estimating that the iPhone 18 Pro's bill of materials will be nearly 40% higher than the iPhone 17 Pro, Taiwanese research firm TrendForce said the iPhone 18 Pro will start with 256GB of storage, matching the iPhone 17 Pro's minimum capacity.
Galaxy Z Fold 8’s wider shape still survives bend test, teardown shows off titanium and poor Qi placement [Video]
Durability is perhaps the single-biggest hesitation about folding phones, but Samsung has proven time and time again that its foldables...
One of the best AirPods Pro features is finally coming to Galaxy Buds
Samsung finally introduces a super-useful feature to its latest Galaxy Buds models.
iOS 27 code reveals six unreleased iPhone 18 models
iOS 27 beta 5 references six unreleased iPhones, from the iPhone 18 lineup to the foldable iPhone Ultra. Here's the full roadmap.
Latest iOS 27 Beta References Six Unreleased iPhone Models
Macworld reports that iOS 27 beta 5, released to developers on Monday, contains hidden code revealing six unreleased iPhone models – although you've probably heard of them before.
Sonos will launch new wireless headphones next month, official filing suggests
Rumoured to be called the Sonos Ace Ultra
Is this Microsoft’s canceled Surface Phone from 2014? Mysterious Windows Phone prototype appears in new photos
Images floating around online have revealed a Windows Phone prototype from late 2013 that looks awfully like a pocketable Surface of some kind.
We finally know the real "Dark Cherry" color for the iPhone 18 Pro
The iPhone 18 Pro is one of the most anticipated devices, and now, thanks to a new leak, one big debate has finally been settled.
iOS 27 Hints at 'Apple Reference Image' Photo Authentication
Apple is working on "Apple Reference Image," a photo provenance system that will verify if an image was captured with an iPhone. References to the feature were found in a privacy disclosure included in iOS 27 beta 5, but it is not live yet. According to the text, there will be a "Reference" mode option in the Camera app that users can select. Using this mode will embed provenance data in the image's metadata.
Leaked Galaxy S26 FE specs confirm another battery disappointment from Samsung
Samsung doesn’t seem to even try to surprise anyone with its next Fan Edition phone.
Everything New in iOS 27 Beta 5
We're a little over a month away from the launch of iOS 27, and Apple is continuing to make changes. The fifth beta of iOS 27 changes the look of some app icons and adjusts Liquid Glass, plus it adds some smaller features that make the iPhone just a little nicer to use. App Icons There are updated Liquid Glass icons for Safari, Siri, Settings, Remote, App Store, and Preview. Some of the icons have been entirely redesigned, while others feature more detail than before.
iPhone 18 Pro BOM cost estimated to be up by 40%
Apple is reportedly paying three times more for RAM and storage than it did with the iPhone 17 Pro. We’ve already seen rumors that iPhone 18 Pro...
Apple is working on a way to authenticate that a photo came from an iPhone camera
References included in iOS 27 beta 5 point to a new feature designed to authenticate the camera source of an iPhone photo.
Sonos gets ready to launch new Ace Ultra headphones
With expanded Wi-Fi capabilities, the headphones may support the Sonos Voice assistant.
Clicks' Power Keyboard brings BlackBerry-style typing to any phone — with some compromises
Clicks’ $99 Power Keyboard brings a customizable, slide-out physical keyboard to MagSafe and Qi2 smartphones, but its added heft can make larger phones awkward to use
Apple Releases iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 With Security Fixes
Apple today released iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1, minor updates to the iOS and iPadOS 26 operating systems that came out in September. iOS 26.6.1 comes two weeks after the launch of iOS 26.6, an update that added Spotlight optimizations ahead of iOS 27. iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update.