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An APK teardown of Microsoft's Link to Windows Android app has uncovered hidden code for remotely shutting down, restarting, updating, or putting a paired Windows PC to sleep. The app currently only supports remotely locking a PC, and these new commands would extend that functionality with built-in warnings about lost work or disconnection.
Google has restored the ability to sideload APK files on Android after restricting it in 2025, but the process now requires users to confirm via a restart and a mandatory 24-hour waiting period before the sideloading option becomes active. The company calls this the 'Advanced Flow,' designed for power users who need to install apps outside the Play Store while adding friction meant to stop scam victims from being pressured into installing malware in the heat of the moment.
Apple has scheduled its 'Surprise and Shine' event for September 9, streamed via its website, Apple TV, the Developer app and YouTube at 10 a.m. PT. The event is expected to introduce new iPhone hardware, including a possible foldable iPhone and updated iPhone 18 Pro models, and will mark incoming CEO John Ternus' first public appearance in the role.
Apple has scheduled its annual fall hardware event, where reports suggest the company will introduce its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. New Apple Watch and AirPods models are also expected to debut at the same showcase.
Amazon is applying a $150 discount to the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL when shoppers use code PIXEL11 at checkout, though the Pixel Pro Fold is excluded. This discount stacks with a separate promotion running through August 27th that offers gift cards up to $200 or credit toward a Pixel Watch 5, bringing the base Pixel 11 down to $749 from $899.
Amazon is offering the Nothing Phone (3) for $499, a $300 markdown from its usual price. The device features a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor.
Android Authority released its weekly Wallpaper Wednesday collection, featuring nine free wallpapers—six submitted by readers and three created by the site's team. The images are available in JPG and PNG formats, optimized for both landscape and portrait screens, and can be downloaded without watermarks via a shared Drive link.
Google removed support for 32-bit apps from Android several years ago, breaking many older games. Developers behind an app called VPhoneOS have built a workaround using a virtual machine that runs Android 7 for free, letting users install and play old 32-bit titles like Wayward Souls and Bloons TD 5. Higher Android versions, 64-bit support, and ad removal are locked behind a paid VIP subscription.
A CNET survey of 2,605 US adults found that while 75% have no interest in a foldable iPhone, a notable 25% do — with younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials showing the most curiosity. However, those interested said they'd only pay around $781 on average, far below the expected $2,000+ starting price for Apple's rumored foldable device.
Counterpoint Research's Q2 2026 global market share report shows Samsung's $1,300 Galaxy S26 Ultra was the best-selling Android phone worldwide, ranking fourth overall behind three iPhone models. The base Galaxy S26 also made the top-ten list at ninth place, alongside three budget Galaxy A models.
TECNO's bezel-less concept phone, first teased weeks ago, got its first hands-on demonstration from Marques Brownlee ahead of its planned IFA 2026 debut. The device uses internal display stacking so its metal frame sits slightly above the screen, hiding the bezel but creating a raised edge that can interfere with Android's edge gestures. It also packs a 144Hz display, triple rear cameras, a 6,000mAh battery, and a holographic lenticular back panel.
Indian voice AI startup Ringg has secured a $10 million extension to its Series A from Peak XV Partners, bringing the round total to $15.5 million. The company, which processes 20 million call attempts monthly for clients like Cred, Flipkart, Practo and Policybazaar, is shifting from simple outbound calling toward complex workflows such as healthcare appointment booking and fintech KYC checks. Ringg is also expanding beyond phone calls into chat and WhatsApp channels, and automating browser-based support for clients like Shell.