Android phones let users check which apps consume the most storage via Settings > Device Care > Storage > Apps, where apps can be uninstalled or archived. Archiving removes an app's core files and temporary data while keeping login credentials and personal settings intact for easy reinstallation. Android also offers an 'auto-archive' feature that automatically archives rarely used apps when storage runs low, which Google says can free up nearly 60 percent of an app's storage space without deleting its data.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, saw preorders open Friday with delivery estimates for some US online orders now pushed back to January 2027. Apple told CNBC demand has been "nothing short of extraordinary" and said it is working to fulfill orders as quickly as possible while continuing to accept them online. Customer reports vary widely, with some seeing in-store pickup as early as October 23 and others getting November or December shipping windows, while Best Buy currently lists November estimates.
Xiaomi smartphones, which sell at low prices and remain uncommon in the US market, embed advertisements across built-in apps including file management, music, and the core interface. The phones previously displayed ads even within the Settings app, though Xiaomi reversed that particular placement. Users can reduce, but not fully eliminate, these ads by adjusting specific device settings.
T-Mobile increased its Regulatory Programs and Telco Recovery fees effective Oct. 12, adding $1.00 a month per voice line (from $4.49 to $5.49) and $0.50 per mobile internet line (from $2.10 to $2.60). This follows an earlier increase in April 2025, meaning voice line fees have risen $2 and internet line fees $1 over 18 months. AT&T and Verizon have also been raising similar fees separately from their advertised plan prices.
Apple has launched its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, featuring a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display with a nano-texture finish and minimal crease. The device drops Face ID in favor of Touch ID on the power button, includes dual rear cameras, and runs a redesigned version of iOS 27 built around the folding form factor. Pricing starts at $1,999 for the base 256GB model.
Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, went up for preorder Friday starting at $1,999 and exceeding $3,000 for the 2TB model. Apple said demand was 'extraordinary,' with launch-day pickup inventory gone and some online delivery dates pushed into late January.
Apple opened preorders for the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, on Friday at 5 a.m. PT. Preordered units are now backordered until January 29, even though the phone officially launches October 23 and will be available in stores that day. The device starts at $1,999 and features a 7.6-inch inner display, a 5.4-inch outer screen, dual 48-megapixel cameras, and Apple Pencil support.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo became available for pre-order at 8AM ET, with general availability starting October 23rd. The device features a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner OLED screen, but starts at $2,000 and lacks Face ID and the variable aperture camera found on the iPhone 18 Pro models.
Ninja Labs has released the MagSafe Flex Pouch, a $58 magnetic accessory that attaches to compatible phones like a wallet but uses stretchy silicone to hold far more than cards. The company suggests it can carry car fobs, earbuds, snacks, makeup, loose change or cash, and it comes in a clear version plus black, pink, blue, lavender and a sparkly rainbow finish.
Verizon has introduced a new Simplicity phone plan priced at $45 a month per line with autopay, or $30 for new customers who switch their number and bring an unlocked phone. The plan includes unlimited data, 5G Ultra Wideband access, 10GB of mobile hotspot, Canada/Mexico roaming and satellite texting, with optional add-on bundles for streaming and other perks sold separately.
Ledger has announced a new hardware crypto wallet designed to resemble a smartphone. The launch comes as the company faces renewed scrutiny over how it handled earlier reports of backdoored devices, which surfaced months before some crypto wallets were drained of funds.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, priced from $1999 to $3199, features an inner display cover that can be peeled off and replaced once creasing becomes visible, hardware lead Kate Bergeron confirmed. The replacement costs $19 for AppleCare customers and $49 without it.
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