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An Android Authority writer tested two third-party Android weather apps, Gradient Weather and Breezy Weather, after years of relying on Samsung Weather, Pixel Weather and AccuWeather. Both apps offered strong customization and usability, but the reviewer ultimately favored one over the other after weighing their strengths and drawbacks.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple built and tested a shorter, magnetically attaching Pencil variant designed for its rumored foldable iPhone, expected to launch alongside the device this fall. Gurman notes the accessory isn't expected to ship as a consumer product at launch, citing storage challenges and the fragility of foldable plastic displays.
Code found in the One UI 9 Beta 7 build for the Galaxy S26 references Scam Detection support for a wide range of devices, including the Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z TriFold, and the unreleased Galaxy S27 lineup. The same code lists model numbers tied to these devices and references an Exynos 2700 chip alongside a Qualcomm option for the S27 series, hinting at Samsung's continued dual-chipset approach.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple built and internally tested a stubbier stylus meant to pair with its upcoming foldable iPhone, but the company is unlikely to release it alongside the device's debut. The design would attach to the phone's side for charging and storage, similar to existing Apple Pencils, but that placement could interfere with the fold mechanism and risk scratching the more fragile foldable display.
Android Authority outlines five foldable phones that could serve as alternatives to Google's new $1,899 Pixel 11 Pro Fold, including Motorola's Razr Fold and Razr Ultra, plus Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra. The comparison highlights that despite the Pixel 11 Pro Fold being thinner and lighter than its predecessor, it has a smaller battery than last year's model and faces stiff competition on price, charging speed, and battery capacity.
XCENA partnered with Samsung to build the MX1, a CXL 3.2 device that can expand host memory by up to 2TB of DDR5 while also connecting SSDs and performing on-board computation. The chip, made on Samsung's 4nm process, packs 3072 small RISC-V cores organized into 24 independently schedulable subsystems, alongside two Arm Cortex A53 cores for control, and draws about 40W on the chip and 90W for the full board with DIMMs.
Amazon is selling the Samsung Odyssey G55C, a 32-inch curved VA gaming monitor, for $199.99, down 39% from its $329.99 list price. The display features 1440p QHD resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and a 1000R curve, along with AMD FreeSync and HDR10 support.
Reports indicate Apple will delay its next major iPhone release until March 2027, when the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18E are expected to arrive together, rather than launching in the usual fall window. That leaves the iPhone 17, which debuted with improved displays, cameras and durability, as Apple's current entry-level flagship for an extended stretch, especially as rivals like Samsung and Google have raised prices on their budget phones due to rising RAM costs.
An Android Authority reviewer who tests dozens of phones annually reports being unable to put down the Galaxy Z Fold 8 nearly two weeks after switching his SIM into it. The writer, who has historically preferred clamshell foldables over book-style ones, says Samsung's latest model finally closes the gap between niche enthusiast gadget and a phone suited for everyday users. Despite acknowledging the device has flaws, the reviewer says its form factor outweighs them.
Taiwanese media report that Micron's two main unions are pressing for larger bonuses after the company's profits surged on AI-driven memory demand. Union chairman Lin Zherui pointed to Micron's record earnings, arguing compensation has stayed capped near 200% of salary even as SK Hynix and Samsung paid workers hundreds of thousands of dollars this year. Reports suggest union membership has grown sharply as frustration builds, raising the possibility of labor action.
Samsung has overhauled the Galaxy Z Flip 8's outer display, giving it a more phone-like interface with swipe-down notifications, quick settings, and an app drawer. The 4-inch cover screen now supports full versions of apps rather than the limited widgets Samsung previously favored, and it prompts users to install MultiStar, a Good Lock module that unlocks any app on the outer screen.
Samsung's latest folding phone experiment appears to be resonating with buyers, continuing the company's pattern of testing unconventional smartphone form factors in public before they go mainstream. The device's reception is drawing attention as Apple prepares its own entry into the foldable phone category.