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This tiny keyboard accessory was the Motorola Razr upgrade I didn't know I needed

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-08-30 09:20:14

ZDNET's key takeaways The Clicks Keyboard for the Moto Razr is available for $139. The keyboard supports native Android shortcuts, has an optimal key design with a dedicated Gemini button, and supports data pass-through. There's only one color, and shortcuts cannot be customized. View now at Clicks With the summer season now upon us, I've swapped to my Moto Razr smartphone. This tiny foldable phone is perfect for your shorts' pocket, and for carrying around outside. To improve the lightweight

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The best phones for kids in 2025

zdnet.com Jason Cipriani 2025-08-30 12:15:12

Whether or not to give your kids a phone is a tricky decision for every parent. The fact remains that our kids are growing up in a technology-driven world. Instead of viewing a phone for your child as a negative thing, you can gain peace of mind with the ability to track their location and contact them directly no matter where they are. While the decision to get your kid a phone can be complicated, we've broken it down for you to make the most informed purchase. Also: The best kids' tablets W

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Want a Sustainable Android? The Modular Fairphone 6 Delivers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-30 10:24:00

Sustainable tech leader Fairphone unveiled its latest modular device on Thursday at an event in Amsterdam, presenting a clear challenge to mainstream phone-makers everywhere. The Fairphone 6 is a fully repairable Android phone built to last, with what the company says is its lowest carbon footprint yet. Fairphone is a phone-maker like no other. Rather than being just another tech company making a generic Android phone, Fairphone is a value-driven Dutch social enterprise that sources materials e

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The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-08-30 10:00:00

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Fairphone has announced its latest repairable smartphone, nearly two years after introducing the last upgrade. The new Fairphone 6 is smaller and 9 percent lighter than its predecessor, but it includes a larger 4,415mAh battery — easily replaceable by removing just seven screws — that will power the phone for up to 53 hours on a full charge. It’s

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Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Trump Mobile and its T1 Phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-30 09:46:12

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new report from The Financial Times has revealed some concerning truths about Trump Mobile and its “Made in America” T1 Phone. The company behind Trump Mobile’s network operations is registered to a luxury apartment and has a shaky public presence. A Trump Mobile spokesperson told the publication that the T1 Phone is manufactured in Alabama, California, and Florida, but experts doubt these claims. Trump Mobile came out of left field with a mobile networ

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Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features - but you need to enable them

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-08-30 13:20:16

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google released Android 16 a bit earlier than expected, and although it was missing some crucial features, there are key additions to the platform that go a long way to improve security. This was an important step forward, as the need for improved security grows every year. Without companies like Google, Apple, and others upping the ante on security, the mobile space would wind up the wild west of the technological landscape, with ne'er-do-wells poppi

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Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Tump Mobile and its T1 Phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-30 14:46:12

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR A new report from The Financial Times has revealed some concerning truths about Trump Mobile and its “Made in America” T1 Phone. The company behind Trump Mobile’s network operations is registered to a luxury apartment and has a shaky public presence. A Trump Mobile spokesperson told the publication that the T1 Phone is manufactured in Alabama, California, and Florida, but experts doubt these claims. Trump Mobile came out of left field with a mobile networ

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Apple’s China comeback playbook now includes government-backed discounts

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-08-30 23:28:33

After a rocky stretch, Apple managed to bounce back last month with a 15% jump in iPhone sales, driven largely by renewed demand in the U.S. and China. In China, especially, Apple had been losing ground to local brands benefiting from government subsidies on lower-cost phones. Now, it appears Apple is joining the subsidy program itself. When in China… take the subsidy As reported by South China Morning Post (via MacRumors), shoppers in Shanghai and Beijing can now get up to ¥2,000 (about US$2

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iPhone 17 Pro: Four new camera features are coming this fall

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-30 21:24:16

Apple’s big iPhone 17 unveiling is just a few months away, with a launch event likely in early September. Here are four new camera features expected to arrive with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. #1: Upgraded 48MP telephoto Ever since the iPhone 11 Pro released in 2019, the three-camera array on the back of the iPhone has become standard for Pro models. But each of those three cameras tends to progress at different times. iPhone 14 Pro, for example, introduced a 48MP sensor for the main “wide”

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Google Fi rolling out visual voicemail support for the iPhone

9to5mac.com Abner Li 2025-08-31 03:31:40

As previewed in April, Google Fi Wireless is rolling out support for visual voicemail on the iPhone. With this update, voicemail will no longer be available in the Fi app. Going forward, voicemail will appear in the iOS Phone app. Previously, subscribers had to use the Google Fi companion app to hear and read those messages. Now, Fi users will be able to “play, share, and delete voicemail messages directly through their device’s Phone app. Additionally, they will “no longer receive duplicate v

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Verizon will give you an iPhone 16 Plus (or 4) with no trade-in - here's how

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-08-31 03:40:52

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I remember the times in my childhood when my brothers and I would come home begging to have a cellphone and sincerely hoping it was a swanky new iPhone. My mom cringed at the long receipt she would have to pay out. Luckily, Verizon is running a deal to set up your family or anyone needing a new phone and service plan. Also: T-Mobile will give you an iPhone 16 Pro on them, no trade-in required - here's how When you open a line or multiple lines through myPlan at Verizon online,

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Nothing’s Headphone 1 Might Be Its Riskiest Audio Product Yet

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-08-31 03:45:51

Nothing has lots of wireless audio products at this point—trust me, I’ve covered basically all of them. First, there was the Ear 1, then the Ear 2, then the Ear Stick (RIP), then the Ear, then the Ear A, then Ear Open, and, oh my god, that’s a lot of wireless earbuds. There’s one kind of audio product that it hasn’t ever released, though, and that’s an over-ear pair of headphones. That’s all going to change very soon, according to recent leaks from Nothing_fan_blog on Instagram, which has leaked

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iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing ‘F1’ movie

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-31 05:27:35

Apple customers aren’t thrilled they’re getting an ad from the Apple Wallet app promoting the tech giant’s Original Film, “F1 the Movie.” Across social media, iPhone owners are complaining that their Wallet app sent out a push notification offering a $10 discount at Fandango for anyone buying two or more tickets to the film. The feature film, starring Brad Pitt, explores the world of Formula 1 and was shot at actual Grand Prix races. It also showcases the use of Apple technology, from the custo

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Apple pushed Wallet notifications with F1 offer, sparking backlash

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-08-31 11:05:16

Apple has a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster coming to theaters this weekend—F1 The Movie—and your iPhone’s Wallet app might have just told you about it. Here’s why this is causing backlash. Apple Wallet offer for F1 The Movie prompts advertising complaints Apple makes products people love, like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. And the company also now makes film and TV, most of which lives on Apple TV+. But this weekend, Apple is launching its biggest theatrical swing ever: F1 The Movie. Unsurpri

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iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing F1 movie

news.ycombinator.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-31 10:51:41

Apple customers aren’t thrilled they’re getting an ad from the Apple Wallet app promoting the tech giant’s Original Film, “F1 the Movie.” Across social media, iPhone owners are complaining that their Wallet app sent out a push notification offering a $10 discount at Fandango for anyone buying two or more tickets to the film. The feature film, starring Brad Pitt, explores the world of Formula 1 and was shot at actual Grand Prix races. It also showcases the use of Apple technology, from the custo

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Could Apple's New Adaptive Power Feature Extend Your iPhone's Battery Life?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-31 10:30:00

Usually, I'm the one adapting my behavior based on the power remaining in my iPhone, but starting this fall, I can ask my iPhone to do more of the adapting. A new Adaptive Power setting in iOS 26 can extend battery power by intelligently trimming energy usage in small ways that add up to extend the time before you need to recharge. See also: Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Could Save the iPhone 17 Air From This Major Pitfall Currently, the iPhone uses as much power as it needs to perform its tasks. Y

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This tiny physical keyboard turned my foldable phone into a 'Blackberry' - and it works

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2025-08-31 15:35:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Clicks Keyboard for the Moto Razr is available for $139. The keyboard supports native Android shortcuts, has an optimal key design with a dedicated Gemini button, and supports data pass-through. There's only one color, and shortcuts cannot be customized. View now at Clicks With the summer season now upon us, I've swapped to my Moto Razr smartphone. This tiny foldable phone is perfect for your shorts' pocket, and for carrying around outside. To improve the lightweight

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iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing F1 movie

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-08-31 15:27:35

Apple customers aren’t thrilled they’re getting an ad from the Apple Wallet app promoting the tech giant’s Original Film, “F1 the Movie.” Across social media, iPhone owners are complaining that their Wallet app sent out a push notification offering a $10 discount at Fandango for anyone buying two or more tickets to the film. The feature film, starring Brad Pitt, explores the world of Formula 1 and was shot at actual Grand Prix races. It also showcases the use of Apple technology, from the custo

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Your Android phone just got a major upgrade for free - including these Pixel models

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-09-01 07:23:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Android 16 is officially here, and Google has some big upgrades on the way. Instead of releasing a new OS and a new phone lineup at the same time, Google is making the same move it did with Android 15 and giving both software and hardware their time to shine. Also: How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why it's an absolute must for security This is the earliest Google has launched a major Android release in a while (for comparison, Android 15 was released on Oct. 15

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Sony Is Practically Giving Away 4.5-Star Rated Wired On-Ear Headphones for Under $10 to Clear Out Stock

gizmodo.com Brittany Vincent 2025-09-01 07:40:47

Not every pair of headphones needs to have noise cancellation, touch controls, or a premium price tag to be worth your money. Sometimes, the best pair is the one that just gets the job done. That means they produce sound and they connect to your devices. It doesn’t have to get any more complicated than that. If you’re looking for that kind of everyday listening solution, the Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones are worth buying, especially when you can get them at such a great price. Head to

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What a set of knockoff headphones taught me about headphones — and knockoffs

theverge.com David Pierce 2025-09-01 07:57:38

As a rule, you should never believe anything you see on social media. And you should really never believe anything someone says in a video with a TikTok Shop link, because they are nakedly trying to sell you something. From candy to headphones to supplements to power tools, TikTok has built a remarkable system: creators post videos promoting or reviewing products, TikTok blasts them onto For You pages everywhere, and when viewers click the link and buy the product, both the creators and TikTok g

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Here how the Nothing Phone 3’s new Glyph Matrix will work

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-01 05:37:25

Nothing TL;DR Nothing’s new Glyph Matrix is a compact, programmable system replacing the original Glyph Interface on the upcoming Phone 3. The micro-LED cluster enables new features like custom animations, symbols, and reactive lighting while maintaining app-based notifications. Nothing says the design change allowed it to reclaim internal space and enhance the Phone 3’s visual identity with a smaller, circular layout. Nothing has revealed how its new Glyph Matrix system will work on the Not

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This $400 budget gaming phone runs the same chip as the Nothing Phone 3

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-01 11:30:17

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR POCO has launched the POCO F7 globally today. The new phone offers a powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 6,500mAh or 7,550mAh battery, depending on the region. Expect to pay a starting price of $399 or £389 for the POCO F7. The POCO F5 and POCO F6 were two of the best gaming phones on a budget as they offered powerful chips for the price. Now, the Xiaomi sub-brand is back with the POCO F7. The POCO F7 continues the trend of offering great perfo

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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 benchmarks show why Nothing Phone 3 might not be truly Elite

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-01 11:30:33

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority Nothing announced last week that its Nothing Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. This is a somewhat polarizing move in light of the company marketing the phone as a “true” or “real” flagship, where customers would expect a top-flight Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. However, the POCO F7 just launched today, and it’s the first global phone powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. So, should you be worried about the Nothing Phone 3’s horse

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2 clever ways Android 16 guards your security - but you need to enable them

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-01 11:35:48

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Google released Android 16 a bit earlier than expected, and although it was missing some crucial features, there are key additions to the platform that go a long way to improve security. This was an important step forward, as the need for improved security grows every year. Without companies like Google, Apple, and others upping the ante on security, the mobile space would wind up the wild west of the technological landscape, with ne'er-do-wells poppi

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This Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival has a bigger battery than S25 Ultra

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-01 19:38:35

TL;DR Xiaomi has officially shown off the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, while also confirming several details. The new foldable phone will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a 5,165mAh battery, and 50W wireless charging. The Mix Flip 2 launches on Thursday in China, but there’s no word on a wider release. Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 next month, but rival brand Xiaomi is getting a head start by launching the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 this week. Now, the manufacturer has given us a look at the

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Why you should always put your phone face down on a table (hint: it's not just about being polite)

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-09-01 17:30:13

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET A friend of mine recently told me, "I always keep my phone on silent mode… which doesn't matter because I compulsively look at it every three minutes anyway." He's not the only one. From becoming a text addict to having full-blown smartphone dependency, the urge to look at and interact with our "flat things" has been deeply ingrained into our collective behavior for some time now. Also: Best early Prime Day deals 2025: 30+ sales on tech products live now Monitoring your p

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The Methaphone Is a Phone (That’s Not a Phone) to Help You Stop Using Your Phone

wired.com Arielle Pardes 2025-09-01 19:00:00

Earlier this year, Eric Antonow was in a coffee shop with his family when he felt the familiar, twitchy urge to reach for his phone. He patted his pockets for relief—the cool, thin slab was still there. He joked to his family that, like an addict jonesing for a hit, he would one day need a medical-grade solution to detox from his phone. Opioid addicts had methadone. iPhone addicts would need … methaphones. “It was a joke, but I got two laughs from my two teenagers, which is gold,” Antonow says.

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Why I recommend these wireless headphones over pricier flagship models

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-09-01 21:30:15

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 are available for $449 in Anthracite Black, Canvas White, and Indigo Blue. These headphones provide a listening experience and design profile unlike any other headphones in the same price range. Although these are the best sounding and looking headphones at this price, they fall behind their competitors at noise cancellation. View now at Bowers & Wilkins View now at Crutchfield more buying choices When shopping for a new pair of headphones, it

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I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to instantly improve the battery life

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-09-01 21:45:10

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are some of the best Android phones available today, thanks to their responsive and feature-rich software. But most Samsung phones -- especially the flagships like the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Z Flip 6 -- come with over-the-top features that you might not use daily. If your new Galaxy phone isn't lasting an entire day on a single charge, there are ways to make the most of what you have without hindering the user experience. Also: The

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This tiny keyboard accessory was the Motorola Razr upgrade I didn't know I needed

The best phones for kids in 2025

Want a Sustainable Android? The Modular Fairphone 6 Delivers

The smaller Fairphone 6 introduces swappable accessories

Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Trump Mobile and its T1 Phone

Updating to Android 16 gives you 2 useful security features - but you need to enable them

Report highlights uncomfortable truths about Tump Mobile and its T1 Phone

Apple’s China comeback playbook now includes government-backed discounts

iPhone 17 Pro: Four new camera features are coming this fall

Google Fi rolling out visual voicemail support for the iPhone

Verizon will give you an iPhone 16 Plus (or 4) with no trade-in - here's how

Nothing’s Headphone 1 Might Be Its Riskiest Audio Product Yet

iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing ‘F1’ movie

Apple pushed Wallet notifications with F1 offer, sparking backlash

iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing F1 movie

Could Apple's New Adaptive Power Feature Extend Your iPhone's Battery Life?

This tiny physical keyboard turned my foldable phone into a 'Blackberry' - and it works

iPhone customers upset by Apple Wallet ad pushing F1 movie

Your Android phone just got a major upgrade for free - including these Pixel models

Sony Is Practically Giving Away 4.5-Star Rated Wired On-Ear Headphones for Under $10 to Clear Out Stock

What a set of knockoff headphones taught me about headphones — and knockoffs

Here how the Nothing Phone 3’s new Glyph Matrix will work

This $400 budget gaming phone runs the same chip as the Nothing Phone 3

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 benchmarks show why Nothing Phone 3 might not be truly Elite

2 clever ways Android 16 guards your security - but you need to enable them

This Galaxy Z Flip 7 rival has a bigger battery than S25 Ultra

Why you should always put your phone face down on a table (hint: it's not just about being polite)

The Methaphone Is a Phone (That’s Not a Phone) to Help You Stop Using Your Phone

Why I recommend these wireless headphones over pricier flagship models

I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to instantly improve the battery life

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