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CarPlay in iOS 26: Liquid Glass, app widgets, refreshed apps

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-09-16 21:50:24

Turns out you don’t need an Aston Martin to have a new CarPlay experience in 2025. That’s because iOS 26 brings a fresh coat of paint and some new features to CarPlay for everyone. Liquid Glass design The most obvious change is essentially a new theme that mirrors Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language used on iPhone. In CarPlay, Liquid Glass is present from app appearance options to buttons and other interface elements. CarPlay icons now support these appearance modes: Default, Dark, and C

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Why is it called iOS 26? What happened to iOS 19 for iPhone

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-09-17 05:35:50

So, Apple just held its annual WWDC conference where it announces all the new software for the next year. And the company proudly announced the next version of iOS for the iPhone, iOS 26. If you have an iPhone model newer than the XS, you will be able to update to iOS 26 for free later this year. But the current version number of iOS is iOS 18. So what happened to iOS 19? Why did Apple jump to 26? The simple reason is that OS version numbers are based on marketing rather than hard science, and

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iOS 26 tells you how long it will take for your iPhone battery to finish charging

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-09-17 06:10:02

iPhone battery settings get a nice update in iOS 26, including a new intelligent battery saver mode called Adaptive Power. The iPhone will also now track extra battery stats, like your average power consumption throughout the day. But perhaps the most notable enhancement is that the iPhone can now tell you exactly how long it will take for your battery to charge. Right at the top of your lock screen, when plugged in to power, your phone will now show the estimated time to charge until it hits 8

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These iOS 26 features will only be available on newer iPhones

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-18 13:08:30

iOS 26 brings a lot of changes to the iPhone. While the biggest highlight—the Liquid Glass redesign—is available on all iPhones that can run iOS 26, there are several features in the new update that require newer iPhone models and Apple Intelligence. Here are the features and their device requirements. Visual intelligence with screenshots Requires: iPhone 15 Pro or newer Last year, visual intelligence debuted as a special camera feature for the iPhone 16 line. Now, the AI feature has expanded

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Sonos Ace headphones get long-awaited TrueCinema sound and more in big update

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-17 10:30:12

Sonos has announced a major software update for its flagship Sonos Ace headphones that brings some new features to the premium wireless cans. Chief among them is the long-awaited TrueCinema feature, which was first promised as upcoming when the headphones launched in 2024. TrueCinema uses a compatible Sonos soundbar to measure the acoustic dynamics of the room you’re sitting in. It then uses that data to increase the accuracy of the spatial sound in your headphones, in the same fashion as Truepl

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The best multi-device wireless charging pads for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-18 03:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . There’s a good chance you own a couple of gadgets that support wireless charging now, be it your iPhone or Android phone, wireless earbuds or smartwatch. Multi-device wireless chargers can help power them all up in one place, without the need for a bunch of cords messing up your space.

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Apple is releasing iOS 26 this fall. Here's the full list of compatible iPhones

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-18 09:20:05

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Here's who will have to buy a new iPhone to check out what iOS 26 has to offer. Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote on Monday introduced a slew of new changes coming to iPhone's operating system this fall. That includes a numbering change: iOS 18 is skipping to iOS 26, as opposed to introducing

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Apple reveals new iOS 26 features and its Liquid Glass redesign at WWDC 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-18 11:01:10

Every year, iOS is one of the star attractions of Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. It's our first official look at new features and other changes that are coming to iPhones in the fall. The 2025 WWDC keynote was no exception, and the most immediate change is to the iOS naming system. As was recently reported, Apple operating systems will all be named after years to keep everything aligned. So instead of iOS 19, we're jumping up to iOS 26. The same goes for iPadOS, watchOS, macOS

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I changed 10 Samsung phone settings to instantly improve the user experience

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-09-18 11:00:14

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available screen resolution to more

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Get a Google Pixel 9a and Pixel Buds A-Series on T-Mobile - here's how it works

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-09-18 13:22:54

Jason Howell/ZDNET Is summer approaching, and you feel stuck with your old, broken, slow phone? You don't have to for long. With this T-Mobile offer, you can get a new phone just in time for your vacation. Also: T-Mobile is giving away the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for free - here's how it works Now, at T-Mobile, you can get a Google Pixel 9a and a free pair of Pixel Buds A-Series when you open a new line or trade in a qualifying device. After you open a new line or make a trade-in, you will h

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Why I recommend this $200 Motorola over phones that cost twice the price

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-09-18 14:30:30

ZDNET's key takeaways Motorola's Moto G is available from the company's website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn't call it a "pocket-sized theater" due to its sub-standard screen. View now at Amazon View now at Motorola more buying choices In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing midrange alternatives. These manufacturers equip

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Firefox OS's story from a Mozilla insider not working on the project (2024)

news.ycombinator.com Ludovic Hirlimann 2025-09-18 05:36:47

I clearly remember, but can't date it. I was working for Mozilla messaging at the time (momo), being the QA lead for Thunderbird. It was at the end of one of the Mozilla All-hands, maybe in 2011 or 2012. At one of the ending keynotes, we were introduced to Boot 2 Gecko. A hack that would let US - Mozilla own the platform to run a mobile browser on. At the time, the iPhone was going strong and Google was trying to catch up with Android. MeeGo had been in development at Nokia for a while but was g

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Shokz OpenRun Pro Hit an All-Time Low, the Best Bone Conduction Sport Headphones With 4.5-Star Reviews

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-09-18 11:10:57

Did you know that there are just an unfathomable number of headphone and earbud options out there? Seriously, we’d defy anyone who wanted to actually count them all; it’d take way too long. This wealth of options is good for all of us, but can make it really hard to find the right pair for what you need. We recommend figuring out what you actually want them for, and then going from there. So, if you’re someone who loves going for a run, then something like the Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones are a

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Amazon Is Clearing Out Galaxy S25 Ultra Stock, Now Much Cheaper Than on the Official Store

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-18 11:40:38

Right now, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is Amazon’s top-selling phone. It came out in January 2025 and is now seen as the best Android phone – even better than the iPhone 16 Pro according to many. Amazon is selling it for $1,049 which is $250 less than its original price of $1,299, and a record low price. It’s also much cheaper here than at the official Samsung store, but it could sell out fast. See at Amazon Best Phone in 2025 The Galaxy S25 Ultra is regarded by experts as the best phone available c

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Yes, an iPhone Could Cost More Than $2,200 With Tariffs. Should You Buy One Now?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 16:02:00

Tariffs could soon raise the price of iPhone. James Martin/CNET President Donald Trump announced he has made a deal with China, which could potentially affect the cost of a new iPhone -- but maybe not as much as you think. "WE ARE GETTING A TOTAL OF 55% TARIFFS, CHINA IS GETTING 10%," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, noting that he and China's president, Xi Jinping, still need to give their final approval for the deal. However, 55% "total" tariff incorporates 30% the countries agreed to

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Adaptive Power in iOS 26 Is About to Make Your iPhone Much Smarter About Charging

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 17:10:00

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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Sony WH-1000XM6 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra: Which Is Best?

wired.com Ryan Waniata 2025-09-17 06:03:00

Every couple of years, Bose and Sony trade blows in an effort to claim the title of the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy. Until recently, Bose's QuietComfort Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends) had the edge, offering world-crushing cancellation that bested Sony's still-great WH-1000XM5 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) and other top models from the likes of JBL, Sonos, and Apple. Now, Sony's back with its latest WH-1000 model, the predictably titled WH-1000XM6 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The new pai

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The Top New Features in Apple’s iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-09-17 12:41:08

Your iPhone and iPad will look significantly different when iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 roll out this fall. And no, you haven’t missed seven operating system upgrades since iOS 18 last year. Apple has changed the naming structure of its OS updates and made them all consistent—visionOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26—so they’re now tied to the year after their launch, similar to what car makers do when debuting new models. The main highlight across all of Apple’s updates announced at WWDC 2025 revolves around

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Best Workout Headphones We Tested and Sweated In (2025)

wired.com Adrienne So 2025-09-18 06:33:00

Honorable Mentions Photograph: Adrienne So We try almost every pair of new workout buds that come out. Here are a few that we also like that didn't quite earn a space above. Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 for $180: In 2024, Jabra announced that this generation of the Elite Active series would be its last, which I hate, because these are the best. They're comfortable, secure, sound amazing, have a pleasingly matte texture and a smart case. These will be obsolete in two years. I weep. JLab Epic Sp

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Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-06-03 06:23:02

In a surprising twist, Apple has expanded the iPhone 16 range months after launch with the new iPhone 16e. Unlike the iPhone SE it replaced, the iPhone 16e is a part of the “iPhone 16 family,” according to Tim Cook. That means you have a staggering five different iPhone 16 models to choose from: iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, and they range from $599 unlocked to $1,199. If you're planning to upgrade and aren't sure which model is right for you, don'

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All upcoming iPhone 17 models expected to feature new in-house Wi-Fi chip

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-06-03 09:06:00

The big picture: Apple debuted the iPhone 16e earlier this week, featuring the company's first in-house 5G modem. Cupertino won't likely use it in the upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, but the company reportedly has a new in-house Wi-Fi chip planned for its next-gen flagship. Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple has developed an in-house Wi-Fi chipset to debut in the iPhone 17. He also confirmed that the recently unveiled C1 5G modem, featured in the iPhone 16e, won't appear in the iPhone 17 fl

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What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2025: Nothing, Samsung, Xiaomi and more

engadget.com Unknown 2025-06-03 07:45:29

On March 3, Mobile World Congress will kick off in Barcelona, Spain. While it’s not the premier show it once was, many of the smartphone industry’s leading players still attend the conference and frequently launch new devices there. Typically, we hear from companies like Lenovo, Arm, Xiaomi, Dell and more at the conference, as well as standards organizations like the GSMA on developments in areas like 5G or SIM technology. And judging by the event agenda on the MWC website, we will be seeing at

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4 Pixel phone tricks every user should know - including my favorite

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-06-03 08:57:17

Adam Breeden/ZDNET I've been a Pixel phone devotee since the beginning, and one of my favorite features is the call-screening capability that debuted with the Pixel 3 in 2018. I don't remember the last time I answered an unnecessary call, and I can't imagine switching to a phone without it. Also: The best Google Pixel phones of 2025: Which one should you buy? Over the years though, Pixel call screening -- now named Call Assist -- has added several new tricks beyond simply keeping robocalls an

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The 'E' in iPhone 16E Might As Well Stand for Expensive

cnet.com David Lumb 2025-06-03 09:00:07

Apple has unveiled its newest phone, the iPhone 16E, and promptly removed its budget iPhone SE (2022) from its online store. While that suggests Apple sees its new phone as a follow-up to its only affordable option, its $600 price tag means it's more of a discounted premium handset than a true budget pick. But I hold out hope. I'm an iPhone SE truther: I believe the affordable phone space is too valuable for Apple to give up. The iPhone 16E inhabits a mid-range role that had been missing for a

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Leaked Nothing Phone 3a series renders show off Glyph lighting, extra hardware key

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-03 02:39:20

TL;DR A ton of Nothing Phone 3a and 3a Pro renders have just been posted online. The images reveal Glyph lighting on the back and an extra hardware button on both models. Nothing will launch these phones on March 4. The Nothing Phone 3a series will launch in a few weeks, and we’ve got a good idea of what to expect thanks to teases and leaks. Now, a source has given us a comprehensive look at these mid-range phones. Android Headlines posted plenty of official-looking Nothing Phone 3a and 3a P

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T-Mobile users beware: New scam tricks customers into returning ‘free’ phones to fraudsters

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-03 04:29:15

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR It looks like scammers are posing as T-Mobile reps, offering “free phones” to loyal customers and tricking them into placing real phone orders. Victims receive a phone, and then the scammer contacts them claiming the wrong model was sent. The victim is asked to return the phone, which ends up in the hands of the scammer, leaving the victim with an unpaid installment balance. T-Mobile users, beware. There’s a new, highly convincing scam targeting subs

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Apple will finally bring a big iPhone 16 exclusive feature to an older iPhone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-03 06:15:38

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Visual Intelligence is a significant highlight feature of Apple Intelligence, but it can only be launched with the new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 series. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max supported Apple Intelligence but not Visual Intelligence, as there was no way to launch it. In a future software update, the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max will be able to launch Visual Intelligence through the Control Center and even assign it to the Action Button

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Leaked Nothing Phone 3a series promo videos leave nothing to the imagination

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-03 06:48:08

Nothing TL;DR Leaked promo videos have given us another look at the upcoming Nothing Phone 3a series. The videos also reveal key Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro specifications. Nothing is scheduled to launch these devices at MWC on March 4. Nothing seems to be struggling to keep its upcoming devices under wraps. Thanks to a set of official-looking renders, we recently got a look at the Nothing Phone 3a and Phone 3a Pro from all angles. Now, a leaker has shared what appear to be official promo vide

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One year later, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is still ripping a hole in people’s pockets — literally

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-06-03 09:54:22

TL;DR Multiple Galaxy S24 Ultra users are reporting ripped pockets due to the phone’s sharp corners. A phone case can help, but it adds bulk to the already large device. Samsung has softened the corners on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, fixing the design flaw on the new phone. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is considered one of the top Android flagships of its time. Even though the Galaxy S25 Ultra has been released, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has enough overkill across all of its specifications for it to remain in p

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Here’s how the iPhone 16e compares to iPhone 12, 13, and more

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-06-02 21:44:58

Brought to you by Uniq: Check out the new rugged cases from Uniq including the glow in the dark Combat Active iPhone case featuring a textured grip for ultimate control and a reflective lanyard. And the Stride SE, a high-performance Apple Watch sports band built tough with durable FKM. Yesterday, Apple launched the new iPhone 16e, the cheapest new iPhone model in the lineup. It brings Apple Intelligence, Face ID, USB-C, the 48MP Fusion camera, and much more – all down to a starting price of jus

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