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Smartphones are finally choosing quality over quantity when it comes to cameras

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-27 12:06:03

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Smartphones shipped in Q2 2025 with an average of 3.19 cameras, down from 3.37 a year earlier. Dual-camera setups now lead shipments, while single-camera models are making a comeback. Brands are swapping extra lenses for higher-res sensors and AI-driven photography. Phone makers spent many years racing to cram as many cameras into their handsets as possible. At one point, it wasn’t unusual to see four lenses stuck on the back of a flagship, and it was

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Smartphones are choosing quality over quantity when it comes to cameras

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-27 17:06:03

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Smartphones shipped in Q2 2025 with an average of 3.19 cameras, down from 3.37 a year earlier. Dual-camera setups now lead shipments, while single-camera models are making a comeback. Brands are swapping extra lenses for higher-res sensors and AI-driven photography. Phone makers spent many years racing to cram as many cameras into their handsets as possible. At one point, it wasn’t unusual to see four lenses stuck on the back of a flagship, and it was

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Londoners told to wear headphones on public transit

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-10-28 09:05:47

You would think certain things would be blindingly obvious, among them “if you are listening to music or a video on your phone on public transit, wear headphones.” But anyone who regularly uses transit services can tell you that this is definitely not the case. London has now decided to take executive action with a PR campaign … I’m not sure exactly what caused it, but at some point a number of years ago, people seemed to switch from holding phones to their ear to make calls, to holding them f

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London targets noisy commuters with headphone campaign

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2025-10-28 16:26:17

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. After bringing 4G and 5G connectivity to the Underground, London’s public transport authority has started scolding noisy passengers who subject everyone to music and calls blasting out of their phones. A new poster campaign launched by Transport for London (TfL) this week encourages customers to wear headphones when watching or listening to content on their devices to reduce disruption for other commuters.

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Best Sleep Headphones of 2025, Tested by Sleep and Headphone Experts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-29 07:26:00

Cole Kan/CNET If you're a light sleeper who's sensitive to sound, then you know how difficult it can be to catch some Zs. Fortunately, devices like sleep headphones now exist, and they're designed to help you get consistent, quality rest no matter what's going on around you. I, a CNET sleep team expert, teamed up with David Carnoy, CNET executive editor and resident headphone expert, to find the best sleep headphones, ranging from wireless Bluetooth earbuds and headbands to active noise-canceli

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Some Pixels are bricked and Google apparently won’t help revive them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-30 19:36:40

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A Redditor has claimed that many owners of older Pixel phones are suffering from bricked devices. The problem purportedly occurs after switching slots, flashing certain ROMs, downgrading the OS, or installing the June 2025 update. Google is apparently refusing to provide recovery bootloader images to fix the issue. Tinkering with Android phones has become an increasingly complex endeavor, as phone brands and Google step up software protections. Unfortuna

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AirPods Max in 2025? Same drawbacks, now ready for pros, and one killer feature

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-11-02 00:07:17

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Key takeaways The ability to switch quickly and seamlessly across an unlimited number of Apple devices is still the best feature of the AirPods Max. The low-latency upgrade in iOS 18.4 makes the AirPods Max a lot more viable for professional multimedia producers (and gamers) when using a wired connection. Comfort, battery life, and audio quality match high-end competitors from Sony, Bose, and others. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Even with their im

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Burner Phone 101

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-29 03:25:58

Hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library, this Burner Phone 101 workshop introduced participants to phone-related risk modeling, privacy-protective smartphone practices, the full spectrum of burner phone options, and when to leave phones behind entirely. In August 2025, I hosted a Burner Phone 101 Workshop at the Brooklyn Public Library. Below is a summary of the workshop with key points in bold and additional resources that participants helped crowdsource. Secret Goals Before the workshop began

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The Pixel 10 is unquestionably the best phone for people fed up with the iPhone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 21:00:04

Google has tried for years to lure iPhone owners to Pixel phones. This has even manifested in the company’s Best Friends Forever series of videos, as well as an RCS messaging campaign targeting Apple. That’s in addition to features like the Android Switch app and wired transfer capabilities to help make it easier to move your data. Now that the Pixel 10 phones are here, though, they might just be the best Android phones for people coming from iPhones. And it doesn’t have anything to do with qui

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Why I recommend these new Sony gaming headphones to more than just gamers

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-11-01 22:15:18

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. $349.99 at Amazon Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its latest pair of premium gaming headphones

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Japan city drafts ordinance to cap smartphone use at 2 hours per day

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-01 22:20:09

NAGOYA - A central Japan city said Thursday it will seek to pass an ordinance recommending all residents limit smartphone use to two hours a day outside of work and school amid concerns over the impact of excessive technology exposure, though there will be no penalties proposed. The ordinance drafted by the city of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture is likely to be the first such municipal regulation in Japan that targets a limit on the use of smartphones and other electronic devices, according to the

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Google abandoning physical SIM cards on the Pixel 10 is an abject loss for consumers

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 09:17:03

Modern smartphone are fantastic. Models like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 remind us that innovation isn’t dead, daring us to ask manufacturers to increasingly push hardware and design limits to previously inconceivable places. But despite clear progress like this, consumers also aren’t always getting access to the phones we actually want. There’s progress, and then there’s change, and when it comes to smartphones features, those aren’t necessarily the same thing. Looking at all the headaches Goog

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7 things about the Pixel 10 series you didn’t hear at Made by Google

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-03 14:44:44

The Made by Google event was very, very different this year. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the launch was more like an hour-long segment of The Tonight Show — his regular hosting gig — than any tech launch we’ve seen before. This was by design. Google wanted the launch of the Pixel 10 series to be for everyone, not just tech nerds. In that respect, it was a resounding success, with the stream currently sitting at 6.6 million views, as of me writing this sentence. However successful it might have been

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Google exec explains what makes Pixel better than Nexus

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-04 15:19:22

TL;DR A Google executive has outlined one specific reason why the Pixel program was better than its Nexus phone initiative. The executive confirmed that multi-year ideas were easier to develop with Pixels as Google wasn’t switching partners each year. He also pointed to Tensor chips as an example of an ambitious, years-long project under the Pixel banner. Google has offered Pixel phones since 2016, featuring an in-house approach to most of these smartphones. Prior to this, the company offered

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These $60 headphones have no business sounding this good for the price (and they're comfy)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-05 12:59:00

OneOdio Focus A6 ZDNET's key takeaways The OneOdio Focus A6 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $59. You'll get smooth sound with evenly-blended bass and just the right amount of mids. I found the highs to be somewhat lacking, but the EQ can be adjusted in the companion app. $59.99 at Amazon I remember back in the '80s and '90s, when you bought cheap headphones, they sounded like listening to music through a pair of tin cans tied with string. Not only did they sound bad, but the build qualit

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These $60 headphones have the fastest pairing I've tested (and sound great)

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-06 04:21:00

OneOdio Focus A6 ZDNET's key takeaways The OneOdio Focus A6 headphones are on sale at Amazon for $59. You'll get smooth sound with evenly-blended bass and just the right amount of mids. I found the highs to be somewhat lacking, but the EQ can be adjusted in the companion app. $59.99 at Amazon I remember back in the '80s and '90s, when you bought cheap headphones, they sounded like listening to music through a pair of tin cans tied with string. Not only did they sound bad, but the build qualit

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Don’t pay full price for the XM6! The Sony WH-1000XM5 are $126 off!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-06 14:11:41

The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones may be super hot and newer, but the Sony WH-1000XM5 don’t fall far behind. It also helps that the previous-generation cans are on sale right now, saving you $126. That brings the cost down to just $273.99. Buy the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for just $273.99 ($126 off) This offer is available from Amazon. Keep in mind that maximum savings only apply to the Black model. All other color versions go for $328. Sony WH-1000XM5 Sony WH-1000XM5 The king of the ANC pack e

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Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are 32 percent off ahead of Labor Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-06 14:34:47

Sony's WH-1000XM5 once topped our lists of best noise-canceling headphones and best wireless headphones , and were only usurped by the follow-up XM6 . This line of headphones is consistently impressive and the WH-1000XM is truly in a league of its own . So we get excited when one of the all-around best headphones out there goes on an aggressive sale. You can pick up a pair of XM5s right now for just $274, which is 32 percent off its normal retail price of $400. In our review of the XM5 we award

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Finally, a rugged Android phone that doesn't feel like a downgrade from my Pixel

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-06 14:05:00

Oukitel WP210 ZDNET's key takeaways The Oukitel WP210 is available now on Amazon for $599 This rugged outdoor phone outperforms most devices in its category with powerful hardware with next-level durability. You might find it too heavy for everyday use, but it's ideal for outdoor conditions. $499.99 at Amazon Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. What is an "outdoor" phone? Quite simply: one that can take a beating from mo

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The Best Gaming Headsets for Xbox, PS5, and PC (2025)

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-11-06 18:03:00

Microphones are common on most headphones and earbuds, but on gaming-specific headsets you're more likely to find boom mics sticking out from one of the ears. These tend to provide better audio quality, as well as a few other features you may want to consider when buying a new headset. The first is a visual indicator for whether your mic is muted. I know that sounds a little funny, but it serves a dual purpose of letting you know that you're being heard when you're talking, and also ensuring yo

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Here are all the Android phones that support Qi2

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-07 22:40:07

The Qi2 wireless charging spec was originally announced back in early 2023. However, Android phone makers haven’t exactly been rushing to add Qi2 support to their latest devices since then. That’s made finding a compatible handset rather difficult, which is a bummer for anyone who has seen the wealth of accessories and power banks that iPhone owners have had access to for several generations. On top of faster charging speeds (up to 25 watts or higher in later revisions), Qi2 dictates the inclus

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I’ve used the three Pixel 10 slab phones, and I’ll say this: Don’t judge a book by its cover

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-08 23:00:50

It’s hard to believe we are on the tenth generation of Pixel phones. Not only is it hard to believe because the OG Pixel launched nine years ago (seriously; I’m so old), but also because it’s so rare for Google to actually stick with any kind of product for that long. Regardless, here we are with the Google Pixel 10 series — and it might just be the company’s most important launch ever. I had the opportunity to go hands-on with all the devices launched at the 2025 Made by Google event, but here

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Pixel 10 Phones Get an Added T-Mobile Perk: Expanded T-Satellite App Access

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-08 23:00:16

When T-Mobile officially launched its T-Satellite service in June, the Starlink-based service went live with the ability to send texts via satellite from most recent phones. The company also promised that starting in October, developers would be able to let their apps use the satellite network. T-Mobile broke that promise Wednesday -- but in a good way. The new Google Pixel 10 phones, which were announced Wednesday and begin shipping on Aug. 28, will be the first devices to include apps that ti

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Google unveils Pixel 10 series with improved Tensor G5 chip and a boatload of AI

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-11-08 23:00:08

Google has shifted its product timeline in 2025. Android 16 dropped in May, an earlier release aimed at better lining up with smartphone launches. Google's annual hardware refresh is also happening a bit ahead of the traditional October window. The company has unveiled its thoroughly leaked 2025 Pixel phones and watches, and you can preorder most of them today. The new Pixel 10 phones don't look much different from last year, but there's an assortment of notable internal changes, and you might

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Sony's newest headphones are for WH-1000XM6 fans who love to game - and I can attest to that

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-11-08 17:08:04

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. $349.99 at Amazon Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its latest pair of premium gaming headphones

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The new geography of stolen goods

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-09 14:29:13

Britain | Grand Theft Global Inc The new geography of stolen goods Cars, phones, tractors: how high-end products are increasingly stolen to serve distant markets T he MSC Ruby is almost ready to leave Felixstowe. Seven remote-controlled gantry cranes are still at work, stacking containers in the ship’s bays. Some 11,000 containers pass through this port each day, making it Britain’s primary conduit to the arteries of global trade. The Ruby’s next call is Gran Canaria—then, the long run down th

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I tested Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones for gamers, and can't go back to boring audio

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-11-11 14:31:00

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. View now at Sony View now at Amazon more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its la

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I tested Sony's new premium gaming headphones, and can't go back to boring audio

zdnet.com Kyle Kucharski 2025-11-11 18:00:00

Sony InZone H9 II ZDNET's key takeaways Sony's InZone H9 II headset is available now for $349. Their 360-degree spatial sound allows for immersive audio (especially for FPS games) while the detachable mic turns them into a great pair of everyday headphones. The black matte texture is a fingerprint magnet. View now at Sony View now at Amazon more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Sony just released its la

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Razer’s Gengar Edition headphones are now available in the US

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2025-11-11 23:00:00

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. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Razer has announced that one of its most popular PC gaming peripherals from a Pokémon collaboration that was exclusive to China will soon be available in the US. The Gengar Edition of the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 headphones, which trade cute cat ears for the Pok

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As a Pixel expert, here are 5 reasons you shouldn’t pre-order a Pixel 10 tomorrow

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-12 23:00:51

Google is getting ready to unveil its four new Pixel 10 phones tomorrow, and, unlike several of my Android Authority colleagues who think the phones aren’t exciting — even boring — I personally think there’s a lot to look forward to. I love that we’re getting built-in Qi2 charging, a new TSMC-made processor, larger batteries and faster charging, and proper tele zoom on the base Pixel 10. The 100x zoom on the Pro phones also feeds into my addiction to snap photos from very far away in sports stad

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Don’t pay full price for the XM6! The Sony WH-1000XM5 are $126 off!

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