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India overtakes China in smartphone exports to the U.S. as manufacturing jumps 240%, report shows

cnbc.com Anniek Bao 2025-12-28 02:45:30

Workers assemble smartphones at Dixon Technologies' Padget Electronics Pvt factory in Uttar Pradesh, India, on Jan. 28, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images India has overtaken China to become the top exporter of smartphones to the U.S., according to research firm Canalys, reflecting the shift in manufacturing supply chain away from Beijing amid tariff-fueled uncertainty. Smartphones assembled in India accounted for 44% of U.S. imports of those devices in the second quarter, a significant

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First look at the iPhone 17 Pro? These public images confirm big design and camera upgrades

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-12-27 20:41:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET In a series of rare events, the iPhone 17 Pro has seemingly appeared publicly ahead of its expected September launch. Late Monday, X user @Skyfops shared two images of what can be assumed to be an Apple employee handling a test development iPhone. Also: You can download iOS 26 public beta right now - how to install (and which iPhones support it) While the iPhone is encased in a security cover, typically used to hide the device's final design, there's a dead giveaway that the m

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Why I still recommend this $200 Android phone in 2025 - even though it's a year old

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-12-28 03:00:18

CMF Phone 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 1 by Nothing, which starts at $239, is the best budget phone I've tested this year. The replaceable cover and accessories, excellent battery life, and AMOLED display stand out in a crowded market. For the price, the downsides include a lack of NFC and wireless charging, as well as a mere two-year software update policy. View now at Nothing View now at Amazon more buying choices As a phone reviewer, it's always a challenge to evaluate cheaper, su

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Does alleged iPhone 17 Pro leak show second Camera Control?

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-27 23:55:25

Yesterday we learned about three new potential iPhone 17 Pro camera features. Today a test unit was possibly spotted in the wild — potentially showing us the first glimpse at one of those rumored features. Frankly, I was a bit skeptical of the MacRumors tipster who anonymously claimed that iPhone 17 Pro would feature three hardware and software camera features that weren’t already leaked or rumored. Since publishing, however, I’m a lot more convinced that their tip is legitimate (and I’m genera

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Verizon will give you a free Samsung Z Flip 7 phone right now - how the deal works

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-12-27 23:00:17

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET As they say, fashion is cyclical. It turns out that phones are, too, because flip phones are so back. Gone are the days of clunky phones that don't fit in tiny pockets. Samsung has just released its brand new Z Flip 7, an AI-full upgrade to one of its most unique smartphone models. Also: T-Mobile will give you the iPhone 16e for free with no trade-in - here's how to get yours However, Verizon is now offering the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for free when you trade in a qualify

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iPhone 17 Pro could be even more ‘Pro’ than usual this year

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-28 00:23:27

Recent years have brought a notable shift in Apple’s ‘Pro’-branded products, and rumors indicate the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will continue that trend in a big way by leaning more ‘Pro’ than ever. Apple’s ‘Pro’ branding used to mostly mean ‘better,’ but that’s changing Not long ago, Apple’s Pro-branded products didn’t exactly mean “for professionals.” Rather, ‘Pro’ has generally been another way for Apple to indicate “premium,” “more expensive,” or just overall “better than non-Pro.” But th

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Forget the Pixel Buds 3, Google Should Make an AirPods Max Killer

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-12-28 15:08:30

Google has a lot in store for us starting next month. I know this, not because of some insider knowledge or gadget-centric ESP, but because last week all of its upcoming announcements were leaked in succession, leaving precious little up to the imagination. Among the upcoming Google drops is a whole family of Pixel 10s, a Pixel Fold, another Pixel smartwatch, and a minor update to Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2, which are getting a new color. Some of those product drops may be exciting to someone, bu

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Google breaks into the US top 4 for smartphone shipments, but don’t call it a comeback

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 17:09:32

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has become the fourth-largest smartphone shipper in the US, according to Q2 data. Shipment figures are being skewed by manufacturers racing to stockpile amidst volatile US tariff policies. India now supplies 44% of US-bound phones as brands shift production away from China due to higher trade risks. Google has edged into the top four US smartphone vendors, which might normally suggest a surge in consumer interest. But these aren’t normal times, and

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Miss the Xperia Play? A new Android gaming phone is coming, and it slides like it’s 2011

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-28 20:53:30

Nick Fernandez / Android Authority TL;DR AYANEO announced it’s making a gaming phone with a physical sliding design, similar to the Xperia Play. The phone was teased during a livestream, but no specs, images, or release date were revealed. The move follows the expiration of the sliding phone patent and comes amid several other AYANEO hardware announcements. AYANEO is branching out in an exciting way. At the end of a four-hour livestream packed with announcements, the company revealed it’s wo

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Apple iOS 26 public beta is live, here's everything you need to know about the new iPhone features and how to use them

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-28 18:59:57

Exciting changes are coming to your iPhone this fall, including a new aesthetic called Liquid Glass. Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) The wait for accessing all the new Apple iOS 26 features is still a couple months away. However, you can now download and install the public beta if you're itching to see what's coming this fall. Prefer more of a guided tour? Check out our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release, which includes the fresh home and lock screen redesign

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AirPods are getting five new features — here’s how to try them now

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-28 18:21:53

Last week, Apple released its first-ever public beta for AirPods alongside the first public beta of iOS 26. If you want to try out Apple’s new AirPods features, here’s how to install the beta. How to install the AirPods public beta First, you’ll need to make sure your iPhone is running the iOS 26 beta. This takes just a few taps, and you can find those full instructions in our dedicated guide on installing the iOS 26 beta. The AirPods public beta is available for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.

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Apple released iOS 26 public beta: Here’s the list of compatible iPhones that can download it today

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-29 00:51:30

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 . If you've been ready to see a significant change come to your iPhone's OS, then get ready because a slew of new updates are coming to Apple's operating system this fall. But don't expect to see iOS 19 — it'll be called iOS 26 instead. Included in the list is the new Liquid Glass design

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I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to instantly extend the battery life

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2025-12-29 05:30:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was constantly tweaking device settings to squeeze every bit of juice out of their batteries. Thanks to this micromanaging, I successfully pushed the batteries on all my past smartphones to their absolute limit. I don't want to hoard this knowledge to myself, so I've decided to share it wit

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When Can You Get the iPhone 17? Here's What Date to Expect Its Release

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-29 03:00:00

While leaks and speculation about the new iPhone have been popping up everywhere lately, one question could resolve all the others: When will the iPhone 17 be released? Once the rumored iPhone 17 -- as well as the iPhone 17 Air, Pro and Pro Max -- is revealed, we'll be able to confirm speculation about colors, display, cameras and more. We'll also learn how much the new iPhone will cost, which is also still up in the air, thanks in part to looming tariffs. Based on previous releases, the new i

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iOS 26 lets you keep AirPods audio from auto-switching to speakers

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-29 10:46:29

iOS 26 is packed full of new features, but one that lots of users might appreciate most is flying under the radar. Thanks to a new setting added in iOS 26, you can finally stop AirPods’ audio from automatically getting hijacked by other Bluetooth speakers, including your in-car speakers. ‘Keep Audio with Headphones’ gives you control of your iPhone’s audio stream If you use AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones, you’ve likely experienced a surprise occurrence around other Bluetooth speakers.

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My phone struggled to get signal: These 5 quick fixes instantly improved its reception

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2025-12-29 15:11:00

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET I grew up watching The X-Files. In the late 1990s, cell phone reception was nothing like it is today. So back then, I couldn't help but question how Scully and Mulder could call their boss, Skinner, back in Quantico even when they were investigating the most remote, bizarre locations across the continental US. Also: How to clear your Android phone cache (and why it makes such a big difference) Suspending disbelief aside, maybe FBI agents Scully and Mulder knew real-life t

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Android 15 is bricking some Fairphone 5 devices, and here’s how you can avoid it

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 20:40:26

Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR The Android 15 update is causing some Fairphone 5 phones to become bricked, but only if the fingerprint sensor is broken. A Fairphone rep confirmed stricter hardware checks in Android 15 are to blame. A fix is in the works, but for now, users with faulty sensors should avoid the update. For phone geeks like us, an OS update is usually exciting, but it doesn’t always go smoothly. Multiple reports suggest that the Android 15 update is causing some Fairpho

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Poll: Which abandoned Android phone features do you miss the most?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 00:46:30

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Our phones have undergone remarkable changes over the years of their existence. Android phones are unwarrantedly sleeker, significantly faster, have larger screens, and even feature cameras that, for most non-professionals, can replace a DSLR or a mirrorless camera. Yet, Android manufacturers have made some compromises to make the phone less bulky, increase internal space for more advanced components, or even just to save costs. Newer Android phones are depriv

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How to install the AirPods public beta with five new features

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-12-30 00:21:53

Last week, Apple released its first-ever public beta for AirPods alongside the first public beta of iOS 26. If you want to try out Apple’s new AirPods features, here’s how to install the beta. How to install the AirPods public beta First, you’ll need to make sure your iPhone is running the iOS 26 beta. This takes just a few taps, and you can find those full instructions in our dedicated guide on installing the iOS 26 beta. The AirPods public beta is available for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4.

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JerryRigEverything put the Galaxy Z Fold 7 through hell: Here’s what happened

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 00:51:02

TL;DR The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has successfully passed JerryRigEverything’s intense durability test. The phone showed exceptional structural strength despite its ultra-thin design. Samsung has also greatly improved dust resistance on the phone. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has just aced one of the internet’s most famous durability tests. In a new video titled “Samsung Z 7 Durability Test – The End is Near,” tech YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything put Samsung’s latest ultra-thin fold

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Before Apple Launches iOS 26 This Fall, Here's What's in iOS 18.5

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-30 08:00:03

Apple is set to release iOS 26 this fall, and the tech company said that iPhone update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, a new Games app and more to your iPhone. But Apple launched iOS 18.5 on May 12, and that update brought a new wallpaper, app tweaks and some bug fixes and security patches that everyone can access now. You can download iOS 18.5 by going to Settings > General > Software Update, then tapping Update Now and following the prompts on your screen. Here's what iOS 18.5 brings t

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Nothing Headphone (1) Review: Something Special

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-12-30 10:01:00

As someone who has been openly critical of Nothing’s claims that it will revolutionize the technology world, I happen to actually love the brand’s products. From the excellent Ear (a)—among our favorite cheap earbuds—to its affordable smartphones, the brand leverages excellent design and near-top-tier internals to absolutely dominate the mid-tier of the tech market. The Headphone (1) noise-canceling over-ears, I am happy to say, continue this tradition. They look as good (or better) than more e

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Modder behind first USB-C iPhone now wants to upgrade every model

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-12-26 09:30:00

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? A passionate modder made headlines a few years back by creating the first working USB-C port for an iPhone. Now, that same developer is taking things to the next level, launching a full-scale manufacturing effort to deliver a polished, production-ready version of the adapter to the public. Ken Pillonel's latest project is an iPhone case that adds USB-C connectivity to older Appl

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Android users can now remotely lock their Windows PC from their phone

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-12-26 12:36:00

Microsoft's Link to Windows app on Android is reportedly getting a useful new feature: the ability to lock a PC remotely from a smartphone. Windows Central notes that the feature is rolling out gradually with version 1.25071.165 and isn't available to everyone just yet. Android users could already configure their Windows PCs to lock automatically when they walk away, using their phone's Bluetooth signal as a proximity trigger. However, the new update gives users a manual option as well, allowin

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Here’s why people are putting grip tape on their $2,000 Galaxy Z Fold 7

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 18:41:38

Hadlee Simons / Android Authority TL;DR Despite largely positive reviews, several Galaxy Z Fold 7 users report difficulty opening the device due to its ultra-thin sides and strong magnets. Community members have tried cases, skins, grip tape, and techniques like optimal thumb placement as workarounds. Some suggest hardware changes, like grippier textures or indentations, could improve usability without compromising the design too much. Chinese foldables have dominated the last few years, mai

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Nothing Phone 3 doesn’t win on value, but it won me over anyway

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 06:00:58

Prakhar Khanna / Android Authority The Nothing Phone 3 is quirky and weird. It has riled up the Nothing lovers and haters alike. Social media forums indicate that a lot of people don’t like that camera layout, price, or have polarizing views on the Glyph Matrix. I might be on the less popular end for both. I liked the Nothing Phone 3’s odd design choices when I first saw it in person at the London launch event. I was taken aback by the price, sure. But I wanted to give it a try nonetheless. I’

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Here’s the real problem with Nothing’s quirky Phone 3 design

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 10:00:26

Ryan Haines / Android Authority I love Nothing’s semi-transparent design language. Its debut Phone 1 was the first Android phone in a long time that I can remember being just as happy to look at as I was to use (if only because it didn’t work in the US). Then, I watched Nothing refine its style over a few generations of mid-range and budget phones, reworking its Glyph interface and camera placement until it found a combination so cute that Wall-E might fall in love with it. Now, though, I thin

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9 signs its time to upgrade to a new phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-30 11:00:14

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority The question “Should I buy a new phone?” holds more weight than we imagine. For most of us, phones are our trusted associates, and parting with them isn’t easy. For others, the upgrade to a new phone may be too insignificant to warrant the expense. Regardless of the emotional value your phone holds, getting a new one every few years can be a cathartic experience. Besides addressing some of the issues of your older phone, a new Android phone will bring a variety

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Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could have three unexpected camera upgrades

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-30 16:49:29

We’re probably about six weeks away from Apple announcing the iPhone 17 Pro. Much of what we expect to see has been leaked for months, but a new rumor has surfaced about some unexpected camera upgrades. According to Joe Rossignol at MacRumors, the site received an anonymous tip sharing unverified information based on an ad being produced for the upcoming flagship iPhone: The tipster claimed to be familiar with an iPhone 17 Pro commercial that is allegedly being produced by Slovenian company Di

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Apple beta season is here

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-12-30 11:00:00

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 91, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, how is summer more than a month over already, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) I also have for you some new betas from Apple, a retro-styled PC, some thoughts about cases, and how to play Dance Dance Revolution

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