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Finding the right image on Android just got a whole lot easier

TL;DR Google is bringing several new features to the Android Photo Picker tool. These features include the ability to change the photo grid view size, as well as a new way to choose multiple photos. These additions seem to be rolling out via the latest Android Canary release. Google introduced the Photo Picker tool in Android 13, allowing you to choose which photos an app can access. Now, this tool has received a few more quality-of-life additions. Authority Insights story on Android Authori

If Samsung gets it right, the Galaxy S26 Pro could be a game-changer for small phone fans

Yesterday, Android Authority published an exclusive report detailing what Samsung’s Galaxy S26 lineup could look like next year. And based on what we know, Samsung could be releasing one of the biggest Galaxy S shakeups we’ve ever seen. Traditionally, we expect Samsung to release three phones: a base model, a Plus variant, and its flagship Ultra — as you see with the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, with the Galaxy S26 series, we may instead get the Galaxy S26 Pro, Ga

How one single image may have convinced me to buy the Google Pixel 10

Google Pixel 10 leaks have been nonstop over the last few weeks. From device renders and specs to Tensor G5 details, little has been left to the imagination. What we’ve seen so far has painted a promising, if not overly exciting, picture for Google’s next phones. The Tensor G5 should be the highlight, thanks to its new 3nm design and Google’s switch from Samsung Foundry to TSMC. The base Pixel 10 getting a telephoto camera is exciting, too. While the leaks have been fine, I haven’t seen anythi

iPhone 17 is coming soon, with three long-awaited features

Fall is fast approaching, and that means Apple’s big iPhone 17 launch event is coming soon. Here are three new features of the iPhone 17 line that many users have long been asking for. #1: The biggest iPhone battery ever in iPhone 17 Pro Max Battery life is one of the most important iPhone features. As a result, there’s always a base of users who just want the most possible battery life in an iPhone. Pro Max models have long been the best option for battery. But this year, that will be more t

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Most US iPhones are now made in India as Apple responds to tariffs

Most US iPhones are now made in India rather than China, as Apple rejigs its supply chain to avoid tariffs on products imported into America from China. The strategy will certainly be of significant help to Apple at present, but there are two reasons why this could prove to be only a temporary solution … Apple getting closer to its long-term goal The vast majority of iPhones are still assembled in China, but Apple has for many years been working on boosting the number of phones made in other

Nothing Headphone 1 vs. AirPods Max: Which Over-Ear ANC Headphones Win?

Sometimes, picking a pair of headphones feels like an impossible choice. There are lots to choose from, and the barrier to entry is enough to send haptic chills down one’s spine. If there’s one thing that most can agree on, it’s that Apple’s AirPods Max are probably the standard for people considering headphones in the U.S., especially if you already own an iPhone. But AirPods Max are so damn expensive, right? Is it worth shelling out $550 for a pair of headphones when competitors like Nothing’s

The best wireless headphones for 2025: Bluetooth options for every budget

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 . Whether you're listening to playlists on your daily commute or zoning out with a podcast at home, wireless headphones can make your audio experience much more comfortable. With no cords to untangle or get caught on your bag, they’re a great pick for anyone who wants convenience without

I spent a week in New York City with the Samsung Z Fold 7 - and it spoiled me the entire time

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ZDNET's key takeaways The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, thanks to its slim and light design, a strong hinge and a wider coverscreen. It's very expensive at $2,000 for the starting configuration. But you'll dig the improved hardware, especially if you're familiar with foldable phones from the global market. $2,000 at Samsung $2,000 at Amazon more buying choices For a limited time, you can buy the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and receive a free $200 gi

iOS 26 beta release: Here's everything you need to know about new Apple features and how to get it on your iPhone

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) Can't wait until the fall to access all the new Apple iOS 26 features? You can officially download and install the public beta if you're looking forward to seeing what's coming this year. Prefer more of a guided tour? Check out our preview of the iOS 26 public beta release, which shows off the fresh home and lock screen redesign we've

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Apple iOS 26: Is your iPhone compatible? Here's a list which devices can download it today

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 . iPhone devotees, listen up: Tons of new updates are coming to Apple's operating system this fall that you'll be excited to try out. But instead of being named iOS 19, it'll be called iOS 26. The biggest change? The new Liquid Glass design (think Windows Vista, but arguably more thought

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Your Next Yelp Reviews May Include an AI Video -- With a Catch

The next time you visit Yelp on your phone to check out reviews on the newest eatery, you may be greeted by an AI-generated video. Yelp is rolling out artificial intelligence videos to Yelp's home page feed on its iOS app. The AI videos use large language models to grab text from reviews on an establishment and turn it into an AI-voiced narration (courtesy of ElevenLabs) and captions (courtesy of Amazon Transcribe). Then Yelp uses uploaded photos from user reviews to create a slideshow-like dis

Best Sleep Headphones of 2025: Tested for Quality Rest by CNET Experts

Cole Kan/CNET I've always been a light sleeper -- even the slightest sounds yank me out of my slumber. As a CNET sleep team member, I've tested countless bedtime products to find what truly works, from white noise machines to sleep supplements to headbands that alter your brainwaves. David Carnoy, CNET executive editor and resident headphone expert, has tested hundreds of different types of headphones over the last 10 years. We banded together to uncover the best sleep headphones on the market

Your Next Yelp Reviews May Include an AI Video – With a Catch

The next time you visit Yelp on your phone to check out reviews on the newest eatery, you may be greeted by an AI-generated video. Yelp is rolling out artificial intelligence videos to Yelp's home page feed on its iOS app. The AI videos use large language models to grab text from reviews on an establishment and turn it into an AI-voiced narration (courtesy of ElevenLabs) and captions (courtesy of Amazon Transcribe). Then Yelp uses uploaded photos from user reviews to create a slideshow-like dis

Peacock feathers can emit laser beams

Peacock feathers are greatly admired for their bright iridescent colors, but it turns out they can also emit laser light when dyed multiple times, according to a paper published in the journal Scientific Reports. Per the authors, it's the first example of a biolaser cavity within the animal kingdom. As previously reported, the bright iridescent colors in things like peacock feathers and butterfly wings don't come from any pigment molecules but from how they are structured. The scales of chitin

Motorola Razr Ultra hits new all-time low price, saving you $200

Ryan Haines / Android Authority Razr Ultra in Mountain Trail This offer is available from Amazon, which only offers it in three of the four available color versions. These include Pantone Scarab, Pantone Rio Red, and Pantone Cabaret. The wooden-looking Pantone Mountain Trail isn’t available here, but you can get it at the same price from Motorola’s website. Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 High-end processing power in a folding shell Adding Ultra to the name, the Motorola Razr

Signing up for T Satellite without T-Mobile service isn’t as simple as it might sound

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T Satellite is now officially available nationwide, even for those without T-Mobile service, but signing up requires a phone call or an in-person visit. I decided to try signing up, and my experience was overall smooth and professional, though others have reported long waits or uninformed reps. I waited around an hour or so, though half this time was due to my own error. Recently, T Satellite officially exited beta and launched nationwide for both existin

Security Bite: iPhone users are more reckless online, new study finds

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Hackers target Python devs in phishing attacks using fake PyPI site

The Python Software Foundation warned users this week that threat actors are trying to steal their credentials in phishing attacks using a fake Python Package Index (PyPI) website. PyPI is a repository for Python packages, accessible at pypi.org, that offers a centralized platform for developers to distribute and install third-party software libraries. It hosts hundreds of thousands of packages and is the default source for Python's package management tools. "PyPI has not been hacked, but user

I wasn't interested in the Google Pixel 10, but this potential feature changes everything

Kerry Wan/ZDNET There's been no shortage of Pixel 10 leaks leading up to its expected August launch event -- even Google has taken part in it. While early renders and marketing imagery point to a family of phones that look nearly identical (if not the same) as the last generation, the biggest feature upgrade with the Pixel 10 series may actually be hidden in plain sight. Qi2 certification I'm talking about Qi2 certification, the wireless charging standard introduced at CES more than two year

What's Not to Like?

Similes! I have hundreds of them on three-by-five notecards, highbrow and lowbrow, copied from newspapers, comic strips, sonnets, billboards, and fortune cookies. My desk overflows with them. They run down to the floor, trail across the room into the hallway. I have similes the way other houses have ants. Why? To start, for the sheer laugh-out-loud pleasure of them. “His smile was as stiff as a frozen fish,” writes Raymond Chandler. “He vanished abruptly, like an eel going into the mud,” writes

'70 MPH e-bikes' prompt one US state to change its laws

Electric bikes are booming in popularity in just about every demographic in the US. From teens riding to school all the way to elderly folks getting back on a bicycle for the first time in years, electric bikes are becoming ubiquitous. But as speeds and power levels have increased, Connecticut is responding with new laws. Westport Police Lt. Serenity Dobson recently spoke to CTInsider about the phenomenon of more teens riding their e-bikes to school instead of being driven by their parents. “Th

Adobe Photoshop new "Harmonize" tool uses AI to blend images with pro-level realism

The big picture: As generative AI reshapes creative workflows across industries, Adobe has rapidly evolved Photoshop to meet the growing demand for advanced AI tools. Complex editing tasks once reserved for professionals are now accessible to casual users. These changes in Photoshop also reflect a broader shift in software capabilities and how creativity could be redefined in an AI-augmented design landscape. At the heart of this release is Harmonize, a compositing feature that streamlines a pr

5 preinstalled apps you should delete from your Samsung phone immediately

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET Samsung phones are well known for One UI, one of the most functional and intuitive Android interfaces. While it's highly customizable, these phones often come with preinstalled bloatware. Some built-in Samsung apps, such as Wearable and Wallet, are useful within the Samsung ecosystem. However, there are at least five first-party apps that even dedicated Samsung users rarely touch. The preinstalled bloatware apps can vary by device, price, and lineup, but many are common ac

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Want Android 16 on your Phone 3? Nothing is rolling out a closed beta

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing is inviting Phone 3 owners to join a closed beta of its Android 16 skin. Phone 3 users can sign up to participate in the closed beta until 12:00 PM ET on August 3, 2025. The company plans to release an open beta in September. Google released the stable Android 16 update to Pixel devices last month. During the launch of the Phone 3, Nothing CEO Carl Pei confirmed that Nothing OS 4.0, based on Android 16, would come to the handset sometime in Q3. T

Leak Reveals Colors for Entire iPhone 17 Lineup, Including a Bold Orange for the 17 Pro

Looks like the iPhone 17 Pro won’t come in sky blue after all. Long-time iPhone leaker Sonny Dickson has shared what he claims are dummy models for the entire iPhone 17 lineup expected to be announced in September. Notably, there’s a new non-boring orange color for iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. God, please be real! As you can see in his X post, there’s an orange shade of the iPhone 17 Pro/17 Pro Max alongside the less flashy black, white, and navy blue. As I’ve said before, Apple desperately ne

Apple’s two new iPhone models this year might have a lot in common

Apple launches new iPhones every single year. But the introduction of a brand new model is a rarity, and this year we’ll end up getting two: iPhone 17 Air and iPhone 16e. Coincidentally, these two new models could turn out having a lot in common. iPhone 16e focused on essentials, but with some drawbacks Earlier this year, Apple launched the brand new iPhone 16e. What was once thought to be an iPhone SE refresh turned into something altogether different. Apple hasn’t defined the ‘e’ in the ti

Apple says DOJ's antitrust lawsuit would 'reduce consumer choice'

Apple has submitted its official response to the antitrust lawsuit the Justice Department filed against it last year, which accused the company of having smartphone monopoly and criticized its "walled garden" approach to business. It said that the lawsuit threatens what sets the iPhone apart in a fiercely competitive market, reduce consumer choice, as well as erode competition. In addition, Apple warned that it could set "a dangerous precedent" in allowing the government to "take a heavy hand in

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 review: more of a good thing

is a reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. It’s the flip phone paradox: if you want to be more mindful about your mobile device usage, you need more screen, not less. I know. But I swear it’s true: with a bigger cover screen, you get more than just a new way to check notifications. You can actually get shit done. Things that are annoying or even impossible to do on

Apple is facing pressure from Wall Street to figure out its AI strategy

In this article AAPL Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNT Apple CEO Tim Cook and Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speak during Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S., June 9, 2025. Laure Andrillon | Reuters While its megacap tech peers are bragging about building island-sized data centers filled with Nvidia chips to power artificial intelligence devices of the future, Apple remains lar

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Wallpaper Wednesday: More great phone wallpapers for all to share (July 30)

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday! In this weekly roundup, we’ll give you a handful of Android wallpapers you can download and use on your phone, tablet, or even your laptop/PC. The images will come from folks here at Android Authority as well as our readers. All are free to use and come without watermarks. File formats are JPG and PNG, and we’ll provide images in both landscape and portrait modes, so they’ll be optimized for various screens. For the newest wall