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Google unpacks what went into Phone’s Material 3 Expressive revamp

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 02:35:42

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Over the past few weeks, we’ve tracked a number of Material 3 Expressive changes in development for Google’s Phone all. Last week testers in the Phone beta program first started seeing some of these changes arrive. This week Google confirms the rollout and details exactly what’s changing and why. Google’s Android apps are currently in a state of flux, as a wave of Material 3 Expressive washes over them with a coat of its new design language. We’ve alr

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One year later with the Galaxy Z Fold 6: I'm praying Samsung fixes these 3 shortcomings

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-03-01 02:21:00

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET It's not a hot take to say that Samsung hasn't changed the core design of its Galaxy Z Fold series since day one. While the cover screen has grown over time, the overall candy bar-style form factor has remained mostly untouched. While brands like Honor, Vivo, and Google have released slimmer foldables, Samsung has stuck to steady, incremental upgrades, resulting in a sturdy hinge that holds at almost any angle and polished software for productivity. Also: Samsung offers $

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I built an app to backup Live Photos from iPhone to external hard drives

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-02-26 00:36:13

I noticed so many iPhone users are dealing with the same storage nightmare. Here's a common scenario that sounds familiar to a lot of people: The widespread problem: iPhone storage fills up crazy fast, not everyone has a Mac, many don't want to pay monthly for iCloud storage, and home NAS setups aren't realistic for most users. The manual approach of creating folders and selecting photos one by one is tedious, and keeping up with new photos becomes overwhelming So I built an app called BackiGo

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Want to Buy a New iPhone? You Should Probably Wait, and Here's Why

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-28 23:56:00

If you're ready to upgrade your iPhone, you might want to hang tight. Apple tends to unveil its new phones in September, as it did last year with the iPhone 16 lineup. It's expected to release the iPhone 17 series at the same time this year. So, if you can wait a couple more months, you'll either score the latest device or get a discount on previous models. Watch this: Hey, Apple: Steal These S25 Edge Features for a Skinny iPhone 04:33 Newer iPhones tend to include camera and processor upgrad

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iPhone users on Google Fi will now get all their voicemails in the Phone app

theverge.com Jay Peters 2026-03-01 06:02:27

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Google is making a big change to how Fi users on iPhone access their voicemails: instead of getting voicemails from a dedicated tab in the Fi app, iPhone users will be able to get them right from the native iOS Phone app instead. The change started rolling out on Tuesday and will be fully rolled out by July 2nd, the Fi team says in a support forum post. In August, Google plan

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Nomad debuts new Leather Mag Wallet with Find My integration

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-03-01 11:15:12

The folks at Nomad are out this week with a new Leather Mag Wallet for iPhone. The accessory utilizes MagSafe to attach to the back of your iPhone and features built-in support for Apple’s Find My network, thanks to an integrated tracking card. It’s available to order now from Nomad’s website for $79. Nomad’s new Leather Mag Wallet can fit up to four credit cards. It’s made from the company’s Horween leather with a polycarbonate frame and can be attached to any MagSafe-compatible iPhone or to

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What happens to old iPhones in 2025? CIRP says more people are selling them

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-01 11:42:31

A few days ago, CIRP published a study showing what leads people to upgrade their iPhones and how Apple Intelligence isn’t exactly it. Now, CIRP is back with a follow-up question: What happens to those old iPhones once users finally make the leap to a new model? The used iPhone market is stronger than ever According to CIRP’s latest data, nearly half of iPhone buyers (49%) in the past year either traded in or sold their previous device. That’s a meaningful jump from 43% in 2020, and reflects h

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The modular Fairphone 6 offers two-day battery life and a modern design

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-01 16:36:34

With the flagship smartphone market in a continued state of stagnation and more people making an effort to be more sustainable with their tech purchases, it feels like a good time for the Fairphone 6 to arrive. It’s been nearly two years since the Fairphone 5 first launched, and as you’d expect, its successor is another highly repairable modular smartphone designed to last you a long time. The Fairphone 6 is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, and ships with a 4415mAh battery that Fairpho

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I revisited the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 after a year, and it got me more excited for Z Fold 7

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2026-03-01 16:35:17

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET It's not a hot take to say that Samsung hasn't changed the core design of its Galaxy Z Fold series since day one. While the cover screen has grown over time, the overall candy bar-style form factor has remained mostly untouched. While brands like Honor, Vivo, and Google have released slimmer foldables, Samsung has stuck to steady, incremental upgrades, resulting in a sturdy hinge that holds at almost any angle and polished software for productivity. Also: Samsung offers $

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Want a Sustainable Phone? The Modular Fairphone 6 Could Be the Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-01 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 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 ethically

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8 Best Cheap Phones (2025), Tested and Reviewed

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2026-03-01 21:03:00

Forget the spendy flagship smartphone. Every year, I test a dozen or more devices to find the best cheap phones that perform where it counts and aren’t annoyingly slow. Wireless carriers in the US go out of their way to make expensive smartphones seem affordable. AT&T will advertise a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for just $36 a month, but don't let that fool you. With over 36 monthly installments, you spend over a thousand bucks on a phone. Your pricey device may also keep you locked into the networ

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Nothing Phone 3 battery, charging specs leak, and it beats the S25 Ultra

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-02 00:32:23

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3 has surfaced via a regulatory filing. The filing reveals the phone’s battery capacity, charging speed, and a couple of other details. Nothing’s new handset will launch on July 1. The Nothing Phone 3 launches next week, and we already have a good idea of what to expect thanks to leaks and official disclosures. Now, a regulatory filing has revealed pleny of details about the new phone. The Tech Outlook spotted an FCC filing for the Nothing Phone 3, featuring the model

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The world’s lightest Fold is here, and it claims to work with your Apple Watch too

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-02 02:52:13

TL;DR Vivo has launched the X Fold 5 foldable phone in China. This is the world’s lightest book-style foldable phone, but it still has a 6,000mAh battery and IP5X/IPX8/IPX9 ratings. The vivo X Fold 5 starts at ~$976 in China. Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 next month, but several rival manufacturers are waiting in the wings already. Now, vivo has launched the X Fold 5 foldable phone in China today. The X Fold 5 is a follow-up to last year’s X Fold 3, which, at 219 grams, was the wor

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Want a Sustainable Phone? The Modular Fairphone 6 Could Be The Answer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-01 22:24:00

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 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 ethically

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Fairphone Gen 6 is here with a modular design that gives you even more freedom

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-02 10:00:51

Supplied by Fairphone TL;DR Fairphone has announced the Fairphone Gen 6 smartphone. The phone maintains a repairable, modular design, but now has accessories that attach to its back. The Fairphone Gen 6 has a recommended price of ~$695, while a deGoogled version will be available in the US for $899. Fairphone has made a name for itself over the years thanks to its repairable designs, long update policies, and sustainable approach to smartphone manufacturing. We’ve been expecting a new phone

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I replaced my QuietComfort Ultra with these midrange headphones - and I'm sticking with them

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2026-03-02 09:00:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Headphones are available in seven colors for $349, and are often up to $100 off. They are true to the QuietComfort namesake, providing excellent noise cancellation and all-day comfort. However, like all of Bose's over-ear headphones, the QuietComfort have a short, 24-hour battery life. View now at Bose I have an arsenal of premium consumer headphones. The Sony XM6, Apple AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Beats Studio Pro, Sonos Ace, and more all

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Why I always put my phone face down on a table - and it's not just about being polite

zdnet.com Chris Bayer 2026-03-02 09:00:19

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

zdnet.com Matthew Miller 2026-03-02 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 2026-03-02 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 2026-03-02 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 2026-03-02 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 2026-03-02 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 2026-03-02 14:20:16

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 2026-03-02 15:46:12

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 2026-03-03 02:28:33

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 2026-03-02 23:24:16

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 2026-03-03 06:31:40

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 2026-03-03 06:40:52

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 2026-03-03 06:45:51

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 2026-03-03 09:27:35

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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One year later with the Galaxy Z Fold 6: I'm praying Samsung fixes these 3 shortcomings

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Nomad debuts new Leather Mag Wallet with Find My integration

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Fairphone Gen 6 is here with a modular design that gives you even more freedom

I replaced my QuietComfort Ultra with these midrange headphones - and I'm sticking with them

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