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Why a OnePlus ban could ruin Android phones in the US as we know them

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-18 21:00:26

Ryan Haines / Android Authority OnePlus 13 OnePlus has seen better days in the US, but it’s still one of the best alternative brands in the market. Between the cutting-edge hardware and competitive pricing, these Android phones are great rivals to Samsung and Google’s devices. However, two US lawmakers have reportedly asked the Commerce Department to investigate whether OnePlus phones are sending data to China. This isn’t just potentially bad news for OnePlus; it could also have awful ramifica

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The FCC won’t enforce a ban on ‘exorbitant’ prison phone call prices

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-02-18 21:19:43

The Federal Communications Commission will suspend the enforcement of a rule that would lower the price of prison phone and video calls. On Monday, the Trump-appointed FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced that prisons won’t have to comply with the pricing rules until April 1st, 2027, reversing plans to apply the caps this year. Family members and friends of incarcerated people have long been charged fees the FCC described in 2024 as “exorbitant” to keep in touch with phone or video calls. Though so

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Alleged Verizon data breach sees 61M customer records offered for sale [U]

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-17 21:13:47

An alleged Verizon data breach has seen hackers offering for sale a database of 61 million customer records, which includes personal information useful for both phishing attempts and identity theft. Update: Verizon told us it has checked the data and it is not from its customers – see the end of the piece. The sample data supplied includes name, full postal address, date of birth, email address, phone number(s), tax identification code, and other ID codes. Security researchers at SafetyDetect

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Nothing's First Stab at Over-Ear Headphones Leaks. They Look Appropriately Odd

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 00:00:00

Nothing's first pair of over-ear headphones has apparently leaked, and it's nearly impossible to assume they could have been designed by any other company. The over-ear headphones look to have more personality than most popular options on the market, and, well, that's very on-brand for Nothing. The company is good at making statement pieces, and has done so with its phones since the beginning. Whether you like the retro-futuristic styling of its products or not is largely a personal preference,

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Stop Buying Expensive Phones. I Tested This $400 Samsung Galaxy That Nails the Basics

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 00:00:19

CNET's key takeaways The Galaxy A36 is one of Samsung's three midrange phones and costs $400. The phone packs a generous 5,000-mAh battery, as well as 45-watt fast charging. The A36 has a slightly larger display than its predecessor, which is nice and bright, even in direct sunlight. A 50-megapixel main camera captures punchy photos, especially in portrait mode. The camera compromises on sharpness and detail. The A36's bezels are pretty noticeable. There's also a slight lag when launching

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Google Keep no longer supports the Apple Watch

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-19 06:30:12

Google has rolled out the latest version of Keep and, as 9to5Google has noticed, it no longer supports the Apple Watch. Its iTunes listing now only shows what the note-taking app would look like for iPhones and iPads. Google made its Keep app compatible with Apple Watches back in 2019 when its apps made a return on the wearable after over a year of absence. It hasn't had a meaningful update for the device since then, but it worked just fine. Users who rely on Keep across iOS and Android for, sa

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Here’s how to watch the Nothing Phone 3 and Headphone 1 launch live

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 16:00:46

TL;DR The Nothing Phone 3, with its new Glyph Matrix system, is launching in London today. The company will also unveil its first wireless headphones — the Nothing Headphone 1 — at the event. You can watch Nothing’s launch event live through the YouTube link embedded below. The hype train is finally coming to a halt as Nothing gets ready to launch its new flagship, the Nothing Phone 3, at an event in London today. Android Authority will bring you all the action from the ground, but you also h

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This Android-friendly MagSafe power bank beats the others for this one cool reason

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2026-02-19 14:15:16

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sharge Icemag 2 power bank is available on Amazon now around $55. With a perfect size, a powerful battery, RBG lighting, and a tiny fan to keep things cool, this power bank is ideal for those on the go. The Icemag 2 isn't exactly the fastest charging power bank on the market but it's still a bargain. $69.9 at Amazon Power banks are a dime a dozen, and you can find all sorts of features that range from the gimmicky to the "why didn't they think of this before?" I've r

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Apple Should Steal These Galaxy S25 Edge Features for a Thin iPhone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 17:30:05

Tech companies are known for, shall we say, "borrowing" features from each other. Any time Apple or Samsung release a new phone or software update, you can be sure arguments over who did it first, or better, will ensue among hardcore fans. So, as Apple reportedly plans to debut a thinner version of the iPhone 17 this fall, it might look to competitors to see what resonates with consumers. And a few features on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are on my wishlist for the rumored iPhone 17 Air. Reports

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Here’s what Apple sees as the key benefits of macOS Tahoe 26

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-19 10:52:21

9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac: Tidy up your Mac and iPhone today! Try 7 days free and use our code 9TO5MAC15 for 15% off. Also check out CleanMyPhone for your iPhone! macOS Tahoe 26 represents one of the more dramatic changes we’ve seen to the look and feel of the Mac operating system in recent years. There’s new functionality too, of course, and Apple thinks the blend of the two will greatly enhance the experience of Mac users … The company says its aim was to make the machine feel

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Why I recommend this $280 Android phone over cheap models from Samsung and Google

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-19 18:30:19

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 2 Pro is one of the best-value handsets on the market, with a price of $279 It has a striking design, a practical feature set, and fantastic battery life. US buyers should note the phone's cellular network support, and the lack of compatible back accessories. View now at Nothing View now at Walmart View now at Amazon more buying choices I've tested a wide range of distinctive budget smartphones this year, from the Moto G Stylus 2025, which features a built-

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These Rumored iPhone 17 Pro Max Features Make Me Want It Now

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-19 20:04:00

I've never been one to track rumors of upcoming iPhone models, even as I've followed Apple's mobile phone adventure from the beginning (yep, I was in the room where it started). Why chase today's speculation when we'll all find out what's coming during the new iPhone announcements in September? But that's the catch, isn't it? September is suddenly not so far away, which means now is the time when people start thinking about fall budgets and whether the iPhone they've been holding onto can make

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Apple iOS 26: Here are all the new features and improvements for the new iPhone operating system

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-20 02:31:30

Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) It's true: Apple's iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is coming your way this fall with some cool new features you'll want to try. For those of us who've been loyal to the iPhone for nearly two decades, we're most excited about the fresh home and lock screen redesign. Dubbed Liquid Glass, the new look and feel will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul was one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS, iPadOS and the

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Meta Is Being Incredibly Sketchy About Training Its AI on Your Private Photos

futurism.com Unknown 2026-02-20 03:21:20

Meta is demanding access to all of your photos, even the ones you haven't uploaded anywhere yet — and it's being incredibly shifty about what it intends to do with them. As The Verge reports, the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company refuses to rule out the possibility that it will use your phone's camera roll to train its AI models, and could only provide the assurance that it's not "currently" doing so. If the situation changes in the future, it would be a striking testament to the AI industry's desp

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The best foldable phone you can buy

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2026-02-20 06:48:22

is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. A foldable phone isn’t for the faint of heart. They’re generally heavier, pricier, and have less capable cameras than a standard slab-style phone. And while they’re far less fragile than when they first debuted, foldables are still susceptible to the kind of damage a regular smartphone can shrug off. You really don’t want any du

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Apple fails to dismiss DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit over iPhone dominance [U]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-02-20 11:17:21

Update: Apple has responded to the decision with a statement provided to 9to5Mac. See full statement below. Apple’s attempt to shut down the U.S. government’s antitrust case over its alleged smartphone monopoly has just hit a wall. Here’s the latest. Apple had filed a motion to dismiss the case in August As reported by Reuters, U.S. District Judge Julien Neals in Newark, New Jersey rejected Apple’s motion to dismiss the Department of Justice lawsuit that accuses the company of illegally maint

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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pro: Here’s how Apple will differentiate models

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-20 11:18:46

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup will be unveiled in early September, just over two months from now. And one question on many shoppers’ minds each year involves the Pro models: what’s different between the two? Here’s how Apple plans to differentiate the iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro this year. What to expect from iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Pro Sometimes Apple differentiates its Pro models through a special camera feature. The Pro Max model, at times, gets a new camera capability a year or more ahead

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Drug cartel hacked FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-20 10:57:49

The Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico hacked the phone of an FBI official investigating kingpin Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán as part of a surveillance campaign “to intimidate and/or kill potential sources or cooperating witnesses,” according to a recently published report by the Justice Department. The report, which cited an “individual connected to the cartel,” said a hacker hired by its top brass “offered a menu of services related to exploiting mobile phones and other electronic devices.” The hired

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The best midrange smartphone for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-20 16:01:25

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 . A great phone doesn’t need to cost a fortune. In 2025, features once exclusive to high-end devices – big batteries, multi-camera arrays, high refresh rate displays and more – have trickled down to more affordable models. Sure, you’ll still need to buy a flagship smartphone to get the b

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MagSafe Monday: The best gear to travel with this summer

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-02-20 21:07:00

MagSafe for traveling is one of the best use cases. It keeps you from needing a ton of cables in your bag and makes it easy to keep your gear charged. The dream would be a MagSafe cable that worked on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, but life can’t be that simple. Nevertheless, a few MagSafe accessories are must-haves for your summer travel bag. Some of my favorite gear Abode Home Security System Abode is the best home security system and includes compatibility with HomeKit. MagSafe Monday: Every Monday

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My favorite bone-conduction headphones are comfortable, durable, and on sale

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2026-02-21 02:03:07

Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The Shokz OpenRun Pro The bone-conduction headphones offer a more comfortable fit but stay durable after continuous use. While this is the first-gen product, it still remains as good as the later iterations. The Shokz OpenRun Pro headphones in Steel Blue are on sale for $110 (save $50) at Best Buy. Headphones don't have to be over your head or in your ear. There's a headphone technology that you might not have heard of that allows you to keep your ea

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GoPro’s Anamorphic lens makes it easy to get stylish cinematic action shots

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-21 06:32:00

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 . GoPro’s Anamorphic lens mod is finally available to buy, completing the set of lenses the company teased when it announced its Hero 13 action cam. At the time, the most significant change to the latest edition of its best-selling camera was the ability to attach a selection of lenses a

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I Took Photoshop's Generative AI for a Spin. These Are the Tools That Stuck Out

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-21 06:00:04

Photoshop is all in on generative AI, and it wants you to give it a whirl, too. Adobe has added a number of AI features to its premiere photo editor over the past few years; if you use Photoshop regularly, you've probably seen these pop up on your task bars. I spend a lot of time reviewing AI image generators and other AI creative software, so I had to put the original photo editor's AI to the test. AI might not be right for every project, especially for professional creators who regularly use

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First reference to MacBook with A18 Pro discovered in Apple code

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-02-21 11:42:16

Earlier today, Ming-Chi Kuo reported that a new, cheaper MacBook would include the iPhone’s A18 Pro chip. Now, the first reference to the device has been discovered in Apple code. Mac with iPhone chip seemingly confirmed by Apple code Last summer, Apple inadvertently leaked future product listings in code related to Apple Intelligence. As shared by Aaron Perris at the time, the code leaked several iPhone 16 and 17 models, plus referenced a variety of Mac and iPad models. Nearly a year later,

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Galaxy phone users should turn on these new anti-theft features ASAP, says Samsung

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-02-21 11:39:12

Identity check: Samsung lets you define trusted places (say, your home in Google Maps) where your phone stays unlocked. With the "Safe Places" feature, if you're outside a trusted place, your phone will require biometric authentication for any sensitive security changes. This helps keep your device safe even if someone has your PIN.

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Hate the leaked Nothing Phone 3 design? These new leaks are bad news for you

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-21 15:37:40

TL;DR New leaked images add weight to the previously leaked renders of the Nothing Headphone 1 and Nothing Phone 3. In these leaked images, the Nothing Headphone 1 appears once again with its retro-futuristic cassette-inspired look. Meanwhile, the images for the Nothing Phone 3 indicate we might have to make our peace with the asymmetric and misaligned rear camera setup and the busy back panel. Nothing is set to launch the Nothing Phone 3 and the Nothing Headphone 1 tomorrow, July 1. Ahead of

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I replaced my Pixel 9 Pro with a $280 Android phone for three weeks - and didn't regret it

zdnet.com Jason Howell 2026-02-21 16:33:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 2 Pro is one of the best-value handsets on the market, with a price of $279. It has a striking design, a practical feature set, and fantastic battery life. US buyers should note the phone's cellular network support, and the lack of compatible back accessories. View now at Nothing View now at Walmart View now at Amazon more buying choices I've tested a wide range of distinctive budget smartphones this year, from the Moto G Stylus 2025, which features a built

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Alleged Verizon data breach sees 61M customer records offered for sale

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2026-02-21 21:13:47

An alleged Verizon data breach has seen hackers offering for sale a database of 61 million customer records, which includes personal information useful for both phishing attempts and identity theft. The sample data supplied includes name, full postal address, date of birth, email address, phone number(s), tax identification code, and other ID codes … Security researchers at SafetyDetectives said that the data was being offered for sale, but the samples posted were too small to confirm the vera

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Nothing fans are mixed on the Phone 3’s leaked design, but what do you think?

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-22 02:58:25

Nothing is expected to launch the Nothing Phone 3 tomorrow (July 1), and we already know that the phone will have a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and a 50MP periscope camera. However, Android Headlines posted apparent Nothing Phone 3 renders last week (seen above), and it certainly seems to have drawn a polarizing response online. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that the sentiment has been overwhelmingly negative, with people calling it “ugly” and “awful.” One Redditor even called it an “abomina

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The best iPhone accessories for 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-22 10:01:28

There are often better and cheaper alternatives to Apple’s first-party accessories, but the company’s MagSafe wireless charger is worth considering if you have a new iPhone. Like all other MagSafe accessories, this charging pad uses magnets to attach to the back of the latest iPhones and it’s surprisingly strong. Not only can you safely pick up your handset and use it with the disk still attached, but the iPhone can dangle by the charger’s cord without falling off. (You still probably shouldn’t

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Why a OnePlus ban could ruin Android phones in the US as we know them

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