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iOS 26 is another reminder of just how bad Android updates still are

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-19 02:30:34

Ryan Haines / Android Authority iOS 26 was released a couple of days ago, and I immediately got the notification to install it on my test iPhone 13 Pro Max. A four-year-old phone, which sits at my desk and doesn’t serve me most of the time, has the latest software available with all its Liquid Glass questionable glory. My iPad Mini also received iPadOS 26, and my Apple Watch Series 6 got watchOS 26. It’s the last update my watch will get, but that’s not a bad record for a watch launched in 2020

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iOS 26 Brings All These New Ringtones to Your iPhone

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 11:30:03

Apple released iOS 26 on Monday, a few months after the company announced it at the June Worldwide Developers Conference. The update brings call screening, new ringtones and lots of hidden feature for your iPhone. It also brings seven new ringtones to your device. Many of the new ringtones are remixed versions of the Reflection ringtone. One version includes what sounds like woodwind instruments, while another sounds like a synthwave song you'd hear in Cyberpunk 2077. Here are all the latest r

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Cybercriminals Have a Weird New Way to Target You With Scam Texts

wired.com Matt Burgess 2025-09-19 12:00:00

Cybercriminals have a new way of sending millions of scam text messages to people. Typically when fraudsters send waves of phishing messages to phones—such as toll or delivery scams—they may use a huge list of phone numbers and automate the sending of messages. But as phone companies and telecom services have rolled out more tools to detect scams in texts, criminals have started driving around cities with fake cell phone towers that send messages directly to nearby phones. Over the last year, t

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Madman Sets Up Entire Server on Disposable Vape, Hosts Its Own Website

futurism.com Unknown 2025-09-19 14:07:58

"Vibe" coding? Try vape coding. Either the most sober — or the most nicotine-addled — individual of all time has done the improbable: hosting an entire website on a single disposable e-cigarette. According to programmer Bogdan Ionescu, it's a stunt that's meant to demonstrate just how ridiculously tricked out even one-and-done vapes have become, he shared on his blog last week. Ionescu said he had been collecting disposable vapes for years, but it was only last year that he realized that some

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How to Set Up and Use a Burner Phone

wired.com Lily Hay Newman 2025-09-23 07:44:27

Authorities around the world can use your cell phone to track your location and potentially access other sensitive private information about you. One possible protection from this data collection is a burner phone. As invasive state surveillance ramps up globally—including new initiatives in the United States to monitor travelers, protesters, and vulnerable populations—privacy tools that were formerly the domain of digital hermits and people involved in organized crime are now more and more appe

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How to Clean AirPods (and Other Earbuds)

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-09-23 15:36:00

Everyone has dirty ears; the human ear is designed to produce earwax to protect itself from other junk getting in there, among other things. That means that the more you put your precious new AirPods Pro in your ear holes, the dirtier they are likely to get. So what's the best way to clean out all the gunk? Read below to learn how to clean your earbuds and over-ear headphones, as well as other ways to rehab an old pair. Looking for headphones? Be sure to check out our guides to the Best Wirele

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The most popular Android phones in Q2 2025 also beat the cheapest new iPhone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-25 01:25:11

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Counterpoint Research has released its list of the top ten best-selling phones of Q2 2025. Three iPhone 16 series models occupied the top three spots, but two Galaxy phones beat the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 16 Plus was entirely missing from the list, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi 14C 4G also made appearances. Apple and Samsung tend to dominate the list of most popular smartphones each quarter. Now, Counterpoint Research has announced the top

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Phone batteries are getting more compact, but the US is missing out

theverge.com Dominic Preston 2025-09-26 04:00:00

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on phones and other tech outside the US, follow Dominic Preston. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started Smartphone batteries are bigger than ever, while the phones themselves are shrinking. But whether you’re seeing the benefit — thin phones with big batteries — depends on where you live. The key is the introduction of sili

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You shouldn’t buy the best Android phone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-28 11:00:12

Robert Triggs / Android Authority Last week, I came across a now-deleted Reddit thread from a Google Pixel user who discussed their perceived satisfaction when using a Google Pixel 9a versus the more expensive Pixel 9 Pro. The original poster detailed their experience buying the most expensive Pixel out there, not being happy with it, returning it, and buying the Pixel 9a instead, and ending up much more content with the cheaper phone despite their (very tech-savvy) friends’ constant taunting a

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These budget open-ear headphones just got cheaper, plus get a free Anker charger - here's how

zdnet.com Monica Bell 2025-09-28 15:41:10

Now is the perfect time to plunge if you've considered trying out open-ear headphones. Soundcore V40i's open-ear headphones are now on sale for a 25% off, and they were already affordable. Right now, you can grab them for only $60. This deal includes a lidless case, four adjustable earbud positions to fit every ear, and a free Anker Nano USB-C charger block. Also: These subtle AirPods Pro 3 upgrades would make them an instant buy for me Wearing open-ear headphones over traditional earbuds is d

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Galaxy S26 phones might not get those big charging upgrades, after all

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-29 23:59:26

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung’s smallest Galaxy S26 phones could stick with 25W charging for another year. Early Galaxy S26 Ultra rumors suggested the phone may charge faster than 45W. Now regulatory filings suggest that Samsung will keep the Ultra at 45W again. For a whole lot of smartphone shoppers, power is the name of the game. And we’re not talking performance, either, like how high you can get those benchmark figures, but electrical power: how much charge your phone hol

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After Ukrainian testing, drone-detection radar doubles range with simple software patch

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-29 20:16:51

As part of its unprovoked invasion, Russia has been firing massed waves of drones and missiles into Ukraine for years, though the tempo has been raised dramatically in recent months. Barrages of 700-plus drones now regularly attack Ukraine during overnight raids. Russia also appears to have upped the ante dramatically by sending at least 19 drones into Poland last night, some of which were shot down by NATO forces. Many of these drones are Shahed/Geran types built with technology imported from

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Samsung is working on a continuous zoom camera, but Galaxy phones don’t have first dibs

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-30 17:54:39

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly working on a continuous zoom camera system for smartphones. This tech will apparently be supplied to Chinese brands first, with Samsung Electronics following later. This would enable a consistent level of photo and video quality across a given zoom range. We’ve seen very few Android phones with continuous zoom cameras. In fact, Sony is the only major company offering this tech on its devices. However, Samsung is also working on th

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After Ukrainian testing, drone detection radar doubles range with simple software patch

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-01 07:16:51

As part of its unprovoked invasion, Russia has been firing massed waves of drones and missiles into Ukraine for years, though the tempo has been raised dramatically in recent months. Barrages of 700-plus drones now regularly attack Ukraine during overnight raids. Russia also appears to have upped the ante dramatically by sending at least 19 drones into Poland last night, some of which were shot down by NATO forces. Many of these drones are Shahed/Geran types built with technology imported from

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These are the best ways to trade in your old iPhone

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-10-01 15:35:16

With the iPhone 17 lineup reveal in the rear mirror, many readers are already wondering how much their current iPhone might be worth toward an upgrade. Here’s what you need to know. If you’re looking to trade in your old iPhone, there are plenty of options out there 9to5Mac partner MyPhones Unlimited For the first time, 9to5Mac is partnering with MyPhones Unlimited to help readers trade in their old iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and even other accessories, to get up to $1,000

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‘Here We Go!’: Trump Weighs in After Russian Drones Shot Down Over Poland

gizmodo.com Matt Novak 2025-10-01 19:40:24

NATO fighter jets shot down at least three Russian drones in Polish airspace overnight after more than a dozen entered its eastern border, according to several reports. It was a historic action, the first time that NATO forces have shot down a Russian aircraft in a NATO country. But President Donald Trump didn’t offer much clarity about what the U.S. plans to do about it, writing a confusing Truth Social post on Wednesday that could be read several different ways. “What’s with Russia violating

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Our Favorite Earbuds for Working Out Are Cheaper Than Ever

wired.com Brad Bourque 2025-10-01 19:14:24

Beats has been a household name in headphones for years, known for punchy bass and bold styling. The Powerbeats Pro 2 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) use ergonomic over-ear hooks to stay absolutely secure in your ears when you're running, lifting, or just walking the dog. They're usually a little expensive at $250, but Amazon has them marked down to just $200 in a variety of colors. While ear hooks might sound a little odd coming from the world of more traditional wireless earbuds, there's no need to

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The iPhone 17 camera looks completely outdated next to 2025’s Android phones

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-02 19:30:54

Apple has just launched the iPhone 17 series, and there are quite a few camera changes this time. We’ve got a square selfie camera sensor that enables portrait or landscape shots without rotating the phone, a 48MP 4x camera for the Pro phones, and a 48MP ultrawide camera for the standard model. Unfortunately, one thing you won’t find on the standard Phone 17 is a telephoto camera. Apple has decided to skip this option yet again, and this is a frankly embarrassing decision in 2025. What do you

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Hands-on with Apple’s new iPhones: Beauty and the beast and the regular-looking one

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-03 10:59:42

CUPERTINO, Calif.—We're a long way from the days when a new iPhone launch just meant one new phone. It shifted to "basically the same phone in two sizes" a decade or so ago, and then to a version of "one lineup of regular phones and one lineup of Pro phones" in 2017 when the iPhone 8 was introduced next to the iPhone X. But thanks to Apple's newly introduced iPhone Air, the iPhone 17 lineup gives new phone buyers more choices and trade-offs than they've ever had before. Apple's phones are now a

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The best DACs for Apple Music Lossless in 2025

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-05 13:00:36

Apple Music is one of the few streaming services that offers high-resolution audio (aka “lossless”) at no extra charge. But enjoying that extra quality on your phone usually requires some extra hardware. That is the purpose of this guide, — to help you find exactly what you need depending on how you prefer to listen. Every product listed below will help you squeeze more audio quality out of your Apple Music subscription. In fact, whatever music service you use, your listening experience will be

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AMD claims Arm ISA doesn't offer efficiency advantage over x86

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-05 21:36:00

SL2 I'm surprised that AMD included Intel here.. That doesn't mean that it absolutely can't be done these days. However, I highly doubt that it could be done 20 years ago. Even if it's possible today, there's really no reason to make x86 for phones because the cost for development is too high and there's stiff competition.. ARM does the job perfectly. piloponth There was an initiative from Intel - x86S - scrape all legacy from the ISA and start fresh from x86_amd64. That bavkward com

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These Headphones With Bose Sound and 100 Hours of Battery Won’t Destroy Your Wallet

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-06 11:31:03

I’m a fan of Bose audio. In recent memory, I’ve tried Bose’s SoundLink Plus, a portable Bluetooth speaker with big sound and a great (grassy) look; the second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with their ridiculously good ANC; and its Ultra Open Earbuds, probably the best pair of open earbuds I’ve used to date. That being said, there’s one thing that I don’t love about Bose products, and that’s the premium pricing. Nearly $300 for a Bluetooth speaker is a lot, and so is $300 for a pair of wireless

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Want a phone with a removable battery in 2025? I found the best options, but wait before you buy one

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-06 10:00:25

As much as we enjoy modern phone designs, there is one trend many of us wish wasn’t going away. Sadly, phones with a removable battery are a dying breed, and our options are getting very, very limited in this niche market. Phones with removable batteries are very convenient in a few ways. For starters, it makes it easy to hot swap batteries on the go, so you can carry multiple and switch them if your phone dies mid-day. Also, batteries degrade over time, and today’s standard solution is to take

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Your Android phone just got a major Bluetooth upgrade for free - how it works

zdnet.com Jada Jones 2025-10-07 19:00:17

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Auracast support rolls out to more smartphones and headphones. You can share your phone's audio with one or many friends. Your phone and headphones must support Auracast to access the feature. If you've been waiting for technology to evolve so you can easily share audio from one device to two headphones with fewer device ecosystem barriers, the day has come. Google's new update to Android expand

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The best phones with a removable battery and alternative solutions

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-07 11:00:25

As much as we enjoy modern phone designs, there is one trend many of us wish wasn’t going away. Sadly, phones with a removable battery are a dying breed, and our options are getting very, very limited in this niche market. Phones with removable batteries are very convenient in a few ways. For starters, it makes it easy to hot swap batteries on the go, so you can carry multiple and switch them if your phone dies mid-day. Also, batteries degrade over time, and today’s standard solution is to take

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Today’s best camera phones irritate me for one silly reason

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-07 15:00:50

Ryan Haines / Android Authority The best camera phones have a range of features that make them appealing, from their great performance to their large displays. Powerful cameras are no longer limited to the most expensive phones either, with more pricing tiers introducing multi-lens setups with impressive specs. But as I’ve experimented with different devices, especially those that don’t come with a case in the box, I am noticing an annoying issue. When you try to use these phones on a flat sur

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Deal: Nothing Headphone 1 discounted for the first time!

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-10-07 19:02:06

Tom Triggs / Android Authority Unlike most over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone (1) ear cups wear a rounded-rectangle design. The Nothing Headphone 1 was just released in mid-August, less than a month ago, but we’re already seeing its first discount! It’s $30 off, bringing the cost down to $269. While it’s a small discount, seeing a sale so soon after the product’s release is nice! Buy the Nothing Headphone 1 for $269 ($30 off) This offer is available from Amazon as a “limited time deal.

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Gizmodo’s Best of IFA 2025 Awards: See the Winners

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Staff 2025-10-08 03:55:08

IFA, short for Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, meaning “International Radio Exhibition Berlin” because it started in 1924 when radios were the hottest things in tech, doesn’t see as many major gadget announcements as CES. Still, it’s Europe’s largest tech show to close out summer, and this year the show doubled down on the stuff its Messe Berlin convention halls are typically known for: smart home gear and robots. That’s not to say there weren’t the usual new laptops, speakers, and wacky

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Bose Debuts QuietComfort Ultra Headphones With Upgraded Noise Canceling and Small Improvements

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-08 01:25:00

A few months ago, Bose unveiled a second-gen version of its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ($299) that featured some modest improvements, including better noise canceling. The company is following a similar playbook with its flagship over-ear QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), which are available now for preorder for $449 ($50 more than their predecessor). They deliver better noise canceling, according to Bose, along with some other small performance and feature upgrades. Read more: Best nois

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Bose Debuts QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) With Upgraded Noise Canceling and Other Small Improvements

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-08 06:25:50

A few months ago, Bose unveiled a second-gen version of its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ($299) that featured some modest improvements, including better noise canceling. The company is following a similar playbook with its flagship over-ear QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), which are available now for preorder for $449 ($50 more than their predecessor). They deliver better noise canceling, according to Bose, along with some other small performance and feature upgrades. Read more: Best nois

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iOS 26 is another reminder of just how bad Android updates still are

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The most popular Android phones in Q2 2025 also beat the cheapest new iPhone

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Samsung is working on a continuous zoom camera, but Galaxy phones don’t have first dibs

After Ukrainian testing, drone detection radar doubles range with simple software patch

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