Here's how to reclaim 15GB of storage after iOS 27 update
With the arrival of iOS 27, Apple was hoping to make up a lot of ground in the AI space, but the new and improved Apple Intelligence comes with a huge caveat. Users who h
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Landline phones will switch off across Britland in 100 days, no extensions – Openreach
Legacy public switched telephone network service is to be retired on January 31, 2027
Lava smartphones will get expensive in India from November 15
Indian handset maker Lava has announced that its smartphones will get expensive in India from November 15, 2026, by up to INR3,000. Lava says the price hike is due to ong
Weekly poll results: the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is too expensive and so is the Find X10
Oppo flagships were never cheap, but the latest generation may be too expensive to achieve the popularity that it deserves, given the excellent hardware of the phones the
Yesterday
Why your Apple AirPods' battery drains so fast and how to make it last longer
It's annoying when your Apple AirPods run out of juice, but the culprit might not be what you think. Here's what's going on and what you can do about it.
Why Google Fi beats every carrier I've tried for Pixel owners
I wish I had access to its international coverage
Nothing Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3a), and (3a) Pro are now receiving the stable update to Android 17
Nothing started rolling out the stable version of Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 to the Nothing Phone (3) earlier this month, and now four more devices are joining in
Why your Apple AirPods won't connect to your iPhone and how can you fix it
When your AirPods refuse to show up on your iPhone, the cause is usually simpler than you'd think. Here's where to look first and what to try next.
Why your AirPods keep disconnecting without warning: These settings can fix it
Handy features of your AirPods can be overzealous, leading to disconnections and unwanted device swapping.
These Samsung Galaxy Watches won't be getting the new One UI update
Samsung has released the latest version of its wearable OS, One UI 9 Watch, and most of its watch lineup will get the update - except these.
How I fine-tuned my Android Chrome settings for smoother web navigation
Hidden Chrome flags make browsing breezy
How to fix your phone screen when it's unresponsive to touch
Few things are more annoying than an unresponsive touchscreen. Before you give up on your phone, here's what to try to get it working again.
I turned off one Galaxy Watch feature and gained 6 hours of battery life
Less battery anxiety, more wrist time
Show HN: A USB-C LTE modem that gives my computer a phone line
37 points and 31 comments on Hacker News.
Motorola Signature 27 flexes muscle on Geekbench ahead of November 5 launch
Motorola announced the Signature 27 in September at the Snapdragon Summit, where Qualcomm introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chi
This Android browser replaced my VPN, VLC, and 1DM; now my phone runs better
One browser to rule them all
5 Samsung One UI features you won't get with other Android phones
Samsung doesn't just make great phone and tablet hardware; its One UI is also a standout, offering many features you just can't get elsewhere.
What is a PDF reader and do you really need a dedicated one on your phone?
If you don't know what a PDF reader for your phone is, this is the time to learn about it all. You may be in need of one to make your life easier.
I took two iPhones on vacation. The Duo won me over.
The iPhone Duo has its frustrations, but it’s also fun and engaging enough that I didn’t want to switch back to my Pro Max.
Here's how much the iPhone Pro cost in 2019 vs. 2026
The iPhone Pro has changed plenty since it was released in 2019, but how do the 2026 iPhone Pro prices fare in comparison with its original price?
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold9 to bring back a long-lost feature the iPhone Duo has
Samsung put an under-display camera on the inner screen of its book-style foldables for four generations, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold3 back in 2021 and ending with th
Google's DNS gets a hidden backup path that my ad blocker never gets on Android
Android saves its best encrypted DNS for Google and Cloudflare
Motorola Signature 27 specs detailed in new video, including Tandem OLED display
Ahead of its launch next week, a new video offers a closer look at the Motorola Signature 27 as well as confirming some key specs. more…
Both T-Mobile and Verizon want to give you a free Galaxy S26 FE — but which deal is best?
The Big Three carriers battle it out.
My Galaxy phone still can't run Pause Point, so I built my own version with One UI tools
I made a DIY Pause Point with One UI
Deals: iPhone 17 series on sale, OLED-packing iPad mini and touch-enabled MacBook Pro launch
Apple launched the iPhone Duo last week and unlike most of its releases, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. So, let’s look at the non-folding iPhones instead, plus the two ne
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Samsung Galaxy Fit4 leaks, key features revealed
Last week we got our first look at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Fit4 and we now have some specs to go with the images. Thanks to an APK teardown of the Galaxy Fit4 Manager
Samsung mercilessly mocks iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ in Galaxy Z Fold 8 ads [Video]
Samsung isn’t holding back when it comes to the iPhone Duo’s messy start. In new ads, the company mocks iPhone Duo’s “crackgate” with a push for customers to buy the Gala
Here's when Samsung plans to release its Android XR glasses and where
Earlier this month, a report out of South Korea claimed that Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear would launch in November, citing "a Samsung official". Today, a new report from
Friday, Oct 30
Apple confirms iOS 27.3 beta is coming next week with Apple Intelligence in China
Apple today took the unusual step of confirming when its next iOS developer beta is expected to arrive, as part of an announcement detailing the upcoming launch of Apple
Google Pixel Watch 5 Sale: Its Lowest Price Yet (2026)
Google’s latest smartwatch packs great new health and fitness features, and it’s already on sale ahead of Black Friday.
The Galaxy S27 Ultra chipset saga continues, here's the latest twist
Which chipset the Galaxy S27 Ultra will use has turned into quite the saga over the past few months. Back in July, the Ultra was said to be getting a Snapdragon chip glob
Pixelated 123: The primary value is the clock
Welcome to Pixelated episode 123. This week, Damien and Abner share their earliest impressions of the Fitbit Edge, Google’s latest fitness tracker that promises to split
‘Knives Out’ director launches iPhone camera app that shoots like his movies
Hollywood director Rian Johnson ( Star Wars: The Last Jedi ) announced a new iPhone camera app that uses the same image processing techniques as his ‘ Knives Out ‘ films.
iOS 27.2 adds two FaceTime features, including a personal favorite
iOS 27.2 adds new features to Messages , Podcasts , Photos , and more—including some easy-to-miss upgrades to FaceTime. Here’s what’s new. more…
Security Bite: This iOS 27.2 camera bug still isn’t enough to make me buy a camera cover
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our uni
Android 17 adoption hits a staggering 1% – why you really should update now
Only a quarter of Android phones have even made it to Android 16.
Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Pocket Academy 3, Dungeon Village 2, more
Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Pocket Academy 3, Dungeon Village 2, RPG Silver Nornir, Witchcraft!, Lov
Samsung adds better sleep tracking to Galaxy Watches – here’s what to expect
The FDA-approved sleep apnea tracking feature will first come to the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, Watch 9, and Ring.
Apple Music 7.0 for Android rolls out with Liquid Glass redesign
Following a month of beta testing , Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out with a Liquid Glass redesign for Android, as well as the new icon for the streaming service. more…
Deep Google Store discounts on Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 start early
Like other retailers, the US Google Store is already starting Black Friday-level discounts on the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 at the end of October. more…
Will Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pixel 12 mark the end of the flagship era of smartphones?
Like most Android fans, you probably enjoy having the latest and greatest smartphone buried in your pocket. The best camera, the best display, the fastest processor, and
Pixel 6 postmortem: How Google’s flawed reboot defined future hardware [Video]
I think there are few smartphones in the past decade that have arrived carrying the sheer weight of expectation that greeted the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro in late 2021. Now
Hands-on time with the iPhone Duo still leaves me wowed
There are devices you need in your life, others for which you can put together a convincing justification – and then there are gadgets you quite simply want . I said last
Deals: Week 1 early Black Friday Doorbusters, Pixel 11 series up to $350 off, Pixel Watch 5 $100 off, more (All-time lows)
The Week 1 early Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold at up to $350 off . Those deals join $100 off all Pixel Watch 5 models, the latest Google Pixel Buds
iPhone Duo: Here are two tips for improving Safari web browsing
iPhone Duo has a lot of software features that are widely praised, but one area commonly seen as an issue is Safari web browsing. Here are two tips for improving the Safa
Pixel Watch 5 matches all-time low price on Amazon
Black Friday is still weeks away, but holiday tech discounts are already arriving early. Joining the recent price drops across Google’s flagship hardware lineup, the Goog
Google says Android Auto video apps are still ‘coming soon’ as deadline nears
In a brief update at its latest dev conference, Google says that video and browser apps for Android Auto are still “coming soon,” with the company’s self-imposed deadline
Samsung is reportedly working on a huge foldable tablet
Back in late August, a tipster on X claimed that a 17-inch foldable tablet is in development, with multiple versions and test devices being worked on, but didn't say whic
iOS 27.2 adds new Find My feature at just the right time
iOS 27.2 is here, and alongside new features for Apple Photos , Messages , and Siri AI , the update also has a welcome addition for Find My: support for Apple TV 4K remot
Nothing OS 5.0 (Android 17) is now rolling out to Nothing 4a and 3a series phones
Nothing Phone 3a, 3a Pro, 4a, and 4a Pro owners are in for a treat with the Nothing OS 5.0 update, now rolling out to all four phone models globally. more…
SS7 and Diameter Attacks: How Signaling Flaws Expose Your Phone
Flaws in SS7 and Diameter signaling protocols can allow attackers to track phone locations, intercept calls and SMS verification codes, and impersonate subscribers withou
Motorola is officially launching its Signature 27 flagship next week
Motorola has officially confirmed that it will spill all of the details on its flagship Signature 27 phone next week. more…
The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, and Fold just hit an all-time low price weeks ahead of Black Friday
Google is running a huge Pixel 11 sale across a number of retailers, including the Google Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. more…
Android 17 is on 1% of devices after four months, Android 16 on over 25%
Google has updated its Android distribution numbers with the latest update showing that Android 17 is on just 1% of devices, while Android 16 now makes up the biggest sli
Omdia: global smartphone shipments declined 20 percent YoY in Q3 2026
According to a new report by research firm Omdia, global smartphone shipments declined 20 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2026. Manufacturers shipped a total
The Best Handheld Translators for Work and Travel (2026)
Your cell phone can handle basic language translation, but dedicated translator devices can offer a much more immersive, versatile experience.
The Nokia 2360 Flip is a dual-display feature phone with an SOS button
HMD has unveiled the Nokia 2360 Flip, its latest feature phone with a clamshell design and the Family Assist feature. Designed with school students and senior citizens in
Thursday, Oct 29
IQOO’s new mid-range phone puts last year’s flagships to shame
The IQOO Neo 12 is outfitted with so many premium-level specs that you’d never know this was targeted toward an upper mid-range budget. more…
Here’s everything new in Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 [Gallery]
Google today rolled out a big Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 with a number of fixes for Pixel devices. more…
Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 rolling out with 26 Pixel fixes
Following last week’s release, Google is rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 to Pixel devices today. It’s another big bug fixer. more…
Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Bendy Lone Wolf, The Room Old Sins, more
Today’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Bendy: Lone Wolf, Bendy and the Ink Machine, The Room: Old Sins, SpongeBob – The Cosmic Shake, Master Hea
Telegram Android Flaw Lets Attackers Run Code When Users Answer Voice Calls
A flaw in Telegram for Android could be chained with two other bugs to take full control of a victim's phone through a voice call, once the victim answered, according to