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Google added selfie video recovery for eligible accounts, using encrypted videos and liveness checks to help users regain access when locked out.

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Android 17 adds a built-in iPhone switching tool that can transfer more data, including passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, and eSIMs, on select devices.

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Meta is expanding WhatsApp with enhanced CarPlay and Android Auto support, standalone iPad accounts, PDF editing, and new productivity features.

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Samsung’s new Galaxy AI feature is fun because it’s not rewriting reality.

The company will pay iPhone owners to settle a lawsuit concerning missing and delayed AI features.

US mobile speeds jumped sharply in early 2026, but carrier rankings alone do not show which network will perform best for enterprise workloads.

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Here’s a breakdown of what the new devices will cost you.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE and Galaxy Tab S12 appeared in a Google app list, hinting at software prep before a possible late-summer launch.

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Fold8 debut at Unpacked 2026 with new cameras, AI tools, prices, and clear trade-offs for buyers choosing a foldable.

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Apple is reportedly testing a 6.96-inch iPhone screen for its 2027 anniversary lineup, a change that could make the Pro Max feel nearly 7 inches.

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Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 fixes Gemini-related reboots, Bluetooth failures, and missing notifications while ending beta support for the Pixel 6 series.

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iOS 27 beta code references an iPhone with two batteries, adding another software clue to Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone and repair plans.

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Samsung’s book-style foldable could be better suited to the way we actually browse the internet and watch videos.

Samsung’s bold design shift shows how consumer needs are reshaping the foldables category. I was among the first outside Samsung to see its new lineup in Korea.

Apple reportedly increased vapor chamber orders, fueling speculation that its foldable iPhone and future flagship models will feature improved cooling.

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It has all the minimalist elements of a standard flip phone, but includes 5G capabilities, USB-C charging and plenty of onboard storage.

Jimothy isn’t just a viral internet sensation — he’s a cause for good.

A painting of the beloved raccoon by Seattle artist Ryan Henry Ward attracted a winning bid of $6,543.21 in an informal Instagram auction this weekend, with all proceeds directed to the Ballard Food Bank.

The winning bidder for the 24-by-24-inch painting was identified by Ward as Angela Galdabini, who posted a picture of the painting hanging on her wall.

Now the auction gift is going viral in its own way, attracting a matching donation from Amazon, which encouraged other Seattle-area companies to follow suit. According to the tech giant on Monday, T-Mobile, Alaska Air and Brooks have all gotten on board.

“When we saw a local artist giving back to the Ballard Food Bank, inspired by a little raccoon that’s brought so much joy, we wanted to help,” Kara Hurst, Amazon’s chief sustainability officer, said in a statement. “Amazon is proud to match the winning bid, and we’re calling on other Seattle-based companies to join us.”

Update: On Tuesday, Microsoft let us know that they, too, had committed funds to the food bank.

Update: According to Amazon on Thursday, the Seattle Mariners, the Seattle Kraken, Starbucks, and Stanley 1913 have also joined in with matching gifts, bringing the total additional donation to $58,888.89.

Jimothy seemed destined to be captured by Ward, a prolific muralist whose colorful, whimsical work is seen across the Seattle region on buildings, fences, garage doors and elsewhere. His art frequently features a variety of animals and other characters, including Sasquatch.

Ward called Jimothy “the hero we needed” in his Instagram post on Saturday, and said he was giving to Ballard Food Bank because the organization helped him through some of his hardest times.

The viral Jimothy sensation took off last week when the raccoon was spotted in Ballard and a video attracted millions of views on Instagram. The craze spread around the world and other videos have emerged online, sparking immense curiosity and adoration, and a flood of memes, artwork, food, crafts, poetry, songs and more. 

A leaked diagnostics log suggests Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max could feature a Sony IMX905 sensor and the company's first variable-aperture camera.

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