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

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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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Leaked Galaxy Z Fold 8 images show a shorter, wider design, upgraded specs, and a possible Ultra model ahead of Samsung Unpacked.

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Motorola's Edge 70 Max pairs a 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery with built-in Qi2 magnetic charging, flagship hardware, and a slim design in its India debut.

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The FCC has proposed requiring identity verification for phone activation, a move supporters say will fight fraud while critics warn it threatens privacy.

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Google Play will open catalog access to third-party US Android app stores on July 22, following a court order tied to Epic Games’ antitrust case.

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Samsung’s Flex Titanium display uses titanium components to improve durability, reduce crease visibility, and support next-generation Galaxy foldables.

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Apple is warning iPhone users about FaceTime scams. Learn how the fraud works, what Apple recommends, and how to report suspicious calls.

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T-Mobile plans to add richer profiles and interest preferences to T-Life, but it has not said whether that information will support advertising. Here’s what customers and IT teams should review.

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Apple is testing an iOS 26.6 security alert that warns users about malicious iMessages and lets them report suspicious messages.

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Counterpoint says rising AI memory demand helped drive smartphone shipments to their weakest second quarter since 2013 as DRAM and NAND costs climbed.

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