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Galaxy S27 Pro tipped to skip Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme chip
Leak says Galaxy A38 and A58 will get bigger batteries and faster charging than Galaxy S26
Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales reportedly jump 20% after iPhone Duo launch
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iPhone Duo production cut to 6 million units due to hinge constraints
Google September Pixel Drop adds scam-text detection and VIP widgets
Samsung reportedly considers early Galaxy Z TriFold 2 release after iPhone Duo announcement
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra receive September 2026 security update
Apple releases iOS 27 with revamped Siri AI and performance improvements
MediaTek announces Dimensity 9600 Pro flagship chip with 2nm process
Apple releases macOS 27 Golden Gate on September 14 with 204 security fixes
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Apple releases iPadOS 27 with Siri AI and faster external drive transfers
iOS 27 code reveals Apple built Siri to work with or be replaced by third-party AI models
Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri overhaul and opt-in AI training
iPhone Duo details emerge after Apple event: dual battery monitoring, case-friendly display setting, four-app dock limit
Samsung Galaxy S26 series may see price increase of up to $100
Galaxy S27 Pro and Ultra reportedly getting M16 OLED panels
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE India pricing leaks ahead of September 18 launch
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ renders leak alongside new Tab S12 Ultra images
Apple announces iPhone Duo, its first foldable phone
Apple reportedly paying Samsung $250 per iPhone Duo display under three-year exclusive deal
US carriers offer iPhone 18 Pro deals up to $1,200 off with trade-in
Qualcomm teases Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro with improved NPU and integrated cooling
iPhone Handoff feature launches September 14 in iOS 27, T-Mobile exclusive at $5 per month