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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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Apple raises prices across entire iPhone lineup by $100 or more
Apple confirms iOS 27 launches September 14 with Siri AI
Apple adds 36-month AT&T and Verizon financing for cellular iPads
Apple locks carrier-financed iPhones until paid in full
iPhone 18 Pro models expected in September with smaller Dynamic Island and satellite 5G
OnePlus reportedly exiting all markets outside China by 2027
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-orders reportedly won’t include free storage upgrade
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold 2 reportedly in development, may launch after first rollable phone
iPhone loyalty hits record 87% as Android switching slows
Apple reportedly planning all-glass iPhone 20 for 2027 anniversary
Pixel 11 Pro Fold render shows minimal design changes
Leaked Samsung materials show Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with 200MP camera, 5,000mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra leaked with 14.6-inch display and notch
Samsung may offer free storage upgrades on Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8 pre-orders with limitations
iOS 27 public beta now available with manual recovery mode and Siri AI updates
Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro appear on Amazon with prices and new colors
Pixel 11a leaked with Tensor G6 chip and MediaTek modem
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra displays reportedly developing red tint defect
Apple raises iPhone prices in Japan by up to 11%
iPad mini with OLED display reportedly coming in October