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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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Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 Ultra red screen tint is software bug, fix coming
Apple releases iOS 27 public beta with Siri AI and performance improvements
Samsung confirms Galaxy Z Fold 8 with crease-free Flex Titanium display, July 22 reveal
OnePlus exits US and Europe, will replace OxygenOS with ColorOS
Apple now locks iPhones financed through T-Mobile and Verizon
Samsung Unveils Flex Titanium Display Tech to Reduce Foldable Creases
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Apple Releases First iOS 27 Public Beta
OnePlus Reportedly Shutting Down Operations in the US and Europe This Week
Google Launches Android 17 With Next-Gen Multitasking, Strict Memory Limits, and Adaptive-First Requirements
Consumer Cellular Launches SpeakEasy Mobile Sub-Brand and Simplified Phones for Seniors 75 and Older
Samsung Officially Launches Galaxy A27 5G with Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 and AI Features
EchoStar’s DISH DBS and Wireless Units File for Prepackaged Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Leaks Reveal Near-Invisible Crease and Major Display Upgrades for Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Apple Confirms iPhone 17 Pro Will Drop Periscope Telephoto in Favor of New 5x Tetraprism System