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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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Google adds Gemini Personal Intelligence to Android Auto
Samsung releases stable One UI 9 update for Galaxy S23 series
Reports say Samsung plans five or six new foldables for 2027, including a Galaxy Z Slide
Leak points to Motorola Razr Flex 27, a wide foldable priced below rivals
Samsung Galaxy A36 gets stable One UI 9 with Android 17 in Europe and US
Apple limits iPhone Duo orders to two per customer
Straight Talk adds faster 5G and more hotspot data to unlimited plans at no extra cost
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Apple iPhone Duo will likely be unavailable to walk-in buyers at launch
Apple schedules ‘Pro and Tell’ event for October 28 in Los Angeles
Android Auto may soon support apps from Work profiles
Moto G47 Power appears in EU database with 6,790 mAh battery
Samsung reportedly planning major overhaul of One UI 10
Apple’s EU energy label lists 4,883mAh battery for iPhone Duo
Google sends 30% Pixel 11 discount codes as Verizon cuts Pixel 11 Pro prices
Qualcomm denies Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheating reports
Apple updates App Store rules on AI nudify apps and bait-and-switch apps
Verizon to charge $10 a month for iPhone Handoff
iPhone Duo pre-orders sell out within minutes, with delivery dates slipping into 2027
Apple opens iPhone Duo pre-orders at $1,999, with carriers also taking orders
iPhone Duo pre-orders sell out within minutes, shipping slips into 2027