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Leak says Galaxy A38 and A58 will get bigger batteries and faster charging than Galaxy S26
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Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular defect, says affected units must be replaced
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Samsung begins mass production of Exynos 2700 ahead of Galaxy S27 launch
iPhone Duo launch details: peelable screen protector, pricing, and carrier deals
AT&T and Apple push fixes for iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular outages, but users say problems persist
Google raises Pixel 10a price by $100 to $599 in the US
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Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 to fix Face ID crashes and photo bugs on iPhone 18 Pro
Magnet Forensics claims its GrayKey tool can bypass iPhone inactivity reboot feature
Leaked T-Mobile T-Mix plans would offer three tiers starting at $65 per month
Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by $100 in the US and Canada
Apple confirms iPhone Duo’s folding display has a replaceable cover layer
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon form joint venture to close coverage gaps, name Paul Roth interim CEO
Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices by $100 across all US models
T-Mobile raises Regulatory Programs & Telco Recovery Fee for second time in 2026
Samsung officially launches Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ starting at $1,199
Galaxy S27 rumored to cost more, with wider gaps between storage tiers
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ go official with faster processor and ultrathin design
Apple patches CoreGraphics zero-day in iOS 26.7.1 after targeted attacks
Leak details Galaxy S27 Ultra camera processing changes and dropped 3x telephoto