Phones news, in brief
The latest phone launches, leaks, and reviews, summarised daily from the sources that cover them first.
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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
iPhone Duo faces low assembly yields ahead of October launch as Motorola Razr Flex leaks emerge
Final Cut Camera 2.4 adds variable aperture controls for iPhone 18 Pro
Google Pixel 11a design leaks in CAD renders, purple color option suggested
Google Firebase bug crashes thousands of iPhone apps; Apple releases iOS 26.7.1 and iOS 27.0.1
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T cannot make calls or use cellular data
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Google replaces Assistant with Gemini on Android phones
Galaxy S27 Ultra leak points to warmer colors, better night shots, and possible loss of 3x zoom
Samsung rolls out stable One UI 9 to Galaxy S25, Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
Leaked specs and renders reveal Motorola Razr Flex wide foldable
Google Photos bug blocks editing, sharing, and deleting; fix promised
Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 to fix Face ID restart, camera, and touchscreen bugs
OnePlus 16 confirmed for October 12 launch in China
Samsung rolls out One UI 9 with Android 17 to Galaxy S26 in the US, global expansion pending
September 2026 Pixel Drop introduces lockscreen bug on some devices
iOS 27 raises Apple Intelligence storage requirement to 14GB on some iPhones
Motorola Signature 27 confirmed as first Motorola phone to support GrapheneOS
Verizon launches Motorola Razr Fold, Razr+ 2026, and Razr 2026 with Swarovski crystals
Google launches ‘Call for Me’ on Pixel 11, letting Gemini make phone calls on your behalf