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iPhone 17 colors: Here’s what’s rumored for this fall’s new phones
Of all the rumors surrounding Apple’s new phones, few things get people talking like the new colors planned for the iPhone. And it’s understandable — colors are among the first things people see when a new phone debuts. Plus, picking out a color helps you put your own personal stamp on the latest iPhone. So it’s not surprising at all…
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I used to repair phones — here’s the 3 things you should do when looking for a refurbished phone
There’s no getting past the fact that many of the best phones command top dollar — sometimes more than $1,00 when you’re talking about premium handsets like the Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, there’s more than one way to get your hands on a great phone for less — and one of the easiest is to…
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‘A huge national security risk’: Thousands of government laptops, tablets, and phones are missing and nowhere to be found
The UK government has lost over 2,000 laptops, phones, and tablets within the last two years, according to a freedom of information disclosure. Figures first published by The Guardian show that, combined, the lost devices are worth more than £1 million, but experts told ITPro that the real issue is the cybersecurity risk they pose. Devices reported as either lost…
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I just broke my iPhone — here’s what I learned about the durability of today’s phones
My iPhone 12 has served me ably for more years than I can count without pausing to think about. It’s been there on trips, helping me snap photos, and it’s gotten me from point A to point with trusty navigation tips. It’s also tested innumerable software updates and features, without complaint or incident. And the other day, I smashed it…
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Custom ROM Support Just Got a Lot Worse on Google Pixel Phones
Summary Google intentionally omitted Pixel device trees from Android 16, making custom ROM development much harder. Developers now face challenges like reverse engineering and potential hardware components breaking on custom ROMs. Google’s shift towards using “Cuttlefish” as a primary reference target may negatively impact long-term device support. Custom ROMs are not something I think about a lot anymore when I…
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Android 16 Arrives for Google Pixel Phones
Android has undergone many cosmetic and internal changes in the last half decade. However, Google has been prioritizing security features and AI over making changes to the UI. Last month, Google hosted an entire show dedicated to Android, where it announced Material 3 Expressive inside Android 16. Now, it’s rolling out Android 16 for eligible Pixel phones and here’s everything…
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No One Is Buying Phones for AI
If you’re entrenched in tech news, you’d think Apple was on the brink of collapse. The company undoubtedly is having a rough go of all things AI—while companies like ChatGPT, Google, and Microsoft have hit the AI ground running, Apple’s AI department is in disarray. Some features, like Clean Up and Writing Tools, have made their way to products like…
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My Favorite Feature in OnePlus Phones Just Got Killed
Summary OnePlus is phasing out the iconic alert slider in favor of a customizable “Plus Key.” The Plus Key can replicate alert slider functions and be used for AI features. Users can remap the Plus Key for various functions, adding versatility to OnePlus phones. The alert slider is probably one of the more iconic features of OnePlus phones. It has…
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Android 16 release schedule comes into focus — and that could mean an earlier update for Samsung phones
We already knew that Google was pushing the release schedule for Android 16 compared to previous versions of the phone software. This week, we got a sense of how soon Android 16 could be ready — and the ripple effect that might have on software based on the new version of Android such as Samsung’s One UI 8 update. Updated…
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Phones Are More Powerful Than Ever, So Why Are Mobile Games Still So Bad?
For a long time, the dominant narrative for why mobile games sucked was that phones are simply not powerful enough to run high-end games. But we’re now at a point where flagship phones are more capable than older gaming consoles, so why has mobile gaming not kept pace? Most People Don’t Buy High-End Flagships Modern flagships like the iPhone 16…
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