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Update your Android phone now to protect against security attacks
Google has warned of targeted attacks exploiting two vulnerabilities, both of which are fixed in the latest Android update
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Google says it's okay for Android TV devices to suck
A lower 1GB RAM requirement means cheaper and far more janky Android TV streamers and smart TVs might be on the way.
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WhatsApp gets a major new feature – here's how to use Lists
WhatsApp users are getting a new function for sorting contacts and chats, which is already being rolled out to everyone. Here's how to get started with it
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Samsung delays One UI 7 once again
One UI 7 is expected to be the biggest update yet, with the final release scheduled to be available alongside the Galaxy S25 series
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Your iPhone might tell you how long it'll take to charge soon
iOS 18 has introduced many new features to the iPhone, and more are coming, potentially including the ability to get an estimate of charging times
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Honor Magic V Flip might be released globally later this year
Honor is expected to make its global flip foldable debut later this year, providing competition for the likes of Samsung, Motorola and Oppo
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Tesla phone could be a reality if Apple and Google start "censoring"
Elon Musk reveals what it will take for the electric car company to make its first smartphone
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Google rolls out new bug and security fixes for Pixel
The November update is on the way and you should install the free software update as soon as possible
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WhatsApp might make it easier to spot AI fakes
In the generative AI era, knowing whether images are real or fake is crucially important. A new WhatsApp beta feature could help
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Asus set to launch a record-breaking new phone this month
Built for gamers, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is set to be a big step forward, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, AI features, and a significant display upgrade
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Google Play update could make it safer to sideload Android apps
New feature may allow Play Protect to be paused only temporarily
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Nothing might make its own operating system to rival Android
Developing your own OS is difficult and costly, but that may not stop Nothing building an alternative to Android and iOS
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Android Auto may stop working on older phones
Phones running Android 8.0 or earlier won't be able to connect to Android Auto-equipped headsets.
Opinion
This Xiaomi 15 limited edition is the maddest phone I’ve ever seen
This totally unexpected limited edition of the Xiaomi 15 has a crazy animal skin rear cover and a diamond embedded in the side
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Android 16 set to launch early in 2025
Google has confirmed its bringing forward the next major release so more devices get the latest Android sooner
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Samsung confirms Galaxy S25, XR headsets and cheaper foldables for 2025
Apple and Google better watch out with the amount of mobile plans Samsung has for next year
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Google Maps will get free AI upgrades – but not yet for UK users
UK users will have to wait until they can ask Maps for things to do and summaries of reviews. But new route planning features are coming for all
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Google warns of new cyber attack against Android and Windows
Security researchers have identified a suspected Russian cyber attack which is spreading malware via the Telegram messaging app
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There was no OnePlus 13R today, but it might be worth the wait
According to recent reports, OnePlus is preparing to launch the OnePlus 13R which could blow rivals out of the water
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Google Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 cameras will up the AI ante
A major leak in Google's processor department reveals a lot about the company's upcoming phones and how AI will change the way you edit photos and video
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Nothing's new phone glows in the dark but good luck buying one
The design chosen from no less than 900 entries looks very cool but only some will be the lucky owners of this limited edition handset
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Xiaomi Pad 7 tablets fill the hole left by the Galaxy Tab S10 series
The Xiaomi Pad 7 series just launched with mid-range specs, offering an affordable alternative to flagship Android tablets from the likes of Samsung
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Xiaomi 15 debuts in China including two brand-new editions
The Xiaomi 15 series is finally here and it seems to aim not only to be the most powerful among other Android phones, but also to cater to diverse consumer tastes
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Xiaomi phones and tablets are getting a big free upgrade
HyperOS 2 features enhanced performance, cross-device integration, and AI-driven features to enhance your mobile experience. However, it's limited to China for now
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Samsung Galaxy S27 phones might launch with exclusive next-gen Exynos processor
While the upcoming Galaxy S25 series is likely to use only the Snapdragon 8 Elite, its successors may opt exclusively for Samsung's own chipsets
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Samsung might ditch 'Galaxy' brand for some phones
The Korean tech giant is said to want a new brand to differentiate its latest innovations
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Google Play Store to get new AI features
You will soon be able to get answers to your questions about new apps via the official Android app store
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Google is now selling refurbished Pixel phones
You can get some pretty decent discounts on the Pixel 6 and 7 series with full warranties, though better deals can be found elsewhere.
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Google Pixel 9a tipped to feature the Pro Fold's primary camera
With upgrades on the design, camera, processor and more, the Pixel 9a will aim to be the best mid-range phone of 2025
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Samsung Galaxy devices are being hacked: Is your phone or smartwatch affected?
A serious vulnerability in Samsung's Exynos mobile processors has prompted Google to warn users
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8BitDo's new controller is perfect for Android phones of all sizes
The new "Ultimate" mobile controller offers all the features of those high-priced grip designs, plus a few more, at half the price.
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Every OnePlus phone and tablet confirmed to get Android 15 update
OnePlus has confirmed which of its devices will receive an update to OxygenOS 15, a system overlay based on Android 15
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Apple Intelligence finally launches… but only for some users
Apple Intelligence is a Google Gemini rival, but what can it do? And will your device be upgraded?
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OnePlus Open 2 might launch in early 2025
Upgrades are coming to the foldable and we could see the phone the Open 2 will be based on very soon
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WhatsApp update solves two big contact problems
The latest version of WhatsApp fixes two big problems users typically have with contact management and security
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Google Pixel 11 will get better facial recognition
Technology from the Pixel 4 makes a comeback to make face unlock more secure
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Google wants seven years of support for all Android phones
The Pixel maker is launching a new programme called Longevity GRF to make longer software support easier
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Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy Z Fold FE may be cancelled
Samsung didn't unveil the Galaxy Z Fold FE at the Galaxy Unpacked event this summer, and the latest rumours suggest its cancellation
Opinion
I tried this unreleased Snapdragon 8 Elite phone, and I’m excited for the future
Qualcomm's new top-of-the-line mobile chip has only just launched, and its effect on this particular handset could be huge
Opinion
Oppo already copied the iPhone 16's biggest new feature
You can expect to see a lot more camera buttons in upcoming phone designs, if not so brazenly emulating Apple's interface design.
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Your OnePlus phone is getting a big free upgrade with OxygenOS 15
OnePlus has unveiled OxygenOS 15, the latest release of its smartphone and tablet user experience. Based on Android 15 it promises to be faster, occupy less storage, and includes a boatload of new AI-powered functionality with the hope to finally bridge the Android/iOS AirDrop divide.
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Your Honor phone is set to get a big AI upgrade for free
The MagicOS 9.0 update brings smarter AI with Yoyo, enhanced multimodal interactions, and security upgrades to simplify and secure your daily tasks
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Google confirms the release of Android 15 for October
A shared email, allegedly from Google, says that Google Pixel devices with Android 14 will get the Android 15 update this month – at least in one country
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Pixel users, prepare for a major free AI upgrade
Google has added loads of new features to its Pixel 9 phones, but you don't need to buy one of the new phones to get some key features
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Every confirmed and possible Snapdragon 8 Elite phone so far
We look ahead to see all the phones that will and are likely to be powered by Qualcomm's new flagship chipset
Opinion
This new Snapdragon 8 Elite feature is a game-changer for eating out
Paying for the bill when eating at a restaurant as a group can be a challenge, but an AI feature on Qualcomm’s new chipset takes all the hassle out of it
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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite hits new standard in this key area
The new top-of-the-line mobile chipset includes support for a feature that will allow Android phones to last longer than ever before
Opinion
Qualcomm’s new AI feature fixes one of my biggest video call problems
I’ve tried one of the new Snapdragon 8 Elite’s most impressive AI features, and I can’t wait for it to come to the next generation of Android phones
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