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Apple earnings suggest the iPhone 18 launch strategy is really working

Yesterday’s AAPL earnings report revealed record revenue for a September quarter, and within it was an arguably even more significant record: iPhone revenue. That’s because this year’s quarter only includes just two new iPhone models…

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Android gaming is having a renaissance

Good morning! Today I’m mourning the loss of Patrick Stewart by rewatching First Contact, my favorite Trek movie; beginning a marathon listen of at least one great Star Trek podcast; and replaying Elite Force and Armada, both wonderful…

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Google Home Speaker gets first discount since June launch

In addition to the Pixel deals that started last week, Google is discounting the Home Speaker for the first time.

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What’s new in Android Nov. 2026 Google System Updates: Android photo backup with Quick Share for Windows

The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. Some features apply to end users, while…

WIRED

How to Save $25 on Burga’s Phone Accessories With This Sale

Whether you need a phone case, magnetic ring, Apple Watch band, or power bank, now’s a great time to save $25 on orders over $50.

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AAWireless expands beyond Android Auto adapters with new cooled Qi2 car charger

AAWireless is known for helping you convert a wired Android Auto connection into a wireless one, but the company is now launching a new product – an active-cooled Qi2 car charger.

The Register

Cops bust botnet of 1.3M infected Android TV boxes

Videostrong accused of shipping devices with a backdoor baked in

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Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Reigns The Witcher, Kingdom Rush 5, Apple Knight 3, more

Alongside today’s new all-time low on the latest Google Home Speaker to kick off Black Friday month, we also have Monday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Reigns: Beyond, Reigns: The Witcher, Kingdom Rush 5…

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Google will let Android & iOS apps directly integrate Quick Share next year

At Android Dev Summit 2026, Google announced a Quick Share SDK that will let Android and iOS apps directly integrate the peer-to-peer file sharing capability.

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Google rolling out gradient icon redesigns for Contacts, Messages, and Phone

Following the Workspace and Pixel app redesigns earlier this year, Google is overhauling the Contacts, Messages, and Phone icons.

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Privacy Display on Galaxy S27 Pro and S27 Ultra looks more promising in latest leak

A new leak strengthens a previous rumor that the Galaxy S27 Pro and Galaxy S27 Ultra will get an improved version of Samsung’s Privacy Display, used on this year’s flagship.

9to5Google

This is your rare chance to get a Garmin smartwatch for under $170

The Garmin Vivoactive 5 is down to its lowest price of all time in all four colors for a limited time, making this the least expensive Garmin you can buy today.

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The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $300 off at Amazon right now

While we await potentially more discounts on our tech in the coming weeks, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now down to $1,599 on Amazon, knocking a sizeable chunk off the MSRP.

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Samsung’s Android XR ‘Intelligent Eyewear’ reportedly launches in December

Samsung smart glasses in Gentle Monster and Warby Parker styles may finally launch in South Korea and the US before Christmas.

9to5Google

Google says Googlebook ‘detachables’ are coming soon

At the Android Dev Summit 2026 earlier this week, Google said that Googlebook detachables will be the next form factor after clamshells and convertibles.

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Samsung mercilessly mocks iPhone Duo ‘crackgate’ in Galaxy Z Fold 8 ads [Video]

Samsung isn’t holding back when it comes to the iPhone Duo’s messy start. In new ads, the company mocks iPhone Duo’s “crackgate” with a push for customers to buy the Galaxy Z Fold 8 instead, and there’s not an ounce of subtlety here.

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Pixelated 123: The primary value is the clock

Welcome to Pixelated episode 123. This week, Damien and Abner share their earliest impressions of the Fitbit Edge, Google’s latest fitness tracker that promises to split the difference between the Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. After…

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Friday’s Android app deals and freebies: Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Pocket Academy 3, Dungeon Village 2, more

Friday’s best Google Play app and game deals are ready, including Thronefall, Demon Castle Story, Pocket Academy 3, Dungeon Village 2, RPG Silver Nornir, Witchcraft!, Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, Angelo and Deemon (Full), and more. The…

IEEE Spectrum

From Chip Lab to Center Stage

Many engineers are more comfortable working behind the scenes developing technology than speaking to consumers about products. But Preethi Ashwath has learned to take center stage, talking about the “hearable” and wearable devices she has…