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Enter the wrong PIN 13 times and your Galaxy phone is locked for good
Galaxy devices launching with One UI 9.0 will permanently lock after 13 failed PIN attempts, leaving a factory reset as the only way back in.
Samsung stirred the wide foldable race, but I’m more excited for an upcoming exotic rival
Xiaomi’s rumored Mix Fold 5 could pair Samsung-like wide proportions with homegrown flagship silicon, a 200MP camera, and a considerably larger 6,000mAh battery.
Apple could cut off app access on financed iPhones over missed payments
Code spotted in iOS 27 beta suggests Apple has built a system that can lock a financed iPhone down to nine apps if payments fall behind.
Your favorite Android apps could soon work better on foldables
Google has introduced new Android developer tools, adaptive layout guidance and Wear OS 7 widgets to help apps better support foldables and wearables.
Google will now let you sign in with a selfie video
Google will now let you authenticate your identity with a live selfie video verification, instead of using passwords.
Dbrand’s Grip cases tout superior protection for the Galaxy Z Flip 8 & Fold 8 without looking dull
Digital Trends readers can save 15% on dbrand’s customizable Grip cases for Samsung’s latest foldables using an exclusive code through July 26.
I went hands-on with Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. It’s peak foldable in an old garb.
I spent a few hours with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and I think it's tale of hidden upgrades that you will only feel once you hold it in your hands. It's not cheap, or an instant upgrade, but definitely Samsung's best bet at foldable glory.
Fold 8 Ultra vs. Fold 7: Upgrades across the board, but is the Ultra really worth the upgrade?
A full specification breakdown comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra against last year's Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering cameras, battery, pricing, and whether upgrading is worth it.
Samsung makes it easier to run multiple apps on Galaxy Z Flip 8’s cover screen
Samsung upgraded the Z Flip 8's cover screen with a native app drawer supporting 16 apps out of the box, addressing years of user frustration with limited widget-only functionality.
Google just made switching from iPhone to Android much easier with Android 17
Android 17 introduces an upgraded migration tool that moves far more iPhone data than before. Wired transfers now move passwords, passkeys, eSIM, and Google Accounts and more.
WhatsApp’s new in-car experience is built around hands-free control
WhatsApp has revamped its in-car experience to offer CarPlay and Android Auto users better hands-free controls.
I tried the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and I am totally in love with this unique foldable
A hands-on first look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung's lightest and thinnest foldable yet, comparing its size and design directly against the iPhone 17 Pro.
WhatsApp can now open and edit PDFs without making you download them first
Adobe Acrobat now lets WhatsApp Web and Windows users open and annotate PDFs inside a chat, removing the usual download-first routine while retaining password protection and end-to-end encryption.
How to preorder the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 are available to preorder with trade-in savings worth up to $1,200 and general availability beginning August 7.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 goes wide and light to find a new identity for foldable phones
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is Samsung's first wide foldable, built lighter and sturdier than ever, starting at $1,899.99. Here's everything that's new.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra lands with a sharper display, bigger battery, and a $100 price hike
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra starts at $2,099.99 and brings a sharper display, bigger battery, and upgraded ultrawide camera, all in a slightly slimmer body.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is only a slightly better clamshell foldable than the last one
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 puts most of its upgrades into AI and performance, leaving buyers to pay $100 more for hardware that remains largely familiar.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: Should you spend the extra $200 and is the Ultra worth it?
A full breakdown of Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra, comparing pricing, cameras, battery, and design to help you decide which foldable to buy.
Suck at bedtime stories? Meta has an AI to tuck kids in
Meta’s experimental StoryKit app generates personalized stories, illustrations, narration, and music using a child, toy, setting, or lesson selected by a parent
TSMC might set up a price hike that could come straight for your next phone, laptop, or tablet
TSMC is reportedly planning to raise chip prices by up to 10% starting in 2027, a move that could push up costs on phones, laptops, and GPUs.
Samsung’s free storage doubling for preorders is gone in Austria, and the replacement isn’t as sweet
Samsung's long-running free storage doubling deal for Galaxy pre-orders has been replaced by discounted upgrades in Austria.
Apple fixes Hide My Email bug that exposed users’ real email addresses
Apple quietly patched a Hide My Email vulnerability that exposed real addresses in bounced emails, over a year after it was first reported to the company.
Samsung is reportedly preparing for the biggest foldable battle yet
Samsung has reportedly increased Galaxy Z Fold 8 production, signaling confidence in its new wider foldable ahead of Galaxy Unpacked.
Apple is reportedly teaming up with Klarna to let you pay off new devices over time
Apple reportedly plans to introduce a new financing program, called Apple Upgrade, in partnership with Klarna later this month.
The Light Flip brings back the flip phone, minus the distractions
Light has unveiled the Light Flip, its first flip phone featuring a classic clamshell design, T9 keypad, 5G connectivity, LightOS, and a distraction-free experience starting at $299.
Samsung’s new AI assistant wants to explain what your health data actually means
Samsung Health Assistant digs through data collected across your Galaxy devices and turns scattered sleep, activity, nutrition, and vital signs into conversational wellness guidance.
Apple’s next big iPhone display experiment could be its biggest yet
Apple may be testing a nearly 7-inch display for a future iPhone, but the rumored panel hasn’t been connected to a finished model or independently confirmed ahead of its possible 2027 debut.
