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5 Amazon Prime Day charging accessory deals I’d grab before they sell out
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days has plenty of charging accessories on sale, but these five stood out for their useful features, versatile designs, and genuinely worthwhile discounts.
Exynos 2700 production is underway for the Galaxy S27 series, but Samsung still hasn’t decided on the Ultra
Samsung is ramping up Exynos 2700 production for the Galaxy S27, S27+, and S27 Pro, but the S27 Ultra is still being evaluated as the company weighs performance, thermals, cost, and chip supply.
The BlackBerry Passport is back, sort of, and it runs Android now
The Zinwa P26 keeps the BlackBerry Passport’s square display and physical keyboard while replacing its internals with modern Android hardware. The complete device is up for preorder at $420, with shipments expected to start in late October.
AT&T finally admits the iPhone 18 Pro Max has an SOS problem, but there’s no real fix yet
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T are stuck in SOS mode, and the suggested fix may not work.
Even Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy phones aren’t escaping the price hikes
Samsung has raised prices across several Galaxy A-series phones, extending a week of Android price hikes that already hit the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10a.
YouTube cracks down on reposted Shorts and it’s bad news for clipper accounts
Shorts creators who rely on lightly edited clips could see less reach as YouTube changes its recommendations to put more weight on original content.
Google’s cheapest Pixel just took a brutal $100 price hike
Google has raised the Pixel 10a price by $100, and warnings from memory makers suggest cheaper smartphones may still be years away.
Samsung just folded another app into SmartThings, and I’m all for the cleanup
SmartThings version 1.8.51.30 brings a redesigned Home tab, resizable cards, and absorbs the discontinued Samsung Sound app.
iPhone Duo’s removable nano-texture layer is a clever repairability win for foldable screens
The iPhone Duo hides a replaceable cover layer above its foldable inner display, swappable for just $19 under AppleCare+.
Android 17 just got a security upgrade you’ll want to turn on
Android 17 is making it much harder for attackers to get into your phone, or cover their tracks afterward.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 price hikes have arrived, and the Ultra hurts most
Samsung has raised Galaxy S26 prices across the U.S., with most models climbing by $100 and the 1TB Ultra jumping $200 to $1,999.99.
Huawei Mate 90 RS is a design showstopper and costs as much as the iPhone Duo
Huawei’s Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design pairs patterned glass with polished titanium for an unapologetically ornate look. Its substantial weight and unconfirmed US availability deserve attention before anyone considers buying one.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is dripping with personality and has a wild camera setup for photography fans
Huawei has launched the Mate 90 Pro Max with a large-sensor main camera, 200MP periscope telephoto, bright OLED display, and an optional 1-inch camera module.
Vivo X Fold 6 goes global while keeping the classic tall foldable design
Vivo’s X Fold6 is heading to global markets with a tall 20.31:9 cover screen, 200MP camera, huge 6,900mAh battery, and a seriously slim body.
Apple Invites update makes your party photos look better and joining events easier
Apple Invites now supports full-resolution shared albums, photorealistic invite backgrounds, and one-tap email verification for guests.
Apple’s best Messages feature from the iOS 27 beta is finally coming back
Apple pulled the handy Suggestions feature from Messages before iOS 27 launched. Now it's coming back with iOS 27.2, and it looks smarter than before.
Refer a friend to a Pixel phone and you could earn up to $500 in Google Store credit
Google's Pixel Referral Program is back after the Pixel 11 launch. Your friends get 10% off a Pixel phone, and you can earn up to $500 in Google Store credit.
Vivo’s Selfie Monitor is a brilliant idea, but it’s not quite the game-changer I hoped for
Vivo's Selfie Monitor makes solo shooting with the main camera easier, but limited camera modes, frame rates, and compatibility hold it back.
Samsung Galaxy S27 series could get more expensive, especially if you want more storage
Samsung could raise prices across the Galaxy S27 lineup, while larger storage options may carry a significantly higher premium as rising memory costs put pressure on smartphone production next year.
WhatsApp gives parents more control over teen accounts, but chats stay private
WhatsApp is introducing optional parental controls that let parents manage teen privacy, groups, Channels, Status, and Meta AI without accessing personal messages or calls.
DoorDash will soon let you order food by text without opening the app
Ordering dinner could soon take just a text, as DoorDash's AI searches local restaurants, recommends dishes, builds your cart, and handles checkout directly inside the conversation.
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag 3 finally gives iPhone users a reason to take notice
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 3 finally expands beyond Galaxy phones, bringing iPhone support, longer battery life, improved tracking, and pet activity monitoring while keeping several advanced features exclusive to Galaxy users.
Apple patched an iPhone flaw attackers may already have exploited. Here’s how the attack works
Apple patched a CoreGraphics flaw that may already have been exploited in targeted iPhone attacks. Here’s how the malicious-file attack works, what remains unknown, and why iOS 26 users should update.
Honor’s tiny new e-reader snaps onto the back of a phone for a ride
Honor’s Life S3 magnetically attaches to a phone for portable E Ink reading. US availability remains unconfirmed, but a similar Xteink reader offers an alternative worth watching when stock returns.
Want the iPhone Duo on launch day? You can start your pre-order process on October 12
Apple's iPhone Duo preorders begin October 16 at 8 a.m. ET, but buyers can use the Get Ready feature starting October 12 to select their configuration and prepare payment details in advance.
Apple Pay is finally live in India, but there’s a catch
Apple Pay is now available in India on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, initially supporting Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards at participating merchants.
Your iPhone 18 Pro just became a pocket film studio with the latest Final Cut Camera and Creator Studio updates
Apple's Final Cut Camera 2.4 adds variable aperture control, advanced video tools, and Cinematic mode editing for iPhone 18 Pro, while Apple Creator Studio gets new features across Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Keynote, and more.
