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Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with new firmware builds.

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Vivo X500 Pro Max hands-on details show 2nm Dimensity chip and 7,800mAh battery

The Vivo X500 Pro Max global version includes a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, a 7,800mAh battery, a 144Hz screen, and a 50MP LOFIC main camera.

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Huawei Mate 90 Pro – review – launches in China with a 12,000-nit display and 6600mAh battery

Huawei has officially unveiled the Huawei Mate 90 Pro in China, a new flagship that starts at ¥6,999 for the base 12GB + 256GB model. The phone pairs a Tandem OLED display with 12,000 nits of local peak brightness, the new Kirin 9035 processor, a 50MP variable-aperture main camera, eSIM satellite communications, and a 6600mAh …

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Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds drop to $238 in limited B&H Photo Video discount

B&H Photo Video discounted the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds to $238 from $330 in a reported one-day sale featuring LDAC support, ANC, and 36-hour total battery life.

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Google lists Quick Share automatic backup to Windows PCs in new release notes

Quick Share automatic backup will let Android users save photos and videos to Windows PCs via Google Play services v26.43, rolling out gradually.

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How Google Home Wi-Fi presence detection improves Home and Away routines

Google Home Wi-Fi presence sensing uses local network connections to prevent accidental triggers and improve the accuracy of Home and Away routines.

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How to Sideload APKs Safely and Keep Them Updated on Android

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Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may add NFC payments via Samsung Wallet

A Galaxy Store app listing hints that the Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may include NFC payments through Samsung Wallet, a feature rival trackers still lack.

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Samsung One UI 9.5 test builds show early Calendar and Health updates

Early One UI 9.5 test builds for the Galaxy S26 Ultra show potential interface tweaks in Samsung Calendar and a new Mindful note journaling tool in Health.

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Honor 700 series specs leak details processors and 9000mAh battery

An Honor 700 series specs leak outlines reported chipsets, rear screens, and a 9000mAh battery across three models ahead of official launch.

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Google Photos overnight backup feature surfaces in app teardown

Google Photos is testing an overnight backup setting that keeps phones awake to complete uploads. The feature is not yet available to users.

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Meta Muse AI agent arrives on Wear OS and Apple Watch as a phone companion

Meta Muse AI agent is now available on Wear OS and Apple Watch as a phone-tethered remote hub, though direct smartwatch payment support remains unconfirmed.

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Leaked firmware wallpapers indicate upcoming Galaxy S27 colors

Leaked firmware wallpapers point to five potential Galaxy S27 colors, including Dark Blue, Light Blue, Pink, White, and Dark Red.

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Official One UI 9 Watch update begins rolling out to Galaxy Watch 8 and Classic

Samsung has started rolling out the stable One UI 9 Watch update to the Galaxy Watch 8 and Galaxy Watch 8 Classic with new firmware builds.

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Vivo X500 Pro Max hands-on details show 2nm Dimensity chip and 7,800mAh battery

The Vivo X500 Pro Max global version includes a 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro chip, a 7,800mAh battery, a 144Hz screen, and a 50MP LOFIC main camera.

Oct 28Read article

Huawei Mate 90 Pro – review – launches in China with a 12,000-nit display and 6600mAh battery

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Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds drop to $238 in limited B&H Photo Video discount

B&H Photo Video discounted the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds to $238 from $330 in a reported one-day sale featuring LDAC support, ANC, and 36-hour total battery life.

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Google lists Quick Share automatic backup to Windows PCs in new release notes

Quick Share automatic backup will let Android users save photos and videos to Windows PCs via Google Play services v26.43, rolling out gradually.

Nov 13Read article

How Google Home Wi-Fi presence detection improves Home and Away routines

Google Home Wi-Fi presence sensing uses local network connections to prevent accidental triggers and improve the accuracy of Home and Away routines.

Nov 12Read article

How to Sideload APKs Safely and Keep Them Updated on Android

Learn how to sideload APKs safely by checking signatures, reviewing permissions, using APK Analyzer, and tracking updates with Obtainium or APKUpdater.

Nov 10Read article

Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may add NFC payments via Samsung Wallet

A Galaxy Store app listing hints that the Samsung Galaxy Fit 4 may include NFC payments through Samsung Wallet, a feature rival trackers still lack.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13Wearables

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Samsung One UI 9.5 test builds show early Calendar and Health updates

Early One UI 9.5 test builds for the Galaxy S26 Ultra show potential interface tweaks in Samsung Calendar and a new Mindful note journaling tool in Health.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 13News

→

Honor 700 series specs leak details processors and 9000mAh battery

An Honor 700 series specs leak outlines reported chipsets, rear screens, and a 9000mAh battery across three models ahead of official launch.

By Cristian PenisoaraNov 13Phones

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Google Photos overnight backup feature surfaces in app teardown

Google Photos is testing an overnight backup setting that keeps phones awake to complete uploads. The feature is not yet available to users.

By Robert HabaNov 12Apps

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Meta Muse AI agent arrives on Wear OS and Apple Watch as a phone companion

Meta Muse AI agent is now available on Wear OS and Apple Watch as a phone-tethered remote hub, though direct smartwatch payment support remains unconfirmed.

By Luiza MosneaguNov 12Wearables

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Leaked firmware wallpapers indicate upcoming Galaxy S27 colors

Leaked firmware wallpapers point to five potential Galaxy S27 colors, including Dark Blue, Light Blue, Pink, White, and Dark Red.

By scpyNov 12News

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