Google adds Circle to Search in Google Messages to identify scam texts

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

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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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How to turn off Pixel camera AI features on newer Google devices

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How Pixel Watch Find Hub Settings Helped Recover a Lost Device at Airport Security

A traveler recovered a lost smartwatch in ten minutes using Pixel Watch Find Hub settings. Learn how to configure location toggles and ring missing devices.

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Google Pixel update schedule and device lifespan guide

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Developers run iOS on Android devices using custom XNU kernel and iPhone X drivers

Developers can now run iOS on Android phones using a modified XNU kernel, though key features like cellular data and cameras remain broken on early ports.

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Xiaomi 18 Pro European pricing and hardware details emerge in new leak

Leaked European pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro points to a €1,449 starting price alongside smaller battery capacities and 90W charging.

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Huawei Pura 90 Plus leak points to quad-curved display and Kirin 9025

Huawei Pura 90 Plus leak reveals a 6.8-inch quad-curved screen, Kirin 9025 processor, and a 50MP camera ahead of its expected October 28 debut.

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OnePlus 15 begins receiving stable Color OS 17 update ahead of schedule

OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable Color OS 17 update for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4 ahead of the planned October 29 launch date.

By Cristian PenisoaraOct 27OS

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Samsung Rolls Out Galaxy A37 One UI 9 Update in the US

Samsung is releasing the Galaxy A37 One UI 9 update in the US for locked and unlocked units without the October 2026 security patch.

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Google adds Circle to Search in Google Messages to identify scam texts

Circle to Search in Google Messages helps identify suspicious texts on supported Android phones, offering guidance on potential scams and next steps.

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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

Oct 8Read article

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.

Oct 24Read article

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How to turn off Pixel camera AI features on newer Google devices

Learn how to turn off Pixel camera AI features like Auto Best Take and Auto Edit on newer Google phones to prevent unwanted photo adjustments.

Oct 28Read article

How Pixel Watch Find Hub Settings Helped Recover a Lost Device at Airport Security

A traveler recovered a lost smartwatch in ten minutes using Pixel Watch Find Hub settings. Learn how to configure location toggles and ring missing devices.

Oct 26Read article

Google Pixel update schedule and device lifespan guide

Track the Google Pixel update schedule, including seven-year lifespans for newer models, quarterly patch shifts, and dual Android OS release windows.

Oct 23Read article

Developers run iOS on Android devices using custom XNU kernel and iPhone X drivers

Developers can now run iOS on Android phones using a modified XNU kernel, though key features like cellular data and cameras remain broken on early ports.

By Cristian PenisoaraOct 29News

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Xiaomi 18 Pro European pricing and hardware details emerge in new leak

Leaked European pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro points to a €1,449 starting price alongside smaller battery capacities and 90W charging.

By Robert HabaOct 28News

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Huawei Pura 90 Plus leak points to quad-curved display and Kirin 9025

Huawei Pura 90 Plus leak reveals a 6.8-inch quad-curved screen, Kirin 9025 processor, and a 50MP camera ahead of its expected October 28 debut.

By Luiza MosneaguOct 28Phones

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OnePlus 15 begins receiving stable Color OS 17 update ahead of schedule

OnePlus has begun rolling out the stable Color OS 17 update for the OnePlus 15 and OnePlus Pad 4 ahead of the planned October 29 launch date.

By Cristian PenisoaraOct 27OS

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Samsung Rolls Out Galaxy A37 One UI 9 Update in the US

Samsung is releasing the Galaxy A37 One UI 9 update in the US for locked and unlocked units without the October 2026 security patch.

By Robert HabaOct 27OS

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