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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.
Leaked European pricing for the Xiaomi 18 Pro points to a €1,449 starting price alongside smaller battery capacities and 90W charging.
Honor AI Smart Grip adjusts incoming call buttons based on your hand position as the MagicOS feature expands to Magic 6 phones and later models.
Google phone number verification reportedly links saved phone numbers across all signed-in Google accounts on an Android device without prompts.
Leaked Android code shows Google may bring cloud-rendered animated video wallpapers to Pixel devices, though official launch plans remain unannounced.
Early reports show isolated One UI 9 battery drain on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, though most users appear unaffected following the October update.
Pixel notification badges may soon display unread counts, based on hidden settings uncovered in the Android 17 QPR3 Beta 2 release.
Samsung tests the 2nm Exynos 2700 for the Galaxy S27 series, aiming for 12% faster speeds and lower processor costs than Qualcomm components.
The iVANKY ultra-slim magnetic power bank is 50% off at Walmart for $15, providing 20W wired and 7.5W wireless charging in a 0.3-inch thick design.
Samsung's Galaxy S27 RAM options may include 8GB variants to offset rising memory prices, alongside potential storage tier differences.
Android 17 QPR 3 Beta 2 lets Pixel owners lock Quick Settings connectivity to prevent thieves from disabling network tracking on stolen phones.
TSMC is reportedly targeting 2028 to produce Apple 1.4nm chips, leaving 2027 iPhones on a refined 2nm process as AI chip demand surges.
Omdia expects foldable display shipments to jump 44% in 2026 to 29 million units, fueled by Apple's iPhone Duo and growing demand for wide-screen foldables.
