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Google took down an Android TV botnet linked to Videostrong, but researchers warn that infected devices may require replacement.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales reportedly rose 20% in the week after Apple released the iPhone Duo, amid reports of screen cracking on the rival device.
Qualcomm denies reports that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 has overheating issues or that Samsung might replace it with the Exynos 2700.
The SMS of Death exploit can remotely crash Android phones via text. An October 2026 patch covers Android 14 and newer, leaving older versions vulnerable.
Leaked live images of the Huawei Pura 90 Plus suggest it will feature the Kirin 9025 chip and HarmonyOS 7.0 ahead of its scheduled October 28 launch.
Early CAD renders suggest the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra camera design may switch to a horizontal bar housing larger sensors and improved cooling hardware.
A new Google Wallet Tap to pay setting may let users verify their identity before each purchase while still requiring phones to stay unlocked.
Samsung may use Exynos for the Galaxy S27 Ultra as Qualcomm faces thermal issues ahead of a reported mid-October fix deadline.
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.
