📰 “smartphones”
Battery Capacity vs. Battery Life: Why Bigger Numbers Don't Always Mean Longer Runtime
A higher milliamp-hour rating promises stamina on paper, but real-world device longevity depends on efficiency, hardware demands, and thermals.
October 4, 2026 · 1 views
Apple Acknowledges AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max Network Bug: Why Some Units Need Replacement
Apple has confirmed that an AT&T cellular glitch can leave the iPhone 18 Pro Max permanently stuck in SOS mode, requiring a free hardware replacement for affected units.
October 3, 2026 · 2 views
Apple Confirms Defective AT&T iPhone 18 Pro Max Units Require Full Hardware Replacement
Apple has confirmed that iPhone 18 Pro Max units crippled by an AT&T cellular dropout cannot be fixed via software and require a complete device replacement.
October 3, 2026 · 6 views
Google and Samsung Hike Prices on Budget Phones as Memory Shortages Bite
Google and Samsung have raised prices across their budget and mid-range lineups, tacking up to $100 onto the Pixel 10a and Galaxy A series as AI data center demand drives up component costs.
October 3, 2026 · 3 views
AT&T Acknowledges iPhone 18 Pro Max Cellular Failure, Urges Urgent iOS Update
AT&T is alerting iPhone 18 Pro Max owners to severe cellular outages preventing calls and data, but its recommended iOS 27.0.1 update is leaving users stranded.
October 2, 2026 · 19 views
Google Messages Widely Rolls Out Redesigned Long-Press Menu With Partial Text Copying
Google Messages is officially rolling out a floating long-press menu that introduces one of the app's most requested features: partial text selection.
October 2, 2026 · 13 views
OpenAI Unveils Dots to Rival Meta’s Muse, but Can Paid Agents Beat Free?
At DevDay 2026, OpenAI launched Dots, always-on AI agents running on GPT-6 Astra that execute tasks 24/7 from their own virtual computers.
October 1, 2026 · 9 views
WhatsApp Expands Parental Controls to Teens with Group Alerts and Meta AI Limits
Meta has expanded WhatsApp parental controls to teen accounts, introducing group activity notifications, Meta AI safeguards, and PIN-protected privacy settings.
October 1, 2026 · 22 views
Is the Google Pixel 8 Still Worth Buying in 2026? A Refurbished Value Analysis
With steep discounts on the refurbished market and software updates guaranteed through 2030, the Google Pixel 8 makes a compelling budget flagship case.
September 29, 2026 · 95 views
Opera for Android Adds Built-in Travel eSIM With 3GB of Free Data
Opera has integrated a travel eSIM directly into its Android browser, offering users in 11 countries a free 3GB data trial across 47 international destinations.
September 29, 2026 · 105 views
Should You Ditch Your Tablet for a Foldable Phone? Here is the Real-World Trade-Off
With foldable screens now matching the size of compact tablets, consolidating down to a single device is tempting, but battery life and high price tags remain major hurdles.
September 28, 2026 · 272 views
Google Tests Direct Flipkart Purchases in Gemini and AI Mode Ahead of Festive Season
Google is testing a native 'Buy' button inside Gemini and AI Mode in India, allowing select users to purchase Flipkart products without leaving the AI interface.
September 27, 2026 · 213 views