In iOS 18’s latest developer preview, Siri gets a glow-up. Like, the whole phone actually glows around the edges when you invoke Siri.

 

A splash screen reintroduces you to the virtual assistant once you enable Apple Intelligence, an early version of which is now available on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in a developer beta. You’ll know Siri is listening when the edges of the screen glow, making it pretty obvious that something different is going on.

 

The big Siri AI update is still months away. This version comes with meaningful improvements to language understanding, but future updates will add features like awareness of what’s on your screen and the ability to take action on your behalf. Meanwhile, the rest of the Apple Intelligence feature set previewed in this update feels like a party waiting for the guest of honor.

 

That said, Siri’s improvements in this update are useful. Tapping the bottom of the screen twice will bring up a new way to interact with the assistant: through text. It’s also much better at parsing natural language, waiting more patiently through hesitations and “um”s as I stumble through questions. It also understands when I’m asking a follow-up question.

 

Double-tapping the bottom of the

screen brings up a text box you can

use to talk to Siri.

 

New Siri understands context in follow-up

questions, like this one after I asked

for the weather in Olympia.

 

Outside of Siri, it’s kind of an Easter egg hunt finding bits of Apple Intelligence sprinkled throughout the OS. They’re in the mail app, with a summarize button at the top of each email now. And anywhere you can type and highlight text, you’ll find a new option called “writing tools” with AI proofreading, writing suggestions, and summaries.

 

“Help me write something” is pretty standard fare for generative AI these days, and Apple Intelligence does it as well as anyone else. You can have it make your text more friendly, professional, or concise. You can also create summaries of text or synthesize it into bulleted lists of key points or a table.

 

I’m finding these tools most useful in the Notes app, where you can now add voice recordings. In iOS 18, voice recordings finally come with automatic transcriptions, which is not an Apple Intelligence feature since it also works on my iPhone 13 Mini. But Apple Intelligence will let you turn a recording transcript into a summary or a checklist. This is helpful if you want to just free-associate while recording a memo and list a bunch of things you need to pack for an upcoming trip; Apple Intelligence turns it into a list that actually makes sense.

 

Honestly, this transcript is pretty good.

 

Apple Intelligence turned my rambling

list into a neat little table.

 

These writing tools are tucked out of the way, and if you weren’t looking for them, you might miss them entirely. The more obvious new AI features are in the mail app. Apple Intelligence surfaces what it deems to be important emails in a card that sits above the rest of your inbox marked as priority. Below that, emails show a brief summary in place of the first line or two of text that you’d normally see.

 

There’s something charming about AI’s sincere attempt to summarize promotional emails, trying to helpfully pull out bits of detail like “Backpacks and lunch boxes ship FREE” and “Organic white nectarines are sweet and juicy, in season now.” But the descriptions in my inbox were accurate — helpful in a few instances and harmless at worst. And the emails it gave priority status to were genuinely important, which is promising.

 

The search tool in the Photos app now uses AI to understand more complicated requests. You can ask for pictures of a particular person wearing glasses or all the food you ate in Iceland, all in natural language.

 

It’s very good. Results come back fast and are generally reliable. It found the photo I had in mind of my kid wearing a pair of goofy glasses, though it also surfaced photos in which he appeared and someone else was wearing some glasses. Still, I think it’s bound to be a feature that people immediately get used to and don’t think twice about using — intuitive and obviously useful.

 

But despite the light show, Siri is about the same as ever. It mostly remains a “let me Google that for you” machine. The most significant updates are still to come in future updates when Siri will gain awareness of what’s on your screen and will be able to take action in apps for you. In theory, you’ll be able to have Siri grab information from messages and turn them into calendar events or retrieve information from email without you having to go digging through your inbox.

 

That’s the stuff I’m most excited about, and all of the pieces of Apple Intelligence available so far could be the building blocks of a better Siri. Apple’s AI is capable of understanding the contents of an email or a photo. Likewise, Siri is better at understanding how humans talk. In order for Apple Intelligence to prove itself, Siri needs to connect the dots.

 

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Apple executives always describe new hardware and software as the “best” or “biggest” ever, but the delivery doesn’t usually live up to the hype (see the recent iPads). However, the announcements Apple made at its annual developer conference—WWDC—might be deserving of a few of those adjectives. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 have the usual degree of year-over-year quality-of-life improvements, but Apple Intelligence stole the show.

This is Apple's implementation of the types of artificial-intelligence-powered tasks that have been sweeping through the tech industry over the past year. Even Siri is getting a much-needed upgrade—the biggest since the voice assistant’s debut 13 years ago.

Here are all the new features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, not to mention iOS 18.1, and what exactly you’ll experience with Apple Intelligence when it arrives this fall.

Updated July 29, 2024: We've added information about the iOS 18.1 developer beta.

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Is Your iPhone or iPad Compatible?

Good news! Every iPhone that was capable of installing iOS 17 can run iOS 18. Apple did not drop any iPhones from the list of supported devices this year. If you have the iPhone XR and iPhone XS from 2018 or newer (including the second- and third-gen iPhone SE), you can download and run iOS 18. If you're unsure what model iPhone you have, head to the Settings app, tap on General > About and look at the Model Name. This doesn't mean every feature is available, as some require more modern processors (Apple Intelligence, for example, is exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models; more on this below).

It’s a little more complicated for iPads, since the naming scheme depends on the hardware generation rather than specific device names. Here are the generations that support iPadOS 18 (unlike iPhones, some iPads are no longer supported). You can figure out which model you have by following the directions here.

• iPad: 7th gen and later
• iPad Mini: 5th gen and later
• iPad Air: 3rd gen and later (including M2)
• iPad Pro 11-inch: 1st gen and later
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch: 3rd gen and later (including M4)

Right now, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are available as a public beta, meaning anyone with compatible devices can try out the software before the official release in September. Expect a lot of bugs—if you rely on your device every day, I'd recommend waiting to install the beta until it's confirmed to be relatively stable.

Check out our Best iPhones and Best iPads guides to learn more about current models.

How to Download the Public Beta

Public betas come with their fair share of bugs and glitches. If that doesn't worry you, then here's how to download them on your devices. However, before installing I highly recommend you back up your devices. You can do this via iCloud—go to Settings, tap on your name at the top, and select iCloud. Then, tap on iCloud Backup, toggle it on, and tap Back Up Now to start a new backup. On the previous iCloud page, you also have the option to toggle off certain apps that you don't want to include in the backup. Don't have enough iCloud storage, or want to use another method? Check out our How to Back Up Your iPhone or iPad guide for alternative options.

Once you've backed up, you're ready to install the public beta. First, head to the Apple Beta Software Program website on your respective device. If this is your first time downloading the beta software, you'll need to tap the Sign Up button and fill in your information to join Apple's beta program. If you already have an account, sign in with your Apple ID. (It should be the same Apple ID that you use to sign into your iPhone or iPad.)

Now go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and tap iOS 18 Public Beta or iPadOS 18 Public Beta. Then press the Back button and tap Update Now. It'll take some time to download and install, so make sure your devices are connected to Wi-Fi and plugged into a charger. Your phone will restart when it's done downloading, and you'll be on the latest Apple software.

New iOS/iPadOS 18 Version Updates

iOS 18 isn't officially out yet, but Apple has already released a developer beta of iOS 18.1. This update brings Apple Intelligence to developers, who can test-run select features ahead of the fall launch. It's unclear if Apple will have a public beta for iOS 18.1 before iOS 18 drops. Developers can go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Join the Waitlist to sign up. The waiting list could take a few hours, as Apple says it's ensuring there's sufficient server capacity. You'll get a notification when you've been accepted.

iOS/iPadOS 18.1 (Developer Beta): If you have an iPhone or iPad compatible with Apple Intelligence (see below), developers can try out a few smart features right now, including Writing Tools, Memory Movies in Photos, Priority Messages in Mail, Smart Reply in Messages, Summaries for Transcriptions in Notes, and the new Reduce Interruptions Focus. Additionally, the new Siri is available, allowing you to type requests. It supports conversational context and more resilient request handling; you can make a mistake mid-sentence and correct yourself, and Siri will understand what you mean.

Apple Intelligence

Every major tech company has been integrating artificial intelligence into their hardware and software, from Google to Samsung to Microsoft, and now it's Apple's turn. Apple Intelligence is the term you'll see the company throwing around over the next few years, and it powers many of the new AI features in its devices.

It's powered by the company's large language models (partly trained through data from the public web, according to Axios’ Ina Fried) and requires Apple silicon, the company's bespoke chips that have a hybrid architecture designed to run AI tasks. Even though the devices Apple Intelligence runs on are capable of the on-device processing needed to complete AI tasks, sometimes the task is too big and needs to be sent off to the cloud. When a task requires more processing, it'll be sent to a secure data center stacked with computers that also run Apple silicon. While this method of computing is typically less private, Apple claims that its Private Cloud Compute platform focuses on ensuring data privacy for each user. Only data relevant to your query is sent to these servers, and the data is only used for your requests and never stored.

Before you get too excited, it's worth noting that Apple Intelligence will not be available for every device that supports iOS 18. It's only available in US English and is exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, plus iPad devices and Macs running the M1 chipset and newer. (You will need to set Siri's language to English.) It's launching this fall as a beta in iOS 18, and even then, Apple says, several features won't be ready until 2025. So what exactly is Apple Intelligence? Apple breaks down its key capabilities into three buckets: Language, Images, and Action.

Apple Intelligence: Language

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Throughout Apple's hardware and software, you'll find new writing tools that draw on the power of generative AI to assist your writing. This includes Rewrite, which can help change the tone of your text to sound more friendly or more professional (like in an email), and Proofread, which more or less does what the name suggests. You can also summarize selected text with a tap.

These text-based improvements go past writing. It also powers Priority notifications, which appear at the top of your notification list and summarizes it so you get a more digestible summary at a glance. Similarly, the Mail app will see Priority messages, which means important emails will float to the top of your inbox. You can also get summaries of long emails, and a Smart Reply function lets you quickly respond to emails (even answers to multiple questions posed in an email), not unlike what's available in Gmail.

In the Notes and Phone app, you can hit the record button (yes, even on a call) to get an audio recording with a transcript, and Apple Intelligence can create a summary of that transcript. Apple says users in states that require two-party consent for recordings, the person on the other end of the line will be made aware that the call is being recorded.

Finally, there's a new Focus mode called Reduce Interruptions that can understand your personal context, so while it hides incoming stuff that could distract you, it knows enough about what you've got going on to allow a text from your babysitter to come through.

Apple Intelligence: Images

The Apple Intelligence image features largely revolve around generating new images through artificial intelligence. Much of this happens in Image Playground, an experience baked into other apps (though it also exists as a stand-alone app). You can generate images based on a description, suggested concepts, and even from people in your Photos library. You have control over the style, and it can be tweaked to match whatever's happening in the app you're using it in.

Genmoji just might be the most anticipated feature out of everything Apple has announced. It lets you generate emoji directly from the keyboard with text prompts. You can also pull a person's photo from your Photos library to make an emoji based on their looks. You'll have to provide a description first, but then you can adjust the description until it suits what you are going for.

Image Wand is another image generation system that works specifically in the Notes app. With your finger or Apple Pencil, you can circle a sketch to have Apple Intelligence create something that looks more refined, but you can also circle empty space, and it will generate an image based on the surrounding text. It's an easy way to add more visual variety to your notes.

The Photos app is getting a few AI features. You can make a Memory Movie by entering a description like, “All the desserts I ate during the summer last year, set to a pop song,” and Apple's AI will find the right images and video, put it to a song, and craft a shareable movie out of it. It'll also be easier to search for specific photos—just describe what you want and it'll find it, even moments in video clips (similar to Google's recently announced Ask Photos feature). Lastly, you can erase unwanted objects in the background of your photos with the new Clean Up tool in the photo editor—exactly like Magic Eraser on Pixel phones and Samsung's Object Eraser.

Apple Intelligence: Action and Siri’s Glow-Up

The final part of Apple Intelligence is arguably one that might be used the most often, and it involves Siri. The assistant has a new look—when activated, the edges of the screen will glow—and you can now type your requests to Siri instead of using your voice (something you've been able to do with Google Assistant for several years).

The idea is you'll be able to speak more naturally with Siri, and the assistant will be able to understand context better than ever before. You can say, “Play the podcast my wife sent me the other day,” and Siri will be able to pull it up. That kind of thing.

Siri can also help explain how to do certain functions on your phone if you're not sure (maybe Samsung was onto something with Bixby). And if you make a mistake mid-sentence, there's no need to start all over again. Siri will be able to understand your slipup, and it also understands the context of your previous query, so you won't need to repeat things over and over again.

Much like how Google's Gemini is drawing on context based on what's happening on the screen, Siri can now understand what is on the screen when you activate it, so if someone texts you an address, you can activate Siri and ask it to add the address to the person's contact card. All of this is expected to work in first- and third-party apps.

ChatGPT Integration

Apple Intelligence apparently still needs a boost for some occasions, and so Apple has tapped OpenAI's ChatGPT to power them. The company says it's using the GPT-4o model, and you are in control of when Siri uses ChatGPT. This powers features such as when you ask about the subject of a photo or a document (like scanning a hundred-page PDF), and Compose, which lets you generate original images and text from a query.

All of these GPT features are free with no account required, though if you already are a subscriber, you can link your account and access paid features.

New Features in iOS 18

OK, onto the more traditional software features. I've collected the top features in iOS 18 below, but there are tons of smaller changes. You can view the full list directly from Apple.

Get Rid of the App Grid

For the first time, you can arrange your apps and widgets however you'd like (just like on Android). Say goodbye to the fixed list of grids Apple has forced on us for nearly two decades. You can make further personalization to the app icons as well, tuning them to a specific color to match or complement your wallpaper, and even convert them to dark mode. You can make these apps and widgets look larger too.

More Control in the Control Center

Control Center.

Photograph: Apple

 

New styles.

Photograph: Apple

 

Control Center, the hub that appears when you swipe down on the right edge of the iPhone, is now more customizable. There are now tabs within the Control Center, and you can scroll through them with one continuous swipe on the home screen. These include your favorites—the most important things you want accessible in the Control Center—media playback, and even smart home controls.

You can customize the size and layout of everything in Control Center, and this extends to the lock screen controls—you can switch out the two icons at the bottom of your iPhone's lock screen to something more helpful. Expect new controls from third-party apps.

Lock and Hide Apps

You can finally hide apps to prevent anyone from snooping, or you can lock the app so that it asks for a passcode or biometric authentication every time it's launched. The information from this app will be hidden throughout the system, even in notifications and searches. Google debuted a similar new feature called Private Space, which is coming to Android later this year.

Redesigned Photos App

Apple's Photos app got a huge app redesign in iOS 18. Now, you have a photo grid at the top, and below, you can swipe through different collections, such as Recent Days, Trips, and People & Pets. This upgrade is tied with several other improvements powered by Apple Intelligence, like Clean Up, which can erase unwanted objects in the background of your photos, and the ability to find any image easily via search.

RCS and Satellite Messaging

Arguably one of the most anticipated announcements from Apple ended up as a tiny footnote amid the company's announcements. RCS is Rich Communication Services, the texting standard that followed SMS/MMS. Android phones have supported RCS for several years, allowing for an upgraded texting experience that pulls features from instant messaging apps, like typing indicators, read receipts, and improved photo and video quality. However, none of this works when an Android user texts an iPhone (or vice versa) because Apple didn't support RCS and used the older SMS standard.

That's changing now, “RCS messages bring richer media and deliver and read receipts for those who don't use iMessage," according to Apple's marketing materials. These texts will still appear green (instead of blue when you text fellow iPhone owners via iMessage), but it might finally spell the end of the broken texting experience that has caused so many people strife.

If you have an iPhone 14 or newer, you can take advantage of texting via satellite when you don't have Wi-Fi or a cellular connection (like when you're on a plane). Apple says all of these iMessages sent via satellite are end-to-end encrypted.

The Messages app itself is getting a few new perks too. You can add animated effects to any letter, word, or phrase—these are suggested as you type. And Apple's Tapback feature (emoji reactions) now works with any emoji or sticker. Most importantly, you can now schedule texts and send them at a specific time, a standard texting feature available in most messaging apps.

A Password App

It might be time to say goodbye to your password manager—at least, Apple would be thrilled if you did. The company's new native Passwords app supports end-to-end encryption and is about to become the way to find your passwords and ID verification codes on Apple devices. This app will work across all of Apple's hardware and even Windows (via the iCloud for Windows app). If you enable AutoFill, Apple says your passwords will automatically populate in the app.

iPhone Mirroring

This is technically a feature in macOS Sequoia, but you will be able to access your iPhone's screen via the iPhone Mirroring app in the macOS Dock. You can completely use your Mac keyboard and trackpad to interact with the iPhone, even have audio from it play onto your Mac's speakers. It even supports drag and drop, so you can pull files from your virtual iPhone screen into your Mac. If you have an iPhone-specific notification, click on it from your Mac and it will launch your mirrored iPhone, allowing you to act on it without having to pick up your device.

During all of this, your iPhone stays locked.

New iPadOS 18 Features

It's worth noting many of these iPad features are also available on iOS 18, and vice versa: Almost all the iOS 18 features above are also coming to your iPad. Sadly, there's not much here in iPadOS 18 that makes the iPad more like a computer, but many of these additions are much appreciated.

Smart Script

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Now you don't have to feel bad about your chicken-scratch handwriting. Apple's Smart Script “re-creates” your handwriting, so you can scribble down as fast as you can and the system will refine it to be more legible. It can do all of this while apparently still keeping your handwriting style intact. Also, if you paste typed text into a Note that's been handwritten, it'll be converted to your handwriting. You can also scratch off text to erase it.

The Calculator App

Video: Apple

The Calculator app is now finally available on the iPad, though it's far from basic. Apple has injected a feature called Math Notes with Apple Pencil. This lets you write equations and the app will compute and solve it as soon as you draw an equals sign. It can solve all the same functions as a scientific calculator.

Other New Features Worth Noting

• Mail: The Mail app is going to look a bit more like Gmail, with new tabs that sort your email by Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.
• Safari Highlights: This feature gives you the at-a-glance info you might be looking for on a page. If you're looking for contact or address details on a hotel's webpage, Highlights will surface this so you spend less time clicking on different tabs trying to find it. Also, Safari's Reader mode now will show a table of contents and summary.
• Apple Maps: Maps now shows topographic maps with trail networks and hikes (US National Parks included). You can save these to your device for offline use and create your own hikes.
• Apple Wallet: You can now send cash from person to person by tapping two iPhones together (or just bringing them within an inch of each other). You'll no longer need to share phone numbers or email addresses to send somebody $5 for an oat milk cappuccino.
• Game Mode: A common feature on most Android phones, Apple's Game Mode hails from its MacBooks. Turn it on while gaming on an iPhone and it will minimize background activity to boost frame rates. It also reduces audio latency with AirPods and input lag from wireless controllers.
• AirPods Pro: Voice Isolation on the AirPods Pro essentially improves your voice quality by eliminating background noise and wind. There are also hands-free Siri interactions (only on the second-gen AirPods Pro), which lets you nod yes or shake your head no to respond to Siri. This lets you accept or reject incoming calls without using your hands or your voice—neat.
• Notes: The Notes app now lets you generate live audio transcriptions that are searchable. The app also supports collapsible section headers, and highlight text with colors.
• Apple TV: A new feature called InSight in the Apple TV app lets you learn a bit more about who is on the screen, and even get more details on the music playing.
• SharePlay: You can remotely control someone else's screen via SharePlay, or draw on their screen to show them how to do something.
• Accessibility: Apple has an Eye Tracking mode available on iPhones and iPads, and it lets people control the iPhone or iPad with their eyes.

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In a blog post, Microsoft says it has taken in feedback from users who have found the experience with using the native contacts features in iOS and Android to be " inconsistent." The company said the new contacts editor in the Outlook mobile app aims to be better than the native contact editors in a number of ways.

One feature is that businesses with employees who use Outlook mobile apps will now be able to manage their contacts while also complying with Microsoft Intune policies. Also, the Outlook Mobile contact UI should now be similar to the new Outlook app on Windows along with the Outlook web app.

Outlook Mobile users can access the new contact editor by tapping on the Apps option in the bottom panel and heading to the new Contacts tab. All they have to do is tap on the New Contact button to begin.

Other features include heading over to the Feeds tab from the bottom panel and then tapping on the Create+ option to add a new contact. Also, the People Card in Outlook mobile now has both Add to Contacts and Edit Contact functions.

In addition, Android Outlook mobile users have an extra new feature related to contacts. Microsoft said:

Navigate to the Feeds tab from the bottom panel. Click on ‘Create+’ and choose ‘Scan Business Card’. Use the camera that pops up to upload a photo or take a new one of a physical business card. The card details will automatically appear pre-filled in the editor.

If you have made any Contacts in the native devices feature, they can still be accessed and edited in the Outlook mobile and web apps.

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Then it was reported that the displays on the Pixel 9 series are going to be one of the brightest. And just a few days ago, a massive Pixel 9 promo leak surfaced, showcasing every detail we can expect to get about the phone ahead of its official debut on August 13.

We also got our first look at the alleged official cases for the Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL, along with a leak showcasing all the different color options of the vanilla Pixel 9 phone. Now, after multiple leaks in the form of images, we have a Ukrainian YouTuber (Andro-News.com) showing off the Pixel 9 Pro XL in a video review.

The video shows off what appears to be the late-stage design of the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The geometric design visible below the G logo on the back strongly suggests that this is not a retail unit. Besides, during the entire video, the display was kept turned off, suggesting that the phone doesn't boot into Android or doesn't boot at all.

Notably, the design of the eldest sibling of the Pixel 9 series is shown in the 20-minute-long video. The phone is not only shown individually but also appears next to some of the popular phones, including the Pixel 8 Pro and the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The YouTuber talks about the design and the specifications of the phone, which corroborates a previous leak. The video claims that the Pixel 9 Pro XL will be powered by the Tensor G4 chipset, get a 6.8-inch 120Hz Quad HD+ resolution display, and pack 16GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for the base model.

Previous leaks have suggested that the entire Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro XL, is expected to receive major camera upgrades, except for the main sensor. It is also rumored that the Pixel 9 Pro XL would max out at 30x zoom. Google will also give away a limited edition collectible on pre-ordering the Pixel 9 Pro in some regions.

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A Google Maps update will now inform users of outages at public transit stations that could result in accessibility issues, like a malfunctioning elevator. That way, you can know ahead of time if you'll be able to fully utilize wheelchair-accessible routes -- or otherwise avoid lugging a bike or suitcase up the stairs, for instance.

The update is available on iOS, Android and desktop. It's initially rolling out in New York, Paris, Seattle, Boston, Budapest and Brisbane.

To access accessibility alerts, first ensure you've turned on the wheelchair accessible routes preference in Maps. You can do this by entering your desired location in Google Maps, then tapping the three dots in the upper right-hand corner, next to the starting location. Hit Options, then tap on Wheelchair accessible.

You can select a wheelchair accessible route in Google Maps. Google/Tharon Green/CNET

Now, you'll see an alert next to any route options that have an accessibility issue. Clicking on the alert will show more information. For instance, one for the New York subway informs commuters about an "Elevator outage" at the 42nd Street station.

Google Maps will now show an alert for any accessibility issues caused by outages.  Google/Tharon Green/CNET

Google has rolled out other accessibility updates to Maps in recent months, including making its TalkBack screen reader compatible with Lens, which uses AI and augmented reality to pinpoint restaurants, transit stations, ATMs and other places around you. TalkBack can say out loud a location's information, like business hours, ratings or directions, which can be helpful for people who are blind or low-vision. Detailed voice guidance can also let someone know if they're going the right direction or crossing a busy intersection.

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Recently, it was reported that Apple could replace the Plus models from its iPhone lineup and instead introduce the iPhone 17 Slim in 2025. It has also been rumored that Apple could introduce its first foldable with a clamshell design as soon as 2026.

Another thing that could change by 2026 is Apple's camera supplier. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on X, after OLED, Samsung could enter Apple's CIS supply chain and could start shipping cameras for future iPhones.

Apple is expected to ditch Sony and start using Samsung's 48MP camera for iPhone models as early as 2026. If this happens, then it would be a big blow to Apple's primary camera supplier, Sony, whose cameras Apple has been using in its iPhones for a long time.

Notably, Samsung is expected to form a dedicated team to serve Apple. Moreover, since Samsung's supply of 48MP cameras could start in 2026, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models could still be using Sony's sensors. Ming-Chi Kuo's article reads:

Samsung is expected to begin shipping 1/2.6-inch 48MP ultra-wide CMOS image sensors (CIS) to Apple for iPhones as early as 2026, breaking Sony’s years-long monopoly on supplying CIS to Apple. To this end, Samsung has established a dedicated team to serve Apple.

It should be noted that Apple may not ditch Sony in favor of Samsung. The Cupertino-based company could even opt for a multi-vendor strategy for camera supply for its future iPhones. Kuo also added that Samsung is expected to supply a 48MP 1/2.6-inch camera sensor, which could likely be used as an ultra-wide camera in future iPhones, and the main camera could still be from Sony.

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One UI 6.1.1 brings a lot of new features for Samsung Galaxy phones. It also enhances the security features on the device, and one of the security features blocks sideloading of apps by default. Notably, with the One UI 6.1.1 update, Samsung has improved the Auto Blocker feature that helps improve the privacy and security of Galaxy phones.

Since there are risks involved in installing apps downloaded from unknown sources, the advanced Auto Blocker feature introduced with One UI 6.1.1 also blocks sideloading of apps by default. The Google Play Store already blocks app installation from sources other than Google, and now the Auto Blocker feature adds another layer of restriction.

So, if you aren't a tech-savvy person, then installing apps that your friend sent you or the ones you downloaded from third-party sources could be a problem if you have a Samsung Galaxy phone running One UI 6.1.1. The Auto Blocker feature isn't new and was introduced with the One UI 6.0 update. However, it was an optional feature.

Now, the new One UI 6.1.1 Auto Blocker feature takes things a bit further and blocks the installation of apps even if the sources were granted the REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES permission.

Thankfully, here's how you can disable the One UI 6.1.1 Auto Blocker in One UI 6.1.1:

1. Launch Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Security and Privacy.
3. Scroll down again, and tap on Auto Blocker.
4. Tap on the toggle to turn off Auto Blocker. Do note that you will be asked to authenticate yourself before the feature turns off.

After you have turned off the Auto Blocker feature, you can start sideloading apps without any restrictions, provided that you have also turned off Google Play Store's app blocking feature as well.

Besides, this won't bother those who are transferring their data using the Smart Switch from their old Galaxy phone to a new Galaxy phone running One UI 6.1.1, because the default Auto Blocker setting will be carried over to the new phone from your old device.

This means you may not be affected by One UI 6.1.1 new behavior, since in older phones the Auto Blocker feature was not turned on by default.

Do note that this issue could arise on these Samsung Galaxy devices since they are eligible to receive the One UI 6.1.1 update.

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The interesting part is that both the US and global Galaxy Tab S10+ models were spotted on Geekbench with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset. Earlier, it was reported that Samsung is working closely with MediaTek and could include its processors in one of its Galaxy products.

This means that the Galaxy Tab S10 series, which includes the Galaxy Tab S10, Galaxy Tab S10+, and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, will come with a MediaTek chipset under the hood. According to the Geekbench listing, the global variant of the Galaxy Tab S10+ uses a chipset with the codename GTS10U, which matches the codename of the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC.

The Dimensity 9300+ chipset is fabricated on TSMC's 4nm process. In the listing, the Galaxy Tab S10+, powered by the Dimensity 9300+ paired with 12GB of RAM and Android 14, managed a single-core score of 2,141 and a multi-core score of 5,533.

MediaTek launched the Dimensity 9300+ to compete with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. It contains an Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU with HDR gaming and ray tracing support. Furthermore, it comes with a built-in 5G modem with mmWave and sub-6GHz support.

Samsung Foundry is reportedly facing yield and performance issues with the Exynos chipset, which is why they have turned their heads toward MediaTek chips. We have already seen high-quality renders of the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, and it follows the previous design tradition.

It was earlier reported that Samsung could launch the Galaxy Tab S10 series sometime at the end of this year by a Samsung South Africa representative, which was later tipped to launch as soon as October.

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Apple’s next major iOS update will be available for supported iPhone models with many features, including home screen dark mode, flashlight customizations, improved Wi-Fi sharing, hide/lock apps, Passwords app, and a new Apps section.

Now, let's see how you can turn on and use Vehicle Motion Cues on your iPhone. Since the feature is available on iPadOS 18, you can expect similar steps to enable it on your iPad.

Note: If you plan to install the iOS 18 Developer Beta or Public Beta on your device, it's recommended that you back up all your data and proceed with caution. Pre-release versions of Apple software may contain bugs and unexpected problems that can harm your data or affect the normal working of your device.

1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Accessibility.
2. Tap on Motion > Vehicle Motion Cues.
3. Turn on the toggle button that says, “Vehicle Motion Cues."
4. You can also enable the other toggle button to trigger motion cues when your car starts moving.

After enabling the feature, your iPhone will display animated dots along the edges of the screen to help reduce motion sickness when you’re in a moving car. The dots don’t interfere with the content you view on your phone and change according to the vehicle's movement.

Apple notes “motion sickness is commonly caused by a sensory conflict between what a person sees and what they feel, which can prevent some users from comfortably using iPhone or iPad while riding in a moving vehicle.”

The feature uses the built-in sensors on your iPhone or iPad to figure out that you’re in a moving vehicle and may need to see vehicle motion cues. For instance, the dots move side to side when your car takes a turn and move forward/back when it changes speed.

You can find more controls related to the feature in the Control Center:

1. Go to the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen.
2. Tap on the "+" button in the top-left corner > tap on the “Add a control” option.
3. Use the search bar to find “Vehicle Motion Cues.”
4. You can use this control to enable the feature permanently or only trigger it in a moving vehicle.

In other words, you can see how Vehicle Motion Cues works on your device without being in a moving car. Note that the dots are optimized for facing forward in a moving vehicle, so your experience might differ if you’re facing the direction opposite your car’s path.

So, this is how you can use Vehicle Motion Cues on iOS 18. However, keep in mind that the feature can change over time as further beta versions are released, and the actual implementation in the stable version of iOS 18 may look or work differently.

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Notably, there is a new Landroid screensaver based on the Landroid easter egg minigame. It can be accessed by navigating to Settings > About phone > Android version. You need to tap on the Android version multiple times and then tap and hold the Android 15 logo for a few seconds in order to launch the game.

The spaceship-themed screensaver will be visible by tapping Settings > Display and Touch > Screen saver on your phone running Android 15. If you own a Pixel tablet, then you need to navigate to Settings > Hub mode > Screen saver.

The screensaver shows a spaceship that navigates through different planets, lands, and plants a flag. It then restarts from the beginning, with indicators at the top-left and bottom showing the live status. Everything moves very fast in the screensaver.

The screensaver looks great on a Pixel tablet because it continues to show the Google Home Device controls, along with the Cast status visible in the top-right corner. Recently, multiple strings of text were found inside the latest Android 15 Beta 4 update that suggest Google could update its satellite connectivity feature as Pixel Satellite SOS.

It could reportedly be offered for free for the first two years on Pixel 9 series devices. Multiple Samsung apps were also spotted with early signs of the satellite communication feature under development.

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Later, Google itself shared official promo videos of the Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, giving us a peek into the design of both devices. Then, it was also revealed that on pre-ordering the Google Pixel 9 Pro, limited users will get their hands on an exclusive collectible. The Google Pixel 9 is also rumored to pack upgraded cameras, but not the main sensor.

Now, Google is continuing with its promo efforts to highlight the features and functionality of the upcoming Pixel 9 Pro, especially Gemini AI. Now, in a YouTube Short video, Google has shared a teaser promo that tells you "22 reasons you should say goodbye to your phone and hello to #Pixel9 Pro."

The clip finishes off quickly, and Google wants you to pause and read the reasons, one by one, to abandon your current phone and switch over to the Pixel 9 Pro. We've managed to pause the video 22 times, and here is a list of the 22 reasons that Google has mentioned in the video:

1. Wishing your photo had more scenery
2. Forgetting the movie your friend recommended
3. Forgetting the show your friend recommended
4. Phone calls where you can barely hear the other person
5. Concert videos that look too far away
6. Your toddler looking everywhere except the camera
7. Scrubbing videos for answers
8. The sky not being right
9. The same old memes
10. Lost in translation
11. Forgetting what restaurant your friend liked
12. Awkward photo requests to strangers
13. Mom never being in the pic
14. Photobombers
15. Gatekeeping
16. So many emails. So little time.
17. Screening calls yourself
18. Half the fam looking at the camera
19. Not capturing the right moment
20. Spending hours on hold
21. Blurry photos
22. Writers’ block

Surely, Google is talking about the various AI features such as Magic Eraser when the video says "The sky not being right" or "Photobombers", Image generation feature when the video says "Wishing your photo had more scenery," the powers of Gemini AI when the video says "So many emails. So little time" or "Writer's block."

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According to a new APK Teardown post by Android Authority, Google is working on a new customization feature for its Gboard app. This feature would allow users to switch to a different font. Notably, Gboard users will be able to switch from Google's default font to the system font.

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The new customization feature was spotted in the latest Gboard beta app for Android version 14.4.06.646482735. The beta includes some evidence that shows a new Font setting in the keyboard Preferences menu.

As per the shared screenshots, the new Font settings let you switch from Google's default font for Gboard to the system's default font. This means that you can also load a third-party font as your system font and switch over to it in Gboard. Notably, this would make the UI look more consistent.

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Interestingly, the Gboard font setting doesn't let you switch to a different custom font directly from the settings. You need to first make that custom font your device's default font in order to switch over to it within the Gboard app.

Since only a few OEMs, such as Samsung and OnePlus, offer the ability to change the default system font in their Android skins, the feature won't be of much use on other brand devices that don't support font switching.

The Gboard font-switching feature is currently under development and hasn't been rolled out to beta users as of yet. Moreover, any feature found in the APK Teardown post doesn't necessarily mean that it will see the light of day. Google may or may not roll out the feature in a future update for Gboard.

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Now, ahead of their official debut, all models of the Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, have popped up at Taiwan's NCC certification, which is equivalent to FCC (via Android Authority).

The NCC regulatory authority revealed multiple images of the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The images give us our first real-world look at the devices and also give us a peek into their battery sizes, charging speeds, cameras, and even internals.

The four Pixel 9 series models were spotted at the NCC: the Pixel 9 with GUR25, the Pixel 9 Pro with GEC77, the Pixel 9 Pro XL with GZC4K, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold with GGH2X model numbers. Here are all the details about each one of the Pixel devices, one by one:

Pixel 9

• Model number: GUR25
• Battery capacity: 4,558mAh
• Charging speed: 24.12W

Gallery: Google Pixel 9 NCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pixel 9 Pro

• Model number: GEC77
• Battery capacity: 4,558mAh
• Charging speed: 25.20W

Gallery: Google Pixel 9 Pro NCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pixel 9 Pro XL

• Model number: GZC4K
• Battery capacity: 4,942mAh
• Charging speed: 32.67W

Gallery: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL NCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pixel 9 Pro Fold

• Model number: GGH2X

   

• Battery capacity: 4,560mAh
• Charging speed: 20.25W

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The new camera module on the back of the Pixel 9 series phones corroborates a previous design leak. Moreover, the new camera module on the back of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also evident. Interestingly, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold comes with a corner hole-punch camera in the inside display, reminiscent of the Pixel 4a.

 

Google will debut the Pixel 9 series at the Pixel Hardware event on August 13. The Pixel 9 series is expected to pack an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and also be equipped with Samsung's M14 OLED displays, which are better than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra.

 

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The Pixel 9 has been spotted a couple of times in pink color, showcasing the phone's design from every angle and corroborating a previous design leak. Recently, the European pricing, along with all the different color options of the Pixel 9 series, was leaked. Now, some inside scoop about the cameras on the Pixel 9 series has popped up on the internet, thanks to Android Authority.

According to the report, Google will retain the main camera of the Pixel 8 series on the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Notably, the upcoming Pixel 9 series is rumored to retain the 50MP Samsung GNK lens with ƒ/1.68 aperture, 82° FOV, and 1.2 μm pixel width.

However, the ultrawide, telephoto, and selfie cameras on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are purported to feature the new 50MP Sony IMX858 camera. This would result in better photos, especially better selfies, as big sensors are generally used for rear cameras.

Since the Pixel 9 doesn't feature a telephoto camera, it will be using the 50MP Sony IMX858 camera for its ultrawide camera. Moreover, Google is expected to use the same selfie sensor, i.e., the Samsung 3J1 lens, as last year, but with autofocus.

One more interesting change this year could be expected from the Pixel Camera app. As per the report, the Pixel Camera app supports 8K video recording at 30fps. However, it isn't clear if the Pixel 9 series will support this feature or whether it will be available at launch or not.

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OnePlus unveiled the latest member of its Nord series at the Summer Launch Event hosted in Milan, Italy. The company launched the OnePlus Nord 4 in the mid-tier segment, alongside OnePlus Pad 2, Nord Buds Pro 3, and Watch 2r.

The Android smartphone has a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC, 16/32GB RAM, and 256/512GB UFS 4.0 storage option. OnePlus claims Nord 4 is the only 5G smartphone with a metal unibody (7.9mm) in the markets where it operates.

The device has a 120Hz 6.74-inch AMOLED display (2772 x 1240) with 2150 nits of peak brightness and Ultra HDR support. Its 5,500mAh battery can fuel up from zero to 100% in 28 minutes with the 100W SUPERVOOC adapter and a quick five-minute charge can give 5 hours of Netflix streaming time.

In the camera department, Nord 4 has a 50MP Sony sensor with an 8MP Sony ultra-wide, Dual LED flash, and 4K60 video recording. It has a 16MP fixed focus camera on the front that can record video up to 1080p30.

Nord 4 comes with dual nano SIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and GPS among various connectivity options. The device can double up as an infrared remote to control devices, however, its USB-C port is limited to USB 2.0.

The cherry on the cake is six years of software and security updates for the Nord 4. OnePlus also promised that the device will continue to operate at peak battery capacity for up to four years.

Much like other brands, OnePlus has also stuffed its suite of AI features unsurprisingly called OnePlus Intelligence. Its AI features can write text summaries for meetings and webpages, and generate captions for photos. There is an AI Eraser tool to remove unwanted people from photos and an AI Smart Cutout to lasso objects from images to create stickers or save them on the device.

OnePlus Nord 4 is available for pre-order in the Europe and UK with a starting price of €499/£429 for the 12GB/256GB configuration; its open sale will start on August 8 at 11 AM CEST. Meanwhile, the device will also arrive in India with a starting price of INR 29,999 for an 8GB/128GB configuration.

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Today, OnePlus launched the OnePlus Pad 2, a new premium Android tablet with an affordable price tag compared to the Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S series. The new OnePlus Pad 2 is a huge upgrade from its predecessor.

This tablet is now powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. Thanks to its 12.1-inch 3K display with 303 PPI, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 900 nits peak brightness, you can enjoy content in ultra-bright, vivid detail. The OnePlus Pad 2 comes with a 9510mAh battery that delivers over 40 days of standby and 12 hours of YouTube video streaming.

With SUPERVOOC fast-charging technology, you can fully charge the tablet in just over 80 minutes. Despite the large battery size, the OnePlus Pad 2 is just 6.49mm thin and weighs 584 grams. In terms of connectivity, the OnePlus Pad 2 supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n, and dual-band Wi-Fi. It also supports Bluetooth BR/EDR/BLE and Bluetooth 5.4.

OnePlus has packed six upgraded speakers to deliver an enhanced sound experience when consuming content on this tablet. To complete the tablet experience, the OnePlus Pad 2 also comes with an optional stylus and keyboard.

The OnePlus Stylo 2 replicates the feel of writing on paper with a near-instant response and subtle vibration feedback. The new OnePlus Smart Keyboard, magnetically connected or detached, delivers a seamless typing experience.

OnePlus has also included several new software experiences to elevate the OnePlus Pad 2 tablet experience:

• Create a compelling personalized soundscape with precisely positioned, crystal-clear audio sources in a virtual hemisphere.
• Multitask like a pro by seamlessly dragging and dropping files between apps.
• Switch between a two-left and one-right or a one-left and two-right layout.
• Fine-tune your visuals with granular controls and enjoy a full-screen experience like no other.
• Scan any document for auto-corrected, smoothly generated PDF files with one tap.
• Effortlessly edit photos with AI Smart Cutout.
• Secure One-Touch Transmission turbocharges large file transfers from your phone to your tablet.
• Video and Image Sync lets you shoot raw with your phone and edit on your tablet.

Pricing and Availability:

• India - 39,999 INR - August 1st
• UK and Europe - 549 Euros/499 GBP - August 1st (Pre-order starts today)
• North America - 549 USD - July 30th (Pre-order starts today)

Source: OnePlus

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Apple has approved UTM SE, an app for emulating a computer to run classic software and games, weeks after the company rejected it and barred it from being notarized for third-party app stores in the European Union. The app is now available for free for iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.

 

After Apple rejected the app in June, the developer said it wasn’t going to keep trying because the app was “a subpar experience.” Today, UTM thanked the AltStore team for helping it and credited another developer “whose QEMU TCTI implementation was pivotal for this JIT-less build.”

 

UTM SE doesn’t include any virtual machines, but does help you find them.

 

Screenshot: UTM SE

As with other emulators on the App Store, you can’t do much with UTM SE out of the box. It doesn’t come with any operating systems, though the app does link to UTM’s site, which has guides for Windows XP through Windows 11 emulation, as well as downloads of pre-built virtual Linux machines. Mac OS 9.2.1 and DOS are listed in one screenshot from the UTM SE App Store page.

 

Here’s the App Store description for UTM SE:

 

UTM SE is a PC emulator that allows you to run classic software and old-school games.

 

* Supports both VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems

 

* Emulates x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures

 

* Run pre-built machines or create your own configuration from scratch

 

* Built from QEMU, a powerful and widely used emulator

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The pink Pixel 9 was leaked a couple of times, showcasing the design of the phone, which corroborates a previous design leak. Recently, the European pricing of the Google Pixel 9 series, including the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, has been leaked along with rumored color options.

Now, the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold have been spotted on multiple certification websites. Notably, as per MySmartPrice, all the Pixel 9 series devices, i.e., Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, were spotted on the FCC and Canada's REL certification websites.

According to the REL certification, the Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro were spotted with Hardware Version Identification Numbers (HVIN) GUR25 and GEC77. On the other hand, the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold were spotted with the GZC4K and GGH2X Hardware Version Identification Numbers (HVIN).

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Moreover, the Google Pixel 9 (GUR25), Pixel 9 Pro XL (GZC4K), Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GGH2X), and Pixel 9 Pro (GEC77) were spotted on the FCC certification website. The certification also revealed that the Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold would support 2.4GHz, 5GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, UWB, 5G, and thread radio connectivity. The thread connectivity allows smartphones to control smart home devices.

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Besides, the FCC certification of the Google Pixel 9 (GUR25) reveals that the phone measures 152.8 x 72 mm in length and width. It is also claimed that the Pixel 9 will support dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, 5G, UWB, and NFC connectivity options.

One of the interesting things revealed by the FCC and REL certifications is that this year's Pixel 9 series, is expected to consist of four devices: the Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL, and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. It is also rumored that the Google Pixel 9 series will come with Samsung's M14 OLED display, which is even better than Samsung's own Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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The leaked hands-on video corroborates a previous design leak, showcasing the new camera module, that isn't attached to the body of the phone like Pixel's predecessors.

Now, a fresh leak has popped up, courtesy of French online publication Dealabs, which gives us a peek into the alleged European pricing of the Pixel 9 series and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Not only the price, but the report has also leaked the different color options that the Pixel 9 series is speculated to offer.

According to the leak, the Google Pixel 9 will allegedly be available in two storage variants, 128GB and 256GB, priced at €899 (roughly $981) and €999 (approximately $1,091), respectively. The vanilla Pixel 9 smartphone is speculated to be available in Obsidian (Volcanic Black), Porcelain (Porcelain), Cosmo, and Mojito color options.

There are also rumors that the Pixel 9 Pro will be available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel (Sage Green), and Pink color schemes. The leak suggests that the 128GB variant could cost €1,099 (approximately $1,200), while the 256GB variant could cost €1,199 (roughly $1,309). The 512GB variant of the Pixel 9 Pro is expected to cost €1,329 (roughly $1,451) and is rumored to be available only in Obsidian and Hazel color schemes.

The base model of the Pixel 9 Pro XL is rumored to cost €1,199 (roughly $1,309), and the 256GB variant could come with a price tag of €1,299 (roughly $1,218). The phone is speculated to launch in Pink, Obsidian, Porcelain, and Haze.

The 512GB variant could rock a price tag of €1,429 (approximately $1,560) and is expected to be available in Obsidian, Porcelain, and Hazel. Google is rumored to launch the Pixel 9 Pro XL in a 1TB variant as well, with a price tag of €1,689 (roughly $1,844).

Google is expected to also launch the next Pixel foldable phone, purportedly called the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The phone is rumored to be launched in 256GB and 512GB storage variants, costing €1,899 (roughly $2,063) and $2,029 (approximately $2,215), respectively. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is rumored to be launched in Obsidian and Porcelain color options.

These are leaked European prices, and even if they turn out to be true, the US pricing will be different once the devices go official.

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It's not really a huge shock, but Samsung has now officially revealed the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 foldable smartphones. It happened as part of the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event today.

In a press release, Samsung announced that the Galaxy Z Fold6 will have a main 7.6-inch 2,160 x 1,856 resolution Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate. When folded, the cover screen will have a 6.3-inch 2,376 x 9,68 Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, again with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Inside, the phone will have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy processor. The phone will have 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. It will also have a 4,400mAh dual battery with support for wired and wireless charging.

The camera will include a 10MP sensor for the cover display when folded and a 4MP under-display camera when unfolded. It will have three rear cameras: a main 50MP wide-angle sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 50MP telephoto camera.

Samsung added:

The perfectly symmetrical design with straight edge provides an aesthetically sleek finish while a new cover screen ratio on Galaxy Z Fold6 provides a more natural bar-type viewing experience. Along with design refinements, the new Galaxy Z series is engineered to provide even more durability, offering you greater peace of mind. The dual rail hinge structure is further supported by a strengthened folding edge, better distributing the shock of external impacts.

The price for the phone starts at $1,899.99 with Silver Shadow, Pink, and Navy color choices. Preorders start today, and it will go on sale on July 26.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 will have a 6.70-inch main display with a 2,640 x 1,080 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. When folded, the 3.4-inch 720 x 748 display will have a 60Hz refresh rate. The phone will also have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy processor. It will have 12GB of RAM and 256GB and 512GB storage options. It will also have a 4,000mAh dual battery. There's a 10MP front camera, a 50MP main rear camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor.

The Galaxy Z Flip6 will begin preorders on July 10, starting at $1,099.99, with Silver Shadow, Yellow, Blue, and Mint color options.

If you preorder these phones at Samsung.com, you can get additional color choices of Craft Black and Purity White for both phones, plus a Peach color option for the Galaxy Z Flip6.

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Recently, a report popped up by a leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, saying that OnePlus is working on a 6,500mAh battery. The battery was tipped to be included in one of the upcoming OnePlus flagship devices. While no specific device name was put forward, it was assumed to be the OnePlus 13 or the OnePlus Ace 4, which is due for launch sometime next year.

Cut to now, another leak from Digital Chat Station has surfaced on Weibo suggesting that OnePlus and OPPO have gone beyond the 6,500mAh battery and are currently working on a battery with capacity heading towards the 7,000mAh mark.

One of the interesting things that the tipster mentioned was that OnePlus and OPPO are speculated to be developing a 7,000mAh battery for a mid-range phone. In the case of OnePlus, if we talk about a mid-range phone, then the alleged 7,000mAh battery could fit inside one of the Nord-lineup of phones.

On the other hand, speaking of OPPO, the alleged 7,000mAh battery could be installed inside one of the brand's A-series smartphones. But these are just speculations, and the companies could introduce a new lineup with a big battery.

Notably, this won't be the first time a phone comes with a 7,000mAh battery. There are a few mainstream phones that have packed such a large battery earlier, such as the Samsung Galaxy F62 and Galaxy M51.

Besides, there have been some niche brands that have launched smartphones with 10,000mAh or even 22,000mAh batteries but with a chunky design. However, OnePlus has recently introduced its "Glacier Battery" technology in the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro.

The "Glacier Battery" technology is silicon-based batteries that have higher density and allow for greater capacity to be fitted in a smaller battery. This is the reason the Ace 3 Pro is 9mm thick and weighs just about 207 grams. So, with OnePlus' technology, the mid-range phone with a 7,000mAh battery won't bring a dramatic increase in size and weight.

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It is also rumored that the Google Pixel 9 would feature Samsung's latest M14 OLED panel, even better than Samsung's own Galaxy S24 series. Moreover, it is also claimed to be the same panel the upcoming Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will come equipped with.

Since Google has broken the tradition of launching Pixel smartphones in October, by announcing the launch in August, there is speculation that we may also see the Pixel Watch 3 debut alongside the smartphones.

Last month, renders of the alleged Pixel Watch 3 appeared online, giving us a good look at what we can expect from Google this year. Now, a bunch of Google devices, purported to be Google Pixel Watch 3 models have been spotted on the FCC certification website.

It is assumed that the Google devices spotted on the FCC website are different variants and sizes of the upcoming Google Pixel 3 smartwatch. The listing not only hints at the imminent launch of the device but also gives us a peek into the stepped-up connectivity features.

According to the FCC listings, four alleged Google Pixel Watch 3 models have appeared with model numbers GBDU9, GRY0E, GG3HH, and GGE4J. Out of the four, two have LTE connectivity, whereas the other two are expected to be Wi-Fi/Bluetooth models.

Gallery: Google Pixel Watch 3 FCC listing

 

 

 

 

One of the interesting things that stands out in the FCC documents of these alleged Pixel Watch 3 devices is the addition of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) to all four models. Moreover, there is the inclusion of 5GHz and 2.5GHz Wi-Fi as well, which isn't a common sighting in a smartwatch. On the LTE models, the listing suggests 802.11ax, speculated to be at least Wi-Fi 6.

The model numbers GBDU9 and GRYoE are expected to be the LTE and Wi-Fi models, with UWB support. This could help unlock fancy cars and NFC for payments. Moreover, the GG3HH and GGE4J are purported to be the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth models that have 802.11ax Wi-Fi along with UWB and NFC. There is still no clarity on which variants are big and small models of the Pixel Watch 3.

Source and images: 9To5Google

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