What you need to know Samsung has officially ended software support for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 after five years. Both foldables received four years of OS upgrades and five years of security updates, as Samsung originally promised. Samsung has removed both phones from its security update page, meaning they…
What you need to know You no longer need a Google AI Plus, Pro, or Ultra subscription to access Gemini’s Daily Brief feature. Daily Brief pulls useful information from Gmail, Google Calendar, connected apps, and past Gemini chats to create a personalized rundown. Free access is currently US-only and is being introduced gradually. Users also…
What you need to know A briefly leaked website teaser suggests the Motorola Signature 27 will finally bring the lineup to the U.S. market. The original Signature had a 3x telephoto, while the new teaser might spark speculation about a possible periscope camera upgrade. Motorola quickly pulled the teaser and has not officially announced pricing,…
What you need to know Samsung is alerting users about its preparations to shut down the Quick Measure and AR Doodle apps on December 31, 2026. While Samsung acknowledges “inconveniences” from this, it states that it’s “committed” to returning these apps “with improved services” in the future. In July, Samsung officially axed its Messages app,…
Huawei’s tri-fold Mate XT was a revelation last year; with an outward-facing hinge and a 10.2-inch panel that folds into a phone-sized 6.4 inches, it was a phenomenal showcase of foldable tech. Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold didn’t feel quite that special, but I’ll admit that the inward-folding hinge came with inherent benefits. It looks like…
What you need to know Nothing’s Community Review Program is back, giving selected fans early access to upcoming products before public launches. Participants must sign an NDA, respect embargoes, share first impressions, and publish detailed reviews and additional content. Applications close September 10, but spots aren’t guaranteed, and the program isn’t available to fans in…
I’ve always enjoyed using Pixels, and that hasn’t changed in 2026. I switched over to the Pixel 11 Pro XL from the Find X9 Ultra, and while Google doesn’t have the best cameras or battery life, the 11 Pro XL is meaningfully different to its predecessor — something I realized after two weeks of use.…
Apple’s foldable iPhone Ultra is expected to launch this week, but Xiaomi is stealing a bit of its thunder by announcing its own mid-size foldable phone first. The Xiaomi 18 Fold was shown off at IFA 2026, but it was secured behind glass, so the general public could only see it (but not touch it).…
Labor Day has come to an end, but there are still a surprising number of leftover tech deals if you know where to look. Case in point: even though its holiday sale has has ended, Amazon is still slashing 50% off the Sony WH-1000XM5, a pair of flagship cans that once topped our list of…
What you need to know The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max will feature three 200MP rear sensors, making it the first phone with a setup like this. OPPO is once again working with Hasselblad to push the phone’s imaging capabilities further. The 200MP main camera reportedly combines an f/1.5 aperture, CIPA 6.5-level stabilization, and DeepPix…