
Google's September Pixel Drop Expands VIP Widgets and Scam Detection
Google's September 2026 Pixel Feature Drop brings redesigned VIP widgets, wider scam detection, Pixel Watch gesture updates, and new audiobook packs.
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Google's September 2026 Pixel Feature Drop brings redesigned VIP widgets, wider scam detection, Pixel Watch gesture updates, and new audiobook packs.
Google is rolling out Motion Assist, a tool meant to ease motion sickness, to a wider range of Android phones running Android 17 or higher.
Samsung has expanded its Certified Re-Newed lineup to include the Galaxy S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra, offering refurbished flagships with a new battery and a one-year warranty.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests Apple could expand its foldable iPhone Duo into several variants, including Max, mini and SE models.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE in India at INR 79,999, while a report suggests the wider Galaxy S26 line could see a price increase in South Korea.
Apple's new Pro-tier iPhones went up for pre-order this Saturday, led by the 2nm A20 Pro processor that pushes clock speeds close to 5GHz.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have begun, introducing Apple's first 2nm processor, the A20 Pro.
Apple began taking pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, its first devices built on a 2nm chip, while rival flagships from Samsung and Google saw price drops.
Leaked images show Fairphone's next earbuds adopting stems and a taller charging case, ahead of a launch slated for the fourth quarter of 2026.
Fresh reports point to two new Samsung wireless earbuds: the clip-on Galaxy Buds On and a workout-focused pair codenamed T1, with renders and battery specs revealed.
Apple's newly unveiled iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max run on the A20 Pro chip, with EU energy labels disclosing their battery capacities and early Geekbench results now surfacing.
The T1 handset has climbed from its $499 launch price to $749 with no official explanation, according to reporting from Android Authority and Engadget.
Samsung says combined sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are running 50% ahead of the Z Fold7's numbers in Europe.
Motorola has previewed a new wide foldable to challenge Samsung and Apple, whose newly announced iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil input on both screens.
Apple revealed the iPhone Duo at its Surprise and Shine event, priced from $1,999. The eSIM-only foldable ships October 23, with implications for buyers in Nigeria.
Samsung reports that combined sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are running 50% ahead of last year's Z Fold7 across Europe.
Apple introduced the AirPods 5, its base open-ear earbuds, with active noise cancellation now standard on both versions and a lower price than before.
Apple's first fall event under new CEO John Ternus introduced the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro line, and its first 2-nanometer smartphone chip.
Apple hosts its fall hardware keynote in Cupertino, the first led by new CEO John Ternus, with a folding iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro expected.
Apple is expected to unveil new iPhone and Apple Watch models on September 9, including its first foldable phone, the iPhone Ultra.
A new leak suggests Apple could offer the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in Dark Cherry, Sky Blue and Black, with Silver reportedly dropped.
A GSMArena reader poll suggests buyers are unconvinced by the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE at its current price, favouring other Galaxy models or rival options instead.
Part of the September Android Drop, the feature lets users save and recall the locations of untracked objects using voice and photos.
Samsung has expanded its One UI 9 beta program to the Galaxy S25 line, bringing a camera feature that keeps video level as the phone rotates.
A Gemini feature that adjusts phone settings from text prompts is not exclusive to the Pixel 11, a Google engineer has confirmed.
Fresh leaks suggest the Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus may gain a 3x telephoto system, while the S27 Ultra could switch to a single new 4x zoom camera.
Early hands-on coverage points to a brighter, more efficient display on the Pixel 11 Pro and a thinner, lighter Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
The seventh beta of One UI 9 lands on the Galaxy S26 lineup, adding Netflix recommendations to Now Brief and features carried over from the Galaxy Z Fold8 series.
Samsung has pushed a seventh One UI 9 beta to its Galaxy S26 series and widened the One UI 9 Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch 8 and Watch 8 Classic.
New CAD-based renders of Samsung's Galaxy S27 line suggest a redesigned camera island that echoes Apple's iPhone 17 Pro layout.