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The 65" Samsung S90F 4K QD-OLED TV Is Better Than Its 2026 Successor, and It's on Sale for Labor Day
The S90F is the last TV in the lineup with QD-OLED technology; the new 2026 removes it.
Qualcomm Raising Chip Prices Starting Tomorrow
Qualcomm is increasing prices for its chips by double digits starting tomorrow. Qualcomm announced the impending price hike back in July, letting customers know prices would go up for chips shipped after September 1. Qualcomm said it cannot continue to absorb increasing supplier costs. "We're just passing through big cost increases that we have," said Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon in an interview with Reuters.
Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus could finally get a meaningful zoom camera upgrade
A new leak suggests the Samsung Galaxy S27 and S27 Plus may be upgraded with the same 3x telephoto system as the S27 Pro.
PSA: Gemini can adjust system settings on any Pixel running Android 17
A Gemini feature that lets the AI adjust system settings on Android is coming to more phones soon, a Google employee has shared.
Get a Brand New 27" Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor for Just $269 With Free Shipping
The lowest price right now for an OLED gaming monitor.
Galaxy Z Fold 8 is selling so well, Samsung is borrowing parts from the future
Galaxy Z Fold 8 demand has reportedly exceeded Samsung’s expectations, forcing the company to tap into future component reserves.
MapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Refusing 'Lake America' Change
MapQuest is in the spotlight this week after refusing to change "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America" on its map following an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump last week. As of Monday morning, the MapQuest app is the top free iPhone app on Apple's App Store charts in Canada and fourth on the equivalent U.S. chart.
There’s already another tri-fold phone on the market, and it’s not from Samsung
The trifold smartphone market has just grown larger with the HUAWEI Mate XT 2.
New Android 17 QPR2 feature lets you peek inside your phone’s secure sandbox
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 introduces new data logging controls for Private Compute Core, right inside the Privacy Dashboard. Check it out!
Android Auto’s unofficial video player now lets you play games in your car
Xtream Player 1.4.0 adds games, YouTube Music improvements, playback fixes, and more features for Android Auto users.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 fixes a long-standing APK sideloading pain point
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 makes APK sideloading safer with one-time permissions and streamlined inline prompts.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 gives your status bar more breathing space
Following hints in recent Android Canary releases, the latest Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 update adds the ability to hide status bar icons.
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 puts AI agents under supervision with new dashboard
Google's latest Android 17 QPR2 beta introduces an Agent section in Settings to keep tabs on agentic features running on your device.
I lived with Samsung’s worst 2025 Android phone for a year. Here’s why I’m finally giving up
One year later, I'm finally calling it quits on the Galaxy S25 Edge — and I'm trading it in for another Samsung phone.
I tried 2 of the best third-party Android weather apps. Here’s the one I’m sticking with
Breezy and Gradient Weather are two of the hottest Android weather apps out there. But which one is the best? I tried both to find out.
Scam Detection could be coming to Galaxy S27, but there’s also good news for older phones
One UI 9 code reveals Google Scam Detection may expand to the Samsung Galaxy S27, Galaxy S25, and even older foldables.
This fan-favorite image editor is the first app to support Android’s new location data controls
Android will let you choose to include location data when using the Photo Picker. Now, it looks like the first supported app is here.
The latest Android 17 QPR2 beta for Pixels has hit an unexpected roadblock
Manual downloads are returning 404 errors days after the rollout.
Your Pixel’s built-in PA system is finally easy to find in Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 4 makes Pixel's Voice broadcast feature easier to enable, eliminating the need to jump through hoops.
I took my Android phone off silent mode and started using AI ringtones — and I love it
While there are tons of places to get ringtones from in 2016, have you ever considered making your own? AI makes it easier than ever.
5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Google listened, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold improves the experience in a handful of ways. But these alternatives might still be better.
Google made Android 17’s best feature a Pixel 11-exclusive. This free app does it better
Google made Pause Point exclusive to Pixel 11, so I found an app that helps me limit my screen time by making me walk for it.
The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is at its best when there’s friction
Not every app suits the small screen.
Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2
Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's Labor Day event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.