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7+ min ago (396+ words) The first foldable iPhone will feature a series of design and hardware firsts for Apple, according to details shared by the Weibo leaker known as Digital Chat Station. According to a new post, via machine translation, Apple is developing what the leaker describes as a "wide foldable" device, a term used to refer to a horizontally oriented, book-style foldable with a large internal display. The device is said to prioritize thinness, with several major design decisions reportedly made to reduce the overall thickness of the chassis. Chief among these is the use of a side-mounted Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The leaker claims Apple has chosen not to include 3D Face ID hardware or a 3D ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, as both systems would add internal volume and complicate efforts to slim down the device. The post further claims that the foldable's hinge…...

18+ min ago (173+ words) An iPhone 16 Pro prototype running an internal build labeled "iOS 19" has apparently leaked, offering a rare glimpse at the operating system Apple developed before scrapping the name entirely and introducing the controversial Liquid Glass design with iOS 26. First reported by AppleInsider, the prototype appears to reveal what "iOS 26" could have looked like if Apple had stuck with sequential numbering and skipped the controversial visual overhaul. The device runs an InternalUI build designated "iOS 19.0" that looks almost identical to iOS 18, with none of the glass-like transparency effects that defined Apple's WWDC announcement in June. Apple ultimately jumped from iOS 18 straight to "iOS 26" at WWDC 2025, as part of its decision to adopt year-based numbering across all its platforms. This prototype appears to confirm that iOS 19 was an active internal designation, suggesting Apple made the rebrand relatively late in the development cycle. Reminder…...

57+ min ago (319+ words) Apple will launch a lot of new products next year, including updated iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. But there are two brand new 2026 products coming that have the chance to prove Apple's "not first, but best" mantra once again. Out of the many new products Apple is expected to unveil in 2026, two stand out as especially unique: Rumors around a foldable iPhone have been around for many years. Samsung launched its first foldable all the way back in 2019, so unsurprisingly speculation about Apple's version has been rampant since then. But next year, all signs indicate the iPhone Fold will finally arrive. A second product, Apple Glasses, similarly has a lengthy track record of rumors. Apple has hinted for years that it wants to offer glasses as a new wearable product. But until recently, the expectation was for AR glasses. That's…...

1+ hour ago (326+ words) Buying an iPhone in India is often regarded as a symbol of wealth and privilege, but an Indian woman went against this belief by taking public transport while carrying the expensive smartphone.The woman, who goes by the name Swathi on Instagram, shared that even after purchasing the recently launched iPhone 17 Pro Max'which costs around "1,40,000'she prefers commuting by bus, like many others. The video shows her standing in a jam-packed bus. "Bought an iPhone 17 Pro Max with my own money. Still standing in a bus like the rest of the country. Because success doesn't always look aesthetic. Sometimes it looks like public transport, tired legs, and quiet pride. If you get it, you get it. If you don't, this reel isn't for you," she wrote. The video has evoked numerous responses, highlighting how people differ in their views on…...

1+ hour, 7+ min ago (59+ words) Mashable is a global, multi-platform media and entertainment company. Powered by its own proprietary technology, Mashable is the go-to source for tech, digital culture and entertainment content for its dedicated and influential audience around the globe. Sometimes you encounter a technical issue on an iPhone that makes you chuckle more than anything else. Topics Android iOS iPhone...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (505+ words) You don't need to buy a white noise machine for your little one if you have an iPhone. Newborns can be difficult. They eat all the time, pee and poop wherever they want, and they can cry throughout the night. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, playing sounds from a white noise machine can help soothe your baby and get them to settle down -- and give you a moment of respite. And if you have an iPhone, you don't need to spend money on a new white noise machine." When Apple released iOS 15"in 2021, the operating system brought a hidden feature called"Background Sounds. It allows you to turn your iPhone into a white noise machine, and you can play these sounds by themselves or under a podcast, music or video streaming app. If you want to use these…...

1+ hour, 16+ min ago (455+ words) Christmas is just over a week away, and it's getting more and more difficult to guarantee delivery for the holiday with each passing day. In order to aid in any last minute holiday shopping, we've put together a list of the best Apple and Apple accessory discounts you can still get with delivery in time for December 25th, available from retailers including Amazon and Best Buy. There aren't many AirPods deals left with guaranteed holiday delivery at this point, but Best Buy does have some options for the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max. Starting with the AirPods 4, Best Buy has the base model without ANC for $84.99, down from $129.99, which is about $15 higher compared to the record low price, but still a solid last-minute deal. You can get the USB-C AirPods Max for $449.99 this week on Best Buy, down from $549.99, with next-day delivery…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (333+ words) Higher prices could mean less RAM We've been hearing a lot about how rising RAM prices could lead to higher costs for upcoming smartphones, but this unwelcome increase is now looking like it might also " or alternatively " lead to weaker smartphone specs. According to a TrendForce report, it's likely that high-end smartphones will slow their transition to 16GB of RAM. That essentially means, for models that have 12GB currently, like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25, we'll likely see their successors also have 12GB of RAM, rather than getting an increase. But for lower-end models, the specs might actually decrease, with mid-range phones apparently likely to no longer come in 12GB configurations, instead topping out at 8GB. Low-end models could also be restricted to 4GB, where currently some have 6GB or 8GB of RAM. But according to leaker Lanzuk, the situation could be even worse, with them…...

1+ hour, 40+ min ago (300+ words) Britta is a freelance technology journalist who has been writing about tech for over a decade. She's covered all consumer tech from phones, tablets and wearables to smart home and beauty tech, with everything in between. She has a fashion journalism degree from London College of Fashion and previously did a long stint as deputy editor of Pocket-lint, but you'll now find her byline on several titles including GQ, the Express, the Mirror, TechRadar, Stuff and iMore. You'll never find her without her Apple Watch on, aiming to complete her rings so she can justify the extra bar of chocolate and she loves a good iPhone trick. Every now and then, you'll come across some strange behaviour when you update your phone's software. We recently reported on the bug that made Wi-Fi drop out on Google Pixel 10 if you had…...

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (560+ words) Google has released a major new version of Android 16 for Pixel smartphone users, and it adds a bunch of useful features in what is effectively the December Pixel Drop. Android 16 QPR2, as it's known, is about much more than the December 2025 security patch. Anyone with a Google Pixel 6 phone or newer will be getting a stack of additional tools and features. To check if the update is ready for your Pixel phone, head to Settings > System > Software updates and tap System update. Here are seven of our favourite new Android 16 features from a much longer list of new elements to the OS. This one might just be my favourite addition of the lot. It is also, without doubt, the most dull new feature that Google has added. I do not like what these two facts say about my personality. You can…...