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Google Fi now switches between the best mobile networks automatically – how it works
Google Fi customers who use Pixel phones are receiving two new connection features at no additional cost, Google announced.
Exclusive: Your Smartphone Camera Could Get a Big Upgrade With This Tech
Metalenz just acquired PxE to ditch the 50-year-old color filter that has held back smartphone night photography.
Google Fi adds support for a second 5G network, won't say which one
Google Fi customers on certain Pixel phones can now connect to two 5G networks in the United States, the company announced, marking a return to dual-carrier service for the MVNO.
You Should Download iOS 27.2.1 Now for a Handful of Security Fixes
Apple released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, an iPhone software update that addresses nine issues, including two that could leave user data exposed to malicious actors.
Google is making Pixel HiLight slightly more useful
Google is adding a new feature to its underwhelming HiLight light on the back of Pixel 11 Pro phones: as part of the November 2026 Pixel Drop, the light can light up when you get Google Messages texts from your favorite contacts.
Google's impressive Rambler dictation tech is now available on Pixel 10 devices too
November's Pixel Drop also brings other AI features to older Pixel phones, while the Pixel 11's HiLight feature now works with Google Messages.
Samsung’s new SmartTag 3 debuts with next-gen Bluetooth – and one big problem
The Galaxy SmartTag 3 supports emerging Bluetooth tracking tech, but it’s not a match for Samsung’s OS exclusivity.
Should you make the switch to Google Pixel from Samsung Galaxy?
While Samsung Galaxy phones deliver flagship power, Google Pixel phones have lots of benefits, including faster updates and minimal bloatware.
The iPhone Duo has more than 100,000 optimized apps, Apple says
Apple's iPhone Duo has been officially on sale for two weeks, and the company said today that the App Store now has over 100,000 apps that are built for the foldable.
iPhone Duo just got a new accessibility feature in iOS 27.3 beta
Apple released the latest beta builds of its operating systems this week, including iOS 27.3, and the update brings a new accessibility option to the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable.
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