The 2026 update for the 10-year-old Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 has been released globally!
Samsung had previously rolled out an update for its 10-year-old Galaxy S8 and Note 8 models. While this update was initially released only in select countries by the Verizon carrier, it is now available worldwide. Be sure to check your devices.
The release notes indicate that the update includes performance improvements.
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Samsung had previously rolled out an update for its 10-year-old Galaxy S8 and Note 8 models. While this update was initially released only in select countries by the Verizon carrier, it is now available worldwide. Be sure to check your devices.
The release notes indicate that the update includes performance improvements.
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Pixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight - 9to5Google
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Pixel 11 Pro Initial Review: Gemini Intelligence is the highlight, not HiLight
Historically, Google has set out to make helpful devices. The Pixel 11 Pro continues that with Gemini Intelligence, while introducing...
Xperia Announcement – 25th August 2026
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Xperia 10 VIII | Official Product Video - Ready when you are. -
Xperia 10 VIII – Ready when you are.
Learn more and get the full specs breakdown: https://www.sony.co.jp/en/xperia-10m8/s/
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YoukiDEX 3.0 — Open-Source Android Desktop Launcher Released
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Tap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.- Google blog.
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Tap to pay with Google Pay is coming to Walmart.
Add your preferred card to Google Wallet to tap to pay at Walmart stores.
GrapheneOS: The initial devices with GrapheneOS support should be available in 2027. The initial devices will be flagships so they'll be higher end hardware than Pixels at a higher price.
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@Revan_9766@mastodon.social The initial devices with GrapheneOS support should be available in 2027. The initial devices will be flagships so they'll be higher end hardware than Pixels at a higher price. Lower end devices will take more time to meet our requirements…
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: Is It Still Hip To Be Square? - MrMobile
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Review: Is It Still Hip To Be Square?
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GOOGLE MADE A MISTAKE [JerryRigEverything Pixel 11 Pro Fold bendtest]
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GOOGLE MADE A MISTAKE
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Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era
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Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold feels like the end of an era
Google has some catching up to do.
GrapheneOS: We do plan to support Motorola's [future] Razr Fold and Razr Ultra (flip) devices in addition to a regular device.
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We do plan to support Motorola's Razr Fold and Razr Ultra (flip) devices in addition to a regular device. We already support the original Pixel Fold (Pixel 7) along with the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. We still plan to add support for 11th gen…
Poco M8x arrives with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, a 120Hz display, and a 7,900 mAh battery
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Poco M8x arrives with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 SoC, a 120Hz display, and a 7,900 mAh battery
It features a 50MP camera. Poco today unveiled the Poco M8x as the newest member of its M8 series. The Poco M8x is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5...
Global Smartphone Market to Fall 14% in 2026 as Samsung is Expected to Retake No. 1 Position
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Global Smartphone Market to Fall 14% in 2026 as Samsung is Expected to Retake No. 1 Position
Global smartphone shipments are forecast to fall 14.3% YoY in 2026, with the downturn extending into 2027 as component costs and affordability pressures intensify.
Hackers infect Android car head units with proxy botnet malware
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Hackers infect Android car head units with proxy botnet malware
A supply-chain attack targeting Android-based car head units is using a legitimate device-update app to spread malware that enlists compromised devices in a proxy botnet or uses them for ad fraud.
Exclusive: Sony Xperia 10 VIII Design Appears Days Before Launch - androidheadlines
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Vivo V70 Lite 4G arrives with 8,100mAh battery and IP69 rating
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vivo V70 Lite 4G arrives with 8,100mAh battery and IP69 rating
It also packs a 6.83-inch AMOLED (FHD+ 120Hz) and a 50MP main cam. The vivo V70 Lite was announced back in June, and its 4G counterpart has not been listed...
Review from "Thetechchap" Pixel 11 Pro XL
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Living with the Pixel 11 Pro XL - Are the Haters Right?
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Google Pixel 11 Pro | The Good, The Bad and the Ugly! Photographers Experience! - Through Jermaine's Lens
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I used the Pixel 11 Pro (XL) for 3 days. Here is the truth
It's finally here, the Google Pixel 11 Pro! And these are my initial impressions about the performance! What I like, what I don't!
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Samsung's Exynos 2700 Beats Qualcomm's Next Chip in In-House Tests
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Samsung's Exynos 2700 Beats Qualcomm's Next Chip in In-House Tests
Samsung's Exynos 2700 outperformed Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in in-house tests on CPU, GPU, AI and power efficiency, sources say.
Sonny Dickson: Here’s another look at the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung is planning to offer the S27 Ultra in two different sizes.
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Here’s another look at the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra. Samsung is planning to offer the S27 Ultra in two different sizes.
Mishaal Rahman: We're rolling out a new feature in the Photo Picker that lets apps request location info from selected photos
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 review - GSMArena
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 review
Samsung reinvented the Fold just in time to cast a shadow on the imminent iPhone Ultra release, but its Flip counterpart got an upgrade too - even if it...