Samsung’s Galaxy S27 series is still a couple of months away, but its official wallpapers have already leaked. Since Samsung usually matches its launch wallpapers to its phone colours, these could be our first real look at the Galaxy S27’s colour options. Samsung Galaxy S27 Wallpapers: What They Look Like Tech publication SammyGuru first shared…
Prince William gave up his phone to an aide moments before stepping out for a royal engagement in London, offering a rare glimpse into how the future king handles his personal device while on official duty. The Prince of Wales, 44, was filmed arriving at the Tusk Conservation Awards at Raffles London at The OWO…
Samsung fans will love that the flagship Galaxy S26 series (WIRED’s recommendation for the best flagship Android phones) is on Mint’s discounted phones list, as is the Z Fold8, the best folding phone. Mint is offering the S26 for $500 (regularly $1,000), S26+ for $700 (regularly $1,200), and S26 Ultra for $900 (regularly $1,400). A…
The November Pixel Drop just came out a few days ago, introducing major changes to Pixel phones. But there was also a November 2026 Update that introduced bug and security fixes. And most people are seeing great results from these two updates, getting a more feature-packed OS with better stability. However, it appears that the…
Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter TL;DR Fairphone announced its first mobile services partnership in the U.S. with Boost Mobile. This partnership brings the Gen. 6 Plus to consumers with software support through 2033 and a five-year warranty. The Fairphone Gen. 6 Plus features 12 self-replaceable…
Mobile phone offending has surged across the region over the past 15 years. Police data shows 278 mobile phone infringement notices were issued across Bay of Plenty districts in 2009. By 2024, that number had climbed to 3347, an increase of more than 1100%. The Western Bay of Plenty recorded the highest number of offences…
ZDNET’s key takeaways Google Wallet Home Keys are rolling out this month. Android users will be able to unlock compatible smart locks with a tap of their phone. Apple has supported Home Keys for iPhones since 2021. Google is adding digital home keys to Google Wallet, letting users tap their phones to unlock compatible smart…
Nearly 30 Tauranga motorists were caught using their mobile phones while driving during a one-hour police operation. This comes as police figures show mobile phone infringements have risen sharply across the Bay of Plenty over the past 15 years. During the recent Tauranga operation, police issued 29 infringement notices during a one-hour operation in Welcome…
ZDNET’s key takeaways Google’s Pixel Tag is now available. It features next-gen Bluetooth tracking tech. Older Android phones can’t access its best tracking features. Google’s Pixel Tag, the company’s take on an Android-exclusive Bluetooth tracker, is finally here, following its August announcement during the Google I/O developer conference. Also: Google’s new Android XR glasses have…
Heads should able to choose their own methods Pic: Motortion Films/Shutterstock Another week, another “schools should” edict. The recent announcement that mobile phone guidance will be strengthened is unsurprising, but unnecessary. We are by now well-versed in the risks connected technology poses for children. Streams of over-curated content promote unrealistic standards, and the lack of…