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What does background app refresh on iPhone actually do?

staff@engadget.com (Ben Stegner) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Here's what will happen if you turn off background app refresh on your iPhone, and which apps operate better with it on.

How to adjust the Liquid Glass effect on your iPhone with iOS 27

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000

If you've never been satisfied with Liquid Glass on your Phone, then you'll probably like some of the new customization options Apple offers in iOS 27.

Never use harsh cleaning products to clean your smartphone — do this instead

staff@engadget.com (Isaac Egbon) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Your phone is a magnet for germs, but there are gentle ways to clean it.

iPhone 18 Pro vs Pixel 11 Pro: How Apple and Google's flagships stack up

staff@engadget.com (Will Shanklin) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:17:46 +0000

Google and Apple's latest flagships feature more AI, better cameras and few reasons to switch ecosystems.

Apple's iPhone Handoff feature will cost you $5 a month on T-Mobile

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:57:16 +0000

Apple will release iPhone Handoff with iOS 27 this month, but it will only be available to T-Mobile subscribers in the US at launch.

Trump Mobile's T1 Phone now costs $250 more

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:06:21 +0000

Trump Mobile's T1 Phone, which an iFixit teardown revealed to be pretty much identical to an HTC handset, got a $250 price hike.

Google has removed the Pixel Tablet from its store

staff@engadget.com (Mariella Moon) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:11:07 +0000

Google has erased the listing for the Pixel Tablet from its e-commerce store, signaling that the device has been discontinued.

Engadget Podcast: Diving into the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro and Apple's new hardware

staff@engadget.com (Devindra Hardawar) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:05:38 +0000

We finally have an Apple foldable, and it looks pretty damn compelling.

iPhone Duo hands-on: Apple's most exciting device in a decade

staff@engadget.com (Sam Rutherford) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:49:36 +0000

The iPhone Duo makes a great first impression, I just wish it had three cameras in back.

Motorola teases new compact foldable Razr

staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:40:03 +0000

Right on cue, Motorola has teased a wide new foldable to compete with the Galaxy Fold 8 and iPhone Duo.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro camera innovations went well beyond megapixels and AI

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:14:22 +0000

While the iPhone Duo might make headlines, variable aperture and more control is more important to me than a foldable iPhone.

iPhone 18 Pro hands-on: Variable aperture and stunning new colors

staff@engadget.com (Cherlynn Low) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:39:20 +0000

It doesn't fold, but it probably is the one most people will buy.

Apple announces the iPhone Duo, the company's first foldable phone

staff@engadget.com (Billy Steele) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:55:57 +0000

After years of rumors, we've entered a new era of the iPhone.

Apple event 2026 live: Apple reveals the foldable iPhone Duo at today's 'Surprise and shine' keynote

staff@engadget.com (Cherlynn Low) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Computer (rumors) says yes. The iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 are also expected today.

The foldable iPhone will reportedly be called 'Duo' and cost $2,000

staff@engadget.com (Steve Dent) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:39:59 +0000

Apple's foldable iPhone may not be called the 'Fold' or 'Ultra' as was expected.

How to reboot your Samsung Galaxy tablet

staff@engadget.com (Gabriela Vătu) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

There are several methods for restarting your Samsung Galaxy tablet, and most of them keep your data and apps.

Xiaomi 18 Fold hands-on: An attractive 'mid-size' foldable with powerful specs

staff@engadget.com (Mat Smith) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:16:20 +0000

Xiaomi's impressive-sounding new foldable arrives on the eve of Apple's big foldable iPhone event.

How to make your iPhone's alarm ring at full volume even when your calls are muted

staff@engadget.com (Filipe Espósito) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Apple's sound settings often meant you'd sleep through your iPhone alarm if you lowered the volume before you went to bed. With its new update, that is no more.

When is it no longer worth repairing your phone and buying a new one instead

staff@engadget.com (Antony Terence) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

When is it no longer worth repairing your phone and buying a new one instead.

The Huawei Mate XT2 is the world's first tri-panel foldable with a built-in privacy display

staff@engadget.com (Jackson Chen) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:55:44 +0000

Even though it'll be really pricey, Huawei's Mate XT2 is taking one of the Galaxy S26's best features and putting it in a foldable phone for the first time.