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2h ago

TechConsumer AdviceTech Review

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Apple AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy?
Apple launched the Apple AirPods 5 in two different models, so we stacked up how they compare to the noise-cancelling AirPods Pro 3.
1. 1. The AirPods 5, priced at $129 and $149, now include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and live translation, making ANC accessible at a lower price point.
1. 2. The AirPods Pro 3 offer superior battery life (eight hours per charge with ANC) and better noise cancellation compared to the AirPods 5 (four to five hours per charge with ANC).
1. 3. While both models feature Live Translation, the AirPods Pro 3 are recommended for daily, multi-hour use due to their longer battery life, versatility, and superior ANC and sound quality, justifying the higher investment.

MMashable

15h ago

TechControversialOpinion

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I played 'Design the next iPhone' and made an abomination
Have you ever wanted an iPhone with a joystick? Social media users have discovered "Design the next iPhone," a web game by Neal Agarwal.
1. 1. Social media users on Threads have discovered a fun new way to celebrate Apple event week: the web game "Design the next iPhone."
1. 2. The game was made by Neal Agarwal for his website Neal.fun, where you can play the game for free.
1. 3. I'll admit — design has never been my strong suit. So, while I wasn't trying to create an absolute nightmare of a phone, that's exactly what I ended up with.

MMashable

19h ago

TechControversialOpinion

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iPhone Duo vs iPad: How they differ
Foldables are often called "phablets" because of their larger display, but how does the iPhone Duo compare to a real Apple tablet?
1. 1. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999, making it more expensive than any iPad model, including the premium iPad Pro.
1. 2. The iPhone Duo runs on iOS 27, while iPads run on iPadOS, leading to separate App Stores and app compatibility differences.
1. 3. While the iPhone Duo supports Apple Pencil and MagSafe accessories, iPads do not support external, attachable keyboards, making them easier to use like a laptop.

MMashable

20h ago

BusinessPromotionalConsumer Tech

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Best Samsung Galaxy phone deals: Save $250 at Amazon
Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Z Fold 8 on sale for $250 off for those who aren't sold on the new Apple iPhones.
1. 1. As of Sept. 11, you can grab an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (256GB) or Galaxy Z Fold 8 (256GB) on sale at Amazon for $1,049.99 (reg. $1,299.99) and $1,649.99 (reg. $1,899.99), respectively.
1. 2. That's $250 in savings on either phone.
1. 3. While the tech world is fully consumed by news of the iPhone Duo, 18 Pro, and 18 Pro Max releases, Android folks can quietly snag a new Samsung Galaxy phone for less.

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20h ago

TechPromotionalSpeculative

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The best iPhone 18 preorder deals: Save up to $1,200 T-Mobile, AT&T, and more
Preorder the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max starting Sept. 12 and get up to $1,200 off at AT&T, T-Mobile, and Xfinity.
1. 1. Preorders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max start Sept. 12.
1. 2. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the Pro Max starts at $1,299 for the 256GB models (storage options go up to 2TB).
1. 3. Fortunately for our wallets, carriers like T-Mobile are offering up to $1,200 off, and you can also take advantage of the Apple Upgrade program if you don't mind leasing your iPhone.

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20h ago

BusinessPromotionalTech

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE deal: Get a free $200 Amazon gift card with purchase
Get the newly released Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (256 GB) bundled with a free $200 Amazon gift card. Hurry: This is a limited-time deal.
1. 1. Right now, you can get the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (256 GB) for $799.99, plus a $200 Amazon gift card to spend on whatever else you want.
1. 2. The Samsung S26 FE was basically made for anyone who wants to take influencer-level videos without spending a fortune on video equipment.
1. 3. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.

MMashable

21h ago

TechConsumer AdvocateTech News

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T-Mobile iPhone Handoff fee: What it is, how it works
If you want to use the new iPhone Handoff feature in iOS 27, T-Mobile isn't just giving it away for free.
1. 1. T-Mobile announced on its website that the feature will cost $5 per month.
1. 2. The feature will allow eSIM users to use the same phone number on two iPhones and choose which device is active at any given time.
1. 3. It's unfortunate that this feature is only available to T-Mobile customers stateside right now, and that T-Mobile is taking advantage of that fact to charge a small fee to use it.

MMashable

21h ago

TechPromotionalDeal Alert

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Best TV deal: Get a 32-inch Samsung TV for under $100
The 32-inch Samsung Class HD H5000F Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $97.96, down from the normal price of $147.99.
1. 1. The 32-inch Samsung Class HD H5000F Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $97.96, down from the normal price of $147.99.
1. 2. That matches the record-low we've seen at Amazon.
1. 3. Since everything is too expensive these days, scoring a Samsung TV for under $100 feels like a heck of a win.

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22h ago

TechPromotionalDeals

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AT&T iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Duo deals: Save up to $1,200 on trade-ins
AT&T announced deals for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and foldable iPhone Duo. Get up to $1,200 off with trade-ins in any condition, plus switcher credits.
1. 1. Apple’s brand-new iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and foldable iPhone Duo are officially hitting AT&T.
1. 2. To lure switchers, AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off with an eligible iPhone trade-in in any condition, up to $800 to cover your tab if you switch, and automatic bill credits if you ever hit a network outage.
1. 3. Preorders for the new devices are split across two dates: iPhone 18 Pro & Pro Max — Preorders begin Sept. 12 at 5:00 a.m. PT. iPhone Duo — Preorders begin Oct. 16 at 5:00 a.m. PT.

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22h ago

TechTech EnthusiastHypothetical

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Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, and after its Sept. 9 iPhone launch event, the new OS (and Siri AI) is on the launch pad.
1. 1. Users with compatible iPhones will be able to install iOS 27 on Monday, Sept. 14.
1. 2. iOS 27 is the one that finally brings us Siri AI. You can now talk to Siri like you would an AI chatbot, and it's powered by Google Gemini.
1. 3. Some of the most exciting changes coming to iPhones involve new AI photo-editing features, such as spatial reframing.

MMashable

1d ago

PoliticsTech PolicyChild Safety

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California's new child safety laws take aim at AI, social media companies
California governor Gavin Newsom signs a package of child safety laws, regulating social media access, AI, and more.
1. 1. California governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of new tech laws aimed at strengthening child safety, regulating social media and AI companies.
1. 2. The legislation includes provisions that could effectively ban social media for children under 16 and holds platforms financially liable for child harm.
1. 3. New laws also target AI companies, requiring child safety risk assessments and independent audits for companion chatbots, named in part after a teen who died by suicide after consulting ChatGPT.

MMashable

1d ago

TechSpeculativeTech News

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Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Everything that changed (and didn't)
Mashable breaks down the pricing, spec, and feature differences between the new Apple Watch Series 12 and last year's Series 11.
1. 1. The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at $399 for the 42mm aluminum case, with the 46mm model priced at $449, a $20 increase from the Series 11.
1. 2. The Series 12 features a new Health Sensing System with upgraded optical and electrical sensors for more accurate continuous heart rate measurement and increased heart rate variability (HRV) data capture.
1. 3. Exclusive new features for the Series 12 include Readiness, Audio Intelligence tools, and more accurate step tracking, enabled by its upgraded chip and sensors.

MMashable

1d ago

BusinessPromotionalDeal

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This Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime license is $49.97
Get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus for Windows for $54.99 (reg. $249.99), with no recurring fees.
1. 1. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is available as a one-time $49.97 lifetime license for one Windows PC (reg. $249.99) — no monthly or annual payments involved.
1. 2. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is $$49.97 (reg. $249.99) and gets you Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Access on one machine, for good.
1. 3. Microsoft 365 Personal subscription currently costs $99.99 per year, so a lifetime license pays for itself in about 7 months and keeps paying off each year after that, with no renewal.

MMashable

1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Anthropic's safety report: Avian flu, drone swarms, mass surveillance
Anthropic releases alarming September safety report, shortly after former employees signal concern over an AI armageddon.
1. 1. Anthropic's safety report details attempts by threat actors to use its generative AI chatbot Claude for malicious activities across seven harm areas, including cyber operations, influence operations, surveillance, scams, biological misuse, conventional weapons development, and distillation.
1. 2. The report includes five case studies of potential AI use for biological weapons development, where researchers prompted Claude to write grant applications for experimenting with viruses like chikungunya and orthopoxvirus, circumventing safety controls.
1. 3. AI has enabled threat actors to automate cyber operations, with examples including a Russian espionage agent using AI for phishing and targeting military intelligence and drone makers, and a China-based account creating electronic warfare modules.

MMashable

1d ago

TechTech EnthusiastProduct Launch

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Hallelujah, there's finally a Gemini app for Windows
Many Windows users have been vocal about their desire for a Gemini app for Windows, and they've finally gotten their wish.
1. 1. Google has launched a Gemini app for Windows, a long-requested tool in the AI world.
1. 2. Users working on a Windows laptop or PC will now be able to call up Gemini with a keyboard shortcut.
1. 3. Google says the app will be available for all Windows 10 and 11 users, and will be updated with additional capabilities in the future.

MMashable

1d ago

TechInformativeSpeculative

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Will GTA 6 be on Xbox Game Pass at launch?
'Grand Theft Auto VI' has been 10 years in the making, and it's coming Nov. 19, but Xbox Game Pass gamers may be left out of the fun.
1. 1. Grand Theft Auto VI will not be included in Xbox Game Pass at launch.
1. 2. Previous GTA games have been included in the subscription, but it could be awhile before GTA 6 is added, if it ever is.
1. 3. If you want to play GTA 6 when it launches later this year, you're going to have to buy it outright and play on either an Xbox or PlayStation console.

MMashable

1d ago

TechSpeculativeTech

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Xiaomi 18 Fold is an iPhone Duo lookalike with one big edge
A couple of days before the iPhone Duo was announced, Xiaomi unveiled a phone that looks very similar.
1. 1. Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold, a device that closely resembles the rumored iPhone Duo.
1. 2. The Xiaomi 18 Fold features a 7.58-inch main display, a 200MP main camera with Leica optics, and a 6,000mAh battery.
1. 3. The phone is unlikely to be released outside of China, with a Chinese price converting to roughly $1,600 USD.

MMashable

1d ago

TechPromotionalOpinion

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iPhone Duo alternatives for less at T-Mobile: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, Motorola Razr Fold
Looking for iPhone Duo alternatives? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Motorola Razr Fold are free or cheap at T-Mobile with trade-ins.
1. 1. Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience Beyond plan.
1. 2. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, as well as Motorola's Razr Fold are available now for much less at T-Mobile.
1. 3. Samsung and Motorola have been excelling at foldable phones for years.

MMashable

1d ago

TechConsumer TechDeal Alert

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Best earbuds deal: Apple’s wireless earbuds just hit $99 on Amazon
Score Apple’s new AirPods 4 on Amazon for $99 (down from $129). It features a refined ergonomic fit, H2 chip, USB-C case, IP54 rating, and hands-free Siri head gestures.
1. 1. As of Sept. 10, the base-model Apple AirPods 4 are currently marked down to $99.00 on Amazon — a clean $30 drop (23% off) from their $129.00 retail price.
1. 2. Apple completely overhauled the shape, shortened the stem, and tweaked the contours based on thousands of ear-scan data points so they lock in place comfortably without shoving silicone tips deep into your ear canal.
1. 3. Apple also officially retired the legacy Lightning connector here in favor of universal USB-C charging, so you can juice them up using the exact same cable as your laptop, iPad, or newer iPhone.

MMashable

1d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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People are losing it over the iPhone Duo's opening animation
The iPhone Duo features an incredible opening animation, and even tech experts who've seen it all before are stunned.
1. 1. The iPhone Duo's opening animation creates an optical illusion where the outer screen appears to blur into the inner display, resembling peering through glass.
1. 2. Videos of the iPhone Duo's opening animation are racking up tens of millions of views on social media, with tech reporters and creators sharing their reactions.
1. 3. The author states, 'I have to say that I got this one wrong. The foldable phone looks gorgeous, and that opening animation is the kind of 10/10 design flex that shows exactly why Apple does user interfaces better than anyone.'

MMashable

2d ago

BusinessTech IndustryConsumer Impact

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Apple hikes price of older iPhones, now more expensive than at launch
Apple has raised the prices of its iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and Air alongside the launch of the new iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and Duo.
1. 1. Apple has raised the prices of its iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and Air, making some models more expensive than at launch.
1. 2. The iPhone 16, previously at $699, is now $799, its original launch price from two years ago.
1. 3. The AI boom has significantly increased demand for memory chips, driving up manufacturing costs as tech companies compete for limited supplies.

MMashable

2d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Don't turn the Apple iPhone Duo into your alarm clock
Apple's new foldable phone, the Duo, was billed as a bedside clock. Don't let it become yours.
1. 1. Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo can do many things, including side-by-side screen multitasking and hands-free video viewing at different angles.
1. 2. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine, for example, recommends keeping your phone in another room and relying on a digital clock instead.
1. 3. My own recent attempt at this led to one of the best nights of sleep I've ever enjoyed — and a permanent shift in my behavior.

MMashable

2d ago

TechConsumer TechProduct Promotion

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iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Duo cases already available
New phone cases for the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo are already live following the new phones' announcement — here's what's available so far.
1. 1. The iPhone 18 line and first foldable iPhone are officially here, which means brand new cases are, too.
1. 2. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max phones are compatible with iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max cases.
1. 3. As the iPhone Duo size is completely unique, the case options are limited to just Apple and a few other brands as of launch day.

MMashable

2d ago

TechProduct FocusedTech Release

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How to preorder the new Apple Watches: Series 12 and Ultra 4
Apple's latest smartwatches are now available for preorder, including the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
1. 1. The lineup includes the new flagship Apple Watch Series 12 and the premium rugged Apple Watch Ultra 4.
1. 2. Apple Watch Series 12 — starting from $399 in two sizes (42mm or 46mm)
1. 3. Both new Apple Watches run on the new S11 chip and include a new Health Sensing System with improved sensors.

MMashable

2d ago

TechTechFuture Tech

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 unveiled: Pricing, specs, and new features
Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its "Surprise and Shine" iPhone event. It has a faster chip and new health features.
1. 1. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 will start at $799, the same price as last year's Apple Watch Ultra 3.
1. 2. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 supports a new Health Sensing System that takes more accurate, continuous heart rate readings.
1. 3. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 will offer up to 50 hours of battery life, up from 42 in the previous generation.

MMashable

2d ago

TechProduct AnnouncementConsumer Tech

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How to preorder the new AirPods 5: Price, specs, release date
Apple announced the AirPods 5 at the "Surprise and Shine" event on Sept. 9. Here's how to preorder the new earbuds.
1. 1. The AirPods 5 are officially here.
1. 2. The new earbuds will officially be available on Friday, Sept. 18, but preorders are live as of Sept. 9.
1. 3. Both feature active noise cancellation (a deviation from the AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC), and lower price points of $129 and $149, respectively (compared to the AirPods 4's $129 and $179).

MMashable

2d ago

TechSpeculativeTech Enthusiast

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Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it
Apple announced iOS 27 at WWDC 2026, and after its Sept. 9 iPhone launch event, the new OS (and Siri AI) is on the launch pad.
1. 1. Users with compatible iPhones will be able to install iOS 27 on Monday, Sept. 14.
1. 2. iOS 27 is the one that finally brings us Siri AI.
1. 3. Some of the most exciting changes coming to iPhones involve new AI photo-editing features, such as spatial reframing.

MMashable

2d ago

TechTech EnthusiastProduct Launch

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Apple ushers in new, AI-powered era for Siri
AI-powered Siri is officially here, including a dedicated chatbot app, image generation, and a suite of device upgrades.
1. 1. Apple's new AI-powered Siri, now referred to as Siri AI, is powered by the conversational capabilities of Apple Intelligence.
1. 2. Beta testers likened the experience to using other popular chatbots, like ChatGPT and Gemini, but with the added umph of Siri having access to your entire phone, including emails, calendar, and notes app.
1. 3. The new Siri is now available via beta and will roll out in English to Apple iOS 27 and macOS 27 users this fall.

MMashable

2d ago

TechPromotionalTech Launch

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Belkin unveils affordable SoundForm earbuds and kids’ ANC headphones at IFA 2026
Belkin expanded its SoundForm audio lineup at IFA 2026, launching affordable ANC earbuds like the SoundForm Isolate alongside kids' headphones starting at $34.99.
1. 1. Belkin expanded its SoundForm audio family with three new budget-friendly options designed to bring premium features like active noise cancellation, dual-device pairing, and long battery life down to accessible prices.
1. 2. The SoundForm Dot Wireless Earbuds ($34.99) offer an ultra-affordable entry point into true wireless audio.
1. 3. Designed for listeners ages five and up, the SoundForm Play ANC ($49.99) bring over-ear active noise cancellation to school, travel, and gaming.

MMashable

2d ago

TechControversialOpinion

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Apple Event 2026: Live iPhone updates from Apple Park
Apple Event 2025 live blog: Every 'awe-dropping' announcement, including iPhone Air
1. 1. Apple is gearing up for its biggest iPhone launch event in years.
1. 2. Today, on Sept. 9, the tech giant will host its "Surprise and Shine" event, and Mashable is reporting live from Apple Park all week.
1. 3. Not only do we expect Apple to finally unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, but the event also sets the stage for the grand debut of Siri AI.

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