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View all5 Phones to Buy Instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro, According to Digital Trends
A roundup from Digital Trends highlights five alternative flagship phones worth considering before buying the Google Pixel 11 Pro, as other outlets weigh in on how the new Pixel lineup — including the Pixel 11 Pro Fold — stacks up against rivals like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8.
5 Phones to Consider Instead of the Google Pixel 11 Pro, According to Digital Trends
Digital Trends and other outlets are weighing in on how the new Google Pixel 11 Pro stacks up against rivals, with several publications suggesting shoppers look at alternatives before buying. Here's what the aggregated coverage says.
iPhone 18 Pro Max’s Bigger Battery May Bring a New iOS 27 Feature — Here’s What We Know
Early reporting suggests Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max will ship with a notably larger battery, prompting a new battery-management feature in iOS 27 and a curious pre-shipping drain step. Here’s what’s confirmed, what’s manufacturer claim, and what’s still rumor.
Rumor Mill: iPhone 18 Pro Max's Bigger Battery May Bring a New Power-Management Feature to iOS 27
Early reporting aggregated by 9to5Mac suggests Apple's next flagship will pack a notably larger battery — and may need a new iOS 27 feature to manage it. Here's what's actually confirmed versus speculated, and why smart-home users should care.
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