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Pixel tips and features offer customization and efficiency, from Camera Look presets to Extreme Charging and HiLight indicators, helping users optimize performance and stay on top of notifications.
ZDNet has reported that most people no longer need flagship levels of phone storage or RAM. For storage, 128GB or 256GB will suit most users who stream and use cloud backups; 64GB is now the bare minimum. For RAM, 8GB–12GB will cover most use cases while high-tier RAM is driving device price increases in 2026.
A roundup of Pixel 11 Pro Fold reviews shows a safer, more durable design and stronger hardware, with AI features receiving mixed responses. The outer screen is brighter and the build quality is praised, but some critics note limited gains over prior folds. Battery life stays solid while camera performance remains variable.
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone at the "Surprise and Shine" event, introducing a passport-sized device that opens to roughly a 7.6–7.8‑inch display and will start at about $1,999. The company has also introduced new iPhone 18 Pro models and showcased updates to watches, AirPods and operating systems during John Ternus's first keynote as CEO.
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, with a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer screen. It launches at $1,999, positioning Apple against Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and signaling a potential shift in premium smartphones. The device offers a book-style design, a matte inner display, and an under-display selfie camera, while rivals emphasize their crease-free engineering.
The United Nations rights office has added 61 more companies to its database of firms operating in Israeli settlements, bringing the total to 214. Most are Israeli; new entries include ADAMA, Alony Hetz and Salvat Logistica. Several travel platforms were already on the list. Countries are debating or enforcing limits on settlement trade as EU states consider action.
The UN has updated its human-rights database to list 214 companies across 11 countries, most of them Israeli, with five removals this year. The update, first published in 2020, comes as Britain, France and Canada take steps to restrict settlement-linked trade. Volker Türk reiterates that firms must conduct due diligence to respect human rights.
Apple has acknowledged an inner-display fault affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units sold since the device launched on 23 October. Early owners have reported cracks, bright lines and crunching noises when unfolding the phone. Apple has said affected customers should contact AppleCare for replacements and that most units are not affected.