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Apple and AT&T Address iPhone 18 Pro Max Cellular Service Issues
Apple and AT&T have confirmed a cellular service issue affecting a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max users on AT&T's network, causing loss of calls, texts, and data. Apple has released an iOS update and carrier settings update to prevent further issues, but affected devices require hardware replacement. The cause remains under investigation.
2 outletsHardwareQualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Chipsets
Qualcomm has launched two new flagship mobile chipsets, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, featuring advanced AI capabilities, improved performance, and enhanced gaming and camera technologies. Both are built on a 2nm process and support agentic AI, with the Extreme variant offering additional upgrades.
4 outletsHardwareValve Launches Steam Frame VR Headset with High Price and Limited Availability
Valve has announced the Steam Frame VR headset, priced at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB version, with preorders starting Sept. 14. The device features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, eye-tracking, and compatibility with Steam library streaming, but availability is managed via a randomized reservation system.
3 outletsHardwareiPhone 18 Pro Max: What to Expect Ahead of Apple's September Launch
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro Max at its September 9 'surprise and shine' event, alongside a new foldable iPhone Ultra. Leaks point to a bigger battery, a 2nm A20 Pro chip, and a first-ever variable aperture camera, positioning the phone against rivals like Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra.
1 outletHardwareMacBook Neo Sparks Wave of Budget Windows Rivals and Color-Matched Accessories
Apple's MacBook Neo is reshaping the budget laptop market, prompting Windows makers like Acer to launch cheaper alternatives while accessory brands such as Satechi roll out color-matching add-ons to fix the Neo's port limitations.
2 outletsHardwareSamsung's New Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Tested Against S26 Ultra, as Pixel 11 Pro XL Looms and DeX Gets an Upgrade
Tom's Guide put Samsung's $2,099 Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra head-to-head with the $1,299 Galaxy S26 Ultra, previewed the rumored Google Pixel 11 Pro XL against the S26 Ultra, and tested the new Samsung DeX desktop mode coming to this year's foldables.
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