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Galaxy S26 Ultra joins Dakar 2026 coverage as a broadcast camera test

Samsung says Galaxy S26 Ultra phones are being used alongside broadcast cameras for skateboarding and taekwondo coverage at Dakar 2026.

2 Nov 2026

Final Cut Camera on iPhone 18 Pro: what variable aperture adds

2 Nov 2026

Pixel 11 Magic Capture: the promise and limits of one-tap action photos

2 Nov 2026

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Samsung Galaxy

Devices, One UI and security releases.

Galaxy AI adds languages, but feature and device support still matter

2 Nov 2026

Samsung’s October 2026 Galaxy security bulletin: what it confirms2 Nov 2026

iPhone

iOS, hardware and support.

iPhone Duo is on sale: the official facts worth checking before you buy

2 Nov 2026

iOS 27.2 security update: which iPhones Apple lists and what to check2 Nov 2026

Google Pixel

Android builds, cameras and buying choices.

Refurbished Pixel 9 expands: what Google promises and what buyers should verify

2 Nov 2026

Pixel’s October 2026 security patch: the date and fixes to verify2 Nov 2026

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