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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
iPhone 16e gets a price cut of over ₹10,000 on Amazon: Check offer
If you missed buying the iPhone 16e during the recent Amazon sale, now is another opportunity to get the phone for under ₹50,000. The phone is currently retailing for much lower than its MRP, and you can combine bank offers to sweeten the deal further. If you are interested in how to get the best possible deal on the iPhone 16e, read on. iPhone 16e sports a single camera setup, and misses out on the ultra-wide lens.(Aishwarya Panda-HT) iPhone 16e Under ₹ 50,000: Deal Explained On Amazon India, the iPhone 16e is currently listed at ₹53,600, which is much lower than its MRP of ₹59,900 for the 128GB model. This is applicable for both the white and black colourways. To get an even better deal, you can combine bank offers from ICICI or SBI. You can get ₹4,000 off, which brings the net price down to ₹49,600. Alternatively, you can use the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. This provides an instant discount of ₹2,500, and after your billing cycle, you will receive an additional ₹2,555 cashback, bringing the net discounted price down to ₹48,545. Loading Suggestions... iPhone 16 vs iPhone 16e: What's Different? If you are in the market for a new iPhone and confused about which one to buy: the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 16e, there are a set of key differences. Firstly, you get a single-camera setup; of course, there is no ultrawide lens. So, if you want camera versatility from your iPhone, you will get more of it with the iPhone 16. Secondly, there is no Camera Control button like the iPhone 16; however, you do get the Action button that debuted with the iPhone 15 Pro. Another difference is that you do not get the Dynamic Island like the iPhone 16 series. Instead, you get the old, tried-and-tested notch. Therefore, if you are comfortable with these changes, the iPhone 16e can be a good option, especially at around ₹48,000. It features the same Apple A18 chipset as the iPhone 16, and the battery life is great, too.
CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
Before Apple Launches iOS 26 This Fall, Here's What's in iOS 18.5
Apple is set to release iOS 26 this fall, and the tech company said that iPhone update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, a new Games app and more to your iPhone. But Apple launched iOS 18.5 on May 12, and that update brought a new wallpaper, app tweaks and some bug fixes and security patches that everyone can access now. You can download iOS 18.5 by going to Settings > General > Software Update, then tapping Update Now and following the prompts on your screen. Here's what iOS 18.5 brings to your iPhone. Just a reminder, only people with an iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max or the iPhone 16 lineup can access Apple Intelligence for now. If you have any other iPhone, you won't have access to those features. You can also check out what other iOS 18 updates brought to your iPhone. New Pride wallpaper Apple releases a new Pride wallpaper ahead of Pride Month every year, and this year is no different. iOS 18.5 includes the latest iteration of the wallpaper, Pride Harmony, which features bold stripes that shift and change position as you move. The latest iOS update includes a new Pride wallpaper, left, next to wallpapers from previous years. Apple/Screenshot by CNET iOS 18.5 tweaks Mail options Uncheck the "Show Contact Photos" option to streamline your inbox. Apple/Screenshot by CNET Apple introduced a few Mail app updates in iOS 18.5. One of those updates makes it easier to adjust the app's settings by showing or hiding contact photos in Mail. Contact photos are the images to the left of emails that help identify senders. Mail will show Contact Posters by default, but you can turn them off from within the app with iOS 18.5. To do so, open Mail, tap the three dots (...) in the top-right corner of your screen, and then tap Show Contact Photos. Now, all your emails will just show the subject line and a preview of the message, similar to how Mail looked before iOS 18. This option is in iOS 18.4, but it's buried in Settings and not easy to locate. Another update concerns Categories. If the mode is enabled, you can see a small tab on the right side of your screen near the other categories. Swipe the categories bar near the top of Mail to the left, and this small tab will expand to reveal the category All Mail. When you swipe left to view All Mail, it will automatically be selected, and you'll need to tap one of the other Categories to unselect All Mail. This category isn't new; you could find it in iOS 18.4. But, there was no small tab on the right side of your screen to signal it was present off-screen. Therefore, All Mail flew under the radar -- I didn't even know the option was there until beta versions of iOS 18.5. This category appears to be a way to simultaneously enable Categories and List View -- the pre-Categories view of Mail. When you use All Mail, you're viewing your messages without any categorization, like in List View. Apple/Screenshot by CNET Satellite features for all iPhone 13 models Apple's iOS 18.5 also brings certain satellite features, like messaging, to the iPhone 13 lineup. That means if you go off the grid, you could still text people to let them know where you are. However, these features on iPhone 13 models are carrier-dependent, and currently only T-Mobile offers them in the US via Starlink. T-Mobile Starlink is in beta, and the beta is free and open to anyone until July, including people on other carrier plans. After July, it will be part of the T-Mobile Experience Beyond and Go5G Next plans. People with other carriers, like Verizon and AT&T, will then be able to access the system for $10 a month. Back Tap banner The iOS 18.5 update also introduces the option to display a banner using the Back Tap function. Back Tap turns the Apple logo on the back of your iPhone into a usable button that can open your camera, take a screenshot and more when you double- or triple-tap it. And with iOS 18.5, you can make your iPhone display a banner whenever you use Back Tap. To enable the banner, go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap and tap the toggle next to Show Banner. If you enable the banner and use Back Tap, the banner will appear across the top of your screen and read, "Back Tap Double/Triple Tap detected." Apple/Screenshot by CNET iOS 18.5 release notes Here are the full release notes for iOS 18.5. This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes: A new Pride Harmony wallpaper. Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child's device. Buy with iPhone is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a third-party device. Fixes an issue where the Apple Vision Pro app may display a black screen. Support for carrier-provided satellite features is available on iPhone 13 (all models). For more information, visit: Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: For more on iOS 18, here's all the new iPhone features included in iOS 18.4 and iOS 18.3. You can also check out our iOS 18 cheat sheet and my thoughts on the iOS 26 beta.
Android Authority
5 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Motorola is finally beating Samsung at its own game
Ryan Haines / Android Authority When you buy a smartphone in 2025, it's often rare that you pay the full MSRP of the phone you're looking at. Between trade-in deals, price discounts, store credits, and more, virtually every smartphone brand is always running some kind of promotion on its Android handsets. For years, Samsung has been one of the best at this game. Even for phones that are still in the pre-order phase or have just recently launched, it's not uncommon to find Samsung throwing in free storage upgrades, discounts on a smartwatch if you buy it with your new phone, etc., etc. But Motorola has quietly been catching up to Samsung in this regard for a while, and with its latest Razr Ultra promotion, Motorola has finally beat Samsung at its own game. Motorola Razr Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7: Which one would you choose? 0 votes Motorola Razr Ultra NaN % Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 NaN % Motorola is coming for Samsung's value crown Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you've shopped for a Motorola phone in recent years, you've probably come across similar such deals on the company's website. Motorola is no stranger to quickly slashing price on its phones, and it hasn't been for some time. But while its discounts are often good, they never seem to be quite on the same level as Samsung's. However, that changed this week with a new deal for the Motorola Razr Ultra. Right now on Motorola's website, you can buy a 1TB Razr Ultra for the same price as the base 512GB storage model plus get a free Moto Watch Fit smartwatch with your order. That's a total value of $400 in savings, and that's without trading in your old phone — where Motorola is currently offering an extra $200 on top of your phone's normal trade-in value. So, if you traded in a 128GB iPhone 15 Pro, you could get a 1TB Razr Ultra (plus the Moto Watch Fit) for just $650 — a combo that would normally cost $1,700. Joe Maring / Android Authority How's that compare to Samsung? At the time of writing (currently during Z Flip 7 pre-orders), Samsung is also offering a free storage upgrade (from 256GB to 512GB) along with enhanced trade-in values. Using the iPhone 15 Pro as an example once again, trading that into Samsung would net you a 512GB Galaxy Z Flip 7 for $700. That's $50 more than the Motorola deal, and you're getting half the storage and no free smartwatch. While this is just one example, I think it's an important one to call out. It's easy to point at Samsung as the value king for smartphone deals and promos, and while the company is certainly still doing well here, Motorola beating Samsung in this department — even in just one scenario — is significant. It's especially noteworthy in this example considering the stark similarities between the Razr Ultra and Z Flip 7. These are the two best flip-phone foldables available in the US today, and for Motorola to edge out Samsung like this is impressive. If I were in the market for a new flip-phone and had these two deals to choose from, I know which one I'd pick, and it wouldn't be Samsung. This is good for everyone Ryan Haines / Android Authority Aggressive smartphone deals like this are important. Not only are are they good ways to save you a few bucks on your next purchase, but they also put pressure on competitors to follow suit. It's widely known that Samsung traditionally has among the best smartphone promos, but a deal as good as this Razr Ultra one can shift that narrative. It can put Motorola on people's radar in a way that the company wasn't previously, and in turn, Samsung may up its game with its next Z Flip 7 promotion. Whether you're a Moto or a Samsung fan, everyone wins. Beyond that big picture view, it's also just nice to see Motorola make a phone like the Razr Ultra so accessible. The Razr Ultra is one of our best-reviewed phones of the year, with one of our only complaints being its steep price. For that to no longer be an issue is pretty commendable. Now, is this something we'll see more of from Motorola? While we can't say for sure, I certainly hope so — and I think we will. To out-value one of the best Android brands in the business is no small feat, and this Razr Ultra deal is clear Motorola knows how to do it. Motorola Razr Ultra Motorola Razr Ultra Blisteringly fast charging and excellent battery life • Ultra-flagship-tier performance • Top-notch materials and eye-catching Pantone colors MSRP: $1,299.99 High-end processing power in a folding shell Adding Ultra to the name, the Motorola Razr Ultra is the first folding phone from Moto with a top-tier processor. The 7-inch folding display is paired with a half-size front display to give you both a premium experience, and a compact and portable communication device. See price at Amazon See price at Motorola Save $399.99
CNET
5 days ago
- CNET
How Is T-Mobile's Starlink-Based Satellite Service Different from the Rest? I Tried It First Hand
T-Mobile's new T-Satellite service, commercially launched this week, uses the Starlink satellite network to send and receive text messages from space. For $10 a month (or included in the cost of the company's Experience Beyond plan), the service can be a communications lifeline when you're out of cellular coverage. But that's the thing: for me to test it out, I could only be in a cellular dead zone. T-Mobile estimates there are 500,000 square miles in the US with no cell coverage, so I left my home in Seattle to find one. After three hours of driving to the wooded North Cascades, I got my chance to see if satellite texting is as easy as everyday cellular texting, and how T-Satellite differs from other satellite services. Now Playing: Hands-On with T-Mobile's T-Satellite Service 01:55 How T-Satellite differs from other satellite services Satellite texting is now a big deal: the wireless providers and phone-makers including Apple are betting satellite connectivity is the answer for travelers and people who live in remote areas (and even those impacted by emergencies such as the massive flooding in Texas). It also isn't new. Apple started offering SOS communication backed by Globalstar on the iPhone 14. And later, that allowed emergency texting when you're outside coverage areas -- a literal lifesaver for people injured, lost or stranded in remote areas. The feature also allowed you to share you location via satellite in the Find My app. Apple then expanded the service to include any texting using the Messages app, as well as calling for roadside assistance. CNET's David Lumb used Messages via satellite on his iPhone 15 Pro to text friends and share his thoughts when he summited Mount Haleakalā's peak in Hawaii. Google has a similar feature in its Pixel 9 phones, except the Pixel 9A, which works with satellite provider Skylo. Samsung Galaxy phones, like the recently released Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, can use Verizon for satellite texting and to contact emergency services through Skylo, too. However, that communication involves a few steps to activate the feature. You need to be outdoors with a clear view of the sky -- no trees or buildings -- and point your phone at a passing satellite, keeping it steady to maintain the connection. With T-Satellite, the experience is quite different. Texting is almost indistinguishable from when you're within cellular coverage. On a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with a T-Mobile plan, opening the Messages app showed the phone already connected to satellite, with a banner reading "You're messaging by satellite." A small satellite icon appears in the menu bar with radiating curves to indicate the status of the connection. The phone has automatically connected to the T-Satellite network, as indicated by its (teeny) status icon. Screenshot by Jeff Carlson/CNET This is due in part to the fact that there are now more than 650 Starlink satellites overhead providing wider coverage, but also because they use a frequency band compatible with most phones sold in the last four don't need a specific phone model that has satellite messaging hardware, such as the Motorola Razr Ultra. The experience of setting up T-Satellite on my iPhone 16 Pro was generally the same. One unique thing about T-Satellite is that T-Mobile is offering the service to anyone, even if they use another carrier for cellular service. In my case, I set up the T-Satellite beta using the second eSIM slot on my phone, and turned off the primary service (AT&T) in order to test just T-Mobile's feature. A solid black satellite icon appears in the menu bar. I should note that I performed this testing a couple days before T-Satellite went live, so it was technically during the T-Satellite beta period, and using a beta version of the Messages app on Android. Plus, I didn't attempt to make an emergency call, either, which on the T-Satellite service would mean dialing 911 in the phone app, versus initiating an SOS text communication using Apple's service. Texting, but sometimes slower Mostly, texting via satellite is just like texting via cellular. The data pipe between the phone and a satellite flying overhead at 17,000 miles per hour is small, so occasionally texts would take several seconds to go through. But sometimes a conversation would happen without any extended lag. By comparison, when CNET's Patrick Holland tested Apple's Messages via satellite feature, he noted that "most sends were nearly instantaneous, others took 15 to 20 seconds with one taking over a minute." One feature going live today for Android is the ability to send images, videos and audio files using Multimedia Messaging Service over the satellite network. On the Galaxy S25 Ultra, I snapped a photo of the lake and sent it using Messages as I normally would. The only difference over satellite is that it took around two and a half minutes to send. On Android, you can send photos via MMS even over the satellite connection. The feature is coming later for iOS. Screenshot by Jeff Carlson/CNET However, MMS is currently only supported on Android; iOS support is coming later. Also arriving in the future -- October, specifically -- is the ability for apps to send and receive data over the satellite connection. T-Mobile has cited AllTrails as an example of apps that'll be compatible with the service. This would be a great use of data for other mapping tools. Although I was never lost on this trip --I pulled into a well-marked scenic overlook to test with a stunning view -- I also made a point of downloading an offline map of the area using Apple Maps while I was still within cellular range. Lingering questions and challenges Not every message went through, and after my limited testing, there are a few areas where more clarity would help. For example, on Android, it wasn't always obvious when I'd lost satellite connection. In theory, with many Starlink satellites overhead, you shouldn't have to worry about pointing at a specific patch of sky to maintain a connection. But at one point after sending a message, some text below it said the app was waiting to connect. Only then did I notice the tiny satellite icon was showing thin gray bars instead of thin black bars. Compare that to Apple's implementation, which uses Dynamic Island to show an impossible-to-miss green status button to indicate a solid connection to a satellite. Or Google's Satellite SOS service, with its full-screen visual prompts that help you stay connected to a satellite or connect to a new one if needed. The prominent green icon in the Dynamic Island indicates a satellite connection when using Apple's satellite texting feature. (The red icon shows that the screen is being recorded and isn't related to the connection.) Screenshot by Jeff Carlson/CNET I also ran into some confusion with my iPhone 16 Pro running T-Satellite as a secondary eSIM. When attempting to text a friend who came along with me and was using Apple's method on his iPhone, I got a message that he was connected via satellite and was given the option to tap Send via Satellite. What I didn't realize at the time was that the connection dropped as I was typing the text. On further research, I discovered that an active third-party satellite connection shows "SAT" in the menu bar. When SAT is replaced by a black satellite icon, it means T-Satellite is no longer connected, but that Apple's satellite option is available; I thought it meant that I was still connected. At one point, I was unable to text my friend who was also using satellite access, even though it appeared to be connected (see the satellite icon in the menu bar). (The red button in the Dynamic Island shows that the screen is being recorded.) Screenshot by Jeff Carlson/CNET Look up, and ahead Will satellite services cover the remaining dead zones and allow easy communication even in remote areas? Based on my experience, the potential is definitely there. It's been less than two years since Apple first launched Emergency SOS via satellite on the iPhone and it's impressive how satellite connectivity has expanded so quickly with the ability to support texting. I appreciate that the T-Satellite implementation is similar to the way millions of people communicate every day via text. Removing friction is key to adopting technologies like this. As companies build up the capacity and performance of satellite services, it's easy to see a near future where you don't have to think about how you're getting data, just as we currently don't ever think about which cellular tower is relaying our data. As someone who lives in cellular-saturated Seattle, I probably won't need to rely on satellite data. But the North Cascades is where I've gone camping for years, so I can see it being occasionally useful, especially if there's ever an emergency situation. As I was juggling my phones and pestering my friends and family with texts, a couple approached to ask what I was doing. They were visiting the area from a small town in northern Idaho near the Canadian border, where cellular coverage is a rarity. After talking for a few minutes, I realized that being able to connect wirelessly via satellite could be a real boon for them, especially in emergencies, but also everyday annoyances when other forms of communication aren't available, like during power outages.
Fast Company
6 days ago
- Fast Company
Apple's iOS 26 public beta is out. Here's how to install it safely
A stable 'release' version of Apple's iOS 26 is due in September, but you can now try an in-progress version, called the public beta. It previews a revamped interface and new features in apps like Messages and Phone (both with spam filtering), Camera, Wallet, and especially CarPlay. Models starting with the iPhone 15 Pro also get upgrades to the Apple Intelligence AI suite, including live translation, improved image creation, and the ability to search visually across apps. The translucent Liquid Glass interface is seeing a bit of a revival in areas such as Notification Center, after Apple toned it down in earlier betas. Is the iOS 26 public beta safe to install? The public beta follows four developer betas meant for app creators (although others tend to install betas out of curiosity). Adding the word public doesn't mean this beta is without risks. To get it, you have to accept an agreement that absolves Apple of responsibility for any problems it may cause. This includes bricking—rendering the phone inoperable. It's safest to test the public beta on a spare device, which Apple's beta site strongly recommends. You can lower the risk to an old model or your current one by first backing up your iPhone and learning how to unbrick and roll it back to the latest release version of iOS 18. We'll walk you through how to do that further down. These tips may also help with glitches you may encounter in the release version. How to get iOS 26 public beta First, check whether your iPhone supports iOS 26. Apple's list includes models back to 2019's iPhone 11 and 2020's SE (2nd generation), both using the A13 Bionic chip. If you have an iPhone X or earlier model, it won't show an option to download iOS 26. Getting the beta is easy: Visit the Apple Beta site, click Sign Up, and log in with the same Apple ID your iPhone uses. Signing up provides access to all Apple OS 26 betas: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, plus HomePod software. Does installing iOS 26 public beta void my warranty? According to Apple's FAQ, installing the beta won't void your hardware warranty, although you will have to restore to a stable OS version before getting service. Apple Beta Software Program login screen for signing in with Apple ID But within the the roughly 5,500-word Apple Beta Software Agreement is the clause: 'APPLE SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY COSTS, EXPENSES OR OTHER LIABILITIES YOU MAY INCUR . . . INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE OR DATA.' (Fast Company has asked Apple to clarify whether 'equipment' would include the iPhone hardware and will update if we get an answer.) The agreement does say that the company may provide support through its beta program, 'at Apple's option.' TL;DR: Don't count on help, and take your own precautions. How to back up your iPhone before installing iOS 26 public beta Before you do anything, first back up your iPhone. The easiest way is online: Go to Settings, then click your name, iCloud > iCloud Backup. Apple provides 5GB of free storage. Paid tiers start at 50GB for $0.99 per month and 200GB for $2.99. advertisement You can also back up to a computer over USB. In recent versions of macOS: Open Finder, click your iPhone in the left panel, then click Back Up Now. Windows or macOS Mojave (10.14) and earlier should use iTunes. (Yes, it's still out there.) Click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window, then Click Summary > Back Up Now. Before installing iOS 26 public beta, note these backup options in your macOS Finder. How to download and install iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone Now comes the main event. On your iPhone, click Settings > General > Software Update. Click Beta Updates to see multiple options on the next screen, including Off and possibly betas for several versions of iOS. Click to place a check mark next to iOS 26 Public Beta. Then tap the back button and click Update Now. iPhone screenshots showing how to select iOS 26 Public Beta from the Beta Updates menu How to roll back from iOS 26 beta In the event that iOS 26 does brick your phone, a new tool called Recovery Assistant may automatically activate, allowing you to monitor the process wirelessly from another Apple device. If Recovery Assistant doesn't appear or work, try the old-fashioned way: Connect the iPhone to your computer over USB and open Finder or iTunes (depending on your computer operating system). Press and release the iPhone's volume up button, then the volume down button. Then press and hold the side button until you see the Recovery Mode screen with cable and computer icons. If you don't see them, throw yourself at the mercy of Apple Support by contacting them online. MacOS Finder shows iPhone in Recovery Mode with the option to update or restore for iOS 26 beta installation. If you do, Finder or iTunes will show the message 'There is a problem with the iPhone that requires it to be updated or restored.' It's best to select the Restore option, which erases the Phone and installs the latest public release of iOS. Then restore the deleted data and settings from your backup.
