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Apple iOS 27 is almost here: When you can download it

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Say More Look Up Trending Now Mashable Selects Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Back to School Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series We've been testing the iOS 27 and Siri AI beta for months, but the public release is fast approaching. Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Apple's next big iOS update is finally on the launch pad.


Apple iOS 27 release date: When you can download it

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Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Look Up Back to School Mashable Selects Say More Trending Now Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series We've been testing the iOS 27 beta for months, but the public release is fast approaching. Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. Apple's next big iOS update is finally on the launch pad.


Review: Google Pixel 11 Pro HiLight is a dud, but the cameras make up for it

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Thermal Master P3 review: Excellent close-up thermal imaging for your phone

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Thermal Master P3 transforms a smartphone into a compact thermal imaging camera via the USB-C port, ideal for everyday use, trades, and troubleshooting. At a street price of around $300, the P3 delivers high image quality for this price range. A standout feature is the manual focus, which proves its worth when shooting a wide variety of subjects. In our test, we used it to examine the heat distribution on a sauna heater, check for unusual heating during the installation of an Anker Solix solar panel in the cellar, and visualize the waste heat from mini PCs and projectors.


Witcher 3 on a phone is cool. What it means for PCs is not

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Witcher 3 on a phone is cool. A cool phone modding project has me seeing visions of doom and gloom for the future of the PC market. Somebody built a desktop "PC" out of a gaming phone. The modder basically disassembled a powerful Android phone, strapped on an enclosure and cooler setup, and connected it to an external monitor.


Review: The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold finally gives Samsung a real fight

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Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Safety Net Creator Hub Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Mashable Selects Switch Off Trending Now In My Bag VidCon with Mashable All Series Alex Perry is a tech reporter at Mashable who primarily covers video games and consumer tech. Alex has spent most of the last decade reviewing games, smartphones, headphones, and laptops, and he doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon. He is also a Pisces, a cat lover, and a Kansas City sports fan. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Google delivered a much better device this year.


Buy a new Google Pixel 11 smartphone at Best Buy and get a free gift card

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Versus Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Creator Hub Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Mashable Selects Switch Off Trending Now Safety Net In My Bag VidCon with Mashable All Series If you're planning on getting a new Pixel device anyway, save some extra money while you're at it. Brittany is fueled by horror, rainbow-sugar-pixel-rushes, and video games. Until her dying breath she'll be wielding a BFG made entirely of killer drive and ambition. Check out her work at PfhorTheWin.com. Like a fabulous shooter once said, get psyched!


Honor's Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers

WIRED

Honor's Robot Phone Has a Gimbal-Powered Camera for Vloggers Honor's new China-exclusive Android phone features a pop-out motorized gimbal camera designed to replace your action cam. You hear it often: Smartphones have plateaued . A small boost to battery life here, a minor camera upgrade there--our glass slabs don't seem to change all that much from year to year. That's exactly the kind of sentiment Honor wants to counter with the Robot Phone, which has a motorized camera that pops up out of the top. Honor has been teasing the phone since late 2025 .


This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He's not alone in calling that a violation of privacy

The Guardian

Rhys, right, was sent this photo of himself taken at a Melbourne cafe by a stranger wearing Meta's Ray-Ban glasses Photograph: Supplied Rhys, right, was sent this photo of himself taken at a Melbourne cafe by a stranger wearing Meta's Ray-Ban glasses Photograph: Supplied This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. The backlash to what some dub'pervert glasses' is growing - but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing Fri 7 Aug 2026 11.00 EDTLast modified on Sat 8 Aug 2026 01.47 EDT One summer day earlier this year, Rhys left a cafe in Melbourne where he had been working remotely, when his phone pinged with a message on the dating app Grindr. The message was a photo of him sitting at a table outside the cafe on his laptop, with his dog seated on the ground next to him. In the foreground, in a man's hand was an iPhone unlocked. The photo had been taken moments before with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, unbeknown to Rhys.


Review: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 makes phones interesting again

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Look Up Say More Versus Creator Hub Switch Off Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Trending Now Safety Net In My Bag VidCon with Mashable Back to School Furtastic All Series Apple will have a steep hill to climb to beat Samsung's newest foldable design. Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men's grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he's also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.