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Samsung’s first trifold phone unfolds into a 10-inch tablet

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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
A phone that's also a tablet.
Photo: Samsung

While Apple reportedly readies its first foldable iPhone for 2026, Samsung is aiming higher. On Tuesday, the company unveiled its first multifolding device, the aptly named Galaxy Z TriFold. 

“Through years of innovation in foldable form factors, Galaxy Z TriFold solves one of the mobile industry’s longest-standing challenges — delivering the perfect balance between portability, premium performance and productivity all in one device. Galaxy Z TriFold now expands the boundaries of what’s possible for mobile work, creativity and connection,” said Samsung’s mobile division CEO TM Roh.­

The innovative handset comes at an eye-watering price, though.

Live now: Save on must-have gear with these Cyber Monday deals on iPhone accessories

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Photo of hand hodling iPhone 17 Pro with a Baseus Picogo Qi2 10K Portable Charger to illustrate guide to best iPhone accessories deals for Black Friday 2025
At these prices, these hot iPhone accessories must be flying off the shelves!
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Missed out on great Black Friday deals on useful iPhone accessories? Worry not! Cyber Monday gives you another chance to score them at genuinely tempting prices.

Whether you want a MagSafe power bank, a multi-port GaN charger or a set of AirTags, you can pick them up at big discounts and upgrade your setup without spending much. With so many deals live already, it’s the perfect chance to stock up on some useful iPhone accessories for daily use.

Live now: Best Cyber Monday 2025 Apple accessories deals — docks, SSDs, power banks, Apple Pencil and more

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Composite image showing several products (mouse, SSD, power bank, etc.) included in roundup of best Apple accessories Black Friday deals 2025
These powerhouse accessories make any Apple setup stronger.
Image: Cult of Mac

Cyber Monday isn’t just a great time to upgrade to an Apple silicon MacBook or snag an outstanding deal on an iPad. It’s also one of the best times to grab accessories for your Apple devices at deep discounts.

Check out the best deals on Apple accessories for Cyber Monday 2025.

Best Mac apps on sale for Cyber Monday 2025: Don’t miss these deals on must-have software

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Score these amazing Mac apps on sale for Cyber Monday.
Score these amazing Mac apps on sale for Cyber Monday.
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Cyber Monday is a great time not only to pick up new Apple gear and accessories, but also to score some excellent Mac apps at deep discounts. Many popular titles get major price cuts during the sale, and you can pick them for a fraction of their usual cost.

From powerful utilities to creative apps and professional tools, check out the best Cyber Monday deals on Mac apps.

Strong iPhone 17 demand could help Apple dethrone Samsung

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iPhone 17 sales in China outpace iPhone 16.
Thanks to iPhone 17, iPhone sales may grow by double-digit % this year.
Photo: Ian Fuchs/Cult of Mac

Apple will reportedly surpass Samsung to become the world’s largest smartphone maker this year. The strong sales of Phone 17 will help the company reclaim the crown in more than a decade.

Strong consumer interest in the new iPhones has led to double-digit growth in sales, which will make this achievement possible.

Use Nano Banana Pro to create amazing AI images on your iPhone

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How to use Nano Banana Pro on iPhone
Use Google's latest image editing AI model to create amazing images on your iPhone.
AI Image: Google Gemini

From wild concept art to polished edits, Google Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro image creation and editing tool can spin up impressive visuals from a single prompt on your iPhone.

The featured image of this article itself serves as an amazing example of Nano Banana Pro’s capabilities. And it also showcases just how far behind Apple is in the AI race. (Sorry, Image Playground.)

If you’re itching to use Google’s Nano Banana Pro on your iPhone, this guide will show you how.

Ugreen’s most affordable NAS units will solve your data storage problem [Review] ★★★★

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Ugreen DH2300 is an entry-level NAS.★★★★
The Ugreen DH2300 will cut down your reliance on cloud storage.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Ugreen’s DH2300 and DH4300 Plus are network-attached storage devices for people who don’t want to handle the complexity associated with a NAS. They offer tons of local storage, simple setup and a price that makes ditching cloud subscriptions far more appealing.

I wanted a simple setup, since my family would use the NAS for backing up their devices and photos. So I tested both the Ugreen NASync DH2300 and the 4300 Plus to see how well they work.

Spotify’s latest tool makes switching from Apple Music effortless

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Spotify Playlist transfer tool
Import your music into Spotify in just a few taps.
Image: Spotify

Spotify just made it easier to import your music library from other streaming services. And you can do this directly from its mobile app. 

The company has partnered with popular third-party service TuneMyMusic to integrate this functionality into its app.

I ditched Finder on my Mac for this app, and I’m not going back

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Image of a MacBook Pro with the logo of Bloom, a Finder replacement for Mac, on its screen
When it comes to file management on Mac, Bloom blows Finder away.
Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Bloom is a Finder replacement that will completely change how you work with files on your Mac. 

With a refined interface that makes it feel like a native Mac app, it offers advanced features like a customizable multi-pane layout and enhanced file operations. After using Bloom for several weeks, I’m hooked. It speeds up basic tasks and makes file management on my Mac much easier.

Here’s everything this productivity-boosting Finder replacement can do.

LibrePods finally brings real AirPods support to Android

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AirPods and Android together
AirPods finally work well with Android, thanks to LibrePods.
Image: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

A new open-source app called LibrePods aims to make the AirPods experience on Android nearly as good as on an iPhone.

Currently, Androids do not officially support AirPods. You can technically pair Apple’s earbuds with Android phones, but you won’t be able to access most of coolest features. 

iPhone 17’s N1 chip delivers major Wi-Fi speed boost

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Apple N1
Apple's N1 chip really makes a big difference in Wi-Fi speeds.
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The iPhone 17’s new N1 wireless chip brings a significant boost in Wi-Fi speeds. Tests conducted by Ookla show the newer iPhone models pulling faster speeds over Wi-Fi than their predecessors.

Based on the test data, the iPhone 17 pulled 40% faster Wi-Fi speeds than the iPhone 16.

6 hidden Apple One perks you might not know about but should

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Cartoon image of a man and woman sitting on a couch with MacBooks on their laps and a city skyline in the window behind them.
Sure, Apple One bundles save you money, but lesser-known perks make them even better.
AI image: Midjourney/Cult of Mac

Apple One makes life easier (and cheaper) by bundling multiple Apple services together — and hidden perks make everything even better. The initial draw is that you gain access to services like Apple TV, iCloud and Apple Music at a reduced price. But there’s more to each of these services than meets the eye.

There are several lesser-known features you might not know about. Some enhance your day-to-day experience, while others will help you save even more money.

Sorry, Siri: iPhone side button will soon trigger other voice assistants

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An image of an iPhone 17 with a magnifying glass and a microphone overlaid, used to illustrate a story about triggering a new voice assistant other than Siri by using the side button.
Open a third-party voice assistant instead of Siri.
Image: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac

Apple will soon allow iPhone users in Japan to use the side button to trigger a third-party voice assistant they might prefer to Siri. It is laying the groundwork for this change in iOS 26.2, which is currently in beta testing.

The company posted a detailed post on its developer blog providing insight into this change.

Apple loses major iPhone Air designer to AI startup

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iPhone Air floating in front of a fake palm tree in a beige room
It's the same designer who starred in the iPhone Air's design video.
Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Abidur Chowdhury, the industrial designer who helped shape the iPhone Air, reportedly left Apple for an unnamed AI startup.

“His exit made waves internally, given his rising profile within the design team,” according to a Bloomberg report.

Apple may shake up iPhone launch cycle in 2026

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iPhone Air 2 rumors
Apple never intended to update the iPhone Air annually.
Photo: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac

Contrary to a recent rumor, Apple didn’t delay the launch of the iPhone Air 2 to 2027 — that was seemingly the company’s plan all along.

A new report adds more info about the road map for the super-slim device, as well as shedding more light on Apple’s plans to spread out iPhone launches starting in 2026 to give its marketing team some breathing room.

Apple throws Mac Pro under the bus … again

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No M5 Ultra upgrade for Mac Pro.
Apple wants to push the Mac Studio instead of the Mac Pro.
Photo: Apple/Rajesh Pandey

Apple reportedly has “largely written off the Mac Pro” and does not plan to significantly upgrade its expandable desktop computer in 2026.

Instead, the company seems focused on the Mac Studio, a smaller desktop machine without expansion slots.

Don’t miss our explanation on why Apple killing the Mac Pro makes sense.

Apple preps for a post–Tim Cook era

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Photo of Apple CEO Tim Cook during 2025 iPhone product launch event, used to illustrate story about his possible retirement and Apple's search for its next CEO.
Will Tim Cook retire as Apple's CEO next year?
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Apple’s board of directors is reportedly amping up the search for a new CEO to replace Tim Cook, possibly as early as January 2026. The board recently “intensified preparations for Cook to hand over the reins,” according to a Saturday report from the Financial Times, which says the announcement of a new Apple CEO could come alongside the company’s post-holiday earnings report.

The story cited “several people familiar with discussions inside the tech group.”

The most surprising tweaks in iOS 26.2 beta 2 you need to know

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iPhone screenshot showing iOS 26.2 beta 2 download option
iOS 26.2 beta 2 packs a surprising number of changes.
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Apple’s latest iOS 26.2 beta 2 may look like a minor update on the surface, but it hides a handful of clever changes. It builds on the changes found in iOS 26.2 beta 1 to deliver an even better experience. 

Below are all the changes and tweaks iOS 26.2 beta 2 brings to your iPhone.

macOS 26.2 Tahoe introduces Edge Light for better video calls

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Edge Light in macOS Tahoe
macOS Tahoe’s next update will put an end to bad video-call lighting
Photo: Apple

macOS 26.2 beta 2 adds a new Edge Light feature to improve the look of your video calls. As the name indicates, it will add a white light to the edges of your Mac’s display while you’re on a video call.

It’s like a built-in ring light that should improve your appearance when hopping on FaceTime to chat with friends or colleagues. 

You won’t believe what Apple just added to Vision Pro gaming

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Apple now directly sells Sony's PSVR2 controllers for the Vision Pro.
Apple now directly sells Sony's PSVR2 controllers for the Vision Pro.
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Apple just started selling PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers on its website, offering Vision Pro gamers a route to a whole new level of interaction. The accessories, which Sony does not sell separately, should arrive in Apple Stores on November 17.

The PSV R2 Sense controllers wrap around each hand and feature a three-axis gyroscope, a three-axis accelerometer, and built-in buttons, triggers and analog sticks for enhanced VR gaming. Adding them to your Vision Pro setup should take gaming to a whole new level.

Apple’s latest accessory is a designer pocket for your iPhone

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Marketing photo of Apple's iPhone Pocket accessory in purple
The iPhone Pocket is Apple's craziest accessory since the iPod Sock.
Photo: Apple

Apple teamed up with the Japanese design firm behind Steve Jobs’ famous black turtlenecks to create a new iPhone accessory: the iPhone Pocket.

Inspired by “a piece of cloth” and produced in collaboration with Issey Miyake, it features a seamless, singular 3D-knitted construction.

“This clever extra pocket exemplifies those ideas and is a natural accompaniment to our products,” said Molly Anderson, Apple’s vice president of industrial design, in a press release Tuesday.

Apple might retire HomePod mini soon

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HomePod mini discontinued?
HomePod mini 2 around the corner?
Photo: Apple/Rajesh Pandey/CultOfMac

Apple might have silently discontinued the original HomePod mini. The tiny smart speaker is out of stock across several U.S. retailers, fueling speculation that a new model might be coming soon.