iPhone 18 Pro Max connectivity issue on AT&T isn't fixed by iOS 27.0.1 apparently

Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 27.0.1, following the initial iOS 27 launch earlier in September. The update fixes an issue that caused the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max to reboot after a failed Face ID authentication. Or at least that's what Apple has said about it. [#InlinePriceWidget,14934,1#] [#InlinePriceWidget,14716,1#] However, AT&T is now apparently sending its customers an automated text message urging them to update to iOS 27.0.1 immediately, because it also fixes an issue that leaves an iPhone 18 Pro Max connected to the carrier's network unable...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_max_connectivity_issue_on_at_t_isnt_fixed_by_ios_2701_apparently-news-74883.php

Samsung Googlebook appears on Geekbench with a Snapdragon X Elite chipset

Not satisfied with having one laptop platform, Google introduced Googlebooks – Android-powered laptops. The official page for the platform lists laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo. Now it appears that Samsung will be joining the party soon with a Googlebook of its own. We don’t know what it will be called as Geekbench 7.1.0 only lists its model number – Samsung XE940XSA. Samsung has a “Galaxy Chromebook” for Google’s other laptop platform, so... Galaxy Googlebook? That sounds weird. Samsung Googlebook (XE940XSA) result on Geekbench 7.1.0 Anyway, the chipset is listed...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_googlebook_appears_on_geekbench_with_a_snapdragon_x_elite_chipset-news-74880.php

Samsung starts mass producing Exynos 2700 chip, Galaxy S27 Ultra decision still up in the air

Samsung has begun mass production of the Exynos 2700 chipset, according to Korean publication The Elec. The company has reportedly set the production target “more than 10% higher” than the Exynos 2600 target to account for the new addition to the S-series family – the Galaxy S27 Pro. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro – along with the vanilla and plus models – will use the Exynos 2700 in Korea and Europe. These models will switch to a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip for the US and China. As for the Galaxy S27 Ultra, that one is still up in the air. Samsung System LSI, which designs the Exynos...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_mass_producing_exynos_2700_chip_galaxy_s27_ultra_decision_still_up_in_the_air-news-74879.php

Price alert: Samsung raises the prices of Galaxy S26 phones, the US, Europe and India affected

We live in Opposite World – half a year after new phones launch, the manufacturer is typically expected to reduce prices. Instead, Samsung just raised the prices of Galaxy S26 series phones by at least $100 (it’s $200 in the case of the 1TB S26 Ultra). And it’s not just the US that was affected. We went through the online stores of several regional divisions of Samsung.com to check how much a new S26 costs. What we found is that the US, Canada, the UK, mainland Europe and India are all showing higher prices. We didn’t check every region, but if any haven’t raised their prices yet, they...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/price_alert_samsung_raises_the_prices_of_galaxy_s26_phones_the_us_europe_and_india_affected-news-74865.php

Apple iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17

With the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max now on the market but no vanilla iPhone 18 yet in sight, the Apple iPhone 17e and Apple iPhone 17 remain Apple's current more affordable options. And with a sizeable price gap between them - around €650 for the iPhone 17e versus €900 for the iPhone 17 - the question is whether stepping up to the regular model is really worth it. The iPhone 17e gets you into the current iPhone lineup for considerably less, while the iPhone 17 brings a number of meaningful upgrades. So how much better is it in practice, and does that justify the premium? Let's find...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_17e_vs_iphone_17_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-73167.php

T-Mobile is preparing new T-Mix plans, here are the details

According to a new report, T-Mobile is going to launch a new fleet of plans under a new T-Mix brand. The T-Mix plan tiers will be Standard, More, and Loaded. T-Mix Standard will allegedly cost $65 per month for a single line, $105 for two, $130 for three, $155 for four, $180 for five, and $205 for six lines. This includes unlimited talk, text, and data, with 50GB of "premium data". T-Mix More will set you back $85 per month for a single line, and it brings unlimited premium data and 60GB of hotspot use. Finally, T-Mix Loaded will go for $105 for a single line, and will come with...

Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/tmobile_is_preparing_new_tmix_plans_here_are_the_details-news-74869.php