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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 11:59 AM ET

Security & Privacy

Valve has warned that European Steam hardware customers likely had some of their data compromised in a breach. Meanwhile, a new explainer breaks down the differences between Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 2.4G wireless devices, clarifying how each connectivity flavor works.

Hardware Rumors

A new report claims Apple is already planning its second- and third-generation foldable iPhone, with the third-gen model said to feature larger displays — though the first foldable has yet to be unveiled. Separately, a carrier leak has given us an early look at Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL in matte black, revealing a bigger camera housing and a new “HiLight” LED flash ahead of launch.

App Stores & Accessories

In an unusual twist, a competitor to Google’s own app store, Aptoide Games, is now available directly in the Play Store. For Apple users, a guide explains how waterproof AirTags are, given their IP67 rating — suitable for splashes but not submersion.

Budget Phones

Lava has announced the Smart 4 with specs that sound straight out of 2016, following the mediocre Smart 4 Plus launched earlier this summer. The device targets the ultra-budget segment with dated hardware.