While a speedy turnaround is possible on Apple, Apple's process can take up to two weeks. Similar security features are available on both platforms, but Android makers tend to want to be first with a feature, while Apple usually wants to be the best. That's the case with facial recognition.

This week, what the new iPhone stole from Android, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra could keep the S Pen, Nothing Ear 3 launches soon, we could see two Galaxy Z Folds next year, and Pixel 9 propelled Google,

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will each feature a full-width camera island, which will annoyingly take up the entire top third of the phone. The new phones will also no longer have a smooth back panel — instead, they’ll have a redesigned glass panel, making wireless charging easier.

A new survey of US iPhone owners claims that almost a third of them would consider switching to either Samsung or Google in order to get a folding phone this year, rather than waiting until the expected launch of the iPhone Fold next year.

Open the Photos app on your iPhone to access the pictures. With Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or a similar cloud storage service, you can easily upload your photos from Android and access them on your iPhone. This option also lets you view the pictures with your computer or another device via the web.

Phone 17 finally fixes one of Android users’ biggest complaints. With a 6.3-inch 120Hz display, high brightness, thin bezels, and Always-On features, it could make Android fans reconsider switching.

Many people ask if iPhone or Android is safer for personal data. Experts explain why phone security matters today. Android is more open and often attacked, while iPhone has stronger safety features like app checks and Face ID.

When the iPhone 17 is announced later this month, it will sit on store shelves next to the best Android phones I’ve tested since the rivalry began. Some exclusive features that have been iPhone standards are now on Android – including magnetic accessories,