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Apple's New CEO John Ternus Makes His Debut, First-Ever Foldable iPhone Reportedly Coming
Apple is holding its "Surprise and shine" event on September 9, marking John Ternus's first time hosting the company's annual showcase since taking over from Tim Cook. The long-rumored first foldable iPhone may finally make its debut, with a price tag that could reach as high as $2,000.

The flashlight feature on your watch is underrated: An Engadget testimonial
Engadget editor Max Miller tested the flashlight function of Samsung Galaxy Watch and found that this often ridiculed white screen light design is actually more practical than imagined. The key lies in those moments when the phone is not at hand.

Apple, Google, Samsung All Cut Off Updates at Once: 2026 Marks the End for These Smartwatches
Apple Watch Series 6 through 8, Pixel Watch 2, and the Galaxy Watch 5 series will all stop receiving updates in 2026. The watches will still work, but their security and features will be frozen in place.

Stop Just Using Do Not Disturb: iPhone Focus Mode Is Actually a Notification Routing System
From Gaming mode triggered by a game controller to Driving mode that auto-replies via CarPlay, iPhone Focus mode has long moved beyond a simple Do Not Disturb toggle — it can precisely filter calls and app notifications based on context.

Replace the Battery or Buy a New One? Apple Watch's $99 Turning Point
A dying battery doesn't mean it's time to retire your watch. Apple's official $99 repair option, combined with watchOS support cutoffs, determines which models are worth saving—and which ones should just be replaced.

Editor Returns to OnePlus, Realizes AirPods Spatial Audio and Apple Watch Are the Real Cost of Leaving iOS
Engadget editor Adnan Ahmed switched back to Android with the OnePlus 15, and data migration was a non-issue. The real sticking point? All the accessories and services locked into Apple's ecosystem.

The ECG App Hiding Under Your Heart Rate Number: Most Apple Watch Users Have Never Opened It
Unlike the heart rate number you see every day, the ECG App on Apple Watch can trace the full electrical waveform of your heartbeat. Available on most models since Series 4, it's a feature few people know how to use or how to read.

Is Apple Watch Waterproof? Not Quite—Here's the Real Difference
Apple has never claimed its watches are waterproof—the official term has always been "water resistant." From ATM ratings to meter depths, here's a breakdown of what each model can actually handle in the water, plus a few things to check before you dive in.