Google on Thursday introduced a new password manager switching experience on Android that doesn’t require you to download CSV files when migrating to a new app.

With the new feature, users will be able to move all of their passwords — and even passkeys — between apps seamlessly.

To use the new system, users first open their new password manager app and choose to import or copy passwords from the old manager app. Android will detect manager apps on the device and coordinate transfer between both apps. Users can review the information being transferred and approve it in a few taps.

Because this method also supports passkey transfer, users won’t need to set them up again when moving to a new password manager app. Plus, the company said that this averts the risk of exposing data from a CSV file.

Google said the new experience is already available on select partners as well as in Google’s own password manager app. Bitwarden, 1Password, and Dashlane are currently supported, with more apps coming in the future.

The password manager switching feature will be available on all devices running Android 8 or above.

Instagram is rolling out a small but useful new feature that gives users a little more control over what appears on their profiles. Starting today, you can add posts you’re tagged in directly to your main profile grid.

While it’s not exactly a groundbreaking update, it’s one of those changes that a lot of people will probably find useful. Most of us have experienced coming home from a party, concert, vacation, or night out with friends and going through the shared album, only to realize one of them has already beaten everyone to the punch and posted one of the best group photos, tagging you in the process.

While you could post the same photo yourself, that feels a little awkward. So, now, Instagram has a new solution.

You can add a tagged post to your grid from the DM notification you receive when you’re tagged, directly from the post itself, or through your Tagged tab. If you change your mind later, you can easily remove the post from your profile.

The original post stays exactly where it is. Adding it to your grid doesn’t delete or duplicate the original post, and you can remove it from your profile at any time without removing it from your Tagged tab. 

Instagram says the feature could also be useful for creator collaborations, giving creators another way to showcase posts they’ve been tagged in without having to republish the same content or use the “Invite collaborators” option. It could also come in handy for brand campaigns featuring multiple creators who want to highlight a piece of content they were all tagged in on their profiles.

The update is part of a broader push from Instagram to give users more control over how their profiles look. Back in June, Instagram introduced the “Reorder your grid” feature, allowing users to rearrange the content on their main profile grid. 

Instagram has also been adding new tools to make creating and managing content easier. One recent addition is “First Draft,” a new editing feature that automatically trims selected video clips and removes pauses, pulling together the best moments into an initial cut.

There’s also the newly launched “Replace Audio” tool, which lets users update the music on an existing post whenever they want.

In the days after the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point cofounder Charlie Kirk, the online reaction was a mess. Graphic videos of the shooting were everywhere within minutes of his death, far-right figures called for violence and vengeance, and right-wing lawmakers and influencers called for the cancellation—and worse—of anyone celebrating. Then, the conspiracy theories began.

It’s been one year since Kirk’s death, and conspiracy theories about the shooting have persisted, supercharged by social media algorithms and right-wing influencers like Candace Owens, who has used her huge following to push baseless allegations about the incident.

Experts believe these conspiracy theories will continue for a long time to come. “There’s no reason to believe conspiracy theories about Kirk’s murder will lose steam anytime soon,” Jared Holt, senior researcher at Open Measures, tells WIRED. “If anything, I expect them to escalate further as the criminal trial against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Kirk, plays out over the next year or so. The trial is bound to draw major media attention and offer conspiracy theorists a source of new material to work from.”

In the immediate aftermath of Kirk’s death, some conspiracy theorists claimed the assassination was a false flag operation designed to deflect attention away from President Donald Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Others claimed the entire thing was staged. There was the AI-powered gun theory, the claim that the shooter was a Kirk supporter, and even claims that Kirk was still alive.

But ultimately, the baseless claim that persisted is that someone close to Kirk, or operating on behalf of Israel, was responsible for his death, that Robinson was simply a patsy and what really killed Kirk was an exploding microphone. This is the narrative that has been central to Owens’ months-long conspiracy theory campaign. Her Kirk content has racked up hundreds of millions of views.

Owens’ success is fueled in a large part by the way that social media platforms today encourage their users to post content. “X and YouTube are rife with speculation about Kirk’s death, where it is both still possible to recruit new audiences and monetize them,” Joan Donovan, assistant professor of journalism and emerging media studies at Boston University, tells WIRED.

The end result is that Kirk’s death has become yet another rabbit hole, or a way for viewers to distract themselves from reality. “Candace and other conspiratorial influencers make things seem much more mysterious and exciting,” Renée DiResta, an associate research professor at Georgetown University who tracks disinformation, tells WIRED. “For many, her explanations are preferable to the reality of an act of violence by a solo individual.”

There have already been real world repercussions: Researchers at the Network Contagion Research Institute recently found that “Candace Owens caused a measurable, statistically significant surge in death threats and calls for violence against [Charlie Kirk’s wife] Erika Kirk.” In May, a man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Erica Kirk ahead of her appearance at a Turning Point USA event in San Antonio, though the man has yet to be charged. Owens did not respond to a request for comment.

Erica Kirk and Turning Point have repeatedly called for Owens and others to stop spreading baseless rumours about the assassination. While those calls have not been heeded, Turning Point believes the impact the conspiracy theories are having is fading.

“The conspiracy theories have much less reach and potency now than they did six months ago, and I think I’ll say the same six months from now,” Andrew Kolvet, a Turning Point spokesperson, tells WIRED. “They won’t stop because many of these personalities were completely unknown and broke before Charlie was killed and this is their money maker, but their influence and credibility has collapsed and will continue to do so.”

But some experts disagree, arguing that conspiratorial thinking has been an aspect of American life for decades.

“Historically, this is quite normal,” Joseph Uscinski, professor of political science at the University of Miami and author of American Conspiracy Theories, tells WIRED. “Majorities of Americans have believed for decades that JFK was killed by a conspiracy rather than by a lone gunman. In fact almost 80 percent of Americans believed in the 1970s there was a conspiracy behind the assassination.”

The latest Apple Watch Series 12 is promised to deliver the “most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable”, but how does it compare to the Google Pixel Watch 5?

Sure, choosing between the Apple Watch and Google Pixel Watch will mainly come down to what phone you use, but what actually separates the two wearables? Are you missing out on features if you go for one over the other?

We’ve compared the specs of the Apple Watch Series 12 to the Google Pixel Watch 5 to see what really separates the two wearables. Make sure you also check out our Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11 guide as we explain what’s new with this year’s flagship.

If you’re not sold on Apple or Google’s wearable, then our best smartwatch and best fitness tracker guides offer more options across multiple brands.

Specs Comparison Table

	Apple Watch Series 12	Google Pixel Watch 5
Chip	S11	Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 Accelerated
AI	Apple Intelligence, Audio Intelligence	Gemini Intelligence
Operating System	WatchOS 27	WearOS 7
Emergency SOS	Yes	Yes
Water Resistance	50m	50m
Battery	Up to 24 hours	Up to 40 hours
UK RRP	£369	£369

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Price and Availability

At the time of writing, the Apple Watch Series 12 is available for pre-order and will launch officially from September 18th. The wearable starts at £369/$399 for the 42mm, aluminium case.

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The Google Pixel Watch 5 is available to buy now and shares the same starting price of £369/$399.99 as the Apple Watch Series 12.

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Pixel Watch 5 is made for Android and Apple Watch Series 12 is made for iPhone

One of the most important differences to keep in mind is that the Pixel Watch 5 is made for Android while the Apple Watch Series 12 is designed purely for iOS. That means you simply cannot use a Pixel Watch 5 with an iPhone, nor can you use an Apple Watch with an Android phone either. 

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Google claims the Pixel Watch 5 has the “best GPS” of a smartwatch

The Pixel Watch 5 is fitted with dual-band GPS that’s powered by machine learning, which Google claims is the best of any smartwatch. In addition, Google claims a 2x improvement in accuracy specifically in urban environments by utilising data from Google Maps. If you’ve ever tried to navigate your way through a city packed with skyscrapers, you’ll know how difficult it can be to follow a route.

While overall we found the Pixel Watch 5 to accurately track our outdoor runs and walks, we did see a few wobbles through Canary Wharf. Even so, generally the device is accurate and most users won’t be disappointed.

We haven’t reviewed the Apple Watch Series 12’s GPS ability yet, however we did find that last year’s Apple Watch Series 11’s GPS “consistently locks in quickly” to accurately track a route. With that in mind, we expect a similar performance with the newer Watch Series 12.

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Apple claims the Apple Watch Series 12 offers the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable

While Google claims its Pixel Watch 5 has the best GPS of a smartwatch, Apple claims its Apple Watch Series 12 has the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable. Apple backs this claim with a study conducted on over 1000 participants which compared the Apple Watch’s new heart rate sensing accuracy against leading wearables. The result saw Apple Watch provide the highest accuracy across devices”.

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So what’s behind Apple’s accuracy claims? Essentially it’s Apple’s new Health Sensing System which features new optical and electrical heart sensors plus larger LEDs that measure heart rate every five seconds. In addition, the Apple Watch Series 12 now measures HRV up to 24 times more often too, so you can gain wider insight into your stress and recovery.

Google Pixel Watch 5 promises longer battery

Neither Apple nor Google are famed for their industry-leading battery life promises and, although there have been some improvements, it’s a similar story with their 2026 flagship wearables. While the Apple Watch Series 12 promises 24 hours of life between charges, which is unchanged from last year’s Apple Watch Series 11, the Pixel Watch 5 promises 40 hours. 

In fact, we found in our review that we could eke out even more than Google’s promise, and found we saw 45-50 hours between charges – though that was for the larger 45mm variant.

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Both wearables also offer fast charging too. While a 15-minute top-up will give the Apple Watch Series 12 an additional 12 hours of battery, the Pixel Watch 5 sees 40 hours with the same amount of time.

Apple Intelligence vs Gemini Intelligence

The Apple Watch Series 12 runs on Apple’s own S11 processor which is hailed as the brand’s “most powerful wearable chip”. The processor enables the Apple Watch to accurately track health and fitness metrics, plus powers Apple’s new Audio Intelligence features too.

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Audio Intelligence is new the Apple Watch Series 12 and utilises the wearable’s built-in microphone for tools including Sound Recognition which detects sirens, doorbells and other alerts that you should be aware of, Live Rewind which lets you go back by 15 seconds to catch something you may have missed, and Siri recap which actively takes notes for your conversations.

Apple has claimed that you can control when Siri Recap is listening, and the Apple Watch Series 12 doesn’t store recordings on-device either.

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Otherwise, the Pixel Watch 5 is fitted with Google’s Gemini Intelligence. We’ve concluded that Gemini is one of the most useful smartwatch assistants around, as it responds to queries quickly and accurately. Gemini Intelligence also powers the Google Health app – specifically Google Health Coach that’s found within the Premium subscription. With Google Health Coach, you’ll receive personalised insights into your data alongside advice on how to reach your fitness goals. 

It’s an additional £7.99/$9.99 a month and, though it isn’t a necessary add-on, we would recommend it as it works brilliantly.

Early Verdict

The main deciding factor between the Apple Watch Series 12 and Google Pixel Watch 5 will ultimately come down to whether you’re sporting an iOS or Android phone. However, if you have some flexibility then there are additional factors that might influence your decision. 

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While the Pixel Watch 5 promises the best GPS, is fitted with Gemini Intelligence and offers longer battery life, the Apple Watch Series 12 is promised to be more accurate than ever, and is equipped with new Apple Intelligence features too. 

We’ll update this versus once we review the Apple Watch Series 12.

After years of speculation, the iPhone Duo is finally here. It’s Apple’s biggest launch since the iPhone X, so people, including me, were quite excited. The Duo has a 7.6-inch book-style display, a titanium chassis, and a brand-new A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process.

The timing is no coincidence. Just weeks earlier, Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8, its eighth-generation foldable that also introduced a new passport-style design. Rather than the tall, narrow form factor of previous Galaxy Folds, the Fold 8 is shorter and wider, almost identical to the direction Apple has chosen for the iPhone Duo. But despite an almost decade-long head start, who wins in a battle of the Z Fold 8 vs the iPhone Duo? Here’s how they stack up.

You Can’t Go Wrong With Either Design

Until recently, all Samsung foldables had a tall aspect ratio. But when reports circulated that Apple would adopt the passport-like design, Samsung quickly followed with the Z Fold 8. Both devices unfold into a 7.6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Apple edges ahead on paper with slightly higher display resolution, while Samsung keeps a marginally larger 5.5-inch outer display compared to Apple’s 5.4-inch cover screen.

One interesting twist is the display technology itself. Samsung manufactures the OLED panels found in the iPhone Duo, and both phones now feature advanced anti-reflective coatings. Samsung calls it anti-reflective glass, while Apple brands its version as a nano-texture finish. The result should be much better visibility outdoors than previous foldables. Both have fingerprint scanners on the sides, which is great for non-Face ID fans. Apple’s camera bump is horizontal, which should help with the wobble issue on the table.

One notable difference, though, is that Apple adopted an under-screen camera on the inner screen of the iPhone Duo. If you remember, Samsung used to do the same, but ditched it a couple of generations back because the inner selfie quality suffered so much. We will have to wait and see how Apple circumnavigates the problem.

Performance and cameras: Apple’s silicon takes the lead

Apple claims the A20 Pro delivers a 40% faster GPU and 50% higher memory bandwidth over the previous A19 Pro. Since the A19 was already competitive with Qualcomm’s best silicon, the new chip should push ahead in both sustained gaming and creative workloads. While Samsung will likely respond with a next-generation Snapdragon later this year, the Fold 8 launches with Qualcomm’s current flagship processor.

Camera hardware is more balanced. Neither phone tries to replace their respective Ultra models, and both skip a dedicated long-range telephoto lens. Samsung equips the Fold 8 with two 50MP sensors—a wide and an ultrawide, while Apple opts for 48MP wide and 48MP ultrawide cameras. The difference will likely come down to image processing, not megapixels.

Selfies tell a different story. Samsung includes two 10MP cameras, one on the cover display and another ultrawide shooter inside for video calls. Apple pairs a 12MP cover camera with an under-display internal camera primarily designed for FaceTime

Battery, charging and multitasking: Samsung still owns productivity

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 can run three full apps side by side, alongside floating windows for additional applications. Users can drag files between apps, pin frequently used windows, and even connect the phone to an external monitor for a desktop-like experience through Samsung DeX. It’s easily one of the most capable productivity phones ever made.

Apple introduces split-screen multitasking for the first time on iPhone with iOS 27. The Duo supports two resizable apps simultaneously, and users can save favorite app pairs for quick access later. It’s a significant leap for iPhone users, but it still feels like the first generation of a feature Samsung has been perfecting for years.

Battery specifications are also uneven. Samsung includes a 4,800mAh battery with 45W wired and 20W wireless charging. Apple hasn’t revealed the iPhone Duo’s battery capacity, instead quoting 31 hours of video playback on the inner display and 44 hours on the outer screen. MagSafe charging reaches 25W, but wired charging speeds remain unconfirmed.

We Will See About Durability

Durability has always been the biggest concern with foldable phones, and it’s too early to comment anything on the iPhone Duo’s durability. Still, the Duo carries an IP68 rating, making it resistant to both dust and water in ways that most foldables still aren’t. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rated IP48, meaning it handles water well but offers limited protection against dust particles. Both phones also feature titanium construction and reinforced hinge designs

Price, however, swings back in Samsung’s favor. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,900 for the 256GB model and tops out around $2,500 for the 1TB version with 16GB RAM. Apple’s iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 and climbs all the way to $3,199 for the 2TB variant. The Duo is also much more expensive in other markets like India, which suggests Apple is absorbing higher DRAM prices in Western markets.