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I don't think any smartphone has ever been quite as polarizing as the iPhone Duo. After years of waiting for Apple's first foldable, the result is a phone that borrows some lessons from its Android counterparts, ignores plenty more, and feels like Apple is still figuring out what customers actually want from a foldable. Yet, despite some questionable decisions, I

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• Next-gen foldable rumors suggest Samsung's cameras on the Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra could remain the same on the Fold 9 and Fold 9 Ultra.
• If true, the Fold 9 would retain the same 50MP primary and ultra-wide lenses, while the Fold 9 Ultra would see similar 200MP primary, 50MP ultra-wide, and 10MP telephoto lenses.
• Rumors from October suggest

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• Google will disable Gemini and other AI tools by default for K-12 student accounts starting in 2027.
• Schools can manually enable individual AI services, but disabling AI will also remove access to Google Search.
• Schools that enable AI will get "Guided Learning" tools designed to help students solve problems instead of giving direct answers.

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More than 80 Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices are receiving HyperOS 4 worldwide, and this update is much more than just a new interface.

Xiaomi will start a global stable rollout in November 2026 and the company has split the eligible devices into three waves, as per its post on X. The first list includes the Xiaomi 17 and 15 series, Redmi Note 17 and Note 15

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• Samsung announced that its upgraded Sleep Apnea feature has been cleared in the U.S. by the FDA and in South Korea by the MFDS for the Galaxy Ring and Watch 9.
• The feature is now rolling out in the app, bringing deeper insights about any breathing disruptions for users to present to a doctor if necessary.
• Samsung revealed during Unpacked this

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• Peak Design has introduced what it calls the world's first Qi2.3-certified magnetic power bank with a built-in kickstand.
• The 5,000mAh power bank supports 15W wireless charging on battery and up to 25W when connected to external power.
• Peak Design's new accessories start at $65, with a lifetime guarantee and additional battery performance

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• Google has confirmed a battery drain bug affecting a small number of Pixel Watches, with a fix already rolling out.
• Some Pixel Watch owners reported battery life dropping to around 12 hours, even when the watch was barely being used.
• Google says users should update all apps through the Play Store on their Pixel Watch to receive the fix over the

Google has taken down a huge Android malware operation that turned over 1.3 million Android TV boxes into weapons for cyber criminals.

The company revealed that the operation was performed by Videostrong Technology, a device maker that has been accused of intentionally putting a hidden backdoor on its products and selling access to criminal affiliates.

The malware

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• New rumors suggest Samsung could launch Intelligent Eyewear, its Android XR glasses, in December.
• The latest murmurings add that the company could also launch them in South Korea and the U.S., while also evaluating consumers' reception.
• Previous rumors said Intelligent Eyewear would debut in November.

There's been talk about Samsung's Android XR

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• Xiaomi confirmed on social media that it will debut it 18 Pro series globally in November.
• The company has yet to specify an exact date; however, this is what users have been waiting on since the series debuted in China in September.
• High prices are been rumored for the series' global launch, and there's a chance the battery capacities could dip

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• Google is running an experiment with developers to bring a status bar to a future major Wear OS update.
• This status bar for watches will mirror its capabilities on Android, meaning users will find status icons for connectivity, their location, and more.
• Google recently introduced standalone earthquake alerts to Wear OS, removing the necessity for

Motorola is not holding back with its next flagship. The upcoming Motorola Signature 27 is shaping up to be a real contender with a Tandem OLED display offering a claimed 12,000 nits of peak brightness, alongside a 200MP periscope camera and Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor.

Motorola has started to spill enough details to make Galaxy and Pixel owners sit up and