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Samsung says the Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs 201g and uses a two-layer titanium support structure beneath its OLED display. The company also lists 5.5-inch and 7.6-inch displays, a 4,800mAh battery and Android 17 with One UI 9.
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Samsung lists the Galaxy A08 in India at ₹18,499 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model. It features a 90Hz display, 6,000mAh battery, 50MP rear camera and six years of security updates.
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Counterpoint Research estimates that India’s smartphone shipments fell 20% year over year in Q3 2026, reaching their lowest level in a decade. Shipments below INR 20,000 declined 47% as higher device costs and softer demand weighed on the market.
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An iFixit teardown of Apple’s iPhone Duo points to a hinge support as one possible source of stress near reported inner-screen failures. The proposed mechanism is based on a 3D model and remains a hypothesis.
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The Federal Court of Australia ordered Apple to allow alternative iOS app distribution and non-Apple payment methods for users with Australian Apple Accounts. Most of the required changes are scheduled to begin on 1 March 2027.
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OPPO’s global product page describes the Find X10 Pro Max with three 200MP cameras, a 17-stop HDR video claim and an 8,000mAh battery. It lists the European version’s typical battery capacity as 7,150mAh.
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The UK Competition and Markets Authority is consulting on proposals that would require Apple to provide access to both main contactless technology standards on iPhone. Its proposed pricing principles are expected to make access substantially cheaper, but the CMA has not set fees and has not made a final decision.
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Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, a foldable phone with a 7.6-inch inner display, an outer screen and software features designed for both. The company says pre-orders are open and availability begins October 23.
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Samsung says Galaxy AI features are gaining Hungarian and Malay, Now Nudge is adding eight languages, and Bixby is adding Polish, Thai and Vietnamese.
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Google says Android verifies phone numbers by default and adds them to every Google Account signed in on the device. The setting can be managed in Android’s device settings.
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OPPO’s ColorOS 17 page describes interface and performance changes alongside AI tools for organising information, editing photos and handling everyday tasks. Its approximate device rollout schedule runs from October 2026 into the first quarter of 2027.
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OPPO’s ColorOS 16 page describes new rendering and performance engines, AI tools and connections with Apple devices. Its approximate update schedule names selected OPPO phones and tablets for roll-outs from November 2025 through Q1 2026.
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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have entered a joint-venture agreement to expand satellite-enabled mobile coverage in underserved parts of the United States. Paul Roth will lead the venture as interim CEO while the partners search for a permanent chief executive.
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AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have entered a joint-venture agreement to expand satellite-enabled mobile connectivity in underserved parts of the United States. The companies named Paul Roth interim CEO while they search for a permanent chief executive.
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iQOO’s official China product page details the iQOO 16, including its 8,400mAh typical-capacity battery, 2K 165Hz display and gaming-focused hardware. The page also lists 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.
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Samsung says One UI 9 is rolling out to the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra, after debuting on its Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 devices. The update adds Galaxy AI features for video, translation and privacy, with availability varying by device and region.
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Google’s Gemini help documentation describes Call for Me, which lets eligible Pixel 11 users ask Gemini to call US businesses for tasks such as checking hours and booking appointments. Users review the call details and start the call themselves.
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Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google Ireland €403 million after finding GDPR infringements in the processing of location data through three Google and Android features. Google was ordered to bring the processing into compliance within six months.
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OPPO’s official Chinese product page for the Find X10 Pro Max lists three 200MP rear cameras, a Dimensity 9600 Pro chip and 8K video across its focal lengths. The page also shows a reservation option and promotes Hasselblad-developed imaging features.
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OPPO’s official product page presents the Find X10 Pro Max with three 200MP rear cameras, a Dimensity 9600 Pro chip described as 2nm, 8K video across focal lengths and ColorOS 17. The page also includes a pre-order option.
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vivo’s India product page lists the V80 with a 7200mAh battery, 144Hz 1.5K OLED display, ZEISS-branded cameras and up to six years of security updates.
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T-Mobile and Jio say they have achieved the world’s first 5G Standalone roaming connection, with interoperability support from Syniverse. The capability is intended to let T-Mobile customers retain a 5G SA connection while travelling internationally.
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An iFixit teardown shows that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max use six magnetically actuated blades for their variable-aperture main cameras. The phones also combine a screwed-in battery tray and larger vapor chamber with a screen-first repair path that damaged three of four display frames opened by iFixit.
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iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max finds a highly compact six-blade variable-aperture camera, a screw-held battery tray and a larger cooling system. The phones receive a provisional 7/10 repairability score, with screen removal creating the main repair concern.
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Google Photos documents a Gallery Cloud Sync feature that lets compatible Samsung devices save photos and videos to a Google Account and access them across Samsung devices and Google Photos. The sync uses Google storage, mirrors deletions and gives Samsung access to media uploaded through the feature.
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Clicks has increased the Communicator’s memory from 8GB to 12GB and its battery from 4,000mAh to 4,350mAh at no added cost for reservation holders. Orders are expected to begin shipping in December, while the USD $499 launch price ends on September 30.
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Clicks says its keyboard-focused Communicator smartphone is on track to begin shipping in December. The device combines a physical keyboard with Android 17, 5G connectivity and a 4.03-inch AMOLED display.
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Apple’s iOS and iPadOS 27 Feature Availability page lists language and regional support separately for tools including Dictionary, QuickType Keyboard, Apple Intelligence, Siri and accessibility features. The system-language list includes numerous Indian languages, while individual features have narrower coverage.
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Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 arrived at Apple Store locations worldwide on September 18, 2026. Customers can also explore the products online and receive trade-in, payment and setup assistance.
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Apple says Siri AI is now available in beta across supported versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS and watchOS. The update adds personal-context understanding, onscreen awareness, app actions, writing assistance and a dedicated Siri app that syncs conversations across devices.
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Apple has described an opt-in Reference Image mode debuting on the main camera of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The system combines sensor signatures, secure timestamps and Private Cloud Compute to create a tamper-evident photograph without publicly identifying the photographer.
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MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 9600 Pro, a flagship smartphone SoC built on a 2nm process and designed for on-device AI, gaming and imaging. The company reports higher performance and lower power consumption, with the first phones expected this quarter.
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Samsung has added the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra to its Certified Re-Newed range. The phones start at $759 and include a new battery, Samsung genuine parts and a one-year limited warranty.
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Apple has started rolling out iOS 27 and parallel updates for iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro and Apple TV. The releases add Siri AI in beta, new Apple Intelligence features, expanded child-safety controls and performance improvements.
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MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro is specified as an 8-core 2nm smartphone chip design with Arm C2 CPUs, a Mali-G2 Ultra NX GPU, dual NPUs and support for LPDDR6 and UFS 5.0.
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Apple has released Siri AI as part of its 2027 software updates, initially as an English beta. The new assistant adds personal context, onscreen awareness, broader app actions and conversational follow-ups, but requires compatible hardware, software and language settings.
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Apple’s iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 security release, dated September 14, 2026, fixes vulnerabilities across the kernel, WebKit, Bluetooth, media frameworks, privacy controls and other system components.
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE in India at ₹79,999 for the 8GB+256GB model. The phone features a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 processor, triple rear cameras and One UI 9 with Galaxy AI features.
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Apple’s UK store has opened pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro, with availability listed from 18.09 and prices starting at £1,199. The phone features an A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture 48MP Pro Fusion camera system and up to 43 hours of video playback.
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OPPO's product page presents the A7 Pro Max 5G with a 10,000mAh battery, 1.5K 120Hz AMOLED display, 50MP front and rear camera hardware, and dual-chip performance features. The page does not provide pricing, availability, charging specifications or independent performance results.
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TrendForce forecasts about 5 million iPhone Duo shipments in 2026, giving Apple 24.8% of a foldable-phone market expected to grow just 0.5%.
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Apple is extending free access to its satellite features for eligible iPhone 14, iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 users for another year.
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TrendForce says Apple has launched its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, and forecasts 5 million shipments in 2026 while global foldable-smartphone shipments grow only 0.5% year over year.
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Samsung says Galaxy Z Fold8 weighs 201 grams after coordinated changes to its display-support structure, hinge, materials, thermal system and internal components.
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Apple’s opt-in Reference Image mode for iPhone 18 Pro uses signed sensor data and Private Cloud Compute to create a separate image for checking later edits.
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Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models add a physically variable aperture to the 48MP main camera, alongside manual aperture, shutter-speed and white-balance controls.
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Samsung India says Certified Re-Newed Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 phones will be sold through Samsung.com and the Samsung Shop app.
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Samsung says the 201-gram Galaxy Z Fold8 became lighter through thinner display-support structures, hinge and thermal refinements, and optimisation across hundreds of components.
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Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 FE and confirmed that sales in India begin on 18 September 2026. Samsung has not yet published an India price in the official material reviewed by Khabre.
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Google has launched the Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL in India, starting at ₹119,999 and ₹134,999. Both use Tensor G6, add updated cameras and come with seven years of software support.
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Google has launched the Pixel 11 in India at ₹89,999. The phone adds the Tensor G6 chip, a 6.3-inch 120 Hz OLED display, a slimmer camera bar and seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates.
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in India from ₹199,999. It is the first Ultra model in the Galaxy Z foldable line, with an 8-inch main display, 200 MP main camera, 5,000 mAh battery and 45 W charging.
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 in India from ₹179,999. The new foldable weighs 201 g, uses a 7.6-inch main display, a 4,800 mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy.