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- Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
Oppo launches Enco X4 earbuds
Oppo unveiled the Enco X4 earbuds with doubled noise cancellation and up to 53 hours of battery life. They are priced at about $211 and will go on sale on October 29, 2026.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Artificial intelligence · New AI models
Kimi K3.1 Pro closes gap on Claude Opus 5.5
Moonshot AI's new Kimi K3.1 Pro scores 55 points on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index, an 11-point jump over its predecessor. If the weights are released as planned, the gap between open and proprietary models would shrink significantly.
Full story at The Decoder ↗ - Cybersecurity
Chrome rolls out new warning pop-ups
Google has introduced two new warning pop-ups in Chrome for desktop and mobile to improve protection. Users seeing such warnings are advised to close the tab immediately.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - IT industry & companies
Apple closes Paris stores ahead of protests
Apple is closing all seven of its stores in the Paris area, including its three Paris stores, on Saturday due to planned protests. The closures follow violence last weekend, and the stores are expected to reopen on Sunday.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Software & updates
Gemini Notebooks now manageable within chats
Google has made Gemini Notebook available as a Connected App inside the Gemini chat, letting users manage and query notebooks without leaving the conversation. The feature is available to Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google account users.
Full story at Android Authority ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
Canada DST change may confuse phone clocks
Several Canadian regions are ending seasonal clock changes this November, which could cause Android phones to show the wrong time. Users in affected areas may need to adjust settings manually.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Software & updates
Apple Music hides a playable iPod easter egg
Apple Music's web 404 page features a functional classic iPod design as a hidden easter egg. It only appears in browsers, not in the Apple Music app.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
iPhone Duo survives bend test surprisingly well
A YouTuber put the iPhone Duo through a destructive bend test, showing the display's durability. This may explain why stores have seen few reports of broken displays after launch.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
Kindle Android app adds handwritten notes
Amazon has brought the handwritten notes feature from its Alexa Tablets to the Kindle Android app. Readers can now annotate their ebooks directly on supported devices.
Full story at Android Authority ↗ - Operating systems · Programming & dev tools · Software & updates
Microsoft eases native WinUI app development
Microsoft is making it simpler to build native WinUI apps for Windows 11, aiming to reduce reliance on web-based apps. The move is meant to help developers create more genuine Windows applications.
Full story at Windows Latest ↗
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