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1. Artificial intelligence · Software & updates

   Gemini can now create and edit documents directly

   Gemini can generate, preview and edit PDFs, docs, presentations and spreadsheets. A new full-screen editor is available for refining files.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
2. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   OnePlus launches Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China

   OnePlus has launched the gaming-focused Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro in China. They combine a 185Hz display, a built-in cooling fan and a 9,000mAh battery.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
3. IT law & regulation · Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps

   Russia adds Apple and Microsoft to a surveillance registry

   Apple and Microsoft must hand over users' text, video and audio messages on request without a legal process, according to Bloomberg. WhatsApp and Telegram are already on the list.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
4. Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies

   Apple cuts its Taiwan App Store commission to 26 percent

   From October 31, Apple lowers its Taiwan commission from 30 to 26 percent after talks with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission. Developers do not need to sign updated terms to get the rate.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
5. Chips & hardware

   Apple puts the new M6 chip in MacBook Pro and iMac

   Apple updated the 14-inch MacBook Pro and the iMac with the M6 chip. Both get faster performance and better AI support, with unchanged designs.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
6. New AI models · Artificial intelligence · Cybersecurity

   Google introduces Gemini 4 Carbon for cyber defenders

   Gemini 4 Carbon leads cyber benchmarks, according to the report. It rolls out in phases to trusted defenders before wider access.

   Full story at TestingCatalog AI News ↗
7. Cloud & data centers

   Phantom Blade Zero arrives on GeForce NOW

   S-GAME's Phantom Blade Zero launches on GeForce NOW today. World of Warcraft: Forever follows on Nov. 4 at 3 p.m. PST.

   Full story at NVIDIA ↗
8. Artificial intelligence · Software & updates · Smartphones & apps

   Gemini gets in-app document editing and preview

   Gemini adds document editing and preview on mobile and the web, so users can request revisions directly in the preview. The mobile app supports PDFs, while the web handles more file types.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
9. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Huawei releases the Pura 90 Plus in China

   The Pura 90 Plus has a Kirin 9025 chip and a 5,700mAh battery with fast wired and wireless charging. It is the only phone in the Pura 90 family with a curved screen.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
10. Chips & hardware · Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps

    Google and XREAL release the AURA XR glasses

    XREAL AURA combines Android XR and Gemini with 70-degree see-through glasses and a compute puck. Orders are open in the US, Canada and Korea.

    Full story at TestingCatalog AI News ↗

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