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1. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Some iPhone Duo screens are reportedly cracking

   Three days after launch, users report on social media that the iPhone Duo screen is cracking. Some heard a crack and then saw a T-shaped line of dead pixels.

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

   Apple reveals its first OLED iPad mini

   Apple has unveiled the new iPad mini with its first-ever OLED screen. It has an 8.5-inch display and the thinnest body yet.

   Full story at MobileSyrup ↗
3. Chips & hardware

   ASUS unveils Onimusha edition of TUF RX 9070 XT

   ASUS announces the TUF Gaming Radeon RX 9070 XT Onimusha Special Edition. It uses AMD RDNA 4, has 16GB GDDR6 and a blue-and-gold design, bundled with the game.

   Full story at press.asus.com ↗
4. Chips & hardware · Artificial intelligence

   ASUS introduces Intel Arc Pro B70 AI cards

   ASUS announces the UGen Intel Arc Pro B70 32GB AI accelerator card. It has 32GB ECC GDDR6 memory and targets cost-effective local AI inference and agent computers.

   Full story at press.asus.com ↗
5. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   OnePlus Ace 7 series gets a 185Hz display

   Ahead of its October 29 launch in China, OnePlus confirms the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro use a 185Hz Oriental Screen. The display was developed with BOE.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
6. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Apple admits to iPhone Duo screen cracking issue

   Apple has acknowledged that some iPhone Duo units suffer from inner display cracking near the hinge. The company says only a small number of devices are affected and advises contacting AppleCare for a replacement.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
7. Cybersecurity · Chips & hardware

   Nintendo Switch 2 jailbreak enables YouTube app

   Following the first known Switch 2 jailbreak, hackers have managed to run YouTube on the console. Internal game files, including Mario Kart World assets, are reportedly being extracted as well.

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

   Apple unveils new iPad mini with OLED screen

   Apple has launched a new iPad mini featuring a bigger OLED display, the A20 Pro chip, and a thinner body. The device also gains water resistance and a new speaker system.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
9. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   AirPods hearing aid feature now live in parts of Canada

   Apple's AirPods Pro Hearing Aid feature is now available in several Canadian provinces, including Alberta and B.C. Users need to take a hearing test to activate the feature.

   Full story at MobileSyrup ↗
10. Chips & hardware · IT industry & companies

    Apple teases more announcements this week

    Shortly after unveiling the new iPad mini, Apple's Greg Joswiak hinted at an 'exciting week' ahead. More products, including an M6 iMac and MacBook Pro, are expected to follow.

    Full story at MacRumors ↗

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