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1. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Xiaomi 18 Pro set for global launch this month

   Xiaomi confirmed the 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch outside China this month but gave no date or pricing. Leaks suggest smaller batteries and higher prices than before.

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

   Xiaomi plans a global launch of the 18 Pro series in November

   Xiaomi confirmed the global debut of the 18 Pro series in November, without an exact date. Rumors point to high prices and possibly lower battery capacities.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
3. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   HONOR takes the Magic 9 series global

   According to Honor's Global CMO, the Magic 9 series launches in Hong Kong on November 4. Europe follows in January 2027.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
4. Chips & hardware · IT industry & companies

   Intel stock has its worst day since 1974

   Intel had its worst one-day stock performance since 1974, a day after shares reached just over $92. The US government invested $8.9 billion in the chipmaker in August 2025.

   Full story at Futurism ↗
5. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Apple's HomeView can mirror CarPlay apps like Spotify

   Apple's new HomeView smart home hub has no App Store, but it can mirror some CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from a paired iPhone. Developer Steve Troughton-Smith showed Spotify running on a virtualized HomeView.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗

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