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Spotify grows to 306 million subscribers
Spotify ended the third quarter with 306 million paying subscribers, up 9% year on year. Monthly active users rose 11% to 788 million and revenue grew 16% to €4.97 billion.
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OPPO's Find X10 phones get a smaller battery in Europe
OPPO has launched the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max globally. In Europe both have a 7,150mAh battery instead of 8,000mAh in China, with the same fast charging speeds.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - IT law & regulation · Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
Australian court orders Apple to open up the iPhone
Australia's Federal Court ordered Apple to allow competing app stores, direct downloads and alternative payments from March 1, 2027. It follows the August 2025 finding that Apple misused its market power.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Smartphones & apps
Apps optimized for the foldable iPhone Duo arrive
From Friday, iPhone Duo users can discover apps and games optimized for the first foldable iPhone.
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T-Mobile faces consequences for a broken promise
T-Mobile promised something, broke it, and now faces consequences. Customers may be entitled to some relief.
Full story at PhoneArena ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
Oppo unveils new Find X10 flagship smartphones.
Oppo has introduced the Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max featuring advanced camera systems. The devices include large batteries and high-performance processors for a 2026 release.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies
Australia demands App Store changes from Apple.
An Australian court has ordered Apple to allow alternative app stores on its platform. The ruling aims to eliminate anti-steering practices by a specified deadline.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation · IT industry & companies
Fortnite returns to the Australian App Store.
Following a court order, Fortnite is being reinstated on the Australian App Store. Apple is required to allow the app back despite ongoing legal disputes.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies
Navigation app TuJu disabled
The Malaysian navigation app TuJu has temporarily disabled its core features. This follows a server overload caused by a surge in user traffic.
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Upcoming vivo phone features massive battery
The vivo Y600 will include a battery capable of streaming video for over 32 hours. The company has not yet announced an official launch date for the device.
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