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1. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

   First foldable iPhone to get a comfort update

   Before the year is out, the first foldable iPhone will receive an update. It is meant to make the device more comfortable for certain users.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
2. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

   Galaxy A56 and A57 can now share files with iPhones

   After the One UI 9 update, the Galaxy A56 and Galaxy A57 can share files directly with iPhones, iPads and Macs. The feature used to be limited to flagship phones.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
3. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Tesla app adds native iPad and iPhone Duo layout

   Tesla updated its app with native iPad and iPhone Duo support. The new interface uses two columns, and Android tablets and foldables are supported too.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
4. Smartphones & apps

   Apple readies giant iPhone Duo displays in New York

   Covered installations are going up outside Apple's Fifth Avenue store ahead of the October 23 launch. Bloomberg reports Apple plans more than 150 iPhone Duo units there for demonstrations.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
5. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Apple lists 50-plus apps tuned for iPhone Duo

   Apple highlighted more than 50 third-party apps that are or will soon be optimized for the iPhone Duo and its poses. In Netflix, a feed of short clips appears on the outer display.

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

   Early iPhone Duo reviews reveal unannounced features

   Early reviews of the foldable iPhone Duo have uncovered features that Apple did not announce. Apple entered the folding smartphone market on September 9, and customers can get the device from October 23.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
7. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Galaxy Watch allegedly burns user overnight

   A Galaxy Watch 5 Pro user reported a painful blister after the device apparently overheated overnight and now won't turn on. Other owners of the Watch 5 and Watch Ultra 2 say they've had similar issues.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
8. Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies

   Samsung foldable sales double in Europe

   The Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra doubled Samsung's foldable phone sales in Europe within nine weeks. The result points to growing demand for foldable smartphones.

   Full story at SamMobile ↗
9. Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation

   Ontario to allow over-the-counter hearing aids like AirPods

   Ontario plans a legislative change to allow over-the-counter hearing aids for people with mild hearing loss, opening the door for devices like AirPods. The change is expected in the fall economic update and should make affordable options more accessible.

   Full story at MobileSyrup ↗
10. Smartphones & apps · Artificial intelligence

    Android Auto gains AI assistance

    Google announced that Android Auto will receive AI-powered features. The update affects both Android Auto users and vehicles with Google built-in systems.

    Full story at bgr.com ↗

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