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1. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   The iPhone Duo launch brings queues back to Apple Stores

   Lines formed at many Apple Stores worldwide on Friday as the iPhone Duo went on sale. Based on MacRumors Forums and social media posts, dozens to hundreds of people waited, some from a day or two earlier.

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

   One UI 9 reaches US Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5

   Samsung is rolling out One UI 9 with Android 17 to US units of the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5. The update includes the October Android security patch and has been around 4GB on some phones.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
3. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Apple launches iPhone Duo in stores

   The iPhone Duo went on sale at Apple Store locations worldwide on Friday. It marks the device's official retail debut.

   Full story at apple.com ↗
4. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   YouTube redesigns its mobile app navigation

   Google announced a new navigation layout for the YouTube mobile app, updating both the top and bottom bars. Instead of personalized subscription shortcuts, the app will now show fixed links to Home, Subs, Live, Music and Movies & TV.

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

   iPhone Duo screens cracking at the hinge

   Some iPhone Duo owners report display cracks forming along the hinge, shown in photos shared on Reddit and MacRumors forums. One owner in Australia said his device cracked after fewer than 20 openings with no prior visible damage.

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

   iPhone Duo screen cracks shortly after launch

   An iPhone Duo reportedly developed a screen crack just hours after purchase, prompting online skepticism about the claim's authenticity. Apple's phone support offered one fix, while an Apple Store reportedly gave a better solution.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
7. Smartphones & apps

   Huawei adds Pura 90 Plus to its lineup

   Huawei has opened pre-orders for the Pura 90 Plus in China and released its first official teaser. The device joins the Pura 90 series, which already includes the Pura 90, Pro and Pro Max models.

   Full story at ProPakistani ↗
8. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   iOS 27.1 launches only for iPhone Duo

   Apple released the final iOS 27.1 build, but it is currently exclusive to the new foldable iPhone Duo. Other iPhones are already moving to the iOS 27.2 beta instead.

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

   Oura sues Ultrahuman again over patents

   Oura has filed a new lawsuit against Ultrahuman, claiming its Ring Pro infringes design and internal component patents. The legal fight follows a 2025 suit in which Ultrahuman accused Oura of copying its health tech.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
10. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

    OnePlus rolls out Android 17 early

    OnePlus has started rolling out its ColorOS 17 update based on Android 17 for the OnePlus 15 and Pad 4 ahead of schedule. The update includes redesigned animations, improved Quick Settings and updated privacy controls.

    Full story at Android Central ↗

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