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1. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Strava adds plain-language route search

   Strava has rolled out route search using plain language along with an improved offline experience. The app also announced upcoming turn-by-turn audio navigation, which will be limited to subscribers.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
2. IT industry & companies · Smartphones & apps

   John Ternus opens iPhone Duo launch in Austin

   For the first time, new Apple CEO John Ternus, rather than Tim Cook, greeted customers at the launch of the foldable iPhone Duo, held in Austin instead of New York. Ternus took over as CEO in September.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
3. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

   Samsung outlines One UI update plan for October 2026

   Samsung published its One UI update schedule for October 2026, continuing its strong update support record. The company now offers up to seven years of OS and security updates for its flagship devices.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
4. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

   Galaxy S23 Ultra gets One UI 9 update

   Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 9 update with Android 17 to the Galaxy S23 series in the US. The update includes numerous changes across the S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra models.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
5. Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies

   Certified refurbished Galaxy phones now on Amazon

   Samsung's Certified Re-Newed Galaxy phones are now available for purchase through Amazon. This gives buyers another option for officially refurbished devices.

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

   Malaysia weighs a total ban on Waze

   Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim said a nationwide ban on Waze remains possible, following an earlier ban for civil servants. Any full ban would depend on whether local navigation alternatives can replace it.

   Full story at SoyaCincau ↗

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