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Teardown reveals iPhone Duo's two batteries
Early teardown videos show the iPhone Duo has two separate battery cells totaling 4,883 mAh. The logic board was also found to include Apple's A20 Pro chip and C2 cellular modem.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
Oppo launches Enco X4 earbuds
Oppo unveiled the Enco X4 earbuds with doubled noise cancellation and up to 53 hours of battery life. They are priced at about $211 and will go on sale on October 29, 2026.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
Canada DST change may confuse phone clocks
Several Canadian regions are ending seasonal clock changes this November, which could cause Android phones to show the wrong time. Users in affected areas may need to adjust settings manually.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps
iPhone Duo survives bend test surprisingly well
A YouTuber put the iPhone Duo through a destructive bend test, showing the display's durability. This may explain why stores have seen few reports of broken displays after launch.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
Kindle Android app adds handwritten notes
Amazon has brought the handwritten notes feature from its Alexa Tablets to the Kindle Android app. Readers can now annotate their ebooks directly on supported devices.
Full story at Android Authority ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Operating systems
Galaxy S26 Ultra hit by setup bug after One UI 9
Users report a critical bug after updating to One UI 9 that blocks access to the lock and home screens. Samsung has responded quickly, suggesting users update their browser and connect via Wi-Fi.
Full story at Android Central ↗
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