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1. IT industry & companies · Smartphones & apps

   Apple publishes its fourth-quarter results

   Apple announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. The quarter ended on September 26, 2026.

   Full story at apple.com ↗
2. Smartphones & apps

   Google rolls out new icons for three apps

   Google is rolling out new icons for Phone, Messages and Contacts. According to Google they look sharper and clearer on the home screen and match its other apps more closely.

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

   Xiaomi 18 Pro set for global launch this month

   Xiaomi confirmed the 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch outside China this month but gave no date or pricing. Leaks suggest smaller batteries and higher prices than before.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
4. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Wear OS trials an Android-style status bar

   Google is testing a new status bar for a future Wear OS update that mirrors Android's design. It would show icons for connectivity, location and more on smartwatches.

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

   Google redesigns icons for three apps

   Google has rolled out new icons for Contacts, Messages, and Phone with gradient colors and updated shapes. The change aims for a sharper, more consistent look across its apps.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
6. Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps

   Russia's emergency app was hacked to send false alerts

   Russia's Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed a cyberattack on its mobile app. Attackers were able to send false information to the public, and the app is used for updates including drone attacks.

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

   Xiaomi plans a global launch of the 18 Pro series in November

   Xiaomi confirmed the global debut of the 18 Pro series in November, without an exact date. Rumors point to high prices and possibly lower battery capacities.

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

   Google redesigns icons for Messages, Phone and Contacts

   Google is updating the icons for Messages, Phone and Contacts. They get a sleeker, cohesive design for the home screen.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
9. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   HONOR takes the Magic 9 series global

   According to Honor's Global CMO, the Magic 9 series launches in Hong Kong on November 4. Europe follows in January 2027.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
10. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

    Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 adds three features

    Google released Android 17 QPR3 Beta 3 for supported Pixel devices. It adds launching apps in bubbles from Recents, the return of App Lock and a camera shortcut in Quick Settings.

    Full story at Droid Life ↗

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