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1. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Apple opens pre-orders for first Home Collection devices

   Apple has opened pre-orders for three new smart home accessories, including LG-branded indoor and outdoor security cameras. They are due to ship in December.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
2. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps

   Gemini task automation to work with many Galaxy apps

   Gemini's AI task automation will work with dozens of apps on Galaxy phones. No further details are given.

   Full story at SamMobile ↗
3. Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies

   HONOR becomes China's top Android brand in October 2026

   HONOR sold 2.573 million phones in October 2026 and held 12.04% of the market, based on third-party data it shared. That puts it ahead of every other Android brand in China.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
4. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   OpenAI launches ChatGPT Wallet

   Agents in ChatGPT Work, Codex, and dots can now make purchases with user approval. Existing card protections apply to these transactions.

   Full story at openai.com ↗
5. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Samsung releases smart glasses with design partners

   Samsung's new Intelligent Eyewear, designed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, works with Galaxy flagship phones. The glasses were made in collaboration with Google.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
6. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps · Artificial intelligence

   Samsung's Gemini glasses priced at $395

   Samsung has opened pre-orders for its first smart glasses, running Google's Gemini, shipping December 10 in the US and South Korea. At about 41 grams, they also work with iPhones, not just Galaxy phones.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
7. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps

   Google Wallet links to Gemini for finance insights

   US Gemini app users can now connect Google Wallet to get responses based on their spending habits. The feature aims to give personal finance insights.

   Full story at blog.google ↗
8. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps

   Gemini now analyzes Google Wallet spending

   Google Wallet's integration with Gemini's Personal Intelligence lets users analyze spending, find forgotten subscriptions, and get saving suggestions. The optional, read-only feature is rolling out in the US across Android, iOS, and the web.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
9. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Meta's Muse agent launches as Chrome extension

   Meta released its Muse AI agent as a Chrome extension with sidebar chats and task delegation. Users can approve actions and connect other services directly in the browser.

   Full story at TestingCatalog AI News ↗
10. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps

    OpenAI retries AI shopping with ChatGPT Wallet

    After scrapping Instant Checkout, OpenAI has users register a card once and confirm purchases with Face ID or a fingerprint, with card details hidden behind payment tokens. Rivals such as Anthropic, Meta and xAI already have agents making purchases.

    Full story at The Decoder ↗

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