Smartphones & apps

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1. Artificial intelligence · Smartphones & apps

   Gemini gets a link to Google Wallet

   Google Wallet now connects to Gemini in the U.S. Users can ask about spending, subscriptions and budgets, with optional bank data via Plaid.

   Full story at TestingCatalog AI News ↗
2. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   iPhone Duo survives fold test with a loose hinge

   Apple's iPhone Duo was folded 457,053 times without the screen cracking. CNET's test found a worn and loose hinge, though the phone still works.

   Full story at Gizchina.com ↗
3. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Huawei unveils an arm-worn glucose sensor

   Huawei unveiled the Sense G1 in China, its first continuous glucose monitor. It tracks glucose for up to 16 days and can alert users when readings leave the target range.

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

   Pixel bug exposes Private Space

   A bug exposes Private Space on Pixel phones after switching between dark mode and light mode. This matters to users who want that area to stay hidden.

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

   Google Wallet can now store receipts

   Google Wallet can now scan and track receipts. Until now it stored items such as payment cards, transport passes and ID cards.

   Full story at Android Police ↗
6. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   November Pixel Drop arrives with bugs

   Google rolled out its big November Pixel Drop update, and users are already reporting many bugs. Such issues often get resolved with a later patch.

   Full story at MobileSyrup ↗
7. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Google Wallet to get digital home keys

   Digital home keys can be added to Google Wallet from the Google Home app with a compatible smart lock. The feature is in Public Preview and will roll out more widely in the coming weeks.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
8. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware · IT industry & companies

   Samsung gains in foldables thanks to Galaxy Z Fold 8

   A Smart Analytics Global report says global foldable shipments fell 2% year over year in Q3 2026, to over 7.5 million units. Samsung grew 13% year over year, thanks to the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
9. IT law & regulation · Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies

   Epic asks Supreme Court to punish Apple

   Epic wants Apple punished for not following the spirit of the ruling on App Store steering and fees, even though Apple follows its letter. Oral arguments begin on January 11, 2027.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
10. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

    Google Messages update improves search

    A Google Messages update fixes an issue that every other messaging app has. Searching through messages is said to become a much better experience.

    Full story at PhoneArena ↗

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