Latest Mobile & Gadgets News

📅December 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Samsung launches its triple-folding Galaxy Z TriFold, Apple faces privacy clashes in India, and global mobile markets see new regulations, green energy moves, and 5G innovations for air taxis and data centers.
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Samsung Unveils Galaxy Z TriFold Triple-Folding Phone

Samsung announced the Galaxy Z TriFold, a special-edition triple-folding smartphone with a 10-inch display, priced at $2,443, launching December 12 in Korea and select markets. It features flagship performance, a 200 MP camera, and a 5,600 mAh battery, targeting premium users and productivity Source 3Source 4Source 5.

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Apple Resists India's Preload Cyber Safety App Mandate

Apple will not comply with India's order to preload the government's Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on iPhones, citing privacy concerns and platform policy conflicts. The company is preparing to formally challenge the mandate in New Delhi Source 1.

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India Pushes Smartphone Verification Nationwide

India is implementing a nationwide system to verify and record every smartphone via the Sanchar Saathi platform, aiming to combat theft, fraud, and SIM misuse by linking devices to verified identities Source 1.

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Galaxy Z TriFold Targets Niche Market, Not Mass Sales

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is positioned as a special edition, not for mass-market sales, with a focus on innovation and productivity. The device weighs 309 grams and is designed for users seeking cutting-edge foldable technology Source 3Source 5.

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Apple Poised to Overtake Samsung in Global Smartphone Share

Apple is projected to surpass Samsung as the world's top smartphone maker in 2025, with a 19.4% global share compared to Samsung's 18.7%, according to Counterpoint Research Source 3.

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Huawei Preceded Samsung in Triple-Fold Market

Huawei launched its own triple-folding phone last year, beating Samsung to market with a similarly high-priced device. Samsung's entry intensifies competition in the premium foldable segment Source 3Source 5.

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Airtel Expands Green Energy for Data Centers

Bharti Airtel's data center arm, Nxtra, signed a new green energy deal with Ampin Energy Transition, adding 125.7MW of solar and wind power to reduce its infrastructure's carbon footprint Source 6.

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NASA Explores 5G for Air Taxi Communications

NASA is researching whether 5G networks can support air taxi communications, with early findings suggesting 5G's architecture could provide accurate location data for urban air mobility systems Source 6.

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European Commission Warns Spain on Huawei Telecom Deal

The European Commission cautioned Spain over a €12 million wiretap contract awarded to Huawei, opposing the use of high-risk vendors for new telecoms equipment in the EU Source 6.

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Upcoming Mobile Phones for December 2025

Several new smartphones are expected to launch in December 2025, including the Galaxy Z TriFold and other high-profile devices, as manufacturers compete for market share and innovation leadership Source 2.