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Samsung unveils world's first 2nm smartphone chipset, Exynos 2600
Samsung announced the Exynos 2600, claiming it is the world’s first 2nm smartphone processor intended for the Galaxy S26 series, promising performance and efficiency gains for next‑gen devices. The company positions the new node as a differentiator for battery life and AI workloads in flagship phones
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Samsung launches Galaxy Z TriFold — first three-panel foldable smartphone
Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first three-panel folding phone, expanding the foldable category with a larger, tablet-like inner display and multitasking features. The device is highlighted as a major hardware innovation that accelerates competition in premium foldables
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OQ Technology demonstrates NB‑IoT link between LEO satellites and standard terrestrial chipsets
OQ Technology completed an end‑to‑end 5G NB‑IoT demonstration showing a LEO satellite connecting directly to a standard Nordic nRF9151 terrestrial chipset, signalling mass‑market Direct‑to‑Device NTN feasibility. The test used OQ’s in‑house 3GPP‑compliant NTN NB‑IoT RAN stack and 5G core, indicating potential rapid scale for global IoT coverage
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Google issues second December update for Pixel phones to fix battery and touch issues
Google released a second December 2025 update (factory and OTA images) for Pixel phones addressing faster‑than‑normal battery drain, intermittent touch unresponsiveness on Pixel 10, and offline content access problems after upgrades. Verizon published the changelog and images are available for manual sideloading while carrier rollouts continue
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Samsung pushes December security update to multiple Galaxy models in the US
Samsung issued the December 2025 security update for Galaxy S24 series, S21 FE and A53 in the US, delivering platform security patches and stability fixes for those models. The rollout continues regionally as vendors and carriers coordinate OTA distribution
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Mobile app industry trends for 2025 emphasize personalization, retention and short‑form video
Derribar Ventures published findings showing personalization, retention strategies, and short‑form video remain critical to app discovery and growth across major markets in 2025. The analysis also notes rising opportunity in emerging markets and shifts to first‑party/contextual targeting driven by privacy changes
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Orange readies 'Max it' super‑app and AI features for CAF Africa Cup of Nations fan experience
Orange announced the Max it mobile super‑app will provide live match streaming, an AI conversational bot 'MaxGoal', and localized support for multiple African languages during the CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 tournament. The move underscores telcos combining sports rights with app‑based engagement and AI to grow mobile service usage in Africa
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Mobile World Live reports telecoms industry moves: green energy, NASA 5G air taxi research, Huawei contract scrutiny in Spain
Mobile World Live highlighted industry developments including Airtel’s Nxtra green energy deals, NASA research into 5G for air taxi communications, and EU scrutiny over Spain’s Huawei wiretap contract, showing cross‑sector tech and regulatory dynamics affecting mobile operators. These items reflect network investment, regulatory risk, and new use‑cases shaping operator strategies
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Samsung and audio/hi‑fi outlets catalog major gadget releases, including premium audio and peripherals
Gear Patrol and other outlets updated lists of top new gadgets and hi‑fi releases for late 2025, featuring flagship phones, foldables, and high‑end audio gear tied to holiday season launches and reviews. Coverage helps buyers compare new hardware and highlights trends in premium device ecosystems
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Lenovo and Motorola showcase gaming and smartphone performance at FIFAe Finals 2025
Lenovo and Motorola supplied high‑performance Legion gaming hardware and Motorola smartphones to power gameplay and broadcasts at the FIFAe Finals 2025, emphasizing vendor focus on mobile and cloud gaming experiences. The presence demonstrates continued brand investments linking smartphones with competitive gaming and esports production
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