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iPhone Duo video reveals size compared to iPhone 18 Pro Max
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iPhone Duo video reveals size compared to iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple’s new iPhone Duo features the largest display ever in an iPhone lineup, surpassing the iPhone 18 Pro Max. A side‑by‑side video posted by @thetechchap shows the Duo’s unfolded width nearly matching the Pro Max’s longest side, while its 4.64‑inch height exceeds the Pro Max’s 3.07‑inch width. The Duo’s 6.48‑inch width and 6.43‑inch height are comparable to the Pro Max’s dimensions, yet its folding design allows it to collapse into a more compact, one‑handed form. The comparison highlights the Duo’s [...]
Exynos 2700 reportedly begins mass production, and Samsung has some decisions to make
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Exynos 2700 reportedly begins mass production, and Samsung has some decisions to make

Samsung’s Exynos 2700 has reportedly entered mass production, with plans to power the Galaxy S27, S27 Plus, and S27 Pro. Production is reportedly 10 % higher to accommodate the Pro variant, while the chip’s placement in the S27 Ultra remains undecided. The new processor features a 10‑core CPU, a 2.88 GHz peak clock, and the Xclipse 970 GPU, which is said to offer a 12 % performance lift. Samsung is also focusing on heat‑dissipation technology to curb overheating issues that plagued earlier Exynos models. [...]
Samsung’s Googlebook might’ve appeared in a database listing—is this really happening?
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Samsung’s Googlebook might’ve appeared in a database listing—is this really happening?

A social‑media rumor claims Samsung is developing a Googlebook laptop, with specifications posted on Geekbench. The device reportedly uses a Snapdragon X Elite SoC, 16 GB of RAM, and Android 17, mirroring the first wave of Googlebooks launched by ASUS, Dell, HP, and others in September. The rumored model would feature a 12‑core processor, Adreno X1‑85 GPU, and could run Samsung’s One UI skin atop Android. No official confirmation has been released, and details remain sparse.
iOS History: Every Version From iPhone OS 1 to iOS 27 Explained
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iOS History: Every Version From iPhone OS 1 to iOS 27 Explained

Apple unveiled iOS 27 on September 14, 2026, centering the update around its new Apple Intelligence platform. The flagship feature, Siri AI, replaces the classic voice assistant with a conversational model that can interpret screen content, maintain context across apps, and generate drafts or edits in Messages, Mail and other productivity tools. A dedicated Siri app stores and syncs conversations, while Siri‑powered camera mode lets users ask visual questions and act on the results. Additional enhancements include child‑safety controls, faster app [...]
‘HomePad’ coming: Will Apple hold an October special event?
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‘HomePad’ coming: Will Apple hold an October special event?

Apple is expected to unveil a suite of new devices on Tuesday, October 13, according to Bloomberg, including the long‑rumored HomePad smart‑home hub, an updated HomePod mini, and a Siri‑powered Apple TV 4K. The company has a mixed track record for October announcements; since 2010 it has held ten formal events, the latest being the “Scary Fast” Halloween show on October 30, 2023, but often announces products via press releases. If Apple opts for a live event, analysts predict an invitation could [...]
NIT Warangal scholar develops power chip that could boost battery life in smart gadgets
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NIT Warangal scholar develops power chip that could boost battery life in smart gadgets

A PhD scholar at the National Institute of Technology Warangal, Kaira Anupama, has created a new Power Management integrated circuit designed to extend battery life in Internet‑of‑Things devices. The chip, developed over three years with a research budget of roughly ₹4 lakh, reduces power draw when a mobile phone’s screen is off and can be integrated into smartwatches, health‑monitoring wearables and hospital sensors. Anupama’s work, conducted under Professor Srihari Rao Patri, has passed laboratory tests and is currently in the R&D [...]
Virtual Reality Stocks To Research – October 1st
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Virtual Reality Stocks To Research – October 1st

MarketBeat’s stock screener highlighted four publicly traded companies—Meta Platforms, Brightline Interactive, zSpace Technologies and DIH Holding US—as the most actively traded virtual‑reality stocks on October 1. Meta’s Reality Labs division develops headsets and software, while its Family of Apps segment continues to generate the bulk of revenue. Brightline Interactive, part of The Glimpse Group, offers enterprise‑focused VR/AR platforms such as QReal, Immersive Health Group and Foretell Reality for health and training applications. zSpace supplies AR/VR hardware and curriculum‑aligned [...]
Apple moves to protect private Mac data from overreaching AI apps
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Apple moves to protect private Mac data from overreaching AI apps

Apple announced new restrictions on Full Disk Access for Mac apps, requiring explicit user consent before granting this powerful permission. The move follows incidents where AI agents, such as Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Mac app, accessed sensitive data—including messages, email, files, and browsing history—without users’ full awareness. Apple’s updated developer guidelines will make it clear that only apps truly needing deep system access can obtain it, aiming to protect users and their contacts from potential privacy breaches. [...]