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The Redmagic 12 Pro becomes the first Snapdragon‑based Android phone to support the Linux Terminal app introduced with Android 16 on Pixel devices. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, the handset enables users to run terminal commands and access a 132 GB disk, with up to 10.6 GB of RAM allocated to the terminal. The device also supports GUI applications like GIMP, though installation can be problematic. Preorders open November 12, with launch discounts ending November 17.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 9 and Fold 9 Ultra are rumored to keep the same camera hardware as the current Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra. According to X tipster WalleGalaxy, the Fold 9 would retain the 50 MP primary and ultra‑wide sensors, while the Fold 9 Ultra would continue with a 200 MP main lens, 50 MP ultra‑wide and a 10 MP telephoto with 3× zoom. No details were given about selfie cameras, which remain at 10 MP on the Fold 8. The same leaks also suggest Samsung may double [...]

iOS 27.3 beta 1 introduces a horizontal Reachability feature for the iPhone Duo, addressing complaints about one‑handed usability. The new Reachability shifts the screen left or right with a side swipe, unlike the vertical shift on other models. Users enable it via Settings → Accessibility → Reachability. The update is currently only in developer beta, with a public beta expected soon and a full release slated for mid‑December. Apple’s announcement follows last month’s iPhone Duo reviews that [...]

Apple released the first iOS 27.3 beta, reintroducing the redesigned Health app and adding a suite of Safari enhancements, including vertical tabs, an AI‑driven Adaptive Dark Mode, and expanded Siri AI capabilities. The new Adaptive Dark Mode leverages Apple Intelligence to darken sites lacking native support, while vertical tabs bring a cleaner layout to both iPhone and iPad browsers. Siri AI now parses entire webpages, can search open tabs, manage browsing history, and supports four additional languages—Norwegian, Traditional [...]

Xiaomi will launch HyperOS 4, its Android 17‑based operating system, on more than 80 devices worldwide in November 2026. The rollout is split into three waves: the first includes the Xiaomi 17, 15 series, Redmi Note 17/15, POCO F8/X8, and Xiaomi Pad 8; the second adds the Xiaomi 15T, POCO F7/F9, Pad 7, and other tablets; the final wave covers older models such as the Xiaomi 14/13, MIX Flip, and Redmi Note 14. HyperOS 4 introduces a “Soft Light Glass” UI, faster app launch times, improved HDR capture, and the new Super XiaoAi 2.0 assistant, while tightening [...]

Apple released iOS 27.3 beta 1 today, adding a suite of new features. Among them, the company expanded the iPhone Duo’s redesigned StandBy mode to all iPhones. StandBy, introduced in iOS 17, turns a charging phone into a smart display. Previously only Duo users accessed the new analog and digital clock faces and richer customization. iOS 27.3 now offers these faces, color and complication options, shared‑album photos, and multiple StandBy versions for iPhone 11 or newer. The update is slated for December [...]

Xiaomi released the final version of its Android 17‑based HyperOS 4 to a range of devices, beginning with the Xiaomi 13T and extending to several Redmi and Poco models. The update, announced earlier in August, arrives after a beta period and is rolled out in waves to mitigate issues. HyperOS 4 features a Liquid Glass‑inspired UI, expanded lock‑screen customization, new homescreen organization, enhanced floating‑app support, and a background AI that boosts app launch speed by up to [...]

Samsung saw a notable uptick in Galaxy Z Fold 8 sales in South Korea the week after Apple launched its iPhone Duo on Oct. 23, with the foldable’s weekly volume rising about 20 percent, according to The Korea Herald. The surge follows consumer frustration with the Duo’s debut, marred by unoptimized apps and a “crackgate” issue that left some units with broken inner displays. Analysts note the Fold 8’s lower price—$1,599 versus the Duo’s cost—makes it a more attractive option in [...]