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Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy A38, a mid‑range handset that will house a 6,000 mAh battery, according to GalaxyClub. The capacity represents a 20 percent increase over the 5,000 mAh cells that have powered recent Galaxy A series models and also exceeds the battery size of the current flagship Galaxy S26 Ultra by the same margin. While competitors such as Honor have already introduced phones with 10,000 mAh packs, the upgrade marks Samsung’s first major step toward larger batteries [...]

OnePlus will roll out ColorOS 17 on six additional devices this month, including the OnePlus Open foldable, as the company fully transitions from OxygenOS to Oppo’s software brand. The update schedule, posted by ColorOS Global on X, lists the OnePlus 12R, OnePlus 11, and OnePlus Pad 2 among the 13 devices slated for December and early 2027. The change reflects the long‑standing integration of OnePlus and Oppo software teams, with updates now synchronized across both brands. Users are urged to [...]

Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 17‑based One UI 9 update to US‑locked Galaxy XCover 7 Pro devices. The firmware, identified as G766USQUADZJ7, follows a South Korean launch and adds Quick Settings customization, a location‑privacy indicator, upgraded Samsung Notes, new Samsung DeX features, and a dedicated Warranty and Care section in Settings. The rugged phone, originally shipped with One UI 7 on Android 15, now receives its second major OS upgrade. Unlocked models will receive the update later, but Samsung promises [...]

OnePlus has published a detailed Android 17 rollout schedule, confirming November start dates for six devices. The OnePlus 13R will begin receiving the update on November 5, followed by the OnePlus 12 on November 17, the OnePlus Pad 3 on November 18, the OnePlus Open on November 24, and the Nord 6 and Nord CE 6 on November 26. The update also marks the final release of OxygenOS, as OnePlus will migrate supported phones to OPPO’s ColorOS 17. ColorOS 17, built on Android 17, adds refined UI, smoother animations, [...]

Apple’s iOS 27.3 beta introduces a keyboard update for the iPhone Duo, refining the outer display’s typing experience. The update narrows key spacing and reduces font size, making one‑handed input more comfortable. Combined with Reachability, which slides outer display content left or right for easier reach, the changes enhance usability on the Duo’s secondary screen. The update follows earlier iOS 27.2 additions such as Apple Pencil support and Edge Light for video calls, continuing Apple’s incremental improvements [...]

Apple’s new iPhone Duo introduces a foldable inner display that supports Split View, allowing two apps or two windows of the same app to run side‑by‑side. Users can open apps in Split View by tapping icons or using a “Open in Split View” option, swap positions, and pair frequently used apps for quick access. The device also offers a picture‑in‑picture mode that locks a video to the top third of the screen while another app occupies the remaining space. However, [...]

Honor is reportedly testing a new phone battery with a capacity between 14,000 and 15,000 mAh, a significant jump from its current 8,800 mAh silicon‑carbon batteries. The tipster claims the battery could last a full week on a single charge, positioning it as the phone’s main feature. Honor previously announced a shift toward larger batteries in 2025, and the rumored unit would maintain efficiency while remaining compact. The development follows the launch of the Magic 9 Pro Max, which introduced 8,800 mAh power [...]

Apple achieved its highest‑ever global smartphone revenue share in Q3 2026, according to Counterpoint Research. The iPhone’s average selling price rose to $1,031, a 19% year‑over‑year increase, driven by the premium iPhone 18 Pro launch, the omission of a base iPhone 18, and price hikes on older models. Apple’s shipments were nearly flat year‑over‑year, but the company leveraged pricing power to offset rising memory costs. Samsung remained the shipment leader with 22% of units, while Apple held 21%; both brands [...]