HKG:1810.HK 2 September 2025 - 11 January 2026

India’s Smartphone Security Overhaul: Source-Code Reviews, App Privacy Limits and the New Telecom Cybersecurity Push (Jan 11, 2026)
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India’s Smartphone Security Overhaul: Source-Code Reviews, App Privacy Limits and the New Telecom Cybersecurity Push (Jan 11, 2026)

India is considering rules that would require smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung to submit source code for government review, according to Reuters. The proposals have drawn opposition from industry groups, citing privacy and operational concerns. The Department of Telecommunications says new telecom cybersecurity rules are already in force to fight fraud and device misuse.
January 11, 2026
Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More
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Smartphone Shake-Up: Apple’s Awe-Dropping iPhone 17, Samsung’s Surprises, Xiaomi’s Bold Moves, and More

Apple’s iPhone 17 pre-orders on JD.com in China have surpassed last year’s launch, indicating strong early demand. Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE in India at ₹59,999 and began rolling out One UI 8. Xiaomi will skip to the Xiaomi 17 series, featuring a “Magic Back Screen,” while Huawei unveiled a new tri-fold foldable. Global smartphone sales are projected to rise about 1% in 2025.
September 18, 2025
Charge in Minutes, Last for Days: The Future of Smartphone Batteries Revealed
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Charge in Minutes, Last for Days: The Future of Smartphone Batteries Revealed

Phones with 200W+ charging now reach full charge in under 10 minutes. Silicon-based batteries, like in the HONOR Magic5 Pro China edition, boost capacity by up to 20%. Xiaomi has shown a 6,000 mAh solid-state prototype, while Samsung targets 2027 for its first solid-state phone. The EU will require recycled materials and removable batteries by 2027; Apple pledges 100% recycled cobalt by 2025.
September 1, 2025