News 4 December 2025 - 5 December 2025

Technology News 15.03.2026
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Technology News 15.03.2026

LIVETechnology news rolling coverageStarted: March 15, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 15, 2026, 2:50 AM EDT China releases first homegrown quantum operating system Origin Pilot for online download March 15, 2026, 2:28 AM EDT. China's domestically developed quantum operating system, Origin Pilot, is now available for online download, the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center said. **Origin Pilot**, created by Hefei-based **Origin Quantum Computing Technology Co**, is described as an integrated quantum-classical-intelligent OS compatible with superconducting qubits, trapped ions and neutral atoms, and is deployed on the **Origin Wukong** series. The release is touted as the world's first **open-source** quantum
March 15, 2026
Why You Should Turn Off Your Phone’s Wi‑Fi Every Time You Leave Home – December 2025 Security Warning
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Why You Should Turn Off Your Phone’s Wi‑Fi Every Time You Leave Home – December 2025 Security Warning

Security researchers and major news outlets are urging users to turn off smartphone Wi‑Fi when leaving home, citing new studies showing devices can be tracked and exposed even when not connected. The Times of India ran a front-page warning about public Wi‑Fi risks, as Google released over 100 Android security fixes, many targeting wireless vulnerabilities. Recent research shows privacy features like MAC randomization often fail to prevent tracking.
December 5, 2025
Motorola Edge 70 Cloud Dancer Edition Debuts in Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year with Swarovski Crystals
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Motorola Edge 70 Cloud Dancer Edition Debuts in Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year with Swarovski Crystals

Motorola unveiled a special edition Edge 70 smartphone in “Cloud Dancer,” Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026, on December 4. The device features an almost-white finish and Swarovski crystal accents. This marks the first time Pantone’s annual pick is a near-white shade. The release extends Motorola’s ongoing collaboration with Pantone on color-themed phones.
December 5, 2025
iOS 26 Supercharges Live Activities on iPhone, CarPlay, Mac and iPad — What’s New as of December 5, 2025
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iOS 26 Supercharges Live Activities on iPhone, CarPlay, Mac and iPad — What’s New as of December 5, 2025

Apple’s iOS 26 expands Live Activities beyond the iPhone, adding real-time status updates to CarPlay, Mac, and iPad. Fitness workouts now trigger automatic Live Activities, showing progress on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Developers can schedule Live Activities in advance using a new API. Apple documentation confirms CarPlay and desktop platforms now fully support the feature.
December 5, 2025
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leaks on December 5, 2025: 200MP Telephoto, 1‑Inch Sensor and Leica Optics as 17 Pro Max First Impressions Land
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leaks on December 5, 2025: 200MP Telephoto, 1‑Inch Sensor and Leica Optics as 17 Pro Max First Impressions Land

New spy photos published December 5 show the Xiaomi 17 Ultra with a triple rear camera setup, including a 1-inch 50MP main sensor, 200MP periscope telephoto, and 50MP ultrawide, plus a 6,000–7,000mAh battery. Reports confirm the phone uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The design marks a shift from Xiaomi’s previous quad-camera layout to a quality-focused triple-lens system.
December 5, 2025
Best Smartphones of 2025: PhoneArena Awards and Gadget.co.za “Gadgets of the Year” Winners Revealed (December 5, 2025)
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Best Smartphones of 2025: PhoneArena Awards and Gadget.co.za “Gadgets of the Year” Winners Revealed (December 5, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max won Best Overall Phone at the 2025 PhoneArena Awards, beating Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 FE took Best Value, while the OnePlus 15 was named Biggest Surprise. On the same day, Oppo launched the entry-level A6x in South Africa, targeting holiday shoppers with a large battery and screen.
December 5, 2025
Vivo X300 Series Round‑Up: New Reviews, Unbox Therapy Reaction and X300 Ultra 7,000mAh battery
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Vivo X300 Series Round‑Up: New Reviews, Unbox Therapy Reaction and X300 Ultra 7,000mAh battery

Leaks suggest the Vivo X300 Ultra will launch in China in Q1 2026 with a 7,000mAh battery, dual 200MP cameras, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. New reviews praise the X300 Pro’s 6,510mAh battery and camera kit, while GSMArena calls the standard X300 a compact flagship. The X300 series is drawing attention across Asia with ongoing launches and promotions.
December 5, 2025
Taiwan Bans China’s RedNote (Xiaohongshu) App for a Year as Opposition Cries Censorship
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Taiwan Bans China’s RedNote (Xiaohongshu) App for a Year as Opposition Cries Censorship

Taiwan began blocking access to Chinese social media app RedNote (Xiaohongshu) on December 4, citing over 1,700 fraud cases and major cybersecurity risks. The one-year suspension affects about 3 million local users. Internet providers are enforcing the ban using technical filters. Authorities say the block could be lifted if the company meets Taiwan’s security and legal requirements.
December 5, 2025
Technology News 05.12.2025
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Technology News 05.12.2025

The 40mm Apple Watch SE 3 remains under $200 on Amazon, nearly $50 off its usual price, almost a week after Black Friday. ARISS is running an SSTV event via the RS-38S satellite through December 13, transmitting images on 437.825 MHz. Alaska will gain two new undersea fiber-optic cables linking Juneau, Cordova, and Seward by fall 2027.
December 5, 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on December 4, 2025: 3 Reasons to Buy, 2 Reasons to Skip – Plus All the Latest Launch News
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on December 4, 2025: 3 Reasons to Buy, 2 Reasons to Skip – Plus All the Latest Launch News

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold, the world’s first mainstream tri-fold phone, debuted in South Korea this week at KRW 3,594,000 (about $2,400). Samsung released an official unboxing video showing its 10-inch main screen and multitasking features. The global launch is expected January 4 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. Analysts and reviewers question its durability and mass-market appeal.
December 4, 2025
Apple Confirms iPhone 17 Pro Drops Night Mode Portraits — What Changes for Your Low‑Light Photos (December 4, 2025)
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Apple Confirms iPhone 17 Pro Drops Night Mode Portraits — What Changes for Your Low‑Light Photos (December 4, 2025)

Apple has removed Night mode Portraits from the iPhone 17 Pro, ending support for the feature first introduced on the iPhone 12 Pro. Apple documentation and independent tests confirm the device no longer allows users to combine Night mode with Portrait-style background blur. Night mode does not appear in Portrait mode, and Night mode photos no longer store depth data for later blur effects.
December 4, 2025
TECNO Freeform Continuum & Dual‑Mirror Telephoto: How Future Lens 2025 Brings True 1–9x Optical Zoom to Smartphones
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TECNO Freeform Continuum & Dual‑Mirror Telephoto: How Future Lens 2025 Brings True 1–9x Optical Zoom to Smartphones

TECNO unveiled two new telephoto camera concepts at its Future Lens 2025 event in Chongqing, China. The Freeform Continuum Telephoto promises continuous optical zoom from 1x to 9x, while the Dual-Mirror Reflect Telephoto shrinks module size and reduces camera bump. Freeform Continuum is expected in commercial phones after a year; Dual-Mirror Reflect could appear as soon as next year.
December 4, 2025
Best Travel Apps and AI Travel Tools for December 2025: New Features, Deals, and Destinations You Shouldn’t Miss
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Best Travel Apps and AI Travel Tools for December 2025: New Features, Deals, and Destinations You Shouldn’t Miss

Allianz Partners’ Allyz travel assistance app saw downloads surge 250% from 2024 to 2025, nearing 1.5 million by year-end, according to new data. Recent coverage highlights travelers relying on a small set of core apps for navigation, booking, safety, and AI planning, rather than downloading every new tool. Google Maps and Samsung Wallet–Agoda announced new features as travel tech adoption accelerates.
December 4, 2025
OnePlus 15 US Pre‑Orders Start Today: Price, Launch Time, Free Watch 3 Deal & Full Specs
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OnePlus 15 US Pre‑Orders Start Today: Price, Launch Time, Free Watch 3 Deal & Full Specs

OnePlus 15 pre-orders open in the US today at 11 a.m. ET, following weeks of regulatory delays caused by the federal government shutdown. The phone starts at $899.99 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, with a 16GB/512GB model at $999.99. Early buyers can choose a free OnePlus Watch 3 or Buds Pro 3. Pre-orders are online-only through the OnePlus US store; shipping dates remain unconfirmed.
December 4, 2025
Google Play Store $700 Million Settlement: How Android Users Can Get Automatic Payouts via PayPal and Venmo (December 2025 Update)
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Google Play Store $700 Million Settlement: How Android Users Can Get Automatic Payouts via PayPal and Venmo (December 2025 Update)

Millions of U.S. Android users are being notified they may get cash from a $700 million Google Play Store antitrust settlement, often without filing a claim. The settlement, led by attorneys general from 53 states and territories, covers users who made Play Store purchases between August 2016 and September 2023. Most eligible consumers will receive at least $2. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to pay and change Play Store rules.
December 4, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Drives Record 2025 Shipments as IDC Warns of Smartphone Slowdown in 2026
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Apple iPhone 17 Drives Record 2025 Shipments as IDC Warns of Smartphone Slowdown in 2026

Apple is on track to ship over 247 million iPhones in 2025, a record, according to IDC. The iPhone 17 surge has pushed Apple’s share of China’s smartphone market above 20% and reversed earlier declines. IDC now expects global smartphone shipments to grow 1.5% this year, up from 1%, driven mainly by Apple. Rising component costs and shortages threaten the rest of the industry in 2026.
December 4, 2025
India’s Sanchar Saathi U‑Turn: Why the Modi Government Dropped Its Mandatory Cybersecurity App Order
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India’s Sanchar Saathi U‑Turn: Why the Modi Government Dropped Its Mandatory Cybersecurity App Order

India’s government on Wednesday revoked an order requiring all new smartphones to come with the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app pre-installed and undeletable. The move follows backlash from privacy groups, opposition parties, and tech companies. Officials now say the app will remain voluntary and removable. Apple and Samsung had raised concerns about compliance.
December 4, 2025
iOS 26.2 RC Released: AirDrop Codes, Reminders Alarms, Liquid Glass Tweaks and More Coming to iPhone
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iOS 26.2 RC Released: AirDrop Codes, Reminders Alarms, Liquid Glass Tweaks and More Coming to iPhone

Apple released iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers and public beta testers on December 3, signaling a public launch within days. The update includes one-time AirDrop sharing codes, new Reminders alarms, a refined Liquid Glass lock screen, and expanded AirPods Live Translation in the EU. RC builds for iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS were also issued.
December 4, 2025
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