News 29 November 2025 - 3 December 2025

Android 16 QPR2 December 2025 Update: AI Notification Summaries, New Customization Tools and Full Pixel Device List
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Android 16 QPR2 December 2025 Update: AI Notification Summaries, New Customization Tools and Full Pixel Device List

Google has released the Android 16 QPR2 update for Pixel phones and tablets, including the December 2025 security patch. The update introduces AI-powered notification summaries, a smarter notification organizer, expanded customization options, and revamped parental controls. Google is shifting to multiple major Android updates per year, moving away from its annual release cycle.
December 3, 2025
Nothing Phone 3a Lite, Android 16 Update and Fan‑Made Community Edition: All the Latest News as of December 3, 2025
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Nothing Phone 3a Lite, Android 16 Update and Fan‑Made Community Edition: All the Latest News as of December 3, 2025

Nothing launched the Phone 3a Lite in new markets, with sales starting December 5 in India and the UK at ₹20,999 and £249. The Phone 3a and 3a Pro received the Android 16 / Nothing OS 4.0 update. The company confirmed the Phone 3a Community Edition launch event and fan sign-ups in London. No direct US release announced.
December 3, 2025
Apple Now Recommends iOS 26.1 for iOS 18 iPhone Users as iOS 26.2 Unlocks New Customization Features
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Apple Now Recommends iOS 26.1 for iOS 18 iPhone Users as iOS 26.2 Unlocks New Customization Features

Apple has made iOS 26.1 the default recommended update for iPhones still running iOS 18, moving iOS 18.7.2 to a secondary option in the Software Update menu. The change comes as Apple prepares to launch iOS 26.2, which will expand Lock Screen customization and add new alert features. Users must still manually approve the upgrade. Security-only updates for iOS 18 are expected to end once iOS 26 adoption increases.
December 3, 2025
Sanchar Saathi App Row: India’s Phone Mandate Sparks Privacy Battle, Apple Pushback and Congress Fury
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Sanchar Saathi App Row: India’s Phone Mandate Sparks Privacy Battle, Apple Pushback and Congress Fury

India’s government has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cyber-safety app on all new devices and push it to existing phones, according to a leaked directive. Opposition leaders called the move unconstitutional, while Apple indicated it would not comply. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said the app is optional and can be deleted. Non-compliance could trigger penalties under telecom laws.
December 2, 2025
6 Hidden Pixel UI Tweaks (Plus Today’s Big Android Changes) You Need to Try – December 2, 2025
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6 Hidden Pixel UI Tweaks (Plus Today’s Big Android Changes) You Need to Try – December 2, 2025

Google is rolling out an update to the Recorder app on Pixel phones, adding a renamed “Auto Clear Voice” feature, clearer UI, and a new account switcher. The December 2025 Google System Update brings refreshed Material 3 Expressive interfaces and redesigned QR and document scanners. Company-managed Pixel phones now allow IT admins to archive RCS messages for compliance, with logs of sent, received, edited, and deleted messages.
December 2, 2025
Best New Android Apps for December 2025 (Dec 2): Comet, Sift, Escape Launcher, Red Dead Redemption & OmniTools
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Best New Android Apps for December 2025 (Dec 2): Comet, Sift, Escape Launcher, Red Dead Redemption & OmniTools

Perplexity’s Comet AI browser launched on Android in late November, offering built-in ad blocking, AI-powered summarization, and integration with Perplexity Pro subscriptions. The app arrives alongside a wave of new Android releases, including a privacy-focused recipe keeper and a console game port. Security audits flagged earlier vulnerabilities in Comet, prompting recent updates.
December 2, 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S26: Leaked Specs, Super Fast Wireless Charging and New Colors – All the Latest (December 2, 2025)
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Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S26: Leaked Specs, Super Fast Wireless Charging and New Colors – All the Latest (December 2, 2025)

Leaked specs show Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series will bring minor updates over the S25 line, according to comparison tables from Ice Universe. The S26 base model gets a slightly larger screen, bigger battery, and new chip, but keeps the same cameras and display brightness. The S26+ sees almost no changes except for the processor. Storage now starts at 256GB, dropping the 128GB option.
December 2, 2025
New Study Links Smartphones Before Age 12 to Higher Risks of Depression, Obesity and Poor Sleep
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New Study Links Smartphones Before Age 12 to Higher Risks of Depression, Obesity and Poor Sleep

A Pediatrics study tracking over 10,000 U.S. children found those owning a smartphone by age 12 faced higher odds of depression, obesity, and insufficient sleep. Each year earlier a child received a phone was linked to increased health risks. Children who got a phone between ages 12 and 13 showed more mental health symptoms and sleep problems after one year than those without a phone.
December 2, 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Unveiled: 10‑Inch Triple‑Hinge Display, $2,450 Price, and a Head Start on Apple
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Unveiled: 10‑Inch Triple‑Hinge Display, $2,450 Price, and a Head Start on Apple

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first tri-fold smartphone, in Seoul on Tuesday. The device unfolds into a 10-inch AMOLED display, costs 3.59 million won (about $2,440), and launches in South Korea on December 12, with global sales set for early 2026. It features a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, 16 GB RAM, and a 200 MP main camera. The phone is 12.9 mm thick when folded and weighs 309 grams.
December 2, 2025
Technology News 02.12.2025
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Technology News 02.12.2025

Samsung’s new Galaxy Z TriFold will include a one-time 50% discount on display repairs, but the company has not specified which screens are covered or the eligibility terms. Metroid Prime 4, launching on Nintendo Switch 2, features advanced graphics and music but has drawn criticism for linear design and divisive side characters.
December 2, 2025
iOS 26.2 Release Date, New Features and iOS 26.1 Highlights: The Ultimate iPhone Update Guide for December 1, 2025
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iOS 26.2 Release Date, New Features and iOS 26.1 Highlights: The Ultimate iPhone Update Guide for December 1, 2025

Apple’s iOS 26.2 is in late beta as of December 1, 2025, with a public release expected between December 8 and 16, according to multiple sources. The Release Candidate build could arrive as early as December 1–2. Apple’s developer site confirms testing is nearly complete. iOS 26.2 will follow iOS 26.1, which launched in early November.
December 1, 2025
Cyber Monday 2025 Smartphone Deals: Huge Savings on iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 10 and More Today
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Cyber Monday 2025 Smartphone Deals: Huge Savings on iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 10 and More Today

Major US carriers are offering iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max effectively free with trade-ins and unlimited plans on Cyber Monday. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is discounted by up to $750 with trade-in, while Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL sees $700 off at Mint Mobile. Amazon and major retailers report record-low prices on flagship and budget phones. Sales end tonight in the US, UK, and Australia.
December 1, 2025
Technology News 01.12.2025
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Technology News 01.12.2025

CD Projekt Red plans to release three Witcher games in six years, expanding its team to 447 developers as work on The Witcher 4 advances. Cyber Monday laptop deals include $550 off the Dell 14 Premium, $500 off the Microsoft Surface Pro with OLED, and the new M5 MacBook Pro discounted by up to $250.
December 1, 2025
Best Cyber Monday 2025 Phone Deals Today (Nov. 30): Expert Picks After Testing 75+ Phones
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Best Cyber Monday 2025 Phone Deals Today (Nov. 30): Expert Picks After Testing 75+ Phones

Major U.S. retailers and carriers launched deep discounts on top smartphones ahead of Cyber Monday, including the Pixel 9a for $349, OnePlus 13 for $699.99, and Pixel 10 Pro XL at $899. T-Mobile is offering four iPhone 17 handsets free with its Essentials plan and similar deals on Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10. Best Buy cut the Galaxy S25 Ultra to $899.99 and Pixel 9 to $474. Apple is offering gift cards with iPhone 16 purchases.
November 30, 2025
Google Play Store Update: Delete These Spyware Apps Now and Lock Down Your Android (November 30, 2025)
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Google Play Store Update: Delete These Spyware Apps Now and Lock Down Your Android (November 30, 2025)

Security researchers found 239 malicious Android apps on Google Play, downloaded 42 million times from June 2024 to May 2025. Google has begun removing spyware-like and ad-fraud apps after reports of surging malware and privacy risks. Forbes and tech outlets warn that even legitimate-looking apps may collect sensitive data without clear disclosure. Google plans stricter controls on anonymous developers and sideloaded apps.
November 30, 2025
How to Use Your Android Phone as a Light & Sound Meter in 2025 (And How Accurate It Really Is)
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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Light & Sound Meter in 2025 (And How Accurate It Really Is)

A MakeUseOf feature highlighting Android phones’ ability to measure light and noise is going viral. Decibel meter apps are climbing Google Play charts, with Sound Meter App: Decibel Meter updated November 21. The global market for smartphone sound level meters is projected to reach $210 million by 2031. New York has launched an official app turning residents’ phones into urban noise monitors.
November 30, 2025
RedMagic 11 Air Leak Reveals Cooling Fan as Liquid‑Cooled RedMagic 11 Pro Shines in Early Reviews
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RedMagic 11 Air Leak Reveals Cooling Fan as Liquid‑Cooled RedMagic 11 Pro Shines in Early Reviews

China’s TENAA published images of the upcoming RedMagic 11 Air, revealing vent slits, a screw-studded back, and redesigned triggers, strongly indicating a built-in cooling fan. The leak follows the global launch of the RedMagic 11 Pro, which reviewers confirm uses active liquid cooling with a micro-pump and fan, a first for mass-market smartphones.
November 29, 2025
Black Friday 2025 Phone Deals: Google Pixel 10 Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year as Carriers Give Away Pixel 10 Pro
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Black Friday 2025 Phone Deals: Google Pixel 10 Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year as Carriers Give Away Pixel 10 Pro

Google’s Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro hit their lowest prices of 2025 in the US, UK, and India for Black Friday, with some US carriers offering the Pixel 10 Pro free on long-term plans. The Pixel 10 dropped to $599 at Amazon US and around $499 at Best Buy with activation. In India, Amazon cut the Pixel 10 to ₹68,650, with further discounts for select cardholders. Rival Samsung flagships also saw record price drops.
November 29, 2025
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