News 18 October 2025 - 22 October 2025

Samsung Galaxy XR: AI-Powered Mixed Reality Headset Launched at $1,799 – Half the Price of Apple’s Vision Pro
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Samsung Galaxy XR: AI-Powered Mixed Reality Headset Launched at $1,799 – Half the Price of Apple’s Vision Pro

Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset launched in the US on Oct. 21, 2025, priced at $1,799. The device runs Google’s new Android XR OS with Gemini AI, features dual 4K micro-OLED displays, and weighs 545g. No handheld controllers are included; users navigate via hand, eye, and voice. Early buyers receive a bundle with Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and other subscriptions.
October 22, 2025
Technology News 22.10.2025
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Technology News 22.10.2025

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro may launch at a higher price, as the new 2nm TSMC chip costs about 50% more to produce, according to China Times. Rising costs for storage and camera parts are also squeezing margins. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the 2nm chip could power all iPhone 18 models due to improved yields. Apple is reportedly not receiving special discounts from TSMC.
October 22, 2025
Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone
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Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone

Google has invited 15 members of its Pixel Superfans group to test unreleased Pixel smartphones before launch, according to Bloomberg and The Verge. Participants must sign strict NDAs and use camouflaging cases in public. Testers will give feedback on design and features, likely influencing the Pixel 11 expected in 2026. This marks the first time Google has let external fans handle prototype Pixel devices.
October 21, 2025
OnePlus 15 teased: Mammoth 7,300mAh battery & 120W charging, Oct 27 launch & new purple color
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OnePlus 15 teased: Mammoth 7,300mAh battery & 120W charging, Oct 27 launch & new purple color

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus 15 will feature a 7,300 mAh “Glacier Battery,” a major jump from previous models, plus 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 6.78-inch 165 Hz OLED display. Launch is set for October 27, 2025 in China, with a global release expected mid-November. Three color options include Sand, Absolute Black, and a new purple finish.
October 21, 2025
Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes
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Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes

Apple’s iPhone 17 series is outselling last year’s models by 14% in the first 10 days after launch in China and the U.S., according to Counterpoint Research. Apple shares jumped 4% to a record high near $264 on Oct. 20, pushing its market cap close to $4 trillion. Wall Street analysts upgraded the stock, citing surging iPhone demand. The iPhone Air sold out in China but faces weaker global demand, with production cuts expected.
October 21, 2025
Amazon AWS Cloud Crash Paralyzes Global Internet – Millions Left Stranded
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Amazon AWS Cloud Crash Paralyzes Global Internet – Millions Left Stranded

Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage in its US-EAST-1 data center on Oct. 20, 2025, disrupting hundreds of websites and apps worldwide. Amazon traced the incident to a DNS error affecting DynamoDB, leaving millions unable to access services like Snapchat, Venmo, and Prime Video for hours. By 3:01pm PT, AWS reported full recovery, though some backlogs persisted. Cybersecurity experts said the cause was a configuration glitch.
October 21, 2025
Technology News 21.10.2025
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Technology News 21.10.2025

Ezee Fiber will begin a three-week construction project to expand high-speed internet in Santa Fe’s Districts 1 and 2, aiming for completion by Thanksgiving. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the AI data-center boom will need hundreds of thousands of electricians and plumbers, not just software workers, citing major investments and a skilled trades shortage.
October 21, 2025
Huawei Mate X7 Leak: Ultra-Thin 7.95″ Foldable with 50MP Cameras & Kirin 9030 – Could It Dethrone Samsung?
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Huawei Mate X7 Leak: Ultra-Thin 7.95″ Foldable with 50MP Cameras & Kirin 9030 – Could It Dethrone Samsung?

Huawei’s Mate X7 foldable is rumored to launch in late 2025 with a nearly 8-inch OLED display, new Kirin 9030 5G chip, and a 50MP triple camera system. Leaks point to IPX8-level water resistance, HarmonyOS 5.x, and a China-first release starting at ¥13,999 ($1,900). The X7 may debut alongside the Mate 80 series. Huawei led global foldable sales in H1 2025, holding 48% market share.
October 20, 2025
This Magnetic Game Controller Snaps to Your Phone and Slides Out to Let You Play Anywhere
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This Magnetic Game Controller Snaps to Your Phone and Slides Out to Let You Play Anywhere

Ohsnap’s MCON magnetic Bluetooth controller raised $1.75 million from 16,000 Kickstarter backers and is now available for pre-order at $149.99, shipping mid-January 2026. The device attaches via MagSafe or adhesive, features slide-out Hall-effect sticks, analog triggers, and supports iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Switch. Created by 19-year-old Josh King, it offers handheld, tabletop, and TV modes.
October 20, 2025
Apple’s iPhone 17 Hits Record Demand – Sales Soar, Stocks Rally (Foldable Hype Builds!)
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Hits Record Demand – Sales Soar, Stocks Rally (Foldable Hype Builds!)

The iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 by 14% in its first 10 days in the U.S. and China, according to Counterpoint Research. Sales of the base iPhone 17 nearly doubled last year’s model in China after hardware upgrades at the same $799 price. Apple has asked assemblers to boost production by up to 40%. JPMorgan raised its Apple price target to $280, citing strong early demand.
October 20, 2025
Technology News 20.10.2025
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Technology News 20.10.2025

Elon Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay package faces opposition from some investors and proxy firm ISS ahead of a shareholder vote. Samsung’s Galaxy A73 is receiving its final major update, One UI 8 based on Android 16, in parts of Asia. Opera launched Neon, an AI-powered browser with three assistants and a $19.90 monthly fee. Anker’s Nano Power Bank 10K 45W features a retractable USB-C cable and fast charging.
October 20, 2025
Apple’s iPhone 17: Unbelievable Speed, Stunning Cameras and Crazy Sales Stats
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Apple’s iPhone 17: Unbelievable Speed, Stunning Cameras and Crazy Sales Stats

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, including the new ultra-thin iPhone Air, features 120 Hz OLED displays and A19 chips with vapor-chamber cooling. Reviewers highlight major gains in display smoothness and battery life, with the iPhone Air outlasting Samsung’s S25 Ultra in web tests. The Pro models introduce triple 48MP cameras with 8× optical zoom. The iPhone Air sold out within minutes of launch in China.
October 19, 2025
Alphabet’s Verily Unveils ‘Verily Me’: Free AI Health App Turns Your Medical Records into Personalized Doctor Advice
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Alphabet’s Verily Unveils ‘Verily Me’: Free AI Health App Turns Your Medical Records into Personalized Doctor Advice

Verily, Alphabet’s life-sciences unit, launched the free Verily Me app at HLTH USA 2025 in Dallas on Oct. 17. The app lets patients share medical records with clinicians for tailored care advice and includes a 24/7 AI assistant called Violet. Users can log meals for nutrition feedback and opt into a research registry. Verily says the app meets HIPAA privacy standards and is available in beta nationwide.
October 19, 2025
Your Phone’s Default Apps Are Spying on You — Here’s How to Reclaim Your Privacy
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Your Phone’s Default Apps Are Spying on You — Here’s How to Reclaim Your Privacy

The EU fined Apple €500 million in April 2025 for blocking alternative app stores and browsers. Researchers at Trinity College Dublin found Google Play Store and Play Services install tracking cookies on Android phones without consent. Aalto University experts say Apple’s built-in apps collect data even when disabled. Privacy-focused projects like GrapheneOS and Murena SHIFTphone 8 are expanding.
October 19, 2025
Samsung Wallet’s New Tap-to-Transfer Feature Leaves Google Wallet in the Dust
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Samsung Wallet’s New Tap-to-Transfer Feature Leaves Google Wallet in the Dust

Samsung Wallet launched an NFC-powered “Tap to Transfer” feature in mid-2025, enabling users to send money by tapping phones or cards, including to Google Wallet users. Google ended in-app P2P payments in the U.S. in June 2024. Both wallets now support digital IDs and government-issued mobile driver’s licenses, with Arkansas accepting both. Google Wallet added pass nicknames, location-triggered passes, and new family payment controls.
October 19, 2025
Technology News 19.10.2025
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Technology News 19.10.2025

Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro features a brighter OLED display, bigger battery, A19 Pro chip with 12 GB RAM, and improved cameras, but switches to aluminum, drawing criticism for scratching and a larger camera bump. Apple’s Mac Mini M4 dropped to $499 on Amazon, undercutting Windows mini PCs and offering 16 GB unified memory, 256 GB SSD, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
October 19, 2025
AppLovin Under Fire: Shuts Down “Array” After Allegations of Secret App Installs
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AppLovin Under Fire: Shuts Down “Array” After Allegations of Secret App Installs

AppLovin shut down its Array app-install platform in Q3 2025, citing lack of economic viability. Researcher Ben Edelman reported about 200 user complaints of apps installing without consent, linking the issue to hidden code in Array. AppLovin denies any secret installs and says all downloads required user approval. The SEC is investigating AppLovin’s data and ad practices.
October 18, 2025
ChatGPT App’s Meteoric Rise Stalls: Downloads Dip and Daily Usage Tumbles as Rivals Surge
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ChatGPT App’s Meteoric Rise Stalls: Downloads Dip and Daily Usage Tumbles as Rivals Surge

ChatGPT’s mobile app downloads are projected to fall about 8.1% in October 2025 compared to September, Apptopia reports. U.S. user engagement has dropped, with average time per daily user down 22.5% since July. Despite slowing growth, the app led global downloads in September with around 45 million installs, according to Appfigures. Competitors like Google’s Gemini and Perplexity AI are gaining market share.
October 18, 2025
Pixel 10 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: The Shocking Camera Zoom Showdown
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Pixel 10 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro: The Shocking Camera Zoom Showdown

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro features a triple rear camera with up to 100× AI zoom, while Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro offers three 48MP cameras and an 18MP front sensor. Reviewers found the iPhone 17 Pro’s zoom and image quality more practical for daily use, though the Pixel excels at extreme zoom. The iPhone 17 Pro debuts a new aluminum unibody; Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first foldable with IP68 but failed bend tests.
October 18, 2025
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