News 3 November 2025 - 7 November 2025

Brambles Shares Up, U.S. Pallet Outlook Still in Focus
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Brambles Shares Up, U.S. Pallet Outlook Still in Focus

Brambles shares climbed in the latest session, doing better than the weaker local market as investors watched for signs the pallet-pooling company was addressing its U.S. repair delays. Brambles ended Wednesday at A$19.36, gaining 15 cents, or 0.8%. Shares fell to A$18.81 at the session low. The CHEP owner remains down 15.8% for the year. The S&P/ASX 200 closed 0.21% lower at 8,785.10.
July 9, 2026
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra Hits $899 Record Low — S25+ $150 Off, S25 Edge $600 Off & S24 FE Lowest Price Yet (Nov 7, 2025)
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Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra Hits $899 Record Low — S25+ $150 Off, S25 Edge $600 Off & S24 FE Lowest Price Yet (Nov 7, 2025)

Early Black Friday phone deals are arriving fast. Here are today’s best savings on Samsung’s S25 lineup, plus bonus Google Pixel Watch 3 and ASUS Vivobook S offers. Why it matters: These are some of the steepest pre–Black Friday phone and wearable discounts we’ve seen this season, undercutting typical carrier promos and setting clear “buy now” price anchors for the weekend.
November 7, 2025
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 slashed to $1,399 in surprise pre‑Black Friday sale — should you buy now or wait?
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 slashed to $1,399 in surprise pre‑Black Friday sale — should you buy now or wait?

Samsung have rolled out the steepest early‑holiday discount yet on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, dropping the 256GB model to $1,399.99. Multiple deal trackers note the promotion appears once you configure the phone and proceed to checkout—even with no trade‑in—and it’s available across colors. That new price even edges past Google’s foldable offer by about $100. Android Authority+1 This cut is significant because the official list price is $1,999.99. Samsung’s store pages typically show $300 off as the standard promo, but today’s deeper discount is what’s grabbing headlines. Samsung
November 7, 2025
iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16/15/14: 9 Big Upgrades, Who Should Go Pro, and Whether It’s Time to Upgrade (Nov. 7, 2025)

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 16/15/14: 9 Big Upgrades, Who Should Go Pro, and Whether It’s Time to Upgrade (Nov. 7, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is the first in years to bring major “Pro” perks to the standard model. Here’s what’s new today, how it stacks up to recent iPhones, and why so many buyers still reach for the Pro. A bigger, smoother display. Apple’s 6.3‑inch Super Retina XDR display adds ProMotion and an Always‑On mode. Ceramic Shield 2 promises 3× better scratch resistance and reduced glare; peak outdoor brightness hits 3,000 nits for easier readability. Apple
November 7, 2025
Technology News 07.11.2025
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Technology News 07.11.2025

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: November 8, 2025, 12:02 AM EST Fact Check: Is NVIDIA Planning a Massive Bitcoin Purchase? November 7, 2025, 11:58 PM EST. A concise verdict on the circulating claim that NVIDIA plans to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. There is no official confirmation from NVIDIA, and no credible filings or transaction records to support a large purchase. While social media posts and crypto influencers fueled speculation, experts note no on-chain footprints or credible sources linking NVIDIA to a BTC buy. NVIDIA continues to focus on AI, gaming, and semiconductor leadership, with investments in AI data-center capacity
November 7, 2025
Google Won’t Fix Pixel 9 & Pixel 10 Speakerphone Bug, Frustrating Users
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Google Won’t Fix Pixel 9 & Pixel 10 Speakerphone Bug, Frustrating Users

Google has essentially declared a persistent speakerphone bug affecting its Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 smartphones as unfixable, frustrating many owners androidcentral.com nextpit.com. The bug causes a severe lag or failure when toggling the speakerphone during calls, and despite months of complaints, the company has opted not to issue a software patch, citing insufficient diagnostic data bgr.com. Reports across Reddit and Google support forums show that Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the previous Pixel 9 series are all affected by this glitch piunikaweb.com. When users tap the speakerphone button during a phone call, the phone sometimes takes one to two seconds to switch audio output, or it fails to switch at all unless pressed repeatedly piunikaweb.com. The Pixel
November 6, 2025
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Debuts at €249 Amid Bloatware Backlash and Quick Reversal
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Nothing Phone (3a) Lite Debuts at €249 Amid Bloatware Backlash and Quick Reversal

November 6, 2025 – Nothing has launched its new budget-friendly smartphone, the Phone Lite, at a highly competitive price point of €249. Boasting the brand’s signature transparent design and solid specs, the device initially seemed poised to shake up the mid-range market. However, a controversial decision to include pre-installed apps sparked immediate backlash from fans – a backlash so strong that Nothing has swiftly reversed course. The company now vows to let users remove those unwanted apps in an upcoming update, aiming to uphold its reputation for a clean Android experience. Nothing’s Phone Lite in White and Black continues the brand’s transparent design language with a simplified single LED “Glyph Light” at the rear.
November 6, 2025
Google and Epic Games Settlement Caps Play Store Fees, Opens Android to Competition
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Google and Epic Games Settlement Caps Play Store Fees, Opens Android to Competition

In a major development on Nov. 4, 2025, Google and Epic Games jointly proposed a “comprehensive” settlement to end Epic’s five-year antitrust lawsuit against Google’s Play Store. The court filing outlines a deal that would slash Google’s in-app fees and open Android to approved third-party app stores and payment methods. Google says these reforms will maintain security while giving developers and users more choice, but they still require approval by U.S. District Judge James Donato. The agreement has already drawn praise for its potential to reshape the Android ecosystem. Android users could soon see greater flexibility on their devices under this proposal. Google would allow users to download and install third-party Android app stores that meet new security and safety
November 6, 2025
Block Spam Calls and Texts: How to Silence Robocalls with New iPhone Call Screening & More
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Block Spam Calls and Texts: How to Silence Robocalls with New iPhone Call Screening & More

Spam calls and texts have become a daily nuisance for many smartphone users. In fact, Americans were bombarded with over 32.5 billion robocalls in just the first seven months of 2025 prnewswire.com. These unwanted calls and messages range from annoying telemarketers to outright scams. Fortunately, there are new tools and settings—especially on iPhones—designed to filter or silence these intrusions before your phone even rings. Here’s how you can block spam calls, silence unknown callers, and stop those pesky spam texts on both iPhone and Android, using the latest features and smart tips. Apple is introducing a game-changing tool in its upcoming iOS 26 update: Call Screening. This feature automatically filters spam and unknown callers before your iPhone rings, acting as
November 6, 2025
Apple Releases iOS 18.7.2 & iPadOS 18.7.2, Patches Zero-Day Exploit
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Apple Releases iOS 18.7.2 & iPadOS 18.7.2, Patches Zero-Day Exploit

Apple has rolled out new software updates — iOS 18.7.2 for iPhones and iPadOS 18.7.2 for iPads — as an emergency measure to fix critical security vulnerabilities, including a potential zero-day exploit 9to5mac.com itpro.com. Released on November 5, 2025, these updates deliver “important security fixes” and are recommended for all users still running iOS 18 on older devices 9to5mac.com appleinsider.com. Apple is urging iPhone and iPad owners who haven’t upgraded to iOS 26 to install this update immediately to safeguard their devices from active threats. Apple’s main focus is usually on its current-generation operating systems, but the company continues to support older iOS versions with vital patches when needed appleinsider.com. iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2 are specifically aimed at devices
November 6, 2025
Technology News 06.11.2025
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Technology News 06.11.2025

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: November 7, 2025, 12:02 AM EST Apple Maps misroutes around the Dallas Marathon November 6, 2025, 11:58 PM EST. Apple Maps appears to jump the gun on Dallas Marathon routing, forcing longer drives for iPhone users days before the event. On a test by WFAA, Apple Maps showed an eight-minute route labeled Avoids Dallas Marathon when the fastest option was six minutes to Klyde Warren Park. In contrast, Waze and Google Maps suggested the quicker six-minute path. Officials say the marathon is scheduled for December 14, with festivities beginning December 12, but the race date is
November 6, 2025
RedMagic 11 Pro: The Gaming Phone That Puts Water in Its Veins (First Liquid-Cooled Smartphone Stuns Tech World)
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RedMagic 11 Pro: The Gaming Phone That Puts Water in Its Veins (First Liquid-Cooled Smartphone Stuns Tech World)

The Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro is making headlines as a smartphone that literally has liquid cooling coursing through its veins. Mobile gamers and tech enthusiasts have never seen anything quite like it: this new gaming flagship actually pumps fluid inside the phone to keep it cool, much like a miniature PC water-cooling rig. The result? A device that tech reviewers are calling a potential game-changer in smartphone design and performance. “Most powerful phone on the planet,” exclaimed Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything after tearing down the RedMagic 11 Pro androidauthority.com. The phone’s debut comes at a time when high-end smartphones are pushing the limits of speed and graphics, and traditional cooling methods are struggling to keep up. Here, we take an
November 5, 2025
Apple Watch’s Hidden Lifesaver: All the Safety Features That Could Save Your Life
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Apple Watch’s Hidden Lifesaver: All the Safety Features That Could Save Your Life

Apple’s latest hidden feature, Check In, is like a guardian angel for your solo outings. What is Check In? It’s essentially an automated safety notification system that can keep your friends or family informed of your status when you’re out and about. Originally launched in 2023 for iPhone’s Messages app, Apple brought Check In to Apple Watch in 2024 with watchOS 11, and significantly enhanced it in the 2025 watchOS 26 update tomsguide.com. Tech writer Dan Bracaglia calls it “Apple’s best hidden safety feature” and notes that “Check Ins can automatically keep loved ones apprised of your whereabouts… perfect for folks who enjoy late-night walks or runs and/or those who simply enjoy venturing out solo.” tomsguide.com How it works: You
November 5, 2025
OpenAI’s Sora: Viral AI Video App Arrives on Android Amid Excitement and Controversy
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OpenAI’s Sora: Viral AI Video App Arrives on Android Amid Excitement and Controversy

OpenAI’s Sora is a new generative AI app that has rapidly gone from a closed beta to a widening public release on mobile devices. The company first rolled out Sora as an invite-only iOS app at the end of September 2025, initially limited to users in the United States and Canada reuters.com. One month later, in early November, OpenAI brought Sora to Android, significantly broadening its reach to key markets in Asia and beyond moneycontrol.com. The Android app launched on Google Play without a waitlist in some regions as OpenAI temporarily waived its usual invite-code requirement to meet surging demand androidauthority.com. This staggered rollout mirrors how OpenAI handled previous products, using an invite system to manage scaling. Sora is free
November 5, 2025
LineageOS 23 Arrives on Pixel 9a and OnePlus 13 – Here’s Why Android Fans Are Excited
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LineageOS 23 Arrives on Pixel 9a and OnePlus 13 – Here’s Why Android Fans Are Excited

LineageOS is the world’s most popular custom Android ROM, known for its close-to-stock feel and extended device support. In October 2025, the LineageOS team released LineageOS 23.0, bringing Android 16 to over 100 devices androidauthority.com androidauthority.com. Tech journalist Mishaal Rahman notes that “the golden era of custom Android ROMs may be long over, but plenty of people still install them in 2025” to get a stock-like experience, extend an old phone’s life, or escape the shackles of official OEM software androidauthority.com. LineageOS 23.0 caters to this enthusiast community by updating a huge roster of phones and adding useful new features. However, the latest LineageOS release also highlights new challenges for custom ROMs. LineageOS 23.0 is pointedly based on Android 16’s
November 5, 2025
Motorola Edge 70: Ultra-Thin Phone Packs Massive Battery & Outsmarts the iPhone Air on Price
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Motorola Edge 70: Ultra-Thin Phone Packs Massive Battery & Outsmarts the iPhone Air on Price

It’s “the Year of the Thin Phone,” as TechRadar quips techradar.com. Earlier in 2025 we saw Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge and Apple’s iPhone Air enter the ultra-slim race techradar.com. These devices wowed with record-thin profiles but demanded steep compromises – notably tiny batteries and sky-high prices. Consumer response has been lukewarm: Samsung’s S25 Edge sold so poorly that the company is reportedly axing its “Edge” variant next year, and analysts say the iPhone Air’s sales have been abysmal despite the buzz phonearena.com. Now Motorola has jumped into the fray with the Edge 70 – known as the Moto X70 Air in China techradar.com – and it’s taking a different approach. Instead of a stratospheric flagship, Motorola is offering a mid-range
November 5, 2025
Technology News 05.11.2025
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Technology News 05.11.2025

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November 5, 2025
Finally! Google Wallet’s Next Update Solves Your Commute’s Biggest Hassle
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Finally! Google Wallet’s Next Update Solves Your Commute’s Biggest Hassle

Google is gearing up to eliminate one of commuters’ biggest pain points: having to unlock your phone and dig through payment cards just to pay for transit. According to an Android Authority app teardown, the latest Google Wallet version contains an upcoming feature called “Express Transit Card,” which will let you tap to pay for public transport without even unlocking your phonephonearena.com. In practical terms, you’ll be able to designate one of your credit or debit cards in Google Wallet as a dedicated transit card, separate from your usual default card for purchasesphonearena.com. Once this feature goes live, paying for a bus or train ride will be as simple as waking your phone and tapping it on the turnstile –
November 4, 2025
Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More
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Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More

Black Friday may still be weeks away, but the smartphone deals have already begun in force. Retailers and carriers are rolling out early Black Friday promotions on popular handsets, some of which match or exceed the expected discounts of the big day itselftomsguide.com. Industry observers note that consumers don’t necessarily have to wait until Thanksgiving weekend – in fact, now might be the time to snag certain phones at their lowest prices. “It’s Black Friday month already,” writes Tom’s Guide, noting a “particularly delicious deal” on a just-launched foldable that has emerged ahead of scheduletomsguide.com. Many of these offers come with no gimmicky hoops to jump through beyond standard sale terms, meaning shoppers can score massive savings without complex requirements
November 4, 2025
Technology News 04.11.2025
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Technology News 04.11.2025

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November 4, 2025
Always Charging Your Phone? Apple, Samsung and Google Reveal the Hidden Battery Killer
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Always Charging Your Phone? Apple, Samsung and Google Reveal the Hidden Battery Killer

Not long ago, the common advice was to avoid leaving your phone plugged in too long to prevent overcharging the battery. Many of us have heard the claim that keeping a phone on the charger all night could “fry” the battery. Today, that fear is largely considered outdated. “Thanks to smarter charging systems built into modern phones, plugging in overnight or all day is no longer as harmful as it once was,” according to a recent report summarizing Apple’s, Samsung’s and Google’s battery findingslivemint.com. Modern smartphones use lithium-ion batteries with integrated power management chips: once the battery hits 100%, the charging circuitry either stops drawing full power or trickle-charges only as needed to maintain full chargelivemint.com. In other words, your
November 3, 2025
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