Tech News 10 September 2025 - 6 February 2026

iPhone 17e launch date leak points to Feb 19 — MagSafe return and iPad 12 upgrade chatter
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iPhone 17e launch date leak points to Feb 19 — MagSafe return and iPad 12 upgrade chatter

Apple is rumored to unveil its next budget iPhone, the iPhone 17e, on Feb. 19. According to industry insiders quoted by Macworld, the phone will reintroduce MagSafe, Apple’s magnetic wireless charging, but will keep a single rear camera and a notched screen. The timing is key since Apple’s cheapest new iPhone is up for an update just a year after the iPhone 16e took over from the older iPhone SE line. The iPhone 16e sports a 6.1-inch OLED screen, an A18 chip, and Apple Intelligence — the company’s AI toolkit for things like writing and summarizing — with a starting price of $599 in the US, according to MacRumors.
February 6, 2026
Google says Android’s Quick Share will soon work with Apple AirDrop on more phones
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Google says Android’s Quick Share will soon work with Apple AirDrop on more phones

TAIPEI, Feb 6, 2026, 17:28 GMT+8 Google plans to extend Android’s Quick Share feature, which now supports sending files to Apple devices via AirDrop, beyond just the Pixel 10 line this year. Erik Kay, VP of engineering for Android, revealed this during a Taipei briefing. He said the company is “expanding it to a lot more devices” and teased “exciting announcements coming very soon.”
February 6, 2026
Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks: price hike chatter, Qi2 magnet doubts and the S Pen problem
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Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks: price hike chatter, Qi2 magnet doubts and the S Pen problem

Leaks suggest Samsung Electronics will raise prices for its upcoming Galaxy S26 series in France, even though the company reportedly scaled back some planned upgrades to keep costs down. According to a Dealabs report referenced by 9to5Google, the 256GB Galaxy S26 will cost €999, with the S26+ at €1,269. The 256GB S26 Ultra remains at €1,469. The report adds that higher storage options will jump by around €100. Samsung’s Galaxy S series stands as their flagship slab phone lineup and ranks among the largest annual Android launches. Even a slight price increase usually sparks backlash, since buyers are already tight on budget and the year-over-year hardware upgrades tend to be minor.
February 6, 2026
Notepad++ hit by months-long update hijack blamed on China-linked hackers — what users need to know
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Notepad++ hit by months-long update hijack blamed on China-linked hackers — what users need to know

Notepad++ revealed on Monday that its software update process was compromised last year, allowing attackers to push malicious downloads to a limited group of users. Researchers have tied the campaign to hackers linked to the Chinese government. The open-source text editor enjoys broad use on Windows PCs, especially within corporate environments. When software updates are compromised—a supply-chain attack where hackers exploit a trusted distribution channel—it provides a stealthy entry point for attackers into networks.
February 2, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Release Date Leak: Feb 25 Unpacked, March 11 Sales — What We Know
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Release Date Leak: Feb 25 Unpacked, March 11 Sales — What We Know

Samsung Electronics is reportedly set to reveal its next flagship phones on February 25, with a South Korean market launch following on March 11. This timeline comes from leaker Ice Universe, who specifically noted the “market launch date” as March 11. https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-series-release-date-tipped-in-new-report-mark-your-calendars Why it matters now: Samsung typically kicks off the year with a Galaxy S launch in the first quarter, aiming to establish momentum for its mobile division well before Apple drops its latest iPhones.
January 26, 2026
Technology News 20.01.2026
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Technology News 20.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 21, 2026, 12:00 AM EST iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumors collide as leakers dispute left-side camera and under-display Face ID January 20, 2026, 11:58 PM EST. On Jan. 20, initial reports claimed the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro would vanish and the front camera move to the left edge. A trio of Apple leakers pushed back: Jon Prosser showed 4K renders with a missing Dynamic Island and a left edge punch hole; Instant Digital countered on Weibo that the claim was a mistranslation and that, while an under-display infrared sensor could sit on
January 20, 2026
Mobile Tech Shockwaves: Pixel 10’s AI Launch, Samsung’s Tri‑Fold Teaser & iPhone Demand Soars (Oct 7–8, 2025 News Roundup)
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Mobile Tech Shockwaves: Pixel 10’s AI Launch, Samsung’s Tri‑Fold Teaser & iPhone Demand Soars (Oct 7–8, 2025 News Roundup)

Google made a splash with its 10th-generation Pixel phones, officially launching the Pixel 10 lineup with a heavy emphasis on AI integration and longevity. The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro/XL are powered by the new Tensor G5 chipset and run an on-device “Gemini Nano” AI model, enabling more personalized and proactive features on-device blog.google blog.google. Google calls them its “most personalized, proactive and helpful Pixels ever,” thanks to the tighter AI integration blog.google. Notably, Google is committing to a full 7 years of OS updates, security patches, and Pixel Feature Drops for the Pixel 10 series blog.google – an unprecedented support window aimed at extending device lifespan. The Pixel 10 phones also sport a refreshed design and come in
October 8, 2025
iPhone Surge, 5G Surgery & Android Leaks – The Oct 3–4, 2025 Mobile Tech Bombshells
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iPhone Surge, 5G Surgery & Android Leaks – The Oct 3–4, 2025 Mobile Tech Bombshells

Apple’s latest iPhones are off to a flying start this fall. Nearly two weeks after launch, analysts at Morgan Stanley reported stronger-than-expected demand for the iPhone 17 lineup. “Our supply chain checks suggest an iPhone 17 build increase is likely imminent,” wrote Morgan Stanley’s Erik Woodring, noting Apple might boost production above 90 million units for the second half of 2025 macrumors.com. In plain English: the new iPhones are selling so well that Apple is preparing to make even more. The refreshed design and features have spurred consumers to upgrade in droves. However, there’s one exception to the iPhone frenzy – the iPhone Air. This ultra-slim, lightweight model isn’t flying off shelves like its siblings. Morgan Stanley flagged “relative weakness”
October 4, 2025
Mobile Tech News Frenzy (Sep 27–28, 2025): Flagship Launches, Foldable Explosions, AI Chips, and More
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Mobile Tech News Frenzy (Sep 27–28, 2025): Flagship Launches, Foldable Explosions, AI Chips, and More

Xiaomi’s 17 Pro Max and 17 Pro debuted with monster specs. The Pro Max packs a 7,500mAh battery and all new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset techradar.com technode.com. The Pro models even feature an innovative “Xiaomi Share Back Screen” – a secondary display on the rear camera island for selfies or widgets technode.com. Xiaomi also revealed a Retro Handheld Console Case that clips on, adding gaming controls and a 200mAh battery to turn that rear screen into a mini Game Boy gizchina.com. OnePlus officially announced the OnePlus 15 at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit, confirming it will be the first phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 indianexpress.com. It will use OnePlus’s new “DetailMax” imaging engine and a redesigned camera island.
September 28, 2025
Two Days That Shook Mobile Tech: iPhone 17, Tri‑Fold Phones & More Unveiled
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Two Days That Shook Mobile Tech: iPhone 17, Tri‑Fold Phones & More Unveiled

Apple dominated headlines with its big fall event on September 9, 2025, introducing an entire slate of new devices. iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max made their debut with a striking design overhaul and the blazing-fast A19 Pro chip apple.com apple.com. Apple boasts that the A19 Pro enables “up to 40% better sustained performance” than last year’s chip and powers next-level mobile gaming and pro video features apple.com apple.com. Camera upgrades include three 48MP “Fusion” lenses delivering up to 8× optical-quality zoom, plus an 18MP Center Stage front camera for advanced selfies apple.com apple.com. “iPhone 17 Pro is by far the most powerful iPhone we’ve ever made… a stunning new design…with three 48MP cameras…endless creative opportunities,” said Apple marketing
September 10, 2025