Technology 2 September 2025 - 13 September 2025

Global GSM Shake-Up: 2G & 3G Fade as 4G Expands – Key Developments (Sept 12–13, 2025)
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Global GSM Shake-Up: 2G & 3G Fade as 4G Expands – Key Developments (Sept 12–13, 2025)

Governments and operators in 75 countries have shut down 169 2G and 3G networks as of 2024, according to GSMA. Namibia launched its first private 4G network, while South Africa plans to retire 2G/3G by 2027. The Philippines and New Zealand are phasing out legacy networks. In Nigeria, T2 gained 290,000 subscribers after a roaming deal with MTN.
September 13, 2025
48 Hours of Mobile Mayhem: 5G Breakthroughs, Early 6G Leaps & Telecom Turmoil (Sept 11–12, 2025)
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48 Hours of Mobile Mayhem: 5G Breakthroughs, Early 6G Leaps & Telecom Turmoil (Sept 11–12, 2025)

EchoStar sold its wireless spectrum to SpaceX for about $17 billion, prompting the FCC to close its 5G probe, while EchoStar also reached a $23 billion deal with AT&T weeks earlier. AT&T signaled it may skip Mexico’s 5G auction due to high fees. In Gabon, Airtel and Moov Africa agreed to share mobile infrastructure. Ofcom will allow direct satellite-to-phone service in the UK by 2026.
September 12, 2025
Mobile Tech Earthquake: Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone Air, Pixel 10 Upgrades & Foldable Frenzy (Sep 11–12, 2025)
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Mobile Tech Earthquake: Apple’s ‘Awe-Dropping’ iPhone Air, Pixel 10 Upgrades & Foldable Frenzy (Sep 11–12, 2025)

Apple introduced the ultra-thin iPhone Air at $999 and the iPhone 17 lineup, highlighting a 5.6 mm design and new AI features. Google launched the Pixel 10 series with a 3 nm Tensor G5 chip and Android 16. Samsung revealed the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11, both with new AI tools, and confirmed a tri-fold device by year-end. Huawei will debut the Mate XTs tri-fold phone with an in-house 5G chip on Sept 4.
September 12, 2025
Mobile Shockwaves: 48 Hours of 5G Breakthroughs, Satellite Ambitions & Network Turmoil (Sept 10–11, 2025)
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Mobile Shockwaves: 48 Hours of 5G Breakthroughs, Satellite Ambitions & Network Turmoil (Sept 10–11, 2025)

SpaceX’s Starlink bought EchoStar’s wireless spectrum for $17 billion to support direct-to-cell satellite service, with Elon Musk promising video streaming on phones anywhere. EE launched Advanced RAN Coordination on its UK 5G Standalone network, boosting download speeds by about 20%. Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet from East Africa to South Asia, forcing Microsoft Azure to reroute traffic.
September 11, 2025
Smartphone Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Launch, Android Surprises & Big Industry Moves (Sept 10–11, 2025)
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Smartphone Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Launch, Android Surprises & Big Industry Moves (Sept 10–11, 2025)

Apple unveiled the ultra-slim iPhone 17 Air and three other new iPhones, marking its biggest design overhaul in years, and launched the Apple Watch Series 11. Google introduced the Pixel 10 series with a new foldable model and on-device AI, while Samsung released the Galaxy S25 FE with flagship specs at a lower price. Major software updates rolled out across brands. T-Mobile completed a $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular assets.
September 11, 2025
Massive 5G Moves, 6G Breakthroughs & Satellite Showdowns – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 7–8, 2025)
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Massive 5G Moves, 6G Breakthroughs & Satellite Showdowns – Global Mobile Internet Roundup (Sept 7–8, 2025)

Pakistan will hold its first 5G spectrum auction by December 2025, while Turkey will tender 5G licenses on October 16 with commercial service expected by April 2026. SpaceX launched 24 new Starlink satellites, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper plans another launch September 25. Russia enacted a law fining citizens for searching banned content and requiring state chat apps on new phones. A Red Sea cable cut disrupted internet in Asia and the Middle East.
September 8, 2025
Shocking iPhone 17 Leak, Huawei’s Wild Tri-Fold & More – Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 7–8, 2025)
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Shocking iPhone 17 Leak, Huawei’s Wild Tri-Fold & More – Smartphone News Roundup (Sept 7–8, 2025)

A regulatory filing revealed the iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a 5,088 mAh battery, the first iPhone to exceed 5,000 mAh, days before Apple’s Sept. 9 event. A leak also confirmed Apple will unveil the Watch SE 3 and Watch Ultra 3 alongside four new iPhones. Google rolled out its latest Pixel Feature Drop, while Huawei launched the tri-fold Mate XTs with a new Kirin 9020 chip.
September 8, 2025
5G Outages, 6G Leaps & Telecom Shake-Ups: Inside the Global GSM Upheaval (Sept 6–7, 2025)
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5G Outages, 6G Leaps & Telecom Shake-Ups: Inside the Global GSM Upheaval (Sept 6–7, 2025)

Pakistan will auction 5G spectrum in December 2025; Turkey’s 5G tender is set for October 16 with service by April 2026. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites to boost high-latitude broadband, while Amazon’s Kuiper eyes a September 25 launch. Russia enacted new internet laws, including fines for VPN searches and mandatory state messenger apps. A Verizon outage on August 30 left millions in the U.S. without mobile service for nine hours.
September 7, 2025
Weekend Smartphone News Explosion: Major Leaks, Launches & Surprises (Sept 6–7, 2025)
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Weekend Smartphone News Explosion: Major Leaks, Launches & Surprises (Sept 6–7, 2025)

Apple will unveil four iPhone 17 models, two new Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro 3 on September 9, with leaks pointing to brighter displays and a possible $200 price hike for Pro models. Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra specs leaked, showing a 200 MP main camera and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip. OnePlus ended its Hasselblad partnership; the OnePlus 15 will use a new in-house imaging engine. Motorola launched three new phones at IFA 2025.
September 7, 2025
Mobile Mayhem: 48 Hours of Shocking GSM Shutdowns, 5G Power Plays & Global Network Drama (Sept 5–6, 2025)
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Mobile Mayhem: 48 Hours of Shocking GSM Shutdowns, 5G Power Plays & Global Network Drama (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Pakistan set December 2025 for its first 5G spectrum auction after years of delays, while Turkey scheduled its inaugural 5G tender for October 2025. Reliance Jio and Meta launched a $100 million AI venture in India. Malaysia activated a second 5G network, ending a monopoly. A Verizon outage on August 30 left U.S. users without service for nine hours; Pakistan and Iraq imposed government-ordered internet blackouts.
September 6, 2025
iPhone 17 ‘Air’ Leaks, Pixel 10 Launch Surprise & Galaxy S25 FE Unveiled – Smartphone Bombshells (Sept 5–6, 2025)
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iPhone 17 ‘Air’ Leaks, Pixel 10 Launch Surprise & Galaxy S25 FE Unveiled – Smartphone Bombshells (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Apple’s September 9 event invite hints at four new iPhone 17 models, including a thin “iPhone 17 Air” with a 120 Hz display and eSIM-only design, plus new Apple Watches and AirPods Pro 3. Google launched the Pixel 10 series early, featuring a new Tensor G5 chip and AI tools. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE at IFA 2025 for $650. OnePlus ended its Hasselblad partnership, announcing its own imaging engine for the upcoming OnePlus 15.
September 6, 2025
Massive Mobile Tech Shakeup: Apple’s “Awe Dropping” iPhone 17 Hype, Samsung’s AI Galaxy Launch, and Google’s Pixel 10 Revolution
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Massive Mobile Tech Shakeup: Apple’s “Awe Dropping” iPhone 17 Hype, Samsung’s AI Galaxy Launch, and Google’s Pixel 10 Revolution

Apple will launch its iPhone 17 series, including a possible ultra-slim “iPhone 17 Air,” on September 9, with new A19 chips and AI features expected. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 on September 4, both shipping with Android 16 and new AI tools. Google’s Pixel 10 lineup and a major software update bring expanded AI features to older Pixel devices starting September 3.
September 4, 2025
Global GSM Revolution: 48 Hours of 5G & 6G Breakthroughs, Deals, and Policy Shake-Ups
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Global GSM Revolution: 48 Hours of 5G & 6G Breakthroughs, Deals, and Policy Shake-Ups

Bangladesh’s top mobile operators launched the country’s first 5G services in major cities. Pakistan’s Prime Minister approved a 5G spectrum auction to finish by December 2025. Iraq announced a national 5G telecom company with Vodafone for a 2025 rollout. The GSMA warned India against allocating 5G spectrum directly to enterprises, urging it remain with carriers.
September 3, 2025
Mobile Tech Tsunami: iPhone 17 Event, Samsung Surprises & Battery Breakthroughs (Sept 2–3, 2025)
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Mobile Tech Tsunami: iPhone 17 Event, Samsung Surprises & Battery Breakthroughs (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Apple will unveil the iPhone 17 lineup, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, at a September 9 event. Samsung set its Unpacked launch for September 4, revealing the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11, while also releasing the budget Galaxy A07 4G in Indonesia. Realme showed off concept phones with 15,000 mAh and 10,000 mAh batteries at its China fan festival. IDC forecasts 2025 smartphone shipments to rise 1% to 1.24 billion units, led by Apple.
September 3, 2025
Your Smartphone Can Now Text via SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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Your Smartphone Can Now Text via SpaceX’s Starlink Satellites – Here’s Everything You Need to Know

SpaceX’s Starlink has launched satellite texting for ordinary smartphones, allowing users to send SMS without cell towers in initial coverage areas. The “Direct to Cell” service works with standard 4G LTE phones and requires no extra hardware. Partner carriers, including T-Mobile and Rogers, plan to expand the service in 2025. Voice and data features are expected to follow after further network upgrades.
September 2, 2025
Starlink’s Global Satellite Internet Revolution: Mobile Coverage, Plans & Surprising 2025 Updates
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Starlink’s Global Satellite Internet Revolution: Mobile Coverage, Plans & Surprising 2025 Updates

SpaceX’s Starlink now serves 6–7 million users in 140–150 countries, up from 1 million in 2022, with over 7,500 satellites in orbit—about 65% of all active satellites. Median download speeds doubled to 105 Mbps by 2025. Starlink expanded service to every continent and introduced a portable “Starlink Mini” dish in 2024. Competitors, including OneWeb and Amazon’s Project Kuiper, are racing to match its global reach.
September 2, 2025
Sky-High Wi-Fi Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs Gogo – The Battle for In-Flight Internet Supremacy
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Sky-High Wi-Fi Showdown: Starlink vs Viasat vs Gogo – The Battle for In-Flight Internet Supremacy

SpaceX’s Starlink now delivers 200–350 Mbps in-flight Wi-Fi, far outpacing older systems. Major airlines including Delta, United, and Air France have begun offering free onboard internet, often using new high-throughput satellite providers. Viasat/Inmarsat, Intelsat, Panasonic, and Thales remain key players as airlines rapidly upgrade fleets. OneWeb-Eutelsat entered the market in 2024.
September 2, 2025
High-Speed Battle at Sea: 2025’s Best Maritime Satellite Services Revealed
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High-Speed Battle at Sea: 2025’s Best Maritime Satellite Services Revealed

SpaceX Starlink Maritime now delivers hundreds of Mbps internet to ships, letting passengers stream video mid-ocean—far surpassing legacy 5–10 Mbps links. Inmarsat, Intelsat, and OneWeb have upgraded speeds and coverage, with OneWeb’s enterprise service priced at $9,600/month for 50 Mbps. Iridium’s LEO network covers the poles for critical comms, while SES and Starlink offer gigabit speeds to cruise ships via joint MEO-LEO service.
September 2, 2025
Mobile Network Mayhem: 5G Power Plays, Big Outages & AI Game-Changers (Sept 1–2, 2025)
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Mobile Network Mayhem: 5G Power Plays, Big Outages & AI Game-Changers (Sept 1–2, 2025)

Verizon ended free Apple Arcade/Google Play perks and loyalty discounts on legacy plans in early September, sparking customer backlash. Days before, a software glitch left millions of Verizon users in “SOS only” mode for hours, with over 23,000 outage reports nationwide. T-Mobile launched a new “SuperMobile” enterprise plan bundling 5G slicing and Starlink satellite coverage for businesses.
September 2, 2025
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