Mobile Devices News: 26 August 2025 - 26 September 2025

November 11, 2025, 8:22 PM EST. .NET 10 introduces a wave of improvements across AI, cryptography, runtime, and language tooling. The runtime delivers significant improvements in JIT inlining, method devirtualization, and stack allocations, plus AVX 10.2 support and enhanced NativeAOT for smaller, faster apps. In cryptography, there are broad API expansions, enhanced post-quantum cryptography via Windows CNG, and features like AES KeyWrap with Padding. The languages get attention: C# 14 adds field-backed properties, nameof for unbound generics, and extension blocks; F# 10 emphasizes safety with nullable reference types, optimized ranges, and autogenerated Is* properties for discriminated unions. These updates aim to boost developer productivity, safety, and performance across the .NET ecosystem.

November 11, 2025, 8:20 PM EST. Mophie unveils three Juice Pack battery cases for the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro. The Juice Pack for iPhone Air features 2,400 mAh, boosting battery life by about 60% and offering up to 6 feet (1.8 m) of drop protection with raised edges to guard the display. The Juice Pack for iPhone 17 Pro adds a 3,000 mAh battery, while the Pro Max version includes 3,600 mAh, delivering roughly +50% battery life for both models and drop protection up to 1.8 m. All three cases support passthrough charging via USB-C, with the iPhone charging first, then the case. Availability is now at Mophie, ZAGG, Amazon, and US retailers, priced at US$99.95 (~S$130). Local availability will be updated.

November 11, 2025, 8:18 PM EST. Famed investor Michael Burry doubles down on his AI bubble thesis as his short against Palantir and Nvidia rises amid a broader rally. In a post on X, he accuses Meta Platforms and Oracle of understating depreciation by extending asset lifespans for chips and AI infrastructure, calling it a widespread practice. He argues these moves will overstate earnings by about 26.9% for Meta and 20.8% for Oracle by 2028, with more details promised by November 28. Prominent analysts push back, noting depreciation shifts costs rather than proving fraud, and cautions that short-term overstatements may imply longer-term understatement. The debate underscores how high-conviction bets can play out in the AI era.

November 11, 2025, 8:16 PM EST. NVDA stock rose about 5.8% to roughly $199 as major indices rallied on news of progress toward ending the government shutdown. The outlook presented is bullish, with a target price near $260 based on NVIDIA's very strong growth and robust profitability (operating margin ~58%, net margin ~52%). The stock's financial stability stands out, with low debt and a sizeable cash cushion. While the valuation is described as very high, supporters argue the company's scale, free cash flow, and AI/datacenter momentum can justify premium levels. The analysis also covers risk factors, including historical drawdowns in 2022, and notes NVIDIA's resilience may depend on continued demand for HPC/AI solutions. Investors should weigh valuation against macro headwinds and NVIDIA's ongoing earnings trajectory.

November 11, 2025, 8:14 PM EST. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said at a shareholder meeting that the Optimus humanoid robot could follow people and stop you from committing crime, illustrating a bold vision for how AI and robotics might reshape society. The idea raises ethics and privacy concerns about surveillance and how such machines would intervene in human behavior. Musk described tasks like a more humane form of crime containment and argued preventing crime could reduce prisons. Realizing this would require advanced predictive abilities and clear methods of intervention remain unspecified. A 2022 prototype stands about 5'8" and is designed for varied duties. In public remarks, Musk noted Optimus roams Tesla offices 24/7; analysts say the project is still in early testing, with timelines for internal use by 2025 and broader production by 2026 not guaranteed.