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  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro review: bold redesign, bigger camera and a premium zoom
    October 11, 2025, 9:47 PM EDT. Apple's iPhone 17 Pro offers its biggest redesign in years, swapping titanium/glass for an aluminium unibody and a bold back camera plateau. It starts at about £1,099 and adds double the starting storage, signaling a price jump into the premium tier. The front keeps the familiar Dynamic Island and a superb 6.3in 120Hz display, while the new A19 Pro chip with a vapour cooling system sustains performance. A larger camera block and MagSafe/Qi2.2 attachment area are notable. Battery life remains solid, around 42 hours between charges, and 5G, USB-C, and other modern radios are supported. The glass panel edges are more scratch-prone; a case is prudent. Overall, the model leans into a bigger zoom and bold presence, with performance to match the high price.
  • These imminent Apple upgrades could be even more impactful than the M5
    October 11, 2025, 9:46 PM EDT. Apple's upcoming upgrades could eclipse the latest M-series refreshes. The spotlight centers on the AirTag 2, which reportedly adds a tamper‑proof speaker and a next‑gen U2 ultra-wideband chip. Apple aims to curb misuse by making it harder to disable or bypass safety features, while the new UWB tech could dramatically extend discovery range and, thanks to efficiency gains, double battery life from about 1 year to 2 years. Separately, the A17 Pro could turn the Apple TV 4K into a more capable gaming/entertainment device. Rumors also hint at a modest MacBook Pro refresh with a light chipset bump. Together, these updates would reinforce Find My safeguards and home‑entertainment performance without requiring a full hardware overhaul.
  • Samsung rolls out One UI 8 to Galaxy A16 and M16 in India, expands to entry-level phones
    October 11, 2025, 9:45 PM EDT. Samsung is expanding its One UI 8 rollout to entry-level devices in India, with Android 16-based One UI 8 arriving on the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy M16 (India model) via firmware updates A166PXXU5CYI8 and M166PODM3CYI9. Previously limited to South Korea, the update signals broader regional support for Samsung’s software strategy. The move underscores Samsung’s commitment to long-term support, offering six years of OS updates on affordable devices, unlike many rivals. One UI 8 brings refinements to the Now Bar and Now Brief, a redesigned Quick Panel, and refreshed My Files, Calendar, and Gallery interfaces. For owners in India, Settings > Software Update > Download and Install will fetch the upgrade; the company could extend the update to other regions, possibly ahead of One UI 8.5 tied to the Galaxy S26 launch in 2026.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max review: bigger battery, cooler gaming, and the bold orange finish
    October 11, 2025, 9:43 PM EDT. Review of the iPhone 17 Pro Max highlights a thicker, sturdier build to fit a bigger battery, with a new unibody aluminum design and a refreshed camera bump. At 233g it’s slightly heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and it wears Ceramic Shield 2 on the front. The 4,823 mAh cell (up to 5,088 mAh with eSIM) translates into impressive screen time and cooler performance thanks to vapor chamber cooling. In practice, games like War Thunder run at 60 FPS with less heat, and day-to-day use feels snappier thanks to updated internals. Color options include orange and a more muted silver; some users may prefer the blue. Paired with a case like TechWoven blue, the orange model stands out. Overall, the Pro Max delivers meaningful battery and cooling improvements with steady gains in performance and endurance.
  • Rigetti Computing (RGTI) Surges 33% on $5.7M Quantum Hardware Orders
    October 11, 2025, 9:42 PM EDT. Rigetti Computing (RGTI) rose 33% after announcing roughly $5.7 million in purchase orders for two upgradeable 9-qubit Novera™ quantum systems, with deliveries planned in the first half of 2026 to an Asian technology manufacturer and a California startup. The orders signal growing commercial adoption of practical quantum hardware beyond labs and strengthen Rigetti's narrative as it shifts from research/government work toward revenue-generating contracts. Yet the move does little to alter the company’s near-term financials, given persistent losses and cash burn, and raises questions about profitability and dilution risk amid a high valuation. The catalysts now hinge on additional commercial deals and roadmap execution, while investors weigh whether these orders represent a sustainable path to profitability or a momentum-driven rally.