Smartphones Ειδήσεις: 2 Οκτώβριος 2025 - 5 Νοέμβριος 2025

December 6, 2025, 1:16 AM EST. Leftover Black Friday deals include the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL at Amazon, now 29% off and at a rare $850 price tag. We rate it as our favorite Android phone for parents thanks to its 6.8-inch OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, and a versatile camera setup (50MP main, 48MP ultrawide with macro, 48MP telephoto, 42MP selfie). Powered by the Google Tensor G5 with 16GB RAM, it handles multitasking and AI features across tasks. Notable features include Qi2 Pixelsnap magnets and built-in wireless charging, though there's no SIM tray in the U.S. and some battery throttling concerns. If the premium price is within budget, this is a compelling upgrade for those needing strong photography, gaming capability, and long battery life.

December 6, 2025, 1:14 AM EST. During the holidays, losing an iPhone doesn't have to ruin the season. Use Apple's Find My and its crowdsourced Find My Network to locate your device, even when offline or powered down. If you have an iPhone 11 or newer (with Ultra Wideband) and are signed in to your Apple ID, you can find it using iCloud or the Find My app, and you can also enable Send Last Location for extra safety. To set up, go to Settings > [your name] > Find My iPhone; enable Find My Network and Send Last Location. You can locate your device from another Apple device or iCloud.com. Note that if the phone hasn't sent a location in the last 7 days, you may see 'No location found.'

December 6, 2025, 1:12 AM EST. China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket successfully launched two new satellites into orbit, marking another milestone in the nation's growing space program. The mission demonstrates the reliability and flexibility of the Kuaizhou-1A platform and boosts the country's capabilities in small satellite deployment. The satellites will support tasks across communications, remote sensing or technology demonstration, reflecting China's push to expand its domestic launch pipeline and expand its global space presence.

December 6, 2025, 12:18 AM EST. India has withdrawn a government order that would have required smartphone makers to pre-load the state-run Sanchar Saathi cyber safety app on new devices within 90 days, a move critics said risked privacy and surveillance. Officials argued the app would help verify handset authenticity, but experts warned it could undermine user rights. Major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung reportedly resisted the directive after concerns about consultation and privacy norms. The industry backlash followed a rapid rise in downloads and reported frauds, though the government said the app's acceptance had grown. Cybersecurity advocates welcomed the reversal and called for the formal legal order to be published for transparency.

December 6, 2025, 12:10 AM EST. Dozens of Apple employees-engineers and designers with expertise in audio, watch design, and robotics-have left for OpenAI and Meta in recent months, according to a study by the Wall Street Journal of LinkedIn profiles. The moves underscore a broader push to secure AI talent as rivals challenge the iPhone and the broader Apple ecosystem. Apple is navigating the AI era while continuing hardware development, with Tim Cook facing ongoing leadership chatter even as the stock reaches record highs. The Wall Street Journal piece also notes multiple executive transitions, including retirements and role changes, amid expectations of a long-planned CEO transition unrelated to current performance.