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Mobiles coverage features recent news regarding upcoming smartphone releases, software updates, and regional availability details. Reports outline device specifications, pricing updates, and market demand for various phone models.
Apple has capped iPhone Duo pre-orders at two units per customer across the US, UK, Japan, Spain, and other markets — a move confirmed by 9to5Mac and echoed by Engadget’s own cart tests.
Samsung Galaxy S26 phones are now listed alongside Pixel devices in a new ‘Shop devices’ tab inside the Google Play Store — with full Google Store checkout, credit support, and 10% Google One cashback.
Apple is sending hundreds of iPhone Duo demo units to US flagship stores for hands-on display ahead of the October 23 sale — but India gets no mention, no pricing, and no confirmed launch plan.
Apple has confirmed the iPhone Duo will go on sale October 23 — but only a fraction of buyers who pre-order will actually get one that day.
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max launch at $1,200 and ₹1,39,900. They’re identical to the iPhone 17 Pro in design and dimensions — a deliberate 'S' year iteration focused on camera refinements and thermal efficiency, not overhaul.
Apple has cut component orders for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max by up to 15% for October, according to people familiar with the matter cited by GSMArena.
Oppo confirms global launch of Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max on October 21 in Mallorca. The Find X10 Pro is excluded from international markets. India will get the Pro Max, Pad Mini, and Enco X4 — all without announced pricing or availability.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra drops to $1,010 on Amazon US for 256GB during Prime Big Deal Days’ final day. No Indian pricing or availability confirmed.
iOS 27.2 is scheduled to ship the week of October 26, 2026 — likely on or shortly before Friday, October 30 — according to 9to5Mac’s reporting.
Apple’s iPhone Duo is live — $1,899 in the US, Rs 1,99,900 in India — but Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 has already answered questions Apple’s software hasn’t faced yet.