Meta’s Threads app is on a growth path as it hit the 150 million daily active users milestone. Shortly after adding communities and disappearing “ghost posts,” the platform is now introducing new tools that’ll give you, as a user, more control over the conversations. New Threads reply approval and Activity feed filters put more power in your hands.

Threads will now let you approve replies to your posts

The new Reply Approvals feature will let you decide which replies from other users appear on your posts before anyone else can see them. This lets users monitor conversations around their posts and keep discussions on-topic. You will be presented with a list of pending replies, which you can make public using approve buttons. There is also an ignore button for each one. If this feels like a stretch, you can approve or ignore all comments in one tap.

Threads already offers tools that’ll let you limit replies to people you follow, your followers, or people you mention. This new feature lets you “set the tone of the conversations.”

These new Threads tools are rolling out

In addition to approvals, Meta is also rolling out new Activity feed filters. This will allow you to more easily view the replies from people you follow, or replies that include mentions. These join options, like Verified, Quotes, and Reposts, as other ways to filter replies. These new Threads filters and reply approval tools are now rolling out to everyone.

As Meta adds new features and the user base continues to grow, the company is moving to ramp up monetization by rolling out ads on Threads globally. It’s also adding new ad formats, including video ads. It’s also testing controls that’ll allow users to tune their algorithm by adding/removing topics of their interests. The company notes that it’s always listening to user feedback.

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Maps is one of Google’s core platforms, one that’s frequently polished to make the experience seamless for users. In our latest dose, we’re learning that Google Maps for Android may soon gain a new power saving mode. This apparently works independently of your phone’s power saver mode, and you can enable it by pressing the power button.

Google Maps could be developing a new power saving mode

Android Authority has discovered evidence of the new ‘power saving’ mode within the 25.44.03.824313610 beta release of Google Maps for Android. It includes the strings that suggest the new feature and the overview of how it works. Once available, you should be able to activate Maps’ power saving directly in the app manually. As said, you can trigger it by pressing the phone’s physical power button.

The report shares an illustration for the power saving mode that highlights the enabling part of it. Maps will display a message at the bottom of the screen when you activate power saving.

A new minimalistic approach

The UI changes make it very obvious that power saving mode is on, as it goes monochrome and drops almost all of the UI elements. The images shared by the report suggest that the power saving mode’s minimalistic UI may be taking things too far. It even removes the name of the street you’re turning onto. You’ll just see the arrow direction, the ETA, the distance left, and how much time you still have to go.

Power saving mode in Maps could support walking, two-wheeler directions, and driving. However, it’s not clear if it’ll support public transit, where it would have to display your bus or train number. There are chances it might not support because of the low-text approach. The report notes that the new power saving mode could still feature audio output (voice navigation).

There appears to be another limitation, where you can’t use Maps in landscape mode when power saving is on. Considering the feature is still not available publicly, things might change before debuting. While the feature can be handy to save some battery during long drives, are you willing to let go of all the flagship features of Google Maps?

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The global smartphone market shipped a total of 320.1 million units in Q3 2025, as per Omdia’s latest report. This resulted in a 3% year-on-year growth, but more importantly, it signals recovery from the muted performance in the first half of the year. Samsung secured the top spot by shipping 60.6 million units, while Apple is in second place.

Global smartphone market shipped 320.1 million units in Q3 2025

Multiple challenges weighed down the first half of 2025. The list includes rising uncertainty following changes in the US tariff policy and associated supply chain restructuring. Then there’s slow retail traffic and inventory adjustment by vendors. All these resulted in market volume remaining flat compared to the previous year.

However, things moved in a positive direction in Q3 2025. Samsung, Apple, Transsion, and Honor reportedly shipped over two million additional units YoY (year-on-year). This drove the market’s return to growth.

Samsung takes the top spot, followed by Apple

Samsung is at the top with 6% year-over-year growth. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 models, as well as the Galaxy A07 and A17, drove the company towards growth. Strong sales of the Galaxy A series in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East contributed to overall shipments.

Apple sits right below Samsung with 56.5 million units and 4% YoY growth. The report notes that the iPhone 17 surpassed expectations. Meanwhile, iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max reportedly continue to draw strong global demand. Rising markets like India are expected to support Apple’s full-year shipment growth.

Xiaomi could only manage a marginal 1% growth by shipping 43.4 million units in the quarter. The shipments in China took a hit after the subsidy program ended, but growth in the Asia-Pacific and other regions offset the decline. Transsion climbed to the fourth spot with 28.6 million units and a significant 12% YoY growth in shipments. Vivo is in fifth place with 28.5 million shipments and 5% annual growth.

There are challenges

Omdia reports that shipments in North America and Greater China declined YoY, while Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa recorded strong growth. This drove overall global market expansion in Q3. Africa saw shipments surge 25% YoY. Asia-Pacific recorded a 5% YoY increase, which is reportedly the highest quarterly volume since Q4 2021.

The global smartphone market continues to show “polarized growth,” with expansion in both low-end and premium segments, while the mid-range remains weak. The ultra-low-end segment (below $100) and high-end segment (above $700) are reportedly driving overall volume growth.

Talking about the market outlook, Omdia notes that despite the recovery in Q3, the component shortages and rising costs are challenging the industry. This could result in higher pricing of new products in the short term and hinder the growth of the low-end segment demand. 

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Threads by Instagram hit 150 million daily active users, as announced by Mark Zuckerberg during Meta’s third-quarter earnings call. Threads is a text-based conversation app from Instagram that allows you to share updates or have conversations. This latest milestone comes after the company reported in August that Threads has more than 400 million monthly users. 

Threads now has 150 million daily users

Zuckerberg said that Threads could be the next big thing for Meta. The app is apparently “on its way to leading its category.” He adds that the time users spend on the app has gone up by 10%. He credits this to the changes in the AI-based recommendation systems. The app recently gained ‘Ghost Posts‘ and gave users the ability to post 10,000 words in one go.

Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, on Wednesday, said that Meta was also “exploring” algorithm personalization controls for Threads. This will enable users to independently influence which posts Threads show them. This is a similar feature that’s being tested on Instagram.

Meta is expanding ad formats

The growth of Threads comes at a cost. Meta confirms that it’s ramping up ads on the platform. During the call with analysts, Meta CFO Susan Li said that “ads are now running globally” in the Threads feed. Meta in April brought ads to Threads users in 30 countries after a limited test earlier this year.

A few days ago, Meta announced that it will expand ad formats and creative enhancements on Threads. This includes video ads. It’s increasing the maximum height of single-image and video ads on the Threads feed from a minimum 1:1 to 4:5. “We’re following our typical monetization playbook of optimizing the ad formats and performance,” CFO Susan Li said.

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Smartphone cameras have come a long way in recent years, with AI enhancements further improving the experience for consumers. Going by the current trend and developments, it wouldn’t be a total surprise to see even more advancements. If the current rumors are anything to go by, a smartphone with two 200MP cameras could soon become a reality. The brand that’ll allegedly embrace this setup is Huawei, and the phone could be the Huawei Pura 90 Ultra.

Huawei Pura 90 Ultra could be the first smartphone to use two 200MP cameras

The Huawei Pura 90 Ultra will be a successor to the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, which currently holds the top spot in DXOMARK smartphone camera rankings. Prolific leaker Digital Chat Station in a post on Weibo shared that one of China’s top five smartphone manufacturers is developing a dual 200MP camera setup, with the solution including a 200MP main sensor and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. Both sensors could feature larger sensor bases than usual.

While the leaker hasn’t explicitly mentioned the brand name, comments point towards Huawei, likely for its upcoming Pura 90 series. The lineup may debut sometime in 2026. Interestingly, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has also been rumored to get the 200MP camera setup, but there’s no clarity.

Huawei Pura 90 Ultra may debut next year

Another leaker, ExperienceMore, notes (via Huawei Central) that Huawei Pura 90 Pro+/Ultra variants are testing 200MP main and telephoto sensors. The Weibo even post goes to claim that Apple is also evaluating a 200MP imaging sensor for its next-gen iPhone models. However, we can’t confirm the authenticity of the leak at the moment.

While more megapixels don’t naturally mean top-class performance, it’s impressive that a brand is daring to incorporate two 200MP cameras. If the new leaks pan out, Pura 90 Ultra could be the world’s first smartphone with a dual-200MP camera setup. We’ve already seen a glimpse of what a 200MP camera can do with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and 25 Ultra. The larger sensors are capable of delivering sharper textures and richer details. 

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Motorola is gearing up to launch a new mid-range phone in India, with a large battery as the key selling point. We’re talking about the Moto G67 Power. The new G-series offering from the brand will debut in the region on November 5th. This is the same day the Ultra-slim Moto Edge 70 is debuting globally. While we wait for the announcement, Motorola has jumped ahead by listing out the Moto G67 Power specs and images on its official website.

Motorola Moto G67 Power specs are listed on the official website

The Moto G67 Power will be available in three colors, all of which are Pantone-validated. It’ll come in Blue Curacao, Parachute Purple, and Cilantro shades. The company is offering a soft-to-touch vegan leather finish for the back panel, and it gets an IP64 rating for splash and dust resistance, as per Motorola. There’s a Corning Gorilla Glass 7i layer on the front for protection.

Despite having a large 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, the Moto G67 Power doesn’t strain your hands with its weight, which is 210 grams. It measures 8.6mm in thickness.

The phone launches on November 5th

The Motorola Moto G67 Power gets the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 under the hood. It has 8GB RAM and either 128GB or 256GB native storage. The phone runs on Android 15 OS, which is a bummer considering Android 16 is out. The company is only providing one OS upgrade, i.e., to Android 16. However, the device will get three years of security updates.

The phone has a 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ LCD display on the front with HDR10+ and anti-fingerprint coating, and Aqua Touch. There’s a 32MP selfie camera on the front within the punch-hole cutout, and it is capable of recording 4K videos. It has a triple camera system on the back, with a 50MP f/1.8 Sony LYTIA 600 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2-in-1 flicker sensor. Both the primary and ultra-wide cameras can record 4K videos.

The rest of the Motorola Moto G67 Power specs include 30W fast charging, a side fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos, and MIL-STD-810H certification. Motorola should reveal the Moto G67 Power on November 5th. It’ll be available through Flipkart besides the official website.

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Samsung is working on its next big UI update, One UI 8.5, which will be based on Android 16. The update will debut with the Galaxy S26 series next year. Initially, a beta program was expected to open in November, but recent reports suggest it’s been delayed, possibly because of changes in Galaxy S26 launch plans. Regardless, this isn’t stopping the leaks coming our way. In our latest dose, we’re hearing that Samsung may add presets for the Pro camera controls with One UI 8.5.

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 may introduce presets for Pro camera controls

In the latest One UI 8.5 builds, folks at Android Authority have spotted lines of code that suggest Samsung may introduce presets. With this change, you can switch to a particular preset at any point in time without going through manually changing the controls every time you want to click a photo with Pro mode.

This has apparently been the most requested feature for years from Galaxy users. It now looks like Samsung is finally listening to the feedback. However, it’s unclear how many presets a user can save in total.

Samsung may even let you share the presets

Furthermore, the report notes that Samsung may also let users select specific cameras for the Pro Mode preset. The strings reveal the ability to choose presets for the wide, ultrawide, telephoto, super telephoto, and front cameras. The presets will reportedly let you reserve values for various camera settings, including focus type (manual or autofocus), ISO, Kelvin value, Manual color tune (saturation, contrast, highlights, shadow), Shutter speed, White balance, Focus length, and Exposure.

Not just saving a present, Samsung may even let users share the camera presets with other Galaxy users through the Quick Share app. However, we’ll have to see how it will handle the preset compatibility. This is considering that each Galaxy phone has varying camera specs and features.

Samsung isn’t the first brand to offer camera presets; The source notes that they’re already present on several Android flagships. This means Samsung is finally catching up with the competition.

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Motorola will launch its ultra-slim Edge 70 phone globally on November 5th. It’s basically the same phone as the Moto X70 Air, which is available in China. We’ve already seen the design of the phone through some leaked renders. Now, as we inch closer to the announcement, Motorola has listed the Edge 70 on its official Polish and German websites, which show off more images and complete specs.

Motorola Edge 70 images and specs are listed on the official website

The official listing confirms the Motorola Edge 70 will be available in three Pantone colors: Gadget Grey, Lilly Pad, and Bronze Green. We’ve already seen the phone in the latter two colors via leaked renders. It features a unique nylon-textured finish on the back, offering a good grip. The frame is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, while the display gets a Gorilla Glass 7i protection layer. Motorola says the body has passed MIL-STD 810H standards.

The Motorola Edge 70 is just 5.99mm in thickness and is “feather light,” weighing around 159 grams. In comparison, the iPhone Air is 5.6mm thin and weighs 165 grams. There’s an IP68 and IP69 rating for water and dust resistance. It gets Water Touch support, so you can continue using it even if you’re by the pool or out and about on a rainy day.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 at the helm

Moving to specs, the Moto Edge 70 will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor. In comparison, the Edge 60 had the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. You get 12GB LPDDR5x RAM and 512GB native storage. It’ll boot Android 16 OS with Motorola’s OS, which is close to stock UI, on top. The software offers a bunch of Moto AI features like Note Assist, Playlist Studio, and Circle to Search.

The Edge 70 features a 6.67-inch 120Hz pOLED display with 100% DCI-P3 color space, 4,500 nits peak brightness, and HDR10+. The panel is Pantone validated for correct colors. You get a dual camera setup on the back, with a 50MP main f/1.8 lens with OIS and a 50MP f/2.0 ultra-wide-angle lens. There’s another 50MP lens on the front for your selfie needs.

Edge 70 will be available in three colors

Though the rest of the hardware sounds quite juicy, the battery department may not be pleasing. It has a moderate 4,800mAh silicon-carbon battery. This seems like a tradeoff for being slim. However, Motorola is promising up to 29 hours of continuous video playback and up to 66 hours of music. You get 68W fast charging and 15W wireless charging. 

Connectivity options of the phone include 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS, Glonass, Galileo, and a USB Type-C. You get dual Dolby Atmos stereo speakers. There’s an in-screen fingerprint sensor and ThinkShield facial recognition for authentication. Motorola will share the price and availability details of the Edge 70 on the day of its launch.

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Google added UWB to its Pixel lineup in 2021, starting with the Pixel 6 Pro. While this is a wise move to anticipate the advancements in technology, it seems there are certain limitations. It appears that the specific UWB implementation in older Pixel phones doesn’t support precision finding. This prevents them from using trackers like Moto Tag, like their recent counterparts. 

UWB precision finding is not available on older Pixel phones

Android Authority has spotted a post on the Pixel support forums from a user complaining that their Pixel 7 Pro can’t use precision finding with their Moto Tag. This is despite being on the latest firmware. Moto Tag is currently the only UWB-equipped tracker that works with Android. It allows you to precisely pinpoint its location from the Find Hub app.

A Google product expert clarified, with a support page link, that UWB precision finding is only available on the Pixel 8 series and above (Pro models only). This confirms that the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro don’t support precision finding despite having UWB. Google later confirmed the same to Android Authority as well. However, neither the support page nor Google explains why the feature isn’t available on older Pixels.

Google hasn’t clarified the reason behind the limitation

Though the report initially assumes that the reason for this limitation could be that both phones lacked support for determining the angle-of-arrival (AoA) of a UWB signal. This is a feature that allows a device to determine the signal’s direction. However, on checking the UWB capabilities of both phones using Android’s UWB API, Mishaal from Android Authority found that only the Pixel 6 Pro “lacks part of this feature.”

The only UWB feature that the older Pixels lack is background ranging support. This allows an app to use UWB while in the background, but it’s not clear why it would be necessary for precision finding when the Find Hub app is in the foreground while tracking. It’s possible there could be some other explanation for this feature’s omission.

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Popular social media platform, Twitter, saw a change in branding to ‘X’ in 2023 after the billionaire entrepreneur, Elon Musk, took over. The social network’s core systems were fully transitioned to X.com last year, leaving no trace of the bird logo. The platform is now moving a step closer to completely retiring Twitter. If you’re a former Twitter user who’s still using X and uses hardware security keys for your two-factor authentication (2FA) method, you need to re-enroll them before November 10th.

X users need to re-enroll security keys

X’s Safety account notified users of the deadline in a post last week, as spotted by The Verge. Re-enrolling your security keys will associate them with the X domain, allowing the company to retire the Twitter domain eventually. If you enroll a new security key, any other security keys will no longer work, the Safety account clarified. You will receive a prompt automatically if this relates to you.

“By November 10, we’re asking all accounts that use a security key as their two-factor authentication (2FA) method to re-enroll their key to continue accessing X. You can re-enroll your existing security key, or enroll a new one. A reminder: if you enroll a new security key, any other security keys will stop working (unless also re-enrolled),” the account said.

The change doesn’t apply to 2FA authenticator apps

The tech giant clarified that the change only applies to YubiKeys and passkeys, and not 2FA authenticator apps. Failing to re-enroll their affected keys before the deadline (November 10th) will have repercussions. You won’t have access to your account until you either complete the re-enrollment process or choose a different 2FA method. You can also decide not to use 2FA altogether, but X advises against it.

The process of re-enrolling your hardware key or adding a new one is quite simple. Head to Settings in the X app, then click Security and account access and Manage Passkeys within the Security section.

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Xiaomi introduced its next iteration of Android 16-based skin, the HyperOS 3, alongside the Xiaomi 15T series last month. It promised that the stable release would kick off starting from October. Standing on its promise, Xiaomi has now announced that the HyperOS 3 global rollout has begun with the Xiaomi 15T. The new version features a redesigned interface, AI enhancements, new system-wide animations, and privacy improvements.

Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 global rollout begins

Xiaomi, on X, has announced that the global rollout of HyperOS 3 has kicked off, with the Xiaomi 15T series being the first wave of devices to receive the new version. The company mentioned that the update will hit users in a phased manner. This means you should see it hitting your devices over the next few days. 

It’s possible that the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro users who signed up for the global beta program could be the first to receive the stable HyperOS 3. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 15 series and Redmi K80 lineup were the first to receive the stable update in China.

HyperOS 3 brings a new design, AI enhancements, and more

Xiaomi clarified that it’s working hard to bring the HyperOS 3 update to more devices as per the global schedule. After the Xiaomi 15T series, the Xiaomi MIX Flip, the Redmi Note 14 series, the POCO F7 lineup, Xiaomi Pad 7 tablets, Xiaomi Pad Mini, and a range of wearables are set to get the update between October and November timelines.

The HyperOS 3 rollout will stretch through March 2026, with older models getting the update last. The new iteration brings HyperIsland, which shows live activities of apps and notifications for calls, music, charging, and schedules. It brings deeper Google Gemini integration for system-wide AI capabilities. It’s also improving data protection through Unified Authentication Service, on-device, and cloud privacy computing.

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Apple’s iPhone 18 series is still months away from seeing the light of day, but the rumor mill has started giving a glimpse of what’s to come. The iPhone 18 Pro models may gain satellite 5G support. Apple will also introduce a new A20/A20 Pro chip, which may significantly increase the prices of the phones. While that’s for hardware, a new leak sheds light on the iPhone 18 Pro design for the first time.

iPhone 18 Pro design details

Leaker Digital Chat Station has detailed what to expect in terms of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 17e designs. In a Weibo post talking about iPhone 18 Pro’s camera upgrades, the leaker in comments says the new model will feature the same rear camera design as this year’s iPhone 17 Pro. This means we’ll see the same large horizontal module taking up a large portion of the back panel.

This makes sense considering Apple just redesigned its flagship models this year, and it usually sticks to the same for at least a few years. It’s unclear whether the glass cutout below the module will see any changes. The leaker previously mentioned that it will have a slightly modified transparent look on the iPhone 18 Pro.

Furthermore, the leaker says that he hasn’t come across the design details for the iPhone 18 model yet.

No ProMotion display for the ‘e’ model yet

Moving to iPhone 17e, Digital Chat Station says the display will finally shift to Dynamic Island. In comparison, the current iPhone 16e uses a dated notch design. This should bring the low-cost iPhone more in line with the flagship models. 

However, the display will only support a 60Hz refresh rate, as per the leaker. This isn’t surprising, as Apple brought ProMotion to the base iPhone 17 model only this year. We may have to wait at least another year before we see ProMotion for the budget ‘e’ model. 

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The One UI 8 rollout has seen its share of issues, with Samsung pausing the process on several of its phones, including the popular Galaxy S24 and S23 flagships. The company hasn’t disclosed the reason that triggered this move, but we assume something serious. Anyway, it looks to be a thing of the past, as Samsung appears to have resumed the One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S24 and S23 models. 

One UI 8 update for the Galaxy S24 and S23 resumed again

The screenshots shared by Tarun Vats confirm that One UI 8 is again available for the Galaxy S23 and S24. This is happening first in Samsung’s home soil, South Korea, suggesting that the Android 16-based update will also resume in other affected regions shortly. To recall, One UI 8 debuted on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip in July. It later made its way to other models, starting with the Galaxy S25 series.

Since then, Samsung has temporarily halted the update for various models without acknowledging or giving out a reason. It halted the One UI 8 rollout for the Galaxy S23 last week, after it began rolling out earlier this month. 

The update is live in South Korea

One UI 8 is now back on track, as it’s rolling out again in the Galaxy S24 and S23 October monthly update. The update weighs around 396MB for the Galaxy S24 and 385MB for the Galaxy S23.

Meanwhile, Samsung’s next big UI upgrade is One UI 8.5, whose beta was originally rumored to start in November. But this is now reportedly not happening, possibly because of Samsung’s change in launch plans for the Galaxy S26 series.

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After launching the Xiaomi 17 series, the Chinese brand is apparently working on a more premium model, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The handset may debut before the end of this year in China, very much ahead of the usual MWC timeline (globally) every year. A new leak suggests that, like the regular models in the series, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra may not arrive with a rear display.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra may not get a rear display

In the latest Weibo post, prolific leaker Digital Chat Station has shed some light on the Xiaomi 17 Ultra’s cameras. He says the phone will have a new 50MP primary camera with a large sensor and improved in-sensor zoom technology. It can seamlessly transition to the telephoto lens for lossless focal range coverage.

The telephoto unit could use a new 200MP large sensor, supporting multiple focal lengths. It could offer tele-macro shooting with “good magnification.” However, the focus range will not be extremely close, as per Digital Chat Station. Both lenses are claimed to offer a high dynamic range.

The phone could bring camera upgrades

Coming to the topic of rear display, one of the comments to the post asks the leaker whether the camera module is round or if it will have the new design (presumably referring to the rear display). To which, Digital Chat Station replies “circle.” This suggests that the phone may feature a large, round camera module like the predecessor, taking up a large portion of the back. It could be missing out on the rear display like its Pro siblings. 

However, it contradicts a previous report that said Xiaomi will continue to use a secondary display on its next-gen flagships. Perhaps the Ultra model is an exception in order to accommodate large camera sensors.

The upcoming Xiaomi phone may feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 6.8-inch flat OLED 2K display. It could arrive in black, purple, and white shades.

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Samsung is making all kinds of noise lately with its 2nm GAA process advancements and Exynos making a return with next year’s Galaxy S26 flagships. However, the South Korean giant is also working on something beyond. Samsung will reportedly integrate an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) into the Exynos 5G modem. This means the baseband chip will gain AI-powered capabilities required for real-time satellite communications.

An upcoming Exynos chip may have an NPU on the 5G modem

An executive from Samsung’s semiconductor division apparently met with SpaceX. The reason for this, as per Hankung, is to discuss the state of development for a new Exynos SoC that can connect to low-orbit satellites in the shortest time possible. Such a technology could shake the existing communications industry, which must go through ground-based stations.

The report, citing unnamed analysts, notes that Samsung is speeding up to enter the supply chain built by SpaceX. This is through an Exynos chipset whose 5G model will have an integrated NPU.

The modem would gain enhanced AI capabilities

At present, the existing SoCs have a limitation in directly communicating with low-orbit satellites and providing that information to terminals, which are smartphones in this scenario. The modem would gain enhanced AI capabilities that can predict satellite movements and communicate beam status in real time, and also maximize signal strength. 

No major details about the said Exynos chip are available at the moment. It’s also not clear whether the silicon in question is the Exynos 2600. Previous reports note that Exynos 2600 would feature a standalone 5G modem, which would reduce the chipset’s efficiency.

We haven’t come across any Exynos 2600 rumors that remotely mention anything about Samsung introducing an NPU to the 5G modem. This suggests it’s likely to arrive in future iterations. Apple introduced the Satellite communication feature with the iPhone 14, but Samsung appears to be working on refining the experience.

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At this point, One UI 8.5 is no secret, with numerous leaks revealing what could be on offer when it eventually rolls out. Though Samsung wants to keep it a mystery, leaks keep popping up at regular intervals. Unlike the One UI 8, the new version could be a step up in terms of new features and UI. A new leak now hints at an upgrade to notifications. One UI 8.5 could let you prioritize notifications on your Galaxy device.

One UI 8.5 may allow you to prioritize notifications

A newly leaked One UI 8.5 firmware adds the “Prioritize notification” toggle in the settings, as spotted by Sammyguru. This will let you prioritize specific alerts. When the toggle is on, you can set certain notifications as important. The report also shared an alleged screenshot of the feature.

The description suggests that users will be able to set high-priority notifications for each app in its settings. Once you do it, notifications from these apps will appear above other notifications. This option will ensure you don’t miss these alerts.

This can be quite handy if you keep missing important notifications like emails. You can manually prioritize notifications for any app on your Galaxy device. So, no matter when you pick up the phone, those unread notifications will always appear on top.

Priority notifications will appear on top

The screenshot shows the Galaxy AI logo, hinting that AI could be working behind the scenes in sorting these notifications. However, the description clarifies that notification content is processed on your phone, meaning it won’t be sent to the cloud. This is quite reassuring, though.

Apple introduced a similar feature to show priority notifications at the top with iOS 18.4. This uses Apple Intelligence to show notifications from important contacts in a separate group. However, Samsung’s feature doesn’t mention anything about priority notifications from contacts.

It’s not clear whether the beta version, which may be out in November, will include this or other leaked features. The stable One UI 8.5, based on Android 16, is expected to debut with the Galaxy S26 series early next year.

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Google’s streaming platform, YouTube, is getting a major overhaul. This follows an announcement made last week. The redesign is hitting the app’s menu system and UI icons, including the top and bottom bars. The icons are now bolder and more rounded, helping with the visibility. Among the multiple tweaks, the major redesign comes to the YouTube video player, which is now reportedly rolling out for Android and iOS.

YouTube for Android and iOS gets a major video player redesign

The YouTube video player redesign, as spotted by 9to5Google, features a completely new look, with softer UI elements and almost transparent icons and buttons. This new design doesn’t obscure the content that’s on the screen. But then again, design is always subjective. In portrait orientation, there’s a new icon set. The landscape button is now slightly bigger and is placed in a circle. The new like and dislike buttons get longer thumbs.

Content interactions are getting more personal with custom “Like” button animations. When you like certain videos, there’s now a “custom, dynamic visual treatment” based on the content. For instance, liking a music video will trigger an animated musical note, and sports videos include a visual cue from the game.

The comment section also sees a major change

The video player in landscape has the thumbs up/down, comment, save, share, and overflow placed in a pill-shaped container at the bottom-left corner. On the bottom-right edge, there’s also a cleaner “more videos” button when you pause the video. The background is no longer darkened.

Double-tapping to skip gets a more subtle and compact animation compared to before. This is to be “less intrusive to your video watching experience.” Other changes announced last week include a more seamless transition animation that slides up the feed when moving between tabs. When saving videos to playlists or Watch Later, “a refreshed design simplifies the process.”

The comment section is also seeing a major change, with the new thread design. This makes it easier to follow conversations and replies. The new YouTube video player and icon redesigns are rolling out widely for Android and iOS (version 20.42).

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The iPhone 17 series is just a month old, but that’s not stopping the rumor mill from shedding light on next year’s models, presumably the iPhone 18. A recent report suggested that the A20 chip may lead to a significant price increase for the iPhone 18 models. That’s not all, a new report now suggests that the iPhone 18 Pro may gain satellite 5G connectivity. Apple may reportedly bring hardware changes next year.

iPhone 18 Pro may offer satellite 5G

A new report from The Information includes details that could hint at all iPhones, in the future, working with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Currently, there’s no direct arrangement with Apple and SpaceX over Starlink satellite-based internet connectivity. But this might change. Firstly, SpaceX is reportedly supporting “the same radio spectrum Apple uses for the iPhone’s current satellite features” from Globalstar in new Starlink satellite designs. 

Apple relies on Globalstar satellite for the Emergency SOS via satellite feature on iPhone 14 and newer. This allows you to contact emergency services when you’re outside of the cell coverage.

Apple relies on Globalstar satellite for emergency SOS

Second, The Information reports that Globalstar chair James Monroe has expressed his desire to sell the firm for $10 billion. “Such a deal could signal that Globalstar and Apple are seeking more independence from each other,” the report adds. Reportedly, Apple previously declined to strike a deal with SpaceX for Starlink for an iPhone satellite service provider. 

The report adds that Apple plans to add support for 5G networks that aren’t tethered to Earth’s surface, including satellite in iPhones as early as next year. If this pans out, we might see iPhone 18 Pro models gaining satellite 5G.

Last month, SpaceX struck a deal with EchoStar to acquire $17 billion worth of spectrum for direct-to-cell satellite connectivity. For now, though, SpaceX offers a standalone Starlink service for home and vehicles. It offers limited connectivity through T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service.

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