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Smartphones News 4 October 2025 - 29 October 2025

No More Buttons?! iPhone 20 Leak Teases Radical 2027 Redesign & Camera Shake-Up

No More Buttons?! iPhone 20 Leak Teases Radical 2027 Redesign & Camera Shake-Up

iPhone 20: A Buttonless Future for Apple’s 20th Anniversary? Apple appears poised to fundamentally change how we interact with the iPhone by the time its 20th anniversary rolls around in 2027. According to a reliable Chinese leaker (known as “Instant Digital” or “Setsuna Digital” on Weibo), the special “iPhone 20” edition will eliminate every physical button on the device macrumors.com appleinsider.com. Instead of clickable mechanical keys for power, volume, and other functions, the phone’s aluminum frame itself would serve as the input surface – with pressure-sensitive areas and haptic feedback mimicking the feel of clicks. In other words, no moving
29 October 2025
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7,500mAh Battery & 200MP Camera: Oppo Find X9 Pro Launch Shakes Up Flagship Race

7,500mAh Battery & 200MP Camera: Oppo Find X9 Pro Launch Shakes Up Flagship Race

Global Launch Aims to Redefine Flagships Oppo’s global unveiling of the Find X9 and X9 Pro on October 28 signals the company’s most ambitious push yet in the high-end smartphone race. The launch event in Barcelona marked Oppo’s first international flagship debut since the Chinese release earlier in Octobereconomictimes.indiatimes.com. By bringing the devices to Europe and other regions, Oppo is squarely targeting premium buyers who might otherwise lean toward Apple, Samsung, or Google’s latest phones. The company highlighted that this new Find X9 series is a “giant leap forward” across camera technology, battery endurance, and overall user experienceoppo.com. “Find X9
29 October 2025
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – Which 2025 Flagship Wins? 🎉

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra – Which 2025 Flagship Wins? 🎉

Two Flagships, Two Different Strategies Xiaomi’s 17 Pro Max and Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra represent two divergent approaches to the ultimate smartphone. Xiaomi’s strategy is to win on specs and value – delivering bigger numbers and bold features at a lower price – whereas Samsung focuses on a balanced premium experience with global polish and cutting-edge AI integration. The result is a fascinating matchup that tech observers are watching closely in 2025. Design & Display: At first glance, these phones look like typical big-screen flagships, but Xiaomi immediately stands out with its novel second screen on the back. This 2.5-inch
27 October 2025
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OnePlus 15’s Monster Battery & Early Launch Surprise – Everything You Need to Know

OnePlus 15’s Monster Battery & Early Launch Surprise – Everything You Need to Know

OnePlus 15 Launches Early – A Break from Tradition OnePlus is accelerating its launch schedule this year. The OnePlus 15 will officially be unveiled in China on October 27, 2025 at 7 PM Beijing timeandroidcentral.com. This China-first debut is customary for OnePlus, but what’s surprising is how quickly the device is slated to reach global markets. Leaks point to a global launch event in mid-November – about just two weeks after the China eventandroidcentral.com. In fact, tech blogger Paras Guglani shared a screenshot of a OnePlus Sweden web page showing a November 12 date for the OnePlus 15, along with
26 October 2025
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Apple Stock Hits New Heights: iPhone 17 Supercycle, Analyst Split, and 2025 Outlook Revealed

Apple’s October 2025 Shockers: iPhone 17 Supercycle, M5 Chip Debut, and AAPL Nears $4 Trillion

AAPL Stock Soars to Record Highs in October Apple’s stock enjoyed a robust rally in October 2025, reaching record highs after a choppy start to the year. Shares began the month in the mid-$240sts2.tech, then climbed steadily on optimism around new products and iPhone sales. By October 20, AAPL hit $262+ per share, breaking its previous peak and valuing Apple at roughly $3.9 trillionreuters.comreuters.com. The stock closed around $252 on Oct. 17 and then surged ~4% on Oct. 20 alone after upbeat iPhone data, marking Apple’s first record high of 2025bloomberg.com. It even notched an intraday high near $265 the next day, flirting with
25 October 2025
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Apple’s iPhone 17 BOOM: Sales Surge, Stock Soars Near $4T – What Analysts Say

Apple’s iPhone 17 BOOM: Sales Surge, Stock Soars Near $4T – What Analysts Say

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is riding high on the strength of its new iPhone 17. Counterpoint Research data show the iPhone 17 line (launched in September) outsold the iPhone 16 series by 14% in their first 10 days on the U.S. and Chinese markets reuters.com investing.com. In particular, the entry-level iPhone 17 has been a smash hit – Chinese demand for the basic model nearly doubled versus last year cnnbrasil.com.br investing.com. Counterpoint senior analyst Mengmeng Zhang credits its “excellent cost-benefit” and strong specs (new A19 chip, bigger screen and storage) at the same price as 2024 investing.com. As one consumer note, Apple even
21 October 2025
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Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro vs OnePlus 13 – The Ultimate 2025 Flagship Showdown

Samsung Galaxy S25 vs S25+ vs S25 Ultra (2025 Models): In-Depth Comparison and Key Differences

The Galaxy S25 series (2025) – including the standard S25, larger S25+, and top-tier S25 Ultra – brings subtle design tweaks, powerful 3nm processors, and new AI-driven features to Samsung’s flagship lineup. But how do these models differ, and which one is truly “ultra”? Below we break down the differences in design, displays, internals, cameras, software, battery life, connectivity, and more – complete with expert insights on where Samsung nailed it and where it played safe. Key Facts (2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Series) Design, Build Quality & Durability Samsung didn’t radically reinvent the look of the S25 series – in
12 October 2025
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Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold Shakes Up the Smartphone Wars with AI Tricks, Durability & Bold Design

Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold Shakes Up the Smartphone Wars with AI Tricks, Durability & Bold Design

Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Google’s AI-Powered Foldable Flagship Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the star of its 2025 lineup – a device that blends cutting-edge hardware with Google’s latest AI software. This foldable phone is branded as the “Pro Fold” variant of the Pixel 10 family, emphasizing that it shares the same core specs and AI features as the Pixel 10 Pro slab phonests2.tech. When closed, it looks like a typical premium smartphone with a 6.4″ OLED display; opened up, it reveals a spacious 8″ tablet-like screen – slightly larger than its predecessor and rival Galaxy foldsts2.tech. The design retains
8 October 2025
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Shocking £480 m Smartphone Claim Could Put Money Back in Your Pocket – Here’s What UK Apple and Samsung Users Need to Know

Shocking £480 m Smartphone Claim Could Put Money Back in Your Pocket – Here’s What UK Apple and Samsung Users Need to Know

Key Facts You Should Know Background: How Which? Took on Qualcomm Alleged Abuse of Market Power Qualcomm is a leading manufacturer of modem chipsets and holds patents essential for connecting smartphones to 4G networks. According to Which?, Qualcomm’s market dominance allowed it to charge handset manufacturers excessively high royalties and licensing fees, which were typically calculated as a percentage of each smartphone’s pricehausfeld.com. Which? argues that these inflated fees forced Apple and Samsung to pass the costs on to consumers, resulting in higher smartphone prices or lower‑quality devices for millions of UK buyerssmartphoneclaim.co.uk. The consumer organisation asserts that Qualcomm engaged
6 October 2025
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Honor Magic V5 Unveiled: The Slimmest Foldable Phone Ever (Packed with Surprises)

Honor Magic V5 Unveiled: The Slimmest Foldable Phone Ever (Packed with Surprises)

Foldables Go Mainstream in 2025 – HONOR Leads the Charge Foldable phones have surged in popularity in 2025, evolving from futuristic curiosities into a hot mainstream segmenttecheconomy.ng. Consumers are increasingly drawn to the tablet-sized screens that can fold down to pocket size, and manufacturers are in a race to outdo each other in design and features. HONOR, a brand that cut its teeth under Huawei and has since become an independent innovator, is what you’d call an “OG” in the foldable spacehypebeast.com. It launched some of the earliest foldables in China and has steadily refined its craft. Now, with its
5 October 2025
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Forget the iPhone 17 – Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Debuts with Dual Screens and a 7,500mAh Battery

Forget the iPhone 17 – Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Debuts with Dual Screens and a 7,500mAh Battery

Xiaomi Takes Aim at Apple with the ‘17’ Series Xiaomi made it no secret that it’s gunning directly for Apple’s crown in this product cycle. By jumping from last year’s Xiaomi 15 series straight to Xiaomi 17, the Chinese company aligned its naming with Apple’s iPhone 17 – immediately inviting head-to-head comparison Tomsguide. During the launch event in Beijing, CEO Lei Jun repeatedly stacked the Xiaomi 17 Pro against Apple’s latest, boldly claiming his phones “win on battery, performance, photography and more” Tomsguide. President Lu Weibing candidly explained the strategy: “We are directly competing with the iPhone in the same
5 October 2025
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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL – Which Reigns as 2025’s Ultimate Phone?

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Pixel 10 Pro XL – Which Reigns as 2025’s Ultimate Phone?

Design & Display Each of these flagship phones is built to impress, with premium materials and huge, vibrant screens. Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro Max introduces a durable heat-forged aluminum unibody design Apple, giving it a sleek yet sturdy frame. It’s slightly more compact than the Ultra in width thanks to a 6.7-inch display with slim bezels and the familiar Dynamic Island cutout for Face ID. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, meanwhile, carries on Samsung’s bold design language – a 6.8-inch nearly bezel-free display with a centered punch-hole camera, armored aluminum frame, and subtle curvature at the edges. Despite housing an S
4 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:11 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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