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iOS AndroidOct 17, 2025Oct 20, 2025

OnePlus’s OxygenOS 16 mirrors iOS with new design

With the OnePlus 15 just months from launch, the company has unveiled OxygenOS 16, and it looks more like iOS than ever before. Built on Android 16, this update marks one of the most dramatic visual overhauls in OnePlus’s history,…

Oct 13, 2025Oct 13, 2025

Big Tech backs California age-gating law, Apple doesn’t

Asma Hussain

California’s latest online safety law has divided Silicon Valley in an unusual way. The California age-gating law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires device makers like Apple and Google to collect users’ ages and share age brackets with apps so…

AIOct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025

OpenAI warns EU about Apple, Microsoft, and Google dominance

Asma Hussain

OpenAI has warned European regulators that competition in the artificial intelligence market is being distorted by the entrenched positions of Big Tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Google. The company, now valued at $500 billion after its latest secondary…

Android iOSOct 10, 2025

Vivo copies iOS 26 Liquid Glass design in new OriginOS 6 update

Asma Hussain

Vivo’s new OriginOS 6 interface looks strikingly familiar to iPhone users, featuring Apple’s signature Liquid Glass design language that debuted with iOS 26 last month. The update introduces frosted translucency, rounded icons, and fluid animations that closely mirror Apple’s latest…

Oct 10, 2025

Connected Calibre E5 becomes Tag Heuer’s first Made for iPhone watch

Imran Hussain

Tag Heuer has unveiled the Connected Calibre E5, its latest luxury smartwatch, and the first in the brand’s lineup to officially carry Made for iPhone certification. This marks a major turning point for Tag Heuer’s wearable strategy, bridging the gap…

AndroidOct 8, 2025

Samsung accused of copying Apple’s Cosmic Orange color for Galaxy S26 Ultra

Imran Hussain

Samsung is once again facing accusations of copying Apple, this time for allegedly borrowing one of Apple’s standout color options from the iPhone 17 Pro lineup. A recent leak suggests that the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra will be available in…

iOS iPad iPhoneSep 28, 2025

Google Home redesign with Ask Home rolling out on iPhone

Imran Hussain

Google has started rolling out a major redesign of its Home app for iPhone, introducing a new feature called Ask Home that integrates Gemini AI into smart home management. The update arrives ahead of Google’s October 1 announcements and is…

Android iPhoneSep 27, 2025

Xiaomi 17 lineup borrows from iPhone 17 and iOS 26

Imran Hussain

Xiaomi has launched its latest flagship lineup with the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, and it is immediately clear that the company has leaned heavily on Apple’s blueprint for how a modern premium smartphone should…

Android iPhone Product guidesSep 26, 2025

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 outpaces A19 Pro in benchmarks

Imran Hussain

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Apple’s new A19 Pro are the latest mobile processors pushing the limits of performance on flagship devices. A new benchmark comparison puts them head-to-head in synthetic tests, giving us the clearest early look…

iPhone AndroidSep 25, 2025Sep 25, 2025

Proton Mail update brings offline mode to iOS and Android

Asma Hussain

Proton has released one of its most significant improvements yet with a new Proton Mail update for iOS and Android. The rollout introduces a rebuilt design, faster performance, and most importantly, full offline mode. This change enables users to read,…