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Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET
Gaming
Cloud Imperium Games has published the Steam store page techpowerup.com for Squadron 42, the single-player campaign of Star Citizen, with a mid-2027 release window now listed.
Mobile News
Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET
Honor Win Series
Honor gsmarena.com has confirmed the complete design and color lineup for its Win2 and Win2 RT, with the Win Turbo2 set to join the family as well. The reveal follows earlier teasers of the rear panel.
Smartphone Market
Global smartphone shipments fell roughly 20% in the third quarter, according to Counterpoint Research gsmarena.com, with Samsung and Apple emerging as the clear winners despite the downturn.
Upcoming Devices
Leaked specifications point to a wide-body Oppo Reno X gsmarena.com featuring a 200MP camera and a 7000mAh battery, a combination that would set it apart in the mid-range segment.
Messaging Apps
WhatsApp gsmarena.com is testing a scheduled messages feature in beta after months of development, letting users queue texts to send at a chosen time.
Apple News
Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:30 AM ET
Apple Hardware
The iPhone Duo 9to5mac.com reportedly uses a hinge that doubles as a thermal pathway, a clever answer to the cooling challenge a folding design poses for Apple's engineers.