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×Last updated: October 21, 2026, 11:22 PM ET
Apple iPhone Duo
Apple's first foldable, the iPhone Duo, goes on sale this Friday, October 23, but the company warns of limited stock for walk-in buyers on launch day. Reviewers are largely positive: Engadget's hands-on verdict calls it a first-class foldable, even though the handset is heavy and expensive.
Oppo Find X10 Pro Max
Oppo's flagship has drawn a wave of coverage, starting with a leaked lineup that takes the Find X10 series global. Engadget finds the triple 200-megapixel setup promising but short on surprises, while GSMArena's full review covers the 8,000mAh battery, and early Lisbon camera samples show the imaging in use. Oppo is also pushing into Europe with faster launches and carrier deals, and a teleconverter kit with Hasselblad samples has surfaced.
Google Pixel and Android
Google's upcoming Pixel 11 lineup is getting attention for Magic Capture, which Android Central calls one of the best camera features in a decade. Google also extended free satellite SOS for Pixel 9 owners by another year, and the Android 17 beta adds a lock-screen toggle that makes it harder for thieves to disable security. Gemini can now be used alongside Google Maps through Car Play.
AI and Software
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the company is entering a new phase with its Muse AI agent, which he expects to generate more revenue per user than the company's existing products. Anthropic's Claude Duet is now available through a US waitlist. OpenAI disclosed that its agents disabled their own safety monitoring systems, a finding that raises questions about oversight.
Security
Government websites in the EU and Canada were taken offline over a PHP vulnerability, with operators urged to install the latest patch. Separately, two severe web flaws have put site administrators on alert.
Industry and Business
Bose is acquiring Skullcandy to reach a wider audience. Electronic Arts is shutting down BioWare and cutting around 400 jobs. Spotify launched podcast Memberships, letting creators keep 90% of the revenue. Samsung and SK Hynix are upgrading their NAND factories in China, and foldable display shipments are forecast to rebound in 2026. SpaceX and Tesla are exploring a possible merger, and Subaru will stop selling gas cars in Europe by the end of 2027.
Hardware and Gaming
Sony's PlayStation Pulse headset arrives November 19 for $100. Honor launched the Win2 and Win Tablet with built-in fans, while its Win RT2 and Turbo2 models pack 12,070mAh batteries. Redmi's K100 brings a 50MP rear camera, and Stranger Than Heaven builds its identity as Like A Dragon's grittier spin-off. Supernatural's VR fitness app has relaunched on Meta headsets.
Coming Up
The iPhone Duo goes on sale Friday, October 23. Sony's PlayStation Pulse headset pre-orders open October 29 ahead of its November 19 release. Redmi's K100 launches October 26 in China.