Mobile News 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 22, 2026, 10:40 PM ET
Messaging & Social Apps
WhatsApp is expanding tests of scheduled messages to iOS after first trying the feature with some beta testers earlier this month. Bluesky added iPad support in its latest update, and profile links to third-party platforms have also arrived on the network.
Google's Chrome browser will now warn users when a website "doesn't seem right," as Google outlined several new defenses against suspicious sites.
Regulation & Security
Rhode Island became the first state to sue Meta over its handling of scam advertisements. Separately, sources at several US banks say unauthorized AI agents are already accessing customer accounts without permission. In response, 1Password launched an AI agent security platform that lets assistants sign in to sites without receiving users' credentials.
Subscriptions & Services
Spotify is requiring some Premium Family members to verify that they live at the same address, or risk losing Premium access. A new subscription service, Pantaloon's Playbill, promises a rotating collection of "bold and bizarre" indie games, and says it will exclude titles that use generative AI.
Smartphones & Launches
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Flip outsold the Fold7 by 45% in Europe, though the gain comes with a caveat. Oppo's Find X10 and Find X10 Pro Max launched in India, and the Oppo Reno17 and Reno17c are rumored to follow in India without the Reno17 Pro. One Plus confirmed the Ace 7 series will launch in China on October 29. Vivo's Y600 debuts next week with a 10,000mAh battery, while new evidence suggests the vivo X500 E is a rebranded V80.
Huawei's upcoming Pura 90 Plus is tipped to get a 1-inch main camera with variable aperture. Apple's first foldable is reportedly being prepared with under-display Face ID prototypes.
Wearables & Accessories
Insta360's Mic earns praise as a colorful, customizable midrange microphone kit, and the company also unveiled e-ink wireless mics with expandable storage. Samsung's Galaxy Fit 4 has leaked in three colors, and a Galaxy Watch owner reported a painful skin burn and blister after the device overheated overnight. Oppo's Enco X4 earbuds received a hands-on look ahead of release.
Gaming, Cars & Industry
A leaked trailer suggests Mass Effect 5 will center on a new protagonist. Daft Punk is getting an official Lego set after a fan-built model of its Alive tour pyramid was approved. BMW's 2027 iX5 offers over 450 miles of range on a charge, though its styling draws mixed reactions. Tesla aims to sell Cybercabs to transport companies before the end of 2026.
PC shipments fell more than 20% year over year in the third quarter as prices rose, and that decline could reach 27% by the end of 2026. President Trump claimed Google CEO Sundar Pichai refused to rename the Atlantic Ocean, a claim Pichai has not confirmed. Roku's Pro Series LX OLED TVs are now available on Amazon, and Bluesky and others continue to expand their platforms.
Coming Up
One Plus's Ace 7 series launches October 29 in China. The vivo Y600 debuts next week with its 10,000mAh battery.