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Dreame Enters Smartphone Market with AURORA Lineup Debut in Silicon Valley
Dreame officially launched its AURORA smartphones on April 29 in Silicon Valley, focusing on imaging, communication, and AI-native OS with a human-centric approach. This marks the company's expansion beyond appliances into intelligent devices.
New US-China Ban Targets Chinese Labs, Potentially Affecting 75% of Phones and Laptops
The US has banned companies from using Chinese labs for product testing, impacting many non-Chinese brands' phones and laptops. The policy continues efforts against Chinese technology and was announced on May 5, 2026.
iOS 26.5 to Introduce End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging for iPhone-Android Users
Apple's iOS 26.5 update, expected this month, will add E2EE to RCS messaging between iOS and Android. The feature has been tested since February for secure cross-platform communication.
MacBook Neo Faces Supply Constraints Due to Unexpected High Demand
Apple's budget MacBook Neo is seeing delayed orders amid strong demand, following its debut alongside iPhone 17e. This has surprised the company with its popularity among budget-conscious fans.
WhatsApp Ends Support for Older iPhones from May 5, Including iPhone 5/6 Series
WhatsApp will no longer support iPhones unable to run iOS 15.1+, affecting iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, and 6 Plus models. Users on these devices will lose access to messaging features.
WhatsApp to Phase Out Android Support Below Version 6.0 by September 2026
From September 8, 2026, WhatsApp will stop working on Android 5.0/5.1 devices, impacting older phones without updates. This is part of the app's latest update cycle.
iPhone 17 Becomes World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q1 2026
The standard iPhone 17 topped global sales in Q1 2026 with 6% market share, surpassing iPhone 17 Pro Max and Pro. Apple's top three models dominated, per Counterpoint Research.
iPhone 17 Sales Outpace Pro Models Due to Major Upgrades
Counterpoint reports iPhone 17's upgrades drove its lead, with top 10 best-sellers (25% of global sales) including budget Samsung A-series phones. Galaxy S26 Ultra missed the top 10.
Apple Settles $250M Siri False Advertising Lawsuit Over 2024 Features
Apple reached a $250M settlement in California federal court for misleading claims about 'personalized' Siri features launched in 2024 that haven't materialized. The suit was filed by iPhone buyers.
Apple Explores Intel and Samsung for US-Based Chip Production
Apple held talks with Intel and visited Samsung's Texas plant to produce core chips domestically. Executives are evaluating options amid supply chain shifts.