Nothing CEO calls the iPhone Duo a ‘waste of money’ — as huge demand fuels the rise of sketchy pre-order bots

Nothing’s CEO has called the iPhone Duo “a waste of money” for having a premium price while lacking core features These include a telephoto camera, a good selfie camera, and Face ID Despite that, there’s enough demand that we’re seeing pre-order bots emerge — which you absolutely shouldn’t use While it’s unclear exactly how much…

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19 November: Don’t Panic, Malaysians – It’s A Test

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Malaysians may receive an unusual government alert on their mobile phones on 19 November, warning them of a simulated natural disaster and potentially instructing them to evacuate their homes. Don’t panic if the message appears on your screen. It’s part of a live test of…

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ASTS Stock Bounces Overnight: Vodafone Questions SpaceX’s Europe Push, AST Presses FCC On Spectrum

The proposed bands flank Sirius XM’s satellite-radio allocation, which AST says can be protected through technical safeguards. AST called a blanket proposal to leave the full 2,300-2,400 MHz range unchanged “overbroad.” Vodafone executive Tim Boddy questioned whether SpaceX can replicate its U.S. wireless strategy in Europe, citing differences in spectrum markets, regulation and pricing. Shares…

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Smartphone shipments plummet to 14-year low and it’s not just about the RAM crisis — buyers are also ‘holding on to their devices longer than estimated’, report claims

Counterpoint Research reports a 20% decline in smartphone shipments compared to this time last year That puts this period at the lowest level in 14 years The RAM crisis is largely to blame, but consumers may also be holding on to their phones for other reasons This year seemingly hasn’t been a vintage one for…

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