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Marketers risk misreading APAC growth as install gains slowed in gaming and retention weakened, even as finance and payments adoption lifted some markets.
New lifecycle, quoting and messaging tools aim to help channel partners spot deals sooner and cut manual work across sales and renewals.
Children in six initial markets will get a curated streaming service, as Leel Phone uses Tuned Global's platform to tighten content controls.
Cross-device continuity should help investors keep ASKB queries going on the move, with the same context and personalisation on mobile.
The pay-per-minute service could cut testing costs for teams that need to check apps across many handset types and screen sizes.
The refreshed over-ear model adds spatial audio, USB-C lossless playback and improved noise cancellation, aimed at buyers in a crowded premium market.
Free updates let AskHEMI users upload test results and prescriptions, while medication reminders aim to improve day-to-day treatment adherence.
A live rear-camera preview and remote shutter make selfies and group shots easier for compatible OPPO phone owners.
Its lower cost, slimmer build and barely visible crease make Samsung's latest foldable the first to seriously tempt iPhone users.
Parents facing school emails, letters and chat messages can now turn them into child-specific reminders as the new term begins.
Mobile and browser access should cut risky workarounds for small businesses still sharing logins through texts, notes and spreadsheets.
Companies handling personal data face stricter deadlines and fines of up to INR ₹250 crore as India phases in its privacy law.
Higher phone prices have not curbed demand, with premium devices accounting for 56% of Australian smartphone sales in the first half of 2026.
Record pre-orders and double-digit growth signal stronger demand for Samsung's foldables in Australia, as rivals lose switchers.
Public safety agencies can now extend mission-critical radio coverage to smartphones and LTE users without replacing existing P25 infrastructure.
Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.
Galaxy users can now import iPhone data wirelessly in under an hour, easing one of the biggest barriers to switching ecosystems.
Children and teenagers can now tap to pay in stores using Google Wallet, while parents keep controls over spending and balances.
Millions of customers will gain quicker access to payments, card controls and accessibility features as the lender pushes more banking into mobile.
Its NZD $1,799 price brings flagship expectations, yet the compact handset falls short on chip speed and wireless charging.
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