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October 12, 2026
Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max service fault with replacement as only fix
Some iPhone 18 Pro Max phones on AT&T lose calls, texts and data, and Apple says affected phones need replacement.
October 12, 2026
Realme P4s Lite’s HI-RES mode saves 50MP photos from a 13MP camera
Realme says its P4s Lite takes ultra-detailed 50MP photos. The camera is 13MP, and software enlarges each picture to 50MP.
October 12, 2026
BOOX firmware 4.3 adds Dual Notes for compatible e-paper notebooks
BOOX firmware 4.3 adds Dual Notes, gesture undo and Memo tools, with model requirements and regional limits for Talk Insights.
October 12, 2026
Huawei phones can now connect to an Apple Watch in China, with some limitations
Selected Huawei phones can connect to Apple Watch in China for alerts and device finding, while setup requires an iPhone.
October 12, 2026
itel A300+ puts a selfie-preview screen on back of a $140 phone
itel's A300+ has a rear screen for framing selfies with its main camera, plus a 7,000mAh battery and Indonesian pricing.
October 9, 2026
Google Pay tap-to-pay isn’t available in Kenya, despite a DTB pilot post
Google Pay already works online in Kenya, but tapping your phone to pay in shops doesn't yet.
October 9, 2026
GirlCode Kenya hackathon winner Naulisako wants to fix fare tracking for public transport vehicle owners
Naulisako, a fare collection app that reconciles takings for vehicle owners, won GirlCode Kenya's hackathon and enters the Pan-African final.
October 8, 2026
Moove ends Nigerian operations one month after Uber exit
Moove exits Nigeria after Uber's departure, promising eligible drivers vehicle ownership without further vehicle payments and free cars for staff.
October 8, 2026
Apple confirms October launch as new HomePod mini, Apple TV, LG Cameras are expected
Apple confirms its New York launch for 13th October as a home display and refreshed smart home devices are expected.
October 8, 2026
Africa’s Talking co-founder Sam Gikandi alleges seven months without pay in investor dispute
Africa’s Talking co-founder Sam Gikandi says he has gone seven months without a salary. He accuses the International Finance Corporation…
