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HONOR’s EMEA Android tablet shipments rose 25.2% year over year in Q2 2026, lifting its share to 7.7% even as the regional market declined 10.5%, according to IDC.

Samsung led global smartphone shipments in the first half of 2026 with a 22% share, one point ahead of Apple, as the market continued to consolidate around its largest vendors.

Tipster Digital Chat Station says two wide-format foldable phones are in development, with launches potentially scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

BoomCloud 360 alleges that audio technologies used by Apple, Samsung and Google infringe three patents. The USITC investigation could lead to import restrictions, but no device ban has been imposed.

Reported specification sheets point to a larger battery for the Galaxy Tab S12+, while the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra may receive little beyond a new MediaTek chip and software.

Chinese carmakers are increasingly pursuing existing European production sites, seeking faster local manufacturing as EU trade barriers and proposed local-value rules reshape the market.

Dacia CEO Katrin Adt says compliance with European requirements now absorbs roughly 25% of the brand’s R&D budget and engineering capacity, strengthening its call for a pause on new rules for small cars.

A reported 282,000 activations in China during its first five days could give Huawei reason to extend its wide-screen phone strategy beyond the Pura X View.

Nokia has integrated its Data Suite with Microsoft Fabric, aiming to cut telecom data preparation from weeks to minutes and support AI-based network automation. Nokia shares rose 6.3% in European trading following the announcement.

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album will launch alongside GTA 6 on November 19, 2026. Rockstar has released its first six tracks on streaming platforms and confirmed CD and vinyl editions.