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GSM Arena News
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra October 2, 2026So, you're eyeing a new Samsung flagship and, if money is no object, the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra might be on your shortlist. Then again, perhaps you're not entirely convinced that you actually need a foldable in your life. Wouldn't the simpler, more conventional Galaxy S26 Ultra make more sense? Granted, this is a fairly specific dilemma and […]
- Apple commissions award-winning photogs to showcase the iPhone Duo's cameras October 2, 2026We've always enjoyed Apple's Shot on iPhone media stunts. It's the popular "give a professional a tool and get professional results" method, and it always works. A true pro in his field will always get amazing results, even with a phone. In this case, Apple gave the iPhone Duo to two photographers - Jake Michaels, who contributed one […]
- Nothing will let you play with its upcoming products before anyone else, here's how October 2, 2026Today Nothing has opened up submissions for a new Community Review Program. The company describes this as "your chance to get hands-on" with its latest products and software before anyone else, "and to show off your creativity by sharing your own take with a vibrant global community". If you are selected, you are promised to "get pro […]
- Amazon unveils its updated Kindle lineup October 2, 2026Amazon announced three new Kindles today, which bring updated colors, thinner and lighter profiles and longer-lasting batteries. All versions now come with flush displays and optional aluminum backs. The basic Kindle (12th generation) features the same-sized 6-inch e-ink screen but with more rounded corners and a seamless flush display. This allowed Amazon t […]
- iPhone Duo's inner display protector is replaceable, here's how much it costs October 2, 2026According to Apple's service and repair website, the iPhone Duo's top layer of the foldable screen can be replaced. And it's quite cheap if you have AppleCare. Apple says the matte screen cover on top of the main display can be replaced for just $19.99 if you have active AppleCare. You just need to visit one of Apple's Service Providers. […]
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max will let you use three SIMs simultaneously October 2, 2026Ever wished you could use three SIMs simultaneously on your phone? You can do just that with Huawei’s latest flagship phone, the Mate 90 Pro Max. Huawei launched the phone in China alongside the rest of the Mate 90 series, which includes the Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro, and Mate 90 RS. An X user has highlighted the feature, which is also confirmed on Huawei’s offic […]
- Samsung updates SmartThings app with redesigned Home tab October 2, 2026Samsung is doing a major overhaul of its SmartThings app with version 1.8.51.30. This update redesigns the Home tab and updates the Devices tab. This version already rolled out to iOS (actually, iPhone users got it first) and is now available on the Google Play Store and the Galaxy Store. The Home tab now features more compact cards for devices and routines. […]
- Apple's HomePad / Home Hub may come in these four colors October 2, 2026Yesterday a report told us that Apple is going to finally unveil its much-rumored Home Hub or HomePad on October 13. That report implied that it would only be available in one color, described as "Apple's standard gray aluminum finish". However, it turns out that the device could actually be offered in four colors: Silver, Space Gray, Starligh […]
- Here's when Samsung's first Android XR glasses are finally launching October 2, 2026Samsung showcased its first Android XR glasses during its Galaxy Unpacked event in July, and now a new report from its home country of South Korea tells us when we should expect them to finally launch: in November. This has allegedly been confirmed by "a Samsung official". Pricing still isn't known, unfortunately. The glasses will apparently b […]
- Android's new sideloading guardrails are now official in four countries October 2, 2026Google announced a new process of sideloading apps on Android back in spring this year, and Android users had mixed feelings about it, to say the least. Google argues that the new rules prevent scammers from pressuring people into installing malicious apps, and four countries are now getting the changes. Every phone running Android 7 or later in Brazil, Thai […]
Huawei News
- Notice on Rotating Chairman Tenure September 30, 2026In accordance with Huawei's Rotating Chairman system, Mr. Xu Zhijun (Eric Xu) will assume the position of Rotating and Acting Chairman of Huawei from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
- Huawei Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner<sup>®</sup> Magic Quadrant™ for Infrastructure Platform Consumption Services September 24, 2026Huawei has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Infrastructure Platform Consumption Services. It is the only Chinese enterprise among the only three vendors worldwide to be recognized as a Leader.
- Huawei Named Sole Leader in GlobalData 2026 "5G RAN: Competitive Landscape Assessment" September 23, 2026Huawei has been named the sole "Leader" in GlobalData 2026 "5G RAN: Competitive Landscape Assessment" and retained the top spot for the eighth consecutive year.
- Huawei Unveils New Unlicensed PtMP Microwave Solution RTN 5100 to Boost Backhaul Efficiency September 21, 2026Huawei's new PtMP microwave solution RTN 5100 utilizes the unlicensed 5 GHz band to double capacity and the number of access sites and enhances air interface encryption to improve security, offering efficient, secure, and convenient wireless backhaul
- Uzbekistan: The 38th International Olympiad in Informatics comes to the Land of "Algorithm" September 21, 2026Nearly 400 of the world's top young programmers, from more than 97 countries, gathered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in August 2026. Being deeply involved in talents cultivation around the world Huawei joined international contest in the heart of Central Asia.
- Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy September 21, 2026During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei held the 2026 Global Electric Power Summit under the title " AI × Energy: Unlocking a New Power System."
- New Methods, Organizations, and Tools: Huawei Unveils New Paths for AI Adoption in Industries September 20, 2026Today, at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei unveiled a seven-step approach for AI adoption and the DIMAK engineering system.
- Huawei Launches Fintelligent AI Solution to Help Global Financial Institutions Realize "Own Your AI, Own Your Intelligence" September 20, 2026Huawei launched the Fintelligent AI Solution worldwide to help global financial institutions continuously build and evolve enterprise AI capabilities and accelerate the transition to Agentic Finance.
- Huawei Unveils Upgraded Stellar AI Network to Power the Agentic World with Secure, Intelligent Connectivity September 20, 2026At HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei unveiled its upgraded Stellar AI Network Solution under the philosophy of secure, intelligent connectivity.
- Huawei Advances Agentic Computing on Multiple Dimensions for SuperPoDs and SuperClusters September 19, 2026Based on UnifiedBus, Huawei proposed a new agentic computing development approach spanning five dimensions for SuperPoDs and SuperClusters.
NTT Docomo News
- (Topics) DOCOMO Develops AI Technology for Highly Accurate Predictions with Limited Historical Data September 28, 2026
- Cross-Operator Joint Study on 5G Millimeter-Wave Infrastructure and Technical Architectures for Coverage Expansion September 16, 2026
- DOCOMO Launches World's First Commercial Deployment of Nokia's Latest Base Station Equipment in a Multi-Vendor Configuration September 11, 2026
- (Topics) DOCOMO Conducts Green Base Station Demonstration with PLDT in the Philippines to Advance Decarbonization Technologies September 9, 2026
- DOCOMO to End the "MANGA MIRAI" Digital Comic Distribution Service and Migrate Purchased Titles to "MangaPlaza" August 20, 2026
- (Topics) DOCOMO & Samsung Electronics Achieves Successful Validation of User-level AI-RAN Technology August 10, 2026
- DOCOMO Completes Japan's First Commercial Deployment of Ericsson's Latest High-Capacity RAN Processor 6672 July 31, 2026
- DOCOMO Becomes First in Japan to Deploy Nokia's AI-powered MantaRay AutoPilot for Automated Network Optimization June 22, 2026
- NTT DOCOMO Announces New Management Team June 12, 2026
- KDDI and NTT DOCOMO Develop Shared Repeater to Efficiently Expand Millimeter-Wave Coverage May 27, 2026
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Cisco News
- Saving wildlife treasures, with innovation and human skills October 2, 2026Connected Conservation Foundation and Cisco help protect rhinos, elephants, and more. The next phase? Empowering people with education and opportunity.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- How Webex by Cisco is reimagining work in the AI era October 1, 2026Cisco’s Snorre Kjesbu on AI, the future of collaboration, and what to expect at this year’s WebexOne event. More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- 30 Years on the Frontlines of the Internet: Why I’m Optimistic About AI October 1, 2026We’ve navigated tech shifts before. Keeping security in lockstep with AI innovation, we choose calm, steady progress with both optimism and vigilance.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Kevin McMenamy’s Road from Retail Sales to Distinguished Engineer September 30, 2026Learn how continuous learning and perseverance helped Kevin overcome self-doubt and forge a distinguished Cisco career path.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Talking trust in AI: Tokenomics, Splunk, and the future of the agentic era, with Kamal Hathi September 30, 2026AB and Kamal Hathi explore how Cisco and Splunk infrastructure powers the AI era, from scaling operations to driving agentic action.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Cisco unveils the Relentless Defense report September 29, 2026How 8,000 security practitioners around the globe are coping with a threat landscape being reshaped by AI.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Beyond Intelligence: How Trust Is the Benchmark That Matters in AI September 28, 2026Trust, not raw intelligence, will drive AI adoption as Cisco and NVIDIA build context-aware, distributed controls for safe enterprise agents at scale.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- The Many Worlds of Amy Chang September 24, 2026How the unique career path of Cisco’s Head of AI Threat Intelligence and Security Research informs her vision for AI safety.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- How Externships Empower the Next Generation of Innovators September 24, 2026Immersive experiences and mentorship inspire high school students to redefine technology and build the future.More RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
- Cisco AI Research: AgenticOps Scaling Quickly in the Enterprise September 23, 2026New Cisco and Omdia research shows 95% of enterprises say their existing AIOps tools can't keep up, and more than half have already moved to AgenticOpsMore RSS Feeds: https://newsroom.cisco.com/c/r/newsroom/en/us/rss-feeds.html
Total Tele
- ICEYE taps Nokia to deveop satellite comms systems October 1, 2026Built on trusted European technology, the jointly developed satellite communications systems will give nations ownership and control of the satellites, ground segment and terminals. The post ICEYE taps Nokia to deveop satellite comms systems appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- SoftBank completes $3.1bn purchase of DigitalBridge October 1, 2026The Japanese conglomerate views the company as a piece of its rapidly expanding AI data centre strategy The post SoftBank completes $3.1bn purchase of DigitalBridge appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Helios Towers partners with UNICEF to support children across Africa September 29, 2026Helios Towers and UNICEF have announced a multi-year partnership to expand internet connectivity and digital learning access for children and young people across Africa The post Helios Towers partners with UNICEF to support children across Africa appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- FLAG invests in Indian, Asian, and Trans-Pacific subsea cable routes September 29, 2026Investments in MIST, I2SEA and ECHO in line with its Vision 2030 strategy to provide multiple paths for resilient connectivity The post FLAG invests in Indian, Asian, and Trans-Pacific subsea cable routes appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Ofcom blocks Openreach wholesale rebate deal September 28, 2026The regulator fears the offer would squeeze the already struggling altnets out of the market, making Openreach an even more dominant player The post Ofcom blocks Openreach wholesale rebate deal appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Southern Water using Lightsonic’s fibre-sensing tech to detect leaks September 24, 2026The technology has already helped to save more than 4 million litres of water per day over 650km of the UK’s water network The post Southern Water using Lightsonic’s fibre-sensing tech to detect leaks appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Airspan deal absorbs 135 former Cambium employees September 24, 2026The deal comes as Cambium Networks enters insolvency following prolonged financial difficulties. The post Airspan deal absorbs 135 former Cambium employees appeared first on Total Telecom.Bradford Randall
- Orange ditches MásOrange brand for Spanish unit September 23, 2026The decision follows Orange taking full control of the business earlier this year The post Orange ditches MásOrange brand for Spanish unit appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Scaling industrial 5G from technical capability to measurable business value September 23, 2026Industrial environments have a growing range of connectivity options; therefore, the appropriate model depends on the operational characteristics of the use case. The post Scaling industrial 5G from technical capability to measurable business value appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
- Vodafone and Ericsson trial AI-powered real-time translation and noise-free calls September 22, 2026Vodafone and Ericsson have successfully demonstrated two AI-powered voice services, real-time noise cancellation and language translation, running directly within the mobile network. The post Vodafone and Ericsson trial AI-powered real-time translation and noise-free calls appeared first on Total Telecom.Harry Baldock
RCR Wireless
- Starlink, and the battle for the edge of the network and heart of the customer (Telco Diary) October 2, 2026From the newsletter (October 2; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): Satellite is not about to replace terrestrial networks – but neither is the Starlink threat imaginary. As…James Blackman
- RCRTech Roundtables AI Infrastructure October 2, 2026The RCRTech Roundtables, facilitated by a host of experts, will provide attendees with the opportunity to share their experiences and discuss the challenges they are currently facing regarding powering data…RCR Wireless News
- Network ownership, security, autonomy (Telco Diary) October 2, 2026From the newsletter (October 1; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): Nokia and ICEYE are launching a sovereign satellite communications venture, while US telcos formalize a satellite coverage…James Blackman
- Samsung sees physical AI pushing networks beyond connectivity October 2, 2026Jungchul Kim, head of product strategy group, networks business at Samsung Electronics, told RCR that physical AI applications will place specific demands on networks, including ultra-low latency, high reliability, consistent…Juan Pedro Tomás
- “Where the agentic world kicks in” – Verizon draws the line, marks the difference October 1, 2026Verizon is moving from scripted RAN automation towards agentic network operations, where AI reasons across domains, shares context and takes action – with the operator retaining control of intent, outcomes…James Blackman
- Connectivity, on demand – IoT, 5G, fiber (Telco Diary) October 1, 2026From the newsletter (September 30; sign-up or follow if you want it sooner): IoT providers are pushing programmable, software-defined connectivity, while AI-RAN promises network efficiency rather than market growth. Operators…James Blackman
- 800G and 1.6T raise optical testing demands, says Viavi October 1, 2026Mike Jack, director of product marketing at Viavi, told RCR that the challenge is not only validating individual links but ensuring interoperability and performance across a rapidly evolving ecosystem of…Juan Pedro Tomás
- Samsung signs AI-RAN contracts with KT and SK Telecom for Korea’s Hyper AI Network September 30, 2026AI-RAN pilots begin in shipyards and petrochemical plants Samsung Electronics has signed contracts with both KT and SK Telecom to participate in South Korea’s government-backed Hyper AI Network program, a two-year…Christian de Looper
- Ciena launches $200m venture fund as AI networking accelerates September 30, 2026Loai Louis, vice president of corporate development at Ciena told RCR that the decision reflects a change in the pace and breadth of innovation taking place across the networking market…Juan Pedro Tomás
- Onomondo preps €100m ‘war chest’ to rip-up IoT rule book, tee-up physical AI September 30, 2026Danish IoT provider Onomondo is getting a new majority owner and more than €100m in fresh funding as it pitches integrated global infrastructure, rather than just airtime, as the platform…James Blackman
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- Telefonica and Reina Sofía School to stage interactive AI concert October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Telefonica and the Reina Sofía School of Music have announced a classical music concert in Madrid blending AI, live connectivity and symphonic performance...
- Vodafone Spain lands Livelink IoT motorbike safety deal October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Vodafone Spain said it has partnered with Seville-based Livelink Motor to improve motorcyclist safety via its Internet of Things network...
- SNS-JU to host 6G-Cloud webinar on 13 October October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) The EU's flagship 6G research initiative will host a dedicated webinar on potential cloud topologies in next-generation mobile networks on 13 October...
- Dialog Axiata enables QR payments at Dinemore restaurants across Sri Lanka October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has expanded its Dialog Pay merchant network through a partnership with restaurant chain Dinemore...
- Phones sold in Iceland to undergo 112 support testing October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Icelandic telecoms regulator Fjarskiptastofa has announced consultation on a draft recommendation on testing the functionality of mobile phones by...
- Netmore's Abeeway tests LoRaWAN Relay in smart water meter system with Itron module October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Netmore Group said its Abeeway subsidiary has tested the LoRaWAN Relay on a complete smart water metering stack with US-based company Itron...
- Vodafone Cu revamps Students Xclusive offers in Greece October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Vodafone Cu, Vodafone's prepay mobile sub-brand in Greece, has renewed its Cu Students Xclusive Offers...
- Boingo provides free WiFi connectivity for US Marines worldwide October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Boingo Wireless is powering a new free high-speed Wi-Fi service for the US Marine Corps...
- Xplora to appoint former Telenor chair Rygh as board chairman October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) Xplora Technologies said its nomination committee has recommended Tom Vidar Rygh as new chairman of its board of director...
- Opticians chain Hans Anders pulls Meta glasses on privacy concerns October 2, 2026(Telecompaper) The opticians chain Hans Anders has stopped selling Meta's smart glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium following concerns over privacy, the AD newspaper reported...
GSMA
- UNDP and GSMA partner to scale African-led AI innovation October 2, 2026New York, 2 October 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the GSMA have announced a strategic partnership to strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and accelerate the deployment of African-led AI solutions, including African language AI. The partnership brings together the GSMA’s mobile industry expertise and networks wit […]
- GSMA and PDAA Unveil Roadmap to Close Africa’s Mobile Internet Usage Gap and Connect One Billion People by 2030 September 21, 2026New framework prioritises faster migration to 4G and 5G, coordinated energy and connectivity investment and more sustainable ways to connect rural communities 21 September, New York: The GSMA and the Partnership for Digital Access in Africa (PDAA) today launched a new roadmap to accelerate meaningful digital participation across Africa and support the ambiti […]
- Digital Reforms Could Connect Over 1 Million More People to Mobile Internet in Rwanda, GSMA Finds September 17, 2026Affordable smartphones, targeted digital skills programmes and services relevant to everyday life are key to extending digital inclusion among lower-income and rural communities 17 September 2026, Kigali: More than 1 million additional people in Rwanda could be using mobile internet by 2031 through reforms that make smartphones more affordable and digital se […]
- GSMA warns of emerging global AI divide as three billion people remain offline and smartphone component costs soar September 15, 2026State of Mobile Internet Connectivity report calls for urgent action to boost access to affordable smartphones and ensure AI reaches everyone. 15 September 2026, New York: The GSMA today warned that the world risks creating a new global divide between AI “haves” and “have-nots” unless urgent action is taken to address the digital divide and […] The post GSM […]
- GSMA calls for greater renewable energy access to enable mobile industry’s net zero transition in Asia Pacific September 10, 2026Despite stronger climate commitments by mobile operators across Asia Pacific, emissions in emerging Asian markets have risen by more than 20% since 2019 due to growth in connectivity demand and limited access to renewable energy 10th September 2026, Kuala Lumpur: Mobile operators across Asia Pacific are making progress towards net zero, but greater access t […]
- Nearly Half of Reported Scam Incidents Go Unresolved Across Southeast Asia, Undermining Digital Trust, New GSMA Findings Reveal September 9, 2026Two new GSMA reports launched at today’s M360 ASEAN Digital Trust Summit highlight digital trust as a critical enabler of ASEAN’s digital ambitions and call for coordinated action to strengthen confidence in digital interactions 9 September 2026, Kuala Lumpur: As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) accelerates its digital economy, AI and digi […]
- Mobile ecosystem ready to maximise use of 6 GHz as GSMA urges policymakers to unlock spectrum for mobile September 7, 2026Global industry ready to support large-scale deployment as upper 6 GHz emerges as a critical capacity band for future networks 7th September 2026, Kuala Lumpur: The global mobile ecosystem is ready to deploy services in the upper 6 GHz band, the GSMA said today, calling on policymakers to plan the spectrum for mobile use and […] The post Mobile ecosystem re […]
- GSMA MWC26 Doha to co-locate alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in November 2026 August 27, 2026Building on the inaugural success of 2025, MWC Doha returns even stronger as it joins forces with ITU to provide a global platform bringing industry and policymakers together 27 August 2026, London: The GSMA and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced today that MWC26 Doha will co-locate alongside the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-2 […]
- 80% of Malawians Remain Offline Despite Coverage – New GSMA Report Highlights Path to Inclusive Digital Access and MWK 1.1 Trillion Growth August 20, 202620 August 2026, Lilongwe: Expanding access to mobile internet could unlock new opportunities for millions of Malawians, improving access to education, financial services and digital public services, according to a new GSMA report released titled Driving Digital Transformation of the Economy in Malawi: Opportunities, Policy Recommendations and the Role of Mo […]
- GSMA Industry Services Launches Circularity Services to Help Operators Reduce E-Waste and Unlock Value August 12, 2026New offering brings together services from Closing the Loop and RGX to help operators reduce waste, extend device lifecycles and recover value from existing assets London, 12 August 2026: GSMA Industry Services today announced the launch of its new Circularity Services offering, designed to help mobile operators and ecosystem partners extend the life of dev […]