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Apple is expected to release iOS 26.1 on November 3, followed by the first iOS 26.2 beta on November 4, according to Mark Gurman. While the iOS 26.1 update introduces a new Tinted option for the Liquid Glass feature, improving readability, the iOS 26.2 beta will likely focus on performance and stability, with major additions likely in later builds. Expected to roll out publicly in December, iOS 26.2 may include US passport support in Apple Wallet and end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging.

India successfully launched its heaviest GEO communication satellite, CMS-03, aboard the LVM3-M5 rocket. The mission strengthens national communication networks, maritime tracking, and strategic connectivity across the region. Leaders praised ISRO’s achievement, calling it a major step for the country’s growing space capabilities and self-reliance in high-capacity satellite deployment.

Apple could offer a major reboot of Siri with the launch of iOS 26.4, expected in spring 2026. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the revamped Siri will be partly powered by Google’s Gemini AI. The update could lay the base for Apple's smart home display, along with updated versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini.

Samsung Galaxy S26 series could launch by the end of February 2026, a report suggests. The company usually unveils its flagship handset lineup either by late-January or early-February. However, if the leaked launch timeline is true, next year's Galaxy S26 series might see a slightly delayed launch its predecessors. Moreover, this could be Samsung's first event in three years in San Francisco, as the last was held in 2023 for the Galaxy S23 lineup's unveiling.

OnePlus has announced its proprietary gaming technology, dubbed OP Gaming Core, to tackle the challenges of mobile gaming. It is claimed to combine chip-level optimisations with hardware and software tools to deliver improved control, responsiveness, and stability during mobile gaming. It is supported by the new OnePlus Performance Tri-Chip, which offers an integration of three physical chips, and OP FPS Max, a high-frame-rate gaming solution.