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Nintendo has launched the Nintendo Store app for iPhone, iPad, and Android, expanding its eShop access beyond Japan for the first time. The app lets users browse and buy Switch and Switch 2 consoles, games, and accessories, redirecting purchases to the browser for checkout. It also includes gameplay history, wishlist alerts, event rewards, and news updates. With this launch, Nintendo strengthens its mobile ecosystem, joining services like Nintendo Music and Nintendo Today to create a more unified digital experience.

Walt Disney and Epic Games are bringing Disneyland to Fortnite. The free-to-play Battle Royale game will get a limited-time Disneyland Game Rush island on November 6, featuring a collection of minigames based on Disney theme park rides. The game mode will not feature Battle Royale and instead focus on Disney minigames.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra might launch soon, and the handset has received the 3C certification in China. The listing suggests 100W fast wired charging support on the device. This would be a significant upgrade over the existing Xiaomi 15 Ultra, which offers 90W wired fast charging. The listing suggests two variants for the phone. It is expected to be launched in the first quarter of next year.

Airtel's Gopal Vittal has announced that India's second-largest telecom service provider (TSP) has begun the transition process from 5G to 5G Advanced network in the country. As part of its plan, the company has started deploying the dual-mode 5G network in select circles, which uses the Non-Standalone (NSA) + Standalone (SA) model, as a test pilot. The company plans to commercially roll out 5G Advanced network in the coming months.

iOS 26.2 is available in beta and is expected to be available before the end of the year. There is a reference to the Apple Creator Studio in the works. The iOS 26.2 beta 1 comes shortly after the release of iOS 26.1 with minor updates for iPhone models. It is also said to bring a new Enhanced Safety Alerts feature and new Liquid Glass lock screen customisations.