Recently launched the Mirage, a smartwatch that aims to blend tradition with modernity. Offering a sleek design with a robust Zinc Alloy frame, the Mirage features a 1.39-inch AMOLED display and support for Bluetooth calling. This eye-catching, user-friendly device embodies both the aesthetics of a traditional timepiece and the functionalities of a contemporary smartwatch.

With the holiday season fast approaching, the time to start pondering on gift ideas for the people in your life is here. If you're searching for the ideal gift for the tech-loving individuals in your life, a brand new smartphone makes for an excellent choice. There's a multitude of brilliant smartphones in the market, hence making a choice can be rather challenging. To aid you with this, we've compiled a holiday gift guide of the top smartphones for this festive season. We've covered everything from a phone with an exceptional camera, to one with an excellent battery life or even a powerful processor. Relax and let us guide in finding the perfect smartphone gift for that special tech enthusiast in your life.

In Q3 2023, global smartphone revenues remained consistent year-on-year, however, registered a robust 15% growth on a quarter-on-quarter basis. Apple, regardless of having a week less of the iPhone 15 series availability, captured a remarkable 43% of worldwide smartphone revenues, marking its highest Q3 operating profit. On the flip side, Samsung saw a dip in its annual revenue owing to fewer shipments, while Xiaomi displayed an uptick in shipments both quarterly and annually.

Reports suggest that Samsung is forming a partnership with Qualcomm and AMD to enhance the gaming capabilities of their mobile devices. They plan to accomplish this by implementing advanced AI-powered graphic upscaling and frame generation technologies specifically within Samsung Galaxy devices. This collaboration promises an improved gaming experience, superior visuals, and increased speed.

The renowned smartphone maker, Poco, has dropped hints about its latest offering - the Poco C65. This budget smartphone is scheduled for launch on the 5th of November and will boast of impressive features like a 50MP camera. This new entrant from the Xiaomi's sub-brand, Poco, promises to be a game-changer but detailed specifics about the Poco C65 are presently left to the consumers' imagination.

Qualcomm, an industry-leading tech firm, declared a significant 24% plummet in its revenues for the quarter that concluded on September 24, 2023. This drop in revenues, led by the slump in the smartphone industry, totaled up to $8.6 billion, with a net income of $1.5 billion. Despite the distressing revenue figures, the company assures its stakeholders that the smartphone market is showing signs of stabilization, fostering hopes of bettered financial outcomes in the forthcoming quarters.

Motorola Mobility, the renowned Chicago-based company, is currently facing a legal battle in the form of a lawsuit brought forth by a large group of Illinois-based smartphone users. These users claim that their privacy rights have been violated due to the unauthorized collection of personal data from selfies. They are pushing for arbitration, alleging that Motorola Mobility has brazenly ignored their own arbitration clause when they failed to pay the mandated $7.2 million filing fee in response to the mass arbitration claim that was filed earlier in February.

itel, a company known for offering affordable yet reliable smart technology has joined forces with Vodafone Ghana in a strategic partnership. Under this alliance, they have launched a new smartphone, the itel A70, aiming to redefine the entry-level smartphone market by combining advanced technology with cost efficiency, primarily catering to users in developing countries. David Umoh, Vodafone’s Consumer Business Unit Director, expressed that their alliance with itel perfectly aligns with their vision of making the advantages of digital technology available to everyone. Further developments concerning this partnership and the new smartphone will be shared in the near future.

The latest Apple Watch Series 9 and its Double Tap feature indicate a future where smartwatches are remote controls for devices like Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest 3, revolutionizing our interaction with technology.

TELUS, in a collaborative effort with Canadian-based TerreStar Solutions and Skylo, has successfully implemented satellite connectivity to facilitate voice calls. Moreover, they've also managed to transmit text messages between smartphones and establish connections to Internet of Things devices. This significant advancement marks a forward step towards a world without mobile no-coverage areas and promises safety and continuous connectivity for all Canadians.