See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Oct. 26–30.

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Your tablet could double as a second monitor. Here's how Samsung Second Screen and Apple Sidecar work, and when a dedicated display is worth buying.

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Singapore’s Swap Mobile offers phone upgrades every six months, with flexible handset options and a new 24-month contract for each eligible switch.

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Google's Gemini 4 Carbon brings advanced cybersecurity capabilities to selected defenders first. Here's who's eligible and what comes next.

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Realme has revealed when 49 phones are scheduled to receive ColorOS 17, with the first Android 17 updates starting October 29 and more arriving through 2027.

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The M6 MacBook Pro costs $900 more than the M5 MacBook Air. Compare the display, ports, storage, and performance claims before choosing.

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Before trick-or-treaters arrive, check your Ring Doorbell motion zones to reduce unwanted alerts and make sure visitors are detected along your walkway.

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Google is opening one-tap Android app installs to eligible Southeast Asian users starting Dec. 1, but device software and marketplace approval will determine access.

The post Android’s One-Tap App Store Installs Start Dec. 1 — Which Users Are Eligible in Southeast Asia? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Vivo X500 Pro vs. Pro Max: A 200MP telephoto camera, bigger battery, and regional differences could determine which flagship is worth buying.

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Siri AI and Google Gemini both offer conversational AI, personal context, and app automation, but they work differently across devices. Compare their features, privacy controls, and everyday usefulness to decide which assistant suits you best.

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Safari's Notify Me feature tracks webpage changes, including price drops and product restocks. Here's how to set up alerts on iPhone and Mac, check device compatibility, and understand the limitations for managed Apple devices.

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Spotify Jam lets party guests add songs from their own phones. Here's how to set up a shared queue, invite friends, and manage playback controls.

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Windows 11 26H2 extends Microsoft's support timeline without introducing a major OS overhaul. Here's how it compares with 25H2 on performance, compatibility, upgrade requirements, and enterprise deployment readiness.

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Google Play's October 2026 updates introduce Ask Play video answers, 30-second gameplay recordings, shareable Play Shorts, and new pairing features for Android XR glasses and wireless earbuds.

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Vietnam and India are advancing AI, cybersecurity, and digital payments partnerships, but key projects and cross-border payment services remain in development.

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A Galaxy S26 Ultra setup bug is leaving some phones inaccessible after One UI 9. Samsung has suggested a WebView workaround, but a permanent fix remains unconfirmed.

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The Pixel 10a is smaller and cheaper, but its price advantage has shrunk. Samsung’s bigger screen and telephoto camera make the choice less straightforward.

The post Galaxy S26 FE vs Pixel 10a: Is Samsung’s Bigger Screen and Optical Zoom Worth $101 More? appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI is retiring custom GPTs in December. Here's what creators and Enterprise administrators need to know about deadlines, plugin migration, custom actions and sharing.

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Samsung's Galaxy Buds On bring clip-on audio, Gemini Live, voice memos and hands-free controls to an open-ear design, starting at 299,000 won in South Korea.

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Apple's iOS 27.2 fixes 163 security vulnerabilities, including WebKit and privacy flaws. IT teams should review updates across managed devices.

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