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April 7, 2026

Samsung to End Messaging App, Switch Users to Google

Samsung will discontinue its Samsung Messages app in July 2026, urging users to switch to Google Messages. Users should download Google Messages and set it as their default messaging app before the shutdown. Users with older Android devices (Android 11 or earlier) will not be affected. Newer Samsung Galaxy models will not be able to download Samsung Messages from the Galaxy Store.

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September 21, 2025

Nvidia invests $5bn in Intel

Nvidia has announced a substantial investment in Intel, focusing on collaboration in consumer-grade PC products and enterprise technologies, including data centers. The partnership will integrate Nvidia's NVLink technology with Intel's chip architectures to enhance product performance. Intel plans to develop x86 system-on-chips incorporating Nvidia's RTX GPUs for improved graphics and processing capabilities. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, highlighted the partnership's potential to transform computing, while Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, expressed confidence in combining their strengths to drive industry breakthroughs.

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November 5, 2024

Huawei’s new made-in-China software takes on Apple and Android

Huawei is set to unveil its Mate 70 smartphone this month, which will feature advanced semiconductors indicative of China's progress in domestic chip production. The device will also introduce HarmonyOS NEXT, marking a significant shift towards technological self-sufficiency and a departure from Western-supported systems. This launch aims to redefine user experience and strengthen China's position in the global tech landscape.