We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese mega dam stops using Western industrial chips over security…
For a limited time, get a new iPhone from T-Mobile with no trade-in needed — they’ll even pay off your current phone If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Is your old phone slowing down just trying to run the…
A shocking theory has emerged after a young woman was found dead on bus with 26 iPhones glued to her body. A 20-year-old Brazilian woman was tragically found unresponsive while travelling last month. On July 29, local authorities were called to reports of a woman falling ill on a bus destined for São Paulo. The…
Some useful insights on smartphone theft here from SquareTrade Europe. The UK is experiencing a surge in mobile phone theft, with July emerging as the peak month for claims, according to new data from SquareTrade Europe. In 2024, theft and loss claims reached its summer peak at nearly 37% in July alone, and is expected…
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. Before the iPhone 16 series rolled out, I knew I wanted an iPhone with a larger screen than the traditional iPhone Pro size I’d been using. I went with the iPhone 16 Plus, then…
Your smartphone can do much more than text, take photos, and check the weather. In an emergency, it can call 911, notify your family, and share your location, even if you cannot press a single button. But these features must be turned on ahead of time. Here is how to set up Emergency SOS, medical…
Apple on Monday filed an appeal against the EU’s decision to fine the company €500 million (about $580 million) for not complying with rules that mandate companies to let developers steer users outside the App Store for making purchases, according to multiple reports. The European Commission issued the fine in April, saying that Apple failed…
US users of TikTok will see a new version of the app starting September 5, 2025. Social media giant TikTok will launch a new version of its popular app to Apple’s and Google’s app stores on September 5, as part of an agreement to sell its US business looms. Users of TikTok in the US…
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has launched an investigation to determine whether pre-installed apps embedded in smartphones at the time of purchase restrict user choice by not allowing users to delete the apps. Under the Korea Telecommunications Business Act, it is prohibited for manufacturers and mobile carriers to unjustifiably prevent users from deleting pre-installed apps…
You know your software is a success when its name becomes a verb: You’ll now commonly hear about images being photoshopped, even if the editing wasn’t done with the Adobe image editor. Adobe might not like it, but the usage shows how dominant its flagship product has become. On mobile though, Photoshop hasn’t achieved the…