Morning Highlights

1. vivo launches Y500 Pro smartphone
2. Nintendo opens Switch 2 game compatibility site
3. Android 16 further refines “approximate location” policy to enhance privacy
4. Fujifilm’s new instax mini LiPlay+ instant camera goes on sale
5. Microsoft to retire “Reuse Slides” feature in PowerPoint
6. Rumors worth a glance

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vivo Launches Y500 Pro Smartphone

On November 10, vivo held a launch event for its Y-series lineup, unveiling the new vivo Y500 Pro

The device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor and features a 7000mAh semi-solid Blue Ocean battery supporting 90W wired fast charging. It has passed five military-grade environmental durability tests and adopts a RockShield anti-drop structure, with IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance ratings. The Y500 Pro sports a 6.67-inch display with 3840Hz ultra-high frequency PWM dimming and an AG glass finish. For imaging, it comes with a 200MP Samsung HP5 main camera offering CIPA 4.0-level optical stabilization. The phone is available in Titan Black, Auspicious Gold, Mint Green, and Soft Pink, priced from ¥1,799 (8GB+128GB) to ¥2,599 (12GB+512GB). Source

Nintendo opens Switch 2 game compatibility site

On November 10, Nintendo launched a new website that allows players to check the compatibility of original Switch games with the upcoming Switch 2 console. The tool helps users determine which titles may not run or may perform imperfectly before purchasing the new device. Nintendo explained that users simply need to search for a game’s title, and the system will display its compatibility status. The results apply to both physical cartridges and digital versions of games. In addition to games, the website can also look up certain applications. Some listings include notes on recent patch updates, while others may be marked as “Incompatible” or “Unsupported.” However, most entries will simply indicate that “This game can run on Switch 2.” Source

Android 16 further refines “approximate location” policy to enhance privacy

According to Android Authority, Google is updating its approximate location policy in Android 16, introducing a new system called “density-based coarse location.” Previously, Android’s approximate location feature would show a user’s position within a 3-square-kilometer radius. However, in sparsely populated areas or regions with few nearby residences, this radius could still allow others to infer a user’s precise location. With the new policy, when the system detects that the surrounding area has a low population density, it will now return more offset and less precise location data, further protecting user privacy. This feature is powered by the PopulationDensityProvider component within Google Play Services. Source

Fujifilm’s new instax mini LiPlay+ instant camera goes on sale

Fujifilm’s new instant camera instax mini LiPlay+, released this October, is now available in China at a price of 1,599 RMB. The camera features dual front and rear lenses, with the main lens offering a 28mm focal length, f/2.0 aperture, and autofocus support. The selfie lens provides a 23mm focal length, f/2.2 aperture, and uses a fixed-focus design. It comes equipped with a 3.0-inch TFT color LCD screen with approximately 920,000 pixels, and includes a microSD card slot, allowing users to store photos in either internal memory or on a microSD card. Among its signature features, the LiPlay+ supports “Sound Photos”, letting users record up to 3 seconds of audio by pressing the music button after taking a photo. The sound can also be added later via the mobile app. Printed photos with recorded audio include a QR code—scanning it with a phone plays back the sound captured at that moment. The camera also supports a “Collage Photo Mode”, which can combine images from both the front and rear cameras into a single printed collage directly in-camera. Through the companion smartphone app, users can also remotely control the camera for group shots. Additionally, the LiPlay+ can function as a photo printer, allowing users to print pictures directly from their phones. Source

Microsoft to retire “Reuse Slides” feature in PowerPoint

Microsoft plans to gradually phase out the “Reuse Slides” feature in PowerPoint starting in December 2025, with a full removal scheduled for January 2026 on both Windows 11 and macOS. The “Reuse Slides” feature allows users to import one or more slides from other presentations while maintaining precise control over formatting. When using it, users can choose to keep the original design elements—such as company logos, headers, and footers—or import only the content to ensure a consistent style across their presentation. According to Microsoft, the feature is being retired because it overlaps with other existing methods of reusing slides. The company suggests alternative approaches, such as opening two presentations side by side in split-screen mode and dragging slides from the source to the destination file. Another option is to use the “New Window” feature under the “View” tab, which creates a duplicate of the current presentation—users can then save it as a new file and make edits as needed. Source

Rumors worth a glance

• Multiple sources have leaked details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series. According to Smartprix, which extracted information from firmware code, the Galaxy S26 and S26+ will feature new image sensors for both the main and telephoto cameras. The main camera is said to use the ISOCELL S5KGNG sensor with a 50 MP resolution, while the 3x telephoto lens will adopt the ISOCELL S5K3LD sensor with a 12 MP resolution. The ultra-wide camera reportedly continues to use the 12 MP Sony IMX564 sensor. Firmware code also indicates that the S26 will support Samsung’s APV professional video encoding. Battery capacity is listed as 4300mAh for the S26 and 4900mAh for the S26+. However, well-known leaker Ice Universe posted on Weibo that the actual effective resolution of the 3x telephoto camera remains 10 MP, and that the S26 Ultra will also use this sensor. He also noted that the front camera punch hole on the S26 Ultra will be significantly larger than on the S25 Ultra, with a 4mm diameter, reportedly due to a wider equivalent focal length of 23mm. Additionally, leaker OnLeaks has released render images of the Galaxy S26+. Sources1 Sources2 Sources3 Sources4

• According to Mark Gurman, Apple is developing M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro models featuring narrower bezels, touchscreen functionality, and OLED displays. He believes these models will launch between late 2026 and early 2027. Source
• According to The Information, Apple will delay the release of the next-generation iPhone Air due to weak market performance. Source
• Firefox version 145 will drop support for 32-bit Linux systems. Source