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Apple Swift Student Challenge to Return in February 2026; Apple Highlights Winning Student Developers’ Apps

Apple will start accepting applications for its annual Swift Student Challenge 2026 in February next year. The competition requires participants to showcase their coding skills and creativity through its app playgrounds. The company has also featured three former Swift Student Challenge winners as part of encouraging students to participate in the 2026 challenge. Former Swift Student Challenge winner Brayden Gogis has created the Solisquare and Joybox apps, while Adrit Rao has built an app called Signer.

Google Warns Users of AI-Driven Scams Targeting Job Seekers and Businesses

Google has warned of a sharp rise in AI-powered scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Fraudsters are using generative AI to create fake job listings, cloned company pages, and deceptive apps that appear genuine. Scams include fake recruiter profiles, review extortion, and counterfeit AI or VPN apps that steal data or money. Google advises users to stay cautious during the holiday season, verify websites and job offers, and rely only on official sources, as it strengthens its AI-based security measures.

TSMC Reportedly Informs Apple of Higher Chip Fabrication Costs Under 5nm Next Year

Manufacturing the iPhone and other devices could become more expensive for Apple due to the alleged rise in costs. As per a tipster, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been informed by TSMC of the impending rise in advanced fabrication processes of chipsets under 5 (nm) next year. While the general increase in production costs is said to be between three to five percent over the last 26 years, some customers and assembly lines could see this hike to between eight to 10 percent.

Oppo Reno 15 Series China Launch Reportedly Set During Double Eleven Event on November 17

Oppo Reno 15 series is said to be in development as the successor to the Reno 14 series. As per a report, the purported handsets will be launched in China on November 17. The lineup is expected to comprise three models — Oppo Reno 15, Reno 15 Pro, and a new Reno 15 Mini variant. Meanwhile, the Oppo Reno 15 series has previously been anticipated to debut in India next month.