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Samsung’s recently launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE earlier this month, and they’re the first Android smartphones to launch with Android 16, the latest version of Google’s operating system. In order to speed up the process of developing Android, Google switched to a more stable and resource efficient trunk-based development model earlier this year, and Samsung has reportedly followed suit. This should enable the South Korean company to offer faster updates in the future, after long delays in rolling out its One UI 7 (Android 15) software update.How Google and…

‘It’s a trust game’: with cyber claims spikes front and centre, alternative solutions offer cover for growing threat July 31 2025 by Marcus Alcock With it clear that cyber claims spikes remain a real concern in 2025, (re)insurers are looking to back alternative cyber solutions, with cedents in the APAC market increasingly concerned about short-t… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead,…

WhatsApp is said to be developing a new feature for its Android app which aims to improve photography in low light conditions. As per a feature tracker’s report, a dedicated night mode option is available in the camera interface of a beta version of the instant messaging app. It reportedly optimises the image clarity and brightness when shooting in low-lit environments, without applying any overlays or stylisation to the image.Night Mode on WhatsApp for AndroidAccording to WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo, the night mode option was discovered in WhatsApp Beta for Android version 2.25.22.2, which has been designated as a compatible…

APAC H1 insured losses hit US$4.4bn, global claims top US$80bn: Munich Re July 29 2025 by Mithun Varkey Asia Pacific insured losses in the first half of 2025 stood at US$4.4 billion, while economic losses totalled US$26 billion, according to Munich Re.The major loss drivers in Asia Pacific were the ear… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter provides…

Marketing Week’s second annual The State of B2B Marketing survey is on a mission to unpick the challenges and opportunities for B2B marketers. Marketing Week’s The State of B2B Marketing survey is back for 2025. The survey takes a deep dive into how B2B marketing is evolving, as well as interrogating the changing priorities of B2B marketers. We want B2B marketers to share their experience of the big issues, opportunities and challenges. We’re seeking to better understand the relationships with senior stakeholders in sales and finance, and the impact they have on marketing investment. Elsewhere, we want to find out…

Elden Ring Nightreign is getting the much-requested two-player mode this week. Developer FromSoftware confirmed Friday that it would add a two-player Duos Expeditions mode to the co-op action-survival title as part of a new patch on July 30. Elden Ring Nightreign currently supports solo and three-player co-op. Last week, FromSoftware also confirmed that the game had sold over five million copies.Elden Ring Nightreign Getting Two-Player ModePatch 1.02 will be rolled out across all platforms on Wednesday. In addition to Duos Expeditions, the update will come with quality-of-life UI improvements, including more Relics filtering options, the developer said in a post…

Japan, Korea wildfires mark turning point in regional climate risk understanding: Willis July 29 2025 by Aidan Gregory  “The wildfire outbreaks in Japan and South Korea this year mark a turning point for how we understand climate risk in Southeast and East Asia,” according to Christopher Au, head of APAC climate risk… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter…

Oppo K13 Turbo series is confirmed to launch in India soon. Oppo shared the first official teaser of the upcoming lineup on Monday. While the brand has only mentioned the Oppo K13 Turbo series, we can expect the company to launch both the Oppo K13 Turbo and K13 Turbo Pro models. They will go on sale in the country via Flipkart. Notably, the phones were recently launched in China. The base Oppo K13 Turbo is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 8450 SoC, while the Pro variant uses a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. One of the key selling points of the…

Vivo V60 is set to launch in India soon, the company has confirmed. While the exact launch date has not yet been officially announced, a recent leak has suggested a probable launch timeline, expected price range, and key features. The upcoming smartphone has also reportedly appeared on several certification websites. Notably, its predecessor, the Vivo V50, was launched in India in February this year with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC, dual 50-megapixel rear cameras, a 50-megapixel selfie camera, and a 6,000mAh battery.Vivo V60 to Launch in India SoonIn an X post, Vivo India revealed that the Vivo V60 will…

30 dead in Beijing after days of torrentail rain, 80,000 residents relocated July 29 2025 by Andrew Mullen Torrential rain led to 30 deaths in Beijing as of Monday, according to state media reports on Tuesday, with Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for all-out efforts to ensure the safety of people’s li… To continue reading the full article and get full access to the InsuranceAsia News platform, please enquire about a subscription. Your company may already have a corporate license in place. Already a Subscriber? Please Login Join the mailing list Designed to help you stay ahead, our daily newsletter…