While there haven’t been a lot of major product launches this week, it was nevertheless filled some rather interesting developments all throughout. For one, Apple finally allowed users to modify its rather divisive Liquid Glass UI update, and we’ve gotten more thin smartphone news as well. Nintendo was in the spotlight as well thanks to its surprise app launch, and Google recently hit a new sales milestone courtesy of its Pixel 10 series. So sit back, relax, and scroll away for this week’s tech news round-up.
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Apple Finally Lets You Change How Liquid Glass Looks on your iPhone
Earlier this year, Apple announced that it was introducing a massive aesthetic overhaul across its many operating systems in the form of “Liquid Glass”, which introduced new visual effects with how users interacted with their device. More recently, the Cupertino company rolled out new updates for iOS 26.1, macOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, which now comes with a new “Tinted” mode that finally lets users adjust how Liquid Glass looks on their device. You simply have to head into your Settings app and then over to Display (Appearance for Macs) to enable the new Tinted mode.
The Motorola X70 Air Arrives in the UK as the Moto Edge 70
A while back, Motorola (and Lenovo) announced the debut of the Moto X70 Air in China, the latest in a long line of devices which are now capitalising on the recent thin smartphone craze. While the phone was initially exclusive for buyers in China, Motorola has since expanded availability for the device, which is now finally available in the United Kingdom under the name of the Moto Edge 70. With that being said, it’s the thinnest Edge-series smartphone to date, measuring at just 6mm.
Huawei Enters the Slim Smartphone Arena with the New Mate Air 70
Not one to be left behind, Huawei also announced the Mate Air 70, which comes with—you guessed it—a pretty thin design. With a thickness of just 6.6mm, the Mate Air 70 is one of the thinnest smartphones on the market right now, although Huawei has nevertheless managed to cram a ton of impressive hardware inside. The phone comes with a large 7-inch OLED display, and there’s also a 6,500mAh battery inside, which is very impressive especially when you consider that this is larger than what you get on phones like the POCO F7 Pro, for example.
Google Hits a New Sales Milestone with the Pixel 10
Google’s Pixel 10 series has been successful in the U.S. marketa—according to Counterpoint Research, the Pixel’s strongest single-month performance was in September 2025, with sales surging 28% year-over-year. Interestingly enough, these new gains come at the expense of Android rival Samsung, with growth observed across major carriers like T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T. Additionally, Google has also expanded its presence in other regions with a surprising rise in foldable sales in Western Europe.
Nintendo’s New Store App is Not What it Seems
Nintendo recently announced the launch of the Nintendo Store app for mobile devices, and while this might seem like a convenient way to buy Switch games form your phone, it unfortunately lacks that feature. While users can explore and browse games, consoles, merchandise, and Amiibo figurines, view their play times and manage wish lists, one key limitation is that purchases cannot be made directly within the app, and must still be completed via the web or a Nintendo console. The app also lets users link an older Nintendo Network ID to view play times on past systems like the 3DS and Wii U.
