Every Friday we rank the week’s news by your interactions, not our taste: likes ×3 − dislikes + replies ×5 + reads ÷50. We published 12 stories from October 12 to 15, and engagement was light: only one story received a vote, the rest tied at zero and are ordered by weight of the news.

1. Winner: Apple’s "Welcome home" event preview

The only story with a like (3 points). We predicted HomeView, an A19 Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2, and all three turned out right two days later. Read it

2. Apple announces HomeView, Apple TV 4K at AED 1,199 and HomePod mini 2

The week’s biggest official launch, with UAE prices from day one. Read it

3. OnePlus 16 official: 9,000 mAh battery and a 185Hz display

The strongest Android spec sheet of the week, China only for now. Read it

4. OPPO Find X10 goes global October 21, and the Pro Max got UAE certification

The next Gulf launch we are watching. Read it

5. One UI 9 begins for the Galaxy S23, Fold5 and Flip5

The last major Android for the 2023 generation, and it started this week. Read it

My take

The winner deserves it: the predictions were accurate and the event is the most Apple has done for the home in years. But the number I care about more is engagement itself; the "Worth it / Not worth it" buttons under every story are what build this list, so if you want a ranking that reflects you, press them.