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1. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   Some iPhone Duos reportedly break soon after purchase

   SamMobile reports that some iPhone Duo units are breaking just hours after being bought. The source gives no further details.

   Full story at SamMobile ↗
2. Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies · Operating systems

   Apple week: iPhone Duo launches, more products teased

   MacRumors says Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo launched and more products were teased for next week. Verizon also announced a monthly charge for iPhone Handoff.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
3. Smartphones & apps

   iPhone Duo store pickup reopens in US and Canada

   Apple Store pickup reservations resumed in the U.S. and Canada. Inventory is extremely limited, and most stores have no pickup slots today.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
4. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   Google Health 5.11 rolls out with major upgrades

   Version 5.11 is rolling out on Android and iOS. It adds Health Guardian for the Fitbit Air, better automatic activity and sleep tracking, and more glucose tracking options.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
5. Smartphones & apps · Software & updates

   MapQuest now shows surveillance camera spots in Canada

   MapQuest added a surveillance layer that users can enable, showing an animated eye where cameras are located. It was added at the request of users.

   Full story at MobileSyrup ↗
6. Networking · Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies

   Freedom Mobile updates its Manitoba plans

   Freedom Mobile changed its Manitoba plans to resemble those in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. This comes about a year after Quebecor announced it bought wireless spectrum in Manitoba.

   Full story at MobileSyrup ↗
7. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   iPhone Duo breakages reported worldwide

   Reports of broken iPhone Duo units are piling up globally, not isolated incidents. Apple appears to be facing a widespread problem.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
8. Smartphones & apps · IT industry & companies

   Verizon apologizes for iPhone Duo delays

   Verizon apologized to customers whose pre-ordered iPhone Duo deliveries were delayed due to an unexpected shipping issue. Affected customers are being offered a $100 gift card as compensation.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
9. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   iPhone Duo fails dust durability test

   Despite its IP68 rating, dust entered the iPhone Duo's hinge during testing and overwhelmed its closing magnets. A bend test left a permanent line on the inner display, which then stopped responding.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
10. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

    One UI 9 causes battery drain reports on Galaxy phones

    Galaxy S24, S25 and S26 users report severe battery drain after updating to One UI 9, with one device losing 95 percent in hours. Another user reported a lockup bug after downloading the update.

    Full story at Android Central ↗

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