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Some iPhone Duo screens are reportedly cracking
Three days after launch, users report on social media that the iPhone Duo screen is cracking. Some heard a crack and then saw a T-shaped line of dead pixels.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
Apple reveals its first OLED iPad mini
Apple has unveiled the new iPad mini with its first-ever OLED screen. It has an 8.5-inch display and the thinnest body yet.
Full story at MobileSyrup ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Networking
T-Mobile launches T-Mix for choosing plan perks
T-Mobile has introduced T-Mix, which lets customers customize the perks of their plan. The change had been talked about for about a month.
Full story at Android Police ↗ - Artificial intelligence · Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
Siri AI to add four more languages
Apple announced Siri AI will support Chinese (Traditional), Norwegian, Turkish and Vietnamese later this year. It launched in September with English only.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Smartphones & apps
Consumer Reports recommends Galaxy Z Fold 8
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now a Consumer Reports Recommended device in the US. The source gives no further details.
Full story at SamMobile ↗ - Operating systems · Smartphones & apps
AirPods Pro hearing aid features coming to Canada
The features arrive with iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2 in several provinces, including Alberta and British Columbia. Ontario is absent from the list.
Full story at AppleInsider ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
OnePlus Ace 7 series gets a 185Hz display
Ahead of its October 29 launch in China, OnePlus confirms the Ace 7 and Ace 7 Pro use a 185Hz Oriental Screen. The display was developed with BOE.
Full story at Gizchina.com ↗ - IT industry & companies · Smartphones & apps
Verizon reports a strong third quarter with its Simplicity plan
Verizon's Q3 report shows 406,000 postpaid phone net additions. The company is in a turnaround after several years of customer losses.
Full story at Droid Life ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
iOS 27.2 adds Multiview sports streaming to iPhone
The update lets iPhone users watch up to four live sports streams at once, covering MLS, Formula 1, and MLB Friday Night Baseball. The feature was previously limited to Apple TV 4K and Vision Pro.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware
Apple admits to iPhone Duo screen cracking issue
Apple has acknowledged that some iPhone Duo units suffer from inner display cracking near the hinge. The company says only a small number of devices are affected and advises contacting AppleCare for a replacement.
Full story at Android Authority ↗
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