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1. Smartphones & apps · Networking

   Airalo rolls out single-install eSIM

   Airalo is rolling out an eSIM that works with a single installation. This aims to simplify connectivity for travelers who can no longer swap physical SIM cards.

   Full story at Android Police ↗
2. Smartphones & apps

   Limited Galaxy Buds 4 Pro edition launches tomorrow

   Samsung is releasing a special Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Nina Chuba Edition with only 2,000 units manufactured. Sales begin tomorrow.

   Full story at SamMobile ↗
3. Smartphones & apps · Operating systems

   Samsung releases new updates for Galaxy Z Fold 6, Flip 6

   Samsung has rolled out new software updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Specific details about the changes were not provided.

   Full story at SamMobile ↗
4. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Android Auto now needs Android 11 over a cable

   Google raised the minimum Android version for wired Android Auto to Android 11. Phones on Android 9 and Android 10 are no longer supported.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
5. Operating systems · Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps

   Apple ships iOS 27.2.1 with fixes

   According to Apple's release notes, iOS 27.2.1 fixes bugs and patches security vulnerabilities. Apple also released iOS 26.7.3 and iOS 18.7.12 for devices not running iOS 27.

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

   One UI 9 update causes Wi-Fi problems for some Samsung users

   A bug report says the latest One UI 9 update affects connectivity for some users. Galaxy smartphones are affected.

   Full story at bgr.com ↗
7. IT industry & companies · Smartphones & apps

   Apple to open seven training facilities in Turkey

   Plans include five Apple Developer Academies, a Developer Center in Istanbul and an Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ankara. The first academy is to launch in Istanbul in 2027.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
8. Artificial intelligence · Operating systems · IT law & regulation · Smartphones & apps

   Apple registers Apple Intelligence for iPad and Mac in China

   China's cyberspace regulator told Reuters that Apple has registered Apple Intelligence for tablets and notebooks. It would then work on Mac and iPad, after arriving on iPhone via the iOS 27.3 developer beta.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
9. Artificial intelligence · Software & updates · Smartphones & apps · Cloud & data centers

   Apple again says extra AI usage will cost money later

   Apple notes that some Apple Intelligence features using Private Cloud Compute have daily usage limits. Expanded access is to be available for a fee in the future and included in select iCloud+ plans, with no timing or pricing given.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗

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