Smartphones & apps

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1. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   iPhone Duo cracking problem is still there

   PhoneArena reports Apple has not fixed the iPhone Duo's cracking problem. New users still receive units that break after a few hours of use.

   Full story at PhoneArena ↗
2. Chips & hardware · Smartphones & apps

   Google's Intelligent Eyewear can now be ordered

   Android XR glasses from Warby Parker start at $395 and Gentle Monster's at $449. Several frames, sunglasses, optical and prescription options are available.

   Full story at Droid Life ↗
3. Smartphones & apps · Chips & hardware

   iPhone Duo hinge survives 450,000 folds

   CNET has stress tested the hinge on a livestream for three weeks. After over 451,000 folds it shows wear, and felt looser from 390,000.

   Full story at MacRumors ↗
4. Cybersecurity · Smartphones & apps

   Apple meets Thai officials on spyware warnings

   Apple discussed with Thai officials the spyware warnings received by politicians and other users. The minister said the alerts alone do not establish that attackers succeeded.

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

   Pixel owners report enterprise Wi-Fi failures after update

   Some Pixel users cannot connect to workplace Wi-Fi after Google's November 2026 update. Google is investigating, but no workaround or fix timeline has been confirmed.

   Full story at Android Authority ↗
6. Operating systems · Smartphones & apps

   Samsung brings One UI 9.0 to more Galaxy phones

   Samsung is rolling out One UI 9.0, based on Android 17, globally to more devices. Several older Galaxy S, Z and A models are now included.

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

   Fairphone partners with Boost Mobile in the US

   Fairphone announced its first U.S. mobile service partnership, with Boost Mobile. The Gen. 6 Plus comes with software support through 2033 and a 5-year warranty.

   Full story at Android Central ↗
8. Smartphones & apps · Programming & dev tools

   iPhone Duo has over 100,000 apps built for it

   Apple says over 100,000 apps have been built for the iPhone Duo. With developers working with multiple SDKs, it may take a while before many apps fully use the display.

   Full story at AppleInsider ↗
9. Smartphones & apps · IT law & regulation · Cybersecurity

   Popular apps in Canada share users' data

   CBC Marketplace investigated six popular apps, including Tim Hortons and Facebook. They collect and share data with multiple companies, prompting calls for better privacy laws.

   Full story at MobileSyrup ↗

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