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Apple released iOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, an Apple Music redesign, Apple Pencil support for iPhone Duo, Messages and Podcasts changes, and Home and HomePod controls, according to 9to5Mac.
Owners of the newly released iPhone Duo are seeing the inner screen crack along the hinge, often with a white line of pixels. Apple is replacing many affected units, but carrier customers may face delays.
Owners of Samsung Galaxy S24 and S25 devices say the new One UI 9 update is cutting battery life dramatically, with some needing to charge three to four times a day.
1Password announced a feature that lets AI agents request sign-ins while keeping credentials hidden and under user control. It starts with Muse and Grok Bot, with more agents planned.
Google confirmed that Pixel 9 owners will enjoy another year of free Satellite SOS, delaying any upcoming charges for the emergency satellite feature.
New Google Home speakers have been observed downloading tens or hundreds of gigabytes in a day, a problem Google says it is fixing. Users with limited internet plans should verify usage and take steps to avoid unexpected charges.
A test version of Android Auto now shows a Work Account option that could let drivers keep personal and business apps separate while on the road.
Android Police's Parth shows how granting Gemini Workspace access lets it pull content from Docs, Slides, Sheets, Gmail, Tasks, and Drive PDFs into Google Keep notes and set reminders.
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to target AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery, nudification tools, and apps that hide harmful features during review.
Free AI Pro trials tied to new Pixel phones, Chromebooks and other hardware no longer include the full Gemini model or YouTube Premium Lite, creating a gap between trial and paid experiences.
9to5Google reports Samsung has released One UI 9, its Android 17-based update, to eight more Galaxy phones, starting in South Korea and expanding to other regions over the next days.
Google is moving AI-generated, vibe-coded Android apps out of AI Studio and into a private area of the Play Store, with one-click installs, private sharing, and a security review process.
