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German court holds Meta liable for scam ads it helped distribute
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German court holds Meta liable for scam ads it helped distribute

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

A Frankfurt court ruled Meta liable for fraudulent Facebook and Instagram ads, finding its algorithms and ad practices went beyond passive hosting.

iFixit finds a troubling screen-repair risk in iPhone 18 Pro
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iFixit finds a troubling screen-repair risk in iPhone 18 Pro

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

iFixit damaged the plastic display frame on three of four iPhone 18 Pro units it opened, raising an unresolved concern for screen and battery repairs.

Trump wants to rename AI and create an ‘AI Force’
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Trump wants to rename AI and create an ‘AI Force’

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

President Trump proposed replacing “artificial intelligence” with three alternative names and said he plans an AI Force modeled on the Space Force.

Apple Fitness+ job cuts reach Time to Walk and Time to Run
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Apple Fitness+ job cuts reach Time to Walk and Time to Run

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

Apple reportedly cut a handful of Fitness+ jobs, including audio-content roles tied to Time to Walk and Time to Run, as it reviews the service.

Hot iPhone Duo demo raises questions, not a verdict
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Hot iPhone Duo demo raises questions, not a verdict

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

A pre-release iPhone Duo reportedly became very hot during demanding camera work, but demo software and one device cannot establish a widespread issue.

iPhone 18 Pro Max VS Galaxy S26 Ultra in brutal drop test: Here is the result
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iPhone 18 Pro Max VS Galaxy S26 Ultra in brutal drop test: Here is the result

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

PhoneBuff put iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra through repeated face, back, and corner drops, showing how both flagships absorb damage.

iFixit shows how iPhone 18 Pro’s tiny moving aperture works
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iFixit shows how iPhone 18 Pro’s tiny moving aperture works

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

iFixit opened the iPhone 18 Pro camera to reveal six hair-thin aperture blades, magnetic actuation, and a component that is nearly impossible to repair.

Siri AI’s beta rollout is testing users’ patience
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Siri AI’s beta rollout is testing users’ patience

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

Early Siri AI users report slow replies, missing commands, unlock prompts, and connection errors on iPhone and Apple Watch during the beta rollout.

Apple’s newest Watches quietly drop handwashing support
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Apple’s newest Watches quietly drop handwashing support

Shane Watson · September 21, 2026

Apple’s support list leaves Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 without automatic handwashing detection, although watchOS 27 still includes it.

How to use Studio Sound in iOS 27 Voice Memos for cleaner recordings
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How to use Studio Sound in iOS 27 Voice Memos for cleaner recordings

Mike Peterson · September 20, 2026

To clean up a voice recording in iOS 27, open it in Voice Memos, tap the More button, tap Options and turn on Studio Sound, then drag the slider to set the strength. Apple says Studio Sound “adjusts the levels of background sound and reverb in a Spatial Audio recording, so a recorded voice sounds…

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