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A hands-on vacation test of the iPhone Duo suggests Apple’s dual-phone concept is more than a novelty, even with clear frustrations. The devices proved engaging enough that the user did not want to return to a Pro Max, underscoring how form factor and experience can outweigh familiar flagship comfort.
Pornhub has restored access in Australia after a March shutdown triggered by the country’s age-verification rules, but the site is back only for adults using Apple devices. The limited relaunch underscores the growing tension between online age-gating laws, platform compliance, and the uneven technical realities of enforcing digital access controls. The move highlights a broader policy dilemma for governments seeking to protect minors online without fragmenting access for lawful adult users. It also shows how device ecosystems can shape who gets access to regulated content, turning a national legal requirement into a platform-specific workaround.
Apple is reviewing reports of cracked inner displays on its new iPhone Duo after users said damage appeared near the hinge, in some cases after only minimal use. The complaints have raised fresh questions about the durability of foldable-style hardware and whether the issue points to a manufacturing defect or a structural weakness in the device’s design.
Apple India posted a sharp rise in profitability for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, with net profit jumping 66% year on year to ₹5,311 crore, while revenue advanced 31% to ₹79,378 crore. The results underscore the company’s deepening commercial footprint in India, where premium device demand, retail expansion and a stronger services ecosystem continue to support growth.
Google’s latest attempt to bring Android to laptops underscores both the ambition and the limits of the company’s cross-device strategy. While the idea of a familiar mobile operating system on larger screens is appealing, the early reality suggests Android laptops still feel more like Android than a true desktop alternative.
Microsoft set out to build a single premium machine for developers, AI workflows and gaming, and the Surface Laptop Ultra comes closer than most expected. It is not a flawless all-purpose laptop, but it meaningfully advances Microsoft’s hardware strategy by pairing strong performance, credible battery life and tighter Windows integration with the company’s broader push into AI PCs.
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay said the next generation of consumer technology will be defined less by apps and more by ambient AI systems that anticipate user needs in the background. Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, he argued that devices will increasingly act as intelligent intermediaries, reducing the need for people to open, search, and manage software manually.
Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The rollout adds a secure, private payment option that does not require PINs or OTPs for each transaction, marking a notable expansion in India’s digital payments landscape.
Former Apple engineers have introduced Hiyd, a biometric sensor designed to attach to an existing watch without magnets, adhesives, or a dedicated wristband. The concept targets a large consumer gap: people who want continuous health tracking without replacing the watch they already wear. The product positions itself at the intersection of wearable hardware, sensor miniaturization, and frontier AI-driven health monitoring.
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