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Delta 2.0 is finally here, and your iPhone just got a bigger retro gaming library
Delta 2.0 is the emulator's biggest update yet, adding Sega Genesis support, RetroAchievements, a refreshed interface, and more ways to play classic games on iPhone and iPad.
YouTube is making the dislike button harder to find on regular videos
Some YouTube users are seeing the dislike button tucked away in a menu, raising questions about whether the platform is limiting how easily viewers can express negative feedback.
We now have a phone with two active fans to keep it chill, and a ginormous battery too.
The Honor Win 2 gaming smartphone gets two cooling fans and a 10,100mAh battery, while the Win RT2 and Turbo2 raise capacity to 12,070mAh.
Apple’s iPhone Duo supply crunch could leave walk-in buyers scrambling with “limited” stocks
After online orders vanished in minutes, here’s where Apple Stores will have walk-in iPhone Duo stock and what to expect.
Google wants your Pixel to see you in the dark, and its fix is almost blindingly obvious
Code in an Android 17 beta suggests Pixels could light your face with the screen, but Google hasn’t announced it.
Google Chrome’s new early warning system could help you spot scam sites
Google Chrome is adding a new Suspicious sites warning that can flag questionable websites before Safe Browsing is confident enough to classify them as dangerous.
DoorDash and Uber Eats have a new rival, and it wants you to stop paying extra for food
Olo wants to take on DoorDash and Uber Eats by removing markup price on its food delivery app. It promises in-store menu prices, no sponsored listings, and potential savings of 15% to 30% on menu items.
Apple is bringing more of the iPhone supply chain home, one component at a time
Apple says nearly 100 parts in its newest iPhones are made in the U.S., but the release covers components, not final assembly.
Apple just dropped the hammer on iPhone Duo scalpers with a strict purchase limit
Delivery dates point to January, resellers are listing Duos on eBay, and Apple has stepped in with a cap.
Walmart’s new $120 bundle combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus with streaming perks and saves you $100
Walmart’s new $120 annual membership combines Walmart+, Sam’s Club Plus, free delivery, fuel discounts, and streaming perks, saving you nearly $100 compared with buying both memberships separately.
Spotify lets podcasters turn loyal listeners into paying fans, with 90% of the revenue theirs to keep
Spotify is letting podcasters charge fans for bonus episodes, early access and more, right inside the app.
Yelp’s new AI assistant will call restaurants for you so you can skip the dreaded wait-time call
Yelp’s AI agent will call restaurants and text you the wait, but at launch it’s US iPhones only.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro could cost almost as much as last year’s Ultra, and that’s a problem
A leak says Xiaomi’s 18 Pro could cost nearly as much as the 17 Ultra in Europe, with smaller batteries.
Some iPhone Duo buyers are getting an early delivery surprise as Apple moves up shipping dates
Some iPhone Duo pre-orders in the US and Japan are now showing earlier delivery dates, with a few buyers jumping from December to launch week.
Spotify is cracking down on Family plans again, and the penalty can lock you out for a year
Spotify is rolling out in-person QR-code checks for some Premium Family members, with a seven-day deadline and a 12-month restriction for those who fail verification.
Apple finally reveals the iPhone Duo’s battery size, and Samsung should pay attention
Apple’s EU energy label puts the iPhone Duo’s rated battery at 4,883 mAh, slightly above Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8.
GM is bringing Apple Wallet car keys to Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC, and I’m all for it
GM is bringing phone-based car keys to Cadillac, GMC, and Chevrolet, starting with electric Cadillacs now and SUVs in December.
Google’s clever anti-doomscrolling feature is coming to more Android phones
Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature Pause Point, which debuted on the Pixel 11 series, has appeared on a OnePlus smartphone. The feature adds a 10-second delay before opening distracting apps to help curb mindless scrolling.
The Galaxy S27 could arrive in January, but Samsung still has a few loose ends to tie up
Samsung’s Galaxy S27 reportedly has major components locked in, but memory choices for its top models are still being debated.
Think parental controls keep kids away from nudify apps? This report says otherwise
Removing nudify apps from stores didn’t disable them on test phones, so parents may need to check devices themselves.
Google Messages is making live location sharing more useful with two new options
Google Messages is testing satellite, terrain, and live traffic views for shared locations, making it easier to spot your friends and see if they’re actually stuck in traffic.
Five years later, Inscryption is finally bringing its creepy card game to mobile
Five years after its PC debut, Inscryption is finally coming to mobile. The developers have confirmed the port but aren't planning new DLC
WhatsApp wants to make stickers louder and chats a little less cramped
WhatsApp could soon let Android users create stickers with custom audio, remove sticker outlines, and enjoy a redesigned two-line compose box. All three features remain in development.
Apple’s iPhone Handoff is expanding, and Verizon is charging twice as much as T-Mobile
Apple’s iPhone Handoff lets two iPhones share one number, but carrier pricing varies. Verizon will charge $10 a month, while T-Mobile costs $5 and EE can include it for free.
Qualcomm says Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 isn’t overheating, despite Galaxy S27 Ultra rumours
Qualcomm has dismissed reports that its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 overheats during Samsung's Galaxy S27 Ultra testing. But questions remain about the chip's sustained performance.
Apple is tightening App Store rules to stop AI apps from digitally undressing people
Apple has strengthened its App Store guidelines to target AI nudify apps, requiring developers to prevent nonconsensual intimate imagery and cracking down on apps that hide harmful features until after approval.
The iPhone Duo is already sold out for Christmas, and you might not get one until 2027
iPhone Duo preorders sold out: delivery slips to January 25, 2027, with limited Apple Store walk-in stock on October 23.
