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Samsung all but confirms iPhone Duo is goosing Galaxy Z8 sales

Searches for Samsung foldables just happened to skyrocket following iPhone Duo unveiling.

Ars Technica · Updated 13h ago

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Spotify says yes, it is busting people for using Family Plan sharing too widely

Spotify co-CEO Alex Norström confirmed on this week's earnings call that the company is trying to catch Spotify Family plan users who don't actually live together with a new QR code verification method that requires scanning the plan manager's phone. TechCrunch reports that in response to a…

1 sourceThe Verge · 9h ago

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PC shipments dropped over 20 percent in Q3 due to RAM price hikes

Demand for new PCs took a hit after months of price hikes, with Counterpoint Research reporting global PC shipments fell 21 percent year-over-year in Q3 2026. That's in line with earlier reports from IDC and Omdia. It's not just PCs, either - that same quarter, smartphone shipments also hit a…

1 sourceThe Verge · 10h ago

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iPhone Duo's next-gen prototypes are trying to cram in Face ID

Apple's first foldable phone opted for a feature it replaced on most iPhone models nearly 10 years ago.

1 sourceEngadget · 18h ago

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I Worked for a Whole Day Using Only the iPhone Duo. Here’s How It Went

A portable keyboard and kickstand make it a viable emergency workstation—even if iOS still gets in the way.

1 sourceWired · 21h ago

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7 Best Phones You Can’t Buy in the US (2026)

Avoid phone FOMO with our favorite smartphones that aren’t officially sold stateside but are available in markets like the UK and Europe.

1 source▲ PositiveWired · 2d ago

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Apple iPhone Duo Review: Is It Worth It?

Apple made an astonishingly good first foldable. Now iOS and third-party apps need time to catch up.

1 source▲ PositiveWired · 2d ago