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- 1Dutch bank ASN blocks non-Google Android phones●Dutch 'idealist' bank ASN blocks non-Google Android, including GrapheneOS
ASN Bank, a Dutch bank known for its ethical and sustainable profile, is blocking access to its banking app on Android devices that do not run certified Google software, including privacy-focused GrapheneOS. The move has drawn criticism, particularly since the bank markets itself as idealist, with users arguing that privacy-conscious customers are being excluded from banking services for their software choices.
- 2Apple's Diwali film shot on iPhone 18 Pro●Shot on iPhone 18 Pro: Celebrating Diwali with “Step Into the Light”
Apple India has released its latest 'Shot on iPhone' campaign for Diwali, titled 'Step Into the Light', filmed entirely on the iPhone 18 Pro. The festive short film highlights low-light and camera capabilities of the new phone while celebrating the festival of lights, and is drawing large audiences during the Diwali season.
- 3Smartphone Photos Already Look Good. Here's How to Make Them Look Even Better.●Smartphone Photos Already Look Good. Here’s How to Make Them Look Even Better.
The New York Times has published a guide on improving smartphone photography, arguing that phone photos are already strong and offering techniques to push them further. The piece focuses on practical ways everyday shooters can get better results from the cameras they already carry.
- 4OLED iPad Mini reviewed as peak Apple design●OLED iPad Mini is The Most Apple Product They've Ever Appled
Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee has published a review of the new OLED iPad Mini, calling it the most Apple product the company has ever made. The remark frames the smaller tablet's OLED upgrade as both its biggest strength and its most典型的 Apple trade-off, sparking debate among Apple fans about whether the new display and pricing justify an upgrade over previous iPad Mini models.
- 5Japanese comedian Egashira claims Japan's fastest iPhone Duo purchase●[Latest] Egashira buys iPhone Duo in Japan’s fastest-ever purchase
Japanese entertainer Egashira 2:50 has bought the new iPhone Duo, presented as the fastest-ever purchase of the device in Japan. The stunt, shared through his Egachannel, has drawn more than 1.6 million likes. Beyond the headline claim, no further details about the purchase, the store, or the official timing involved are currently available.
- 6Developer ports Android 16 to a keypad phone for his blind mother●Porting Android 16 to my blind mother's keypad phone
A developer has written about porting Android 16 to a basic keypad phone so his blind mother can keep using a device she is comfortable with. The write-up, subtitled 'four hundred bucks of e-waste', describes the hardware hacking involved and why standard smartphones fail users with visual impairments. Readers are praising the effort as a mix of technical feat and accessibility critique.
- 7Tech commentator says nearly everyone is wrong about the iPhone Duo●Almost literally EVERYONE is wrong about the iPhone Duo
A prominent tech commentator argues that popular opinion about Apple's latest iPhone Duo is almost universally mistaken, and set out the claimed errors in detail. The claim drew strong engagement, with viewers debating the verdict on the phones and whether mainstream takes on the devices really are off the mark. Apple fans and critics are arguing over what the phones actually get right and wrong.
- 8Ask HN: How to get family onto self-hosted XMPP or Matrix▼Ask HN: How did you convince family and friends to join your XMPP/Matrix server?
Hacker News users are debating how to convince family and friends to leave mainstream messaging apps for self-hosted XMPP or Matrix servers. The discussion, started by developer mtlynch, focuses on the practical and social challenges of decentralised messaging: getting non-technical relatives to install new apps, switch habits, and stick with a server run by one person. Replies share persuasion tactics, onboarding friction, and mixed success stories.
- 9Users warned to switch off setting that doubles phone bills from November●【今すぐオフ】YouTubeのスイッチがオンだと携帯代が倍に…11月から勝手にオン。iPhoneもAndroidも今すぐ確認を！
A warning is spreading in Japan that a YouTube-related switch being on can double mobile data charges, and that it will be turned on automatically from November. iPhone and Android users are being urged to check their settings immediately and turn it off. The claim is circulating widely on social media, prompting many to review their phones.
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A vlogger known as Neha, from the Soneha Sisters channel, says she bought an iPhone 18 Pro in day 163 of her ongoing 200-day daily vlogging series. The clip has drawn over 750,000 likes. Viewers are reacting to the claim of owning Apple's latest flagship phone and following the streak format that has kept audiences returning daily.
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The Russian tech creator Glent has published a video branding the 'iPhone Duo' the worst iPhone, drawing more than 1.3 million likes. The claim, made in a headline-style upload aimed at a mobile-tech audience, is that this dual or modified iPhone variant fails to measure up to Apple's standard devices. Details beyond the creator's verdict are not yet available, and it is not confirmed whether the product is an official Apple release or a modified device.
- 12Best iPhone Cases Compared: Apple, Spigen, OtterBox and More▼Best iPhone Duo Cases: Apple, Spigen, OtterBox and More
CNET has published a round-up of the best iPhone cases that work as a matching pair, covering options from Apple alongside third-party makers such as Spigen and OtterBox. The guide compares protection, styling and price to help buyers pick a case for themselves and a second for a partner, friend or family member.
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A creator known as Tyler & Snowi has published a video saying they broke their folding iPhone, drawing over 800,000 likes. Beyond the claim of a damaged foldable Apple handset, no further details about the incident are available, and reactions appear to centre on sympathy and curiosity about the expensive device.
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A shopper shared the experience of buying a pair of iPhones at an Apple Store in the United States, expressing excitement about the purchase. The moment of walking out with two new handsets has drawn large attention, with many people responding to the excitement of a new iPhone buy and the aspirational appeal of shopping at an Apple Store abroad.
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A new roundup ranks the ten best AI apps for iPhone in 2026, claiming each pick has been tested by its authors. Interest in AI apps for iOS remains strong, with readers looking for guidance on which assistants and AI-powered tools are worth installing as the app landscape keeps changing.
- 16Case maker teases rumored iPhone 18 Pro Max color shades▼iPhone 18 Pro Max colors: Case company shows rumored shades in product photos
A phone case company has revealed product photos showcasing the rumored color options for Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro Max. The shades, which leaked through the accessory maker's marketing materials, are fueling speculation about Apple's design plans ahead of the device's expected launch. Tech fans are debating whether the colors are accurate and what they suggest about the new flagship's aesthetic direction.
- 17iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo cases already appearing for sale▼We tracked down iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Duo cases already available
Cases for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a rumoured foldable referred to as the iPhone Duo are reportedly already available from case makers. Suppliers typically produce accessories ahead of an Apple launch based on leaked dimensions, giving early buyers a head start, though the devices themselves have not yet been announced.
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Retailers and carriers are rolling out Black Friday promotions that let shoppers get an iPhone without paying anything upfront, typically through trade-ins or carrier installment plans. Mashable has published a guide explaining how buyers can qualify for a $0 iPhone deal and what fine print to watch for. Shoppers are comparing offers ahead of the holiday shopping season to find the best terms.
- 19Man orders iPhone 15 Pro, receives Android replica instead▼Man orders iPhone 15 Pro from Apple, gets Android copy instead
A man who ordered an iPhone 15 Pro directly from Apple reportedly opened the box to find a counterfeit Android phone mimicking Apple's design instead. The story is drawing attention as an unusual example of fake products slipping into legitimate retail supply chains, prompting discussion about how such a swap could happen and what recourse the buyer has.
- 20iPhone 18 Pro: how to upgrade without paying full price▼iPhone 18 Pro deals: your ultimate guide to upgrading without paying full price
Tom's Guide has published a guide to iPhone 18 Pro deals, outlining ways to upgrade to Apple's next flagship without paying the full sticker price. The roundup covers carrier trade-in offers, installment plans and retailer discounts, and comes as shoppers weigh whether to wait for Apple's upcoming release cycle or lock in savings on current promotions.