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Swedish mobile bank ID service BankID will require iOS 17 or later from April 2027, according to Swedroid. That means older Apple devices such as the iPhone 8 and iPhone X will no longer be able to run the app, forcing users with unsupported phones to upgrade or use alternative identification methods. The move highlights how security requirements keep phasing out older hardware.
- 2Apple ID lock sparks debate on Apple as single point of failure▼Ask HN: My Apple ID is locked for a week, Apple is a single point of failure
An Apple user says their Apple ID has been locked for a week, cutting them off from Apple services and any accounts tied to it. Writing on Hacker News, they argue Apple has become a single point of failure in their digital life, prompting discussion about account lockouts, account recovery processes, and how much control Apple users give up by building their digital lives around one company's ecosystem.
- 3How to change your Apple ID country the right way●How to change your Apple ID country (and what you should do beforehand) https://www.engadget.com/2278518/how-to-change-a
Engadget has published a step-by-step guide explaining how to change the country or region tied to an Apple ID, along with the preparation steps users should take first, such as cancelling subscriptions and spending remaining store credit. The guide matters for people relocating abroad or seeking access to a different App Store, since changing region incorrectly can cause loss of purchases or payment issues.
- 4Florida and Rhode Island Reject Apple Wallet Driver's Licenses▼Florida and Rhode Island Reject Apple Wallet Driver’s Licenses
Florida and Rhode Island have decided not to accept driver's licenses stored in Apple Wallet as valid identification. The two states are declining to support the digital ID feature, which lets iPhone users carry their license on their phone. The move limits Apple's push to replace physical IDs, and travelers may still need to carry physical licenses in both states.
- 5Several US states refuse Apple Wallet driver's licenses●# cars # personalfinance # driving # apple https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/10/08/these-u s-states-just-said-no-to-apple-wallet
A number of US states have declined to support Apple Wallet's digital driver's license feature, meaning residents there cannot add their IDs to iPhones. The decision, reported by 9to5Mac, matters for drivers and commuters who expected phone-based identification to expand nationwide, and it raises questions about state control over digital ID adoption and privacy standards.
- 6Foldable iPhone Rumored at $2,500 Without Face ID▼Foldable iPhone Rumors Get Specific: $2,500, No Face ID, No Telephoto
New reports claim Apple's first foldable iPhone will cost around $2,500 and will omit both Face ID and a telephoto camera, relying instead on Touch ID in the power button and a dual-camera setup. The alleged details have fueled discussion about whether the premium price and trimmed feature set will be enough to compete with established foldables from Samsung and others.
- 7Debate: Does Apple's foldable iPhone rely on lazy compromises?●Pro & Contra: Is the iPhone Duo relying on lazy compromises? No Face ID, no Pro camera, no iPad apps, too expensive. Has
A pro-and-contra debate is under way over Apple's foldable iPhone, with critics arguing the device relies on lazy compromises: no Face ID, no Pro-level camera, no iPad app support and a high price. Supporters counter that first-generation foldables always involve trade-offs. The discussion asks whether Apple has compromised too much on its long-rumoured entry into the foldable market.
- 8Critics question compromises in Apple's foldable iPhone●Pro & Contra: Setzt das iPhone Duo auf faule Kompromisse? Kein Face ID, keine Pro-Kamera, keine iPad-Apps, zu teuer. Hat
A debate has erupted over Apple's foldable iPhone, with critics arguing the device relies on lazy compromises: no Face ID, no Pro-level camera, no iPad app support, and a price tag many consider too high. Supporters counter that some trade-offs are inevitable in a first-generation folding design. The discussion centres on whether Apple cut too much from its entry into the foldable market.
- 9Pixel Face Unlock may soon rival Apple's Face ID▼Pixel's Face Unlock could match iPhone's Face ID if discovered code is legitimate
Code discovered in Google's software suggests Pixel phones could get a significantly more secure face unlock system, potentially matching the depth-based facial recognition that Apple offers with Face ID on iPhones. Current Pixel Face Unlock relies on a camera alone and is considered less secure. If the code is legitimate, Google may be preparing hardware-backed facial biometrics for a future Pixel release.
- 10How Apple Shrunk the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 18 Pro▼How Apple Shrunk the Dynamic Island: The Engineering Behind the iPhone 18 Pro's Under-Display Face ID
Reports describe the engineering behind the iPhone 18 Pro's under-display Face ID system, which is expected to shrink the Dynamic Island by embedding the TrueDepth sensors beneath the screen. The coverage focuses on how Apple is miniaturizing the camera and sensor hardware to reduce the cutout, moving the iPhone closer to a full-screen design without bezels or notches.