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- 1Shortcut Menu 0.5 released with safer screen reader modeโShortcut Menu 0.5 is out, making safe mode safer. Safe mode now always gives your screen reader back. If it ends without
Shortcut Menu 0.5 is out, focusing on making its safe mode safer for blind and low-vision users. In the new version, safe mode always restores the user's screen reader: if it ends without one active, whether by closing the app, the screen turning off, or 30 seconds of inactivity, the screen reader is switched back on and the app reports which one was restored. The update is being shared among accessibility-minded users on Mastodon.
- 2Anthropic Ends Local-Only Mode for Claude CoworkโAnthropic Ends Local-Only Mode for Claude Cowork on Pro and Max Plans
Anthropic has removed the local-only mode from Claude Cowork for users on its Pro and Max subscription plans, meaning the feature is no longer available on those tiers. Subscribers who relied on keeping their work sessions and data processed locally are now affected, and the change has prompted criticism and questions from users about Anthropic's privacy commitments and subscription value.
- 3Sony ULT WEAR headphones cut 47% in Amazon dealโSony ULT WEAR deal knocks $117 off these bass-heavy headphones Save 47% on Sony ULT WEAR headphones at Amazon, with bass
Amazon is offering the Sony ULT WEAR headphones at a 47% discount, knocking $117 off the price. The over-ear headphones feature a bass-heavy sound with a bass boost mode, active noise canceling, and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity. Tech outlets are highlighting the deal as a strong bargain for budget-conscious buyers looking for Sony audio quality.
- 4Upcoming iPhone to Add Lock Screen Focus Mode ControlsโผiPhone Duo Makes Focus Modes Easier to Toggle From the Lock Screen Code explorer pdfu has shared a new feature tidbit fo
Code explorer pdfu has shared details suggesting Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo will make Focus modes easier to toggle directly from the Lock Screen. When a Focus mode is active, a new button on the Lock Screen would let users switch modes without digging through Settings, streamlining how people manage notifications and availability.
- 5Apple adapts iOS 27 Focus Modes for the iPhone DuoโFocus Modes are another way Apple has adapted iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo The unique form factor of the iPhone Duo led App
Apple is reportedly tailoring iOS 27 to the iPhone Duo's unusual form factor, with Focus Modes reworked to suit the device. Among the changes mentioned is an iPhone dock positioned on the right-hand side of the screen, part of broader software adjustments intended to take full advantage of the upcoming phone's design.
- 6iPhone Fold's small outer screen drives minimalist Focus Mode updateโผiPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update
Apple is updating Focus Mode with a more minimalist design for its foldable iPhone, whose compact outer display rewards a simplified interface. The smaller cover screen limits what users can comfortably view, so the company is streamlining notifications and visual clutter in Focus Mode to suit the device. Coverage so far comes mainly from Apple-focused outlets, with reactions centring on how software is being adapted to the new hardware form factor.
- 7New DMZ Intel Guide Breaks Down Hajin Environments and ThreatsโผDMZ Deep Dive, Part 1: Tour of Duty โ Hajin Environments and Threats, Full Intel Guide
Call of Duty's DMZ mode is the focus of a new intel guide titled 'Tour of Duty', part one of a deep dive series covering the environments and threats of the Hajin map. The guide walks players through key areas, hostile forces and survival tips, offering a reference for those dropping into extraction missions. Players of the free-to-play mode regularly share such guides to keep pace with map changes and new enemy AI behaviour.
- 8Apple adapts iOS 27 Focus Modes for the iPhone DuoโผFocus Modes are another way Apple has adapted iOS 27 for the iPhone Duo
Apple has reportedly adjusted Focus Modes in iOS 27 to better fit the iPhone Duo, its upcoming dual-screen device. According to 9to5Mac, the feature is part of a broader set of changes Apple is making to the operating system to suit the new hardware's different form factor, alongside other optimizations already reported for the device.
- 9iPhone Update Makes Focus Modes Easier to Toggle From Lock ScreenโผiPhone Duo Makes Focus Modes Easier to Toggle From the Lock Screen
Apple is simplifying how iPhone users switch Focus Modes, allowing faster toggling directly from the Lock Screen. The change means people can mute notifications or shift between work and personal profiles with fewer taps. Coverage highlights this as a quality-of-life improvement for managing distractions on recent iPhone models.
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A pair of apps for the iPhone adds quick Focus mode toggles directly to the Lock Screen, letting users switch between Do Not Disturb, Work, Sleep and other Focus modes without digging through Settings. The tools build on Apple's Lock Screen widget support, and coverage so far highlights the convenience for people who switch Focus modes frequently throughout the day.
- 11Williams vows maximum attack for Malaysian Grand Prix after qualifyingโAtlassian Williams F1 Team (@WilliamsRacing): "We will go into the race tomorrow, maximum attack" Hear from Carlos after
Atlassian Williams Racing says it will go into Sunday's race at Sepang in "maximum attack" mode, sharing comments from Carlos Sainz after qualifying day at the Malaysian Grand Prix. The team's bullish tone has drawn attention from Formula 1 fans ahead of the race, with interest focused on how Williams will convert its qualifying pace into a strong result tomorrow.