Some Apple Watch Bands Contain Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Per Lawsuit

A class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week in a California federal court accuses the company of false advertising and violating various consumer laws, by failing to disclose that some Apple Watch bands contain toxic materials. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Apple misleads customers into thinking the Apple Watch has health and wellness benefits, […]

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Apple Expected to Release iOS 18.3 Next Week With These New Features

iOS 18.3 should be released to the public next week, following beta testing since mid-December. While the software update is a relatively minor one, it still includes a handful of new features, changes, and bug fixes for iPhones. Below, we recap everything new in iOS 18.3. Notification Summary Changes Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news […]

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Apple, Google Face UK Antitrust Probe Into Mobile Ecosystem Power

UK regulators on Thursday launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s smartphone ecosystems to assess whether they have “strategic market status” (SMS), a designation that if imposed would subject the companies to specific conduct requirements set by the Competition and Markets authority (CMA) to improve competition. The investigation will look at the companies’ operating systems, […]

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Samsung introduces Galaxy Watch for Kids for Watch7

The Samsung Galaxy Watch7 just gained new kids-friendly features, potentially eliminating the need for a separate phone for your kid. The Korean manufacturer introduced the Galaxy Watch for Kids feature, enabling parents to configure the device directly from their smartphones. [embedded content] The experience is available only on Galaxy Watch7 LTE and only in countries […]

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Apple Pressed by India to Pre-Install Government Apps on iPhones

Apple and other smartphone makers are being pressed by India to pre-install government-developed apps on devices before sale, echoing a similar 2021 demand from Russia that Apple ultimately complied with. The request came during a meeting last month where government officials outlined plans for expanding access to state digital services, according to Bloomberg. The initiative […]

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Samsung advances green efforts with recycled cobalt in Galaxy S25 batteries

Samsung announced that the Galaxy S25 phones are taking another step towards reducing electronics’ environmental impact. This series incorporates 50% recycled cobalt sourced from previously used Galaxy batteries in its lithium-ion batteries, unlike the Galaxy S24 which used material purchased from recycling companies. The company established a Circular Battery Supply Chain that employs a multi-phase […]

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Gorilla Armor 2 survives drops on concrete from 2.2m

The Galaxy S25 family has been announced today, and Gorilla Glass maker Corning has now made its Gorilla Armor 2 official. This is used by the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Compared to the original Gorilla Armor featured in the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the second-generation combines even better toughness with excellent clarity thanks to its anti-reflective […]

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