EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow AirDrop alternatives

Apple faces more scrutiny under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. Cupertino has now received comprehensive guidelines for implementing interoperability, specifically regarding access to iOS notifications and alternatives for AirDrop and AirPlay. Future iOS devices must feature full access to the iOS notification system, background execution privileges, and system feature access. Currently, these capabilities are […]

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Verizon launches non-emergency satellite texting service

Today Verizon has announced the launch of its non-emergency satellite texting service. This will let you text anyone by connecting to satellites with your Google Pixel 9 series device or your Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphone. It comes as an expansion of the carrier’s previously launched emergency-only satellite connectivity, which also works for the aforementioned […]

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