Apple has revised its Developer Program License Agreement with new provisions for voice-based apps. A key change involves launching apps from the iPhone’s side button, a feature previously announced only for Japan.
Apple is fundamentally changing iOS in Japan, allowing alternative app stores and payment systems. This is a direct result of the country’s new Mobile Software Competition Act and could preview a more open future for iPhones worldwide.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a major privacy lawsuit against Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL. The state alleges these companies used hidden software to capture what you watch and sell the data. This legal fight could redefine smart TV privacy.
Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payments in Japan, starting with iOS 26.2. The company is framing the move as a more controlled, secure approach compared to what it had to do in Europe.
Proton VPN has launched its official Command Line Interface for major Linux distributions. This move caters directly to power users and signals a serious commitment to the Linux community.
Google is discontinuing its free dark web monitoring tool for all users. Scans stop in January 2026, and the report vanishes completely by mid-February. But you’re not out of options.
Microsoft is changing course on AI privacy in Windows 11. The company will now require users to explicitly approve any AI agent’s request to access personal files in key folders like Documents and Pictures.
A UK parliamentary committee is calling out the government for failing to hold a long-promised summit on phone theft. This comes as thefts in London alone hit 80,000 this year.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing five major TV manufacturers, accusing them of using “Automated Content Recognition” to secretly record and sell viewing data. The lawsuit seeks up to $10,000 per violation and singles out Chinese companies Hisense and TCL for alleged national security risks
According to a new reader survey, the vast majority are open to buying a phone running Jolla’s Sailfish OS. This highlights a significant, yet often unmet, desire for options outside the Android/iOS duopoly.
