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Apple fined $116 million for this iPhone feature that's 'harmful' to developers
By Jeff Parsons last updated
The iPhone's App Tracking Transparency feature deemed 'harmful' to developers by European regulators, and Apple has been fined over $100,000,000 because of it

Instacart ordered to refund $60 million to customers in FTC settlement over hidden fees and subscription traps
By Alyse Stanley published
The FTC has ordered Instacart to refund $60 million to customers over allegations of hidden fees and subscription traps. Here's what we know about when payments go out.

Best phone battery life in 2025: The longest lasting smartphones
By Philip Michaels last updated
These phones held out for at least 14 hours in our test to offer the best phone battery life.

Best cheap phones 2025 tested — Our top budget phone picks
By John Velasco last updated
These are the best cheap phones you can buy based on our testing and reviews.

RAMageddon is finally coming for your smartphones and laptops according to new report
By Scott Younker last updated
A new analyst report indicates that smartphone and laptop makers are starting to feel the crunch of the RAM crisis, which could lead to higher prices and worse specs.

iPhone 17e could get this big camera upgrade
By Alan Martin published
18MP Center Stage camera could be a hand-me-down from the iPhone 17 range next year.

iPhone release schedule set to change forever in 2026/2027, confirms Apple insider
By Alyse Stanley published
Apple is reportedly shifting to a twice-yearly release schedule where high-end iPhones arrive six months before the rest of the line-up.

iPhone 18 rumors — everything we know so far
By Alan Martin published
The iPhone 18 may be a year away — or perhaps even longer for one model — but Apple’s next handsets are beginning to take shape.
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