Here's what's making news today in tech — picked from the 10 sources I trust, translated for normal humans.
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Third-Gen iPhone Duo to Get Face ID, Telephoto Lens, Expects Gurman
Apple analyst Mark Gurman predicts a future iPhone Duo model will add Face ID and a telephoto lens, features missing from the current version due to size limits. Apple plans to use smaller parts and AI software to make them fit. For Portage County: Nothing to buy or do now, but if you are eyeing an iPhone Duo, waiting a generation or two may get you a more full-featured phone for the same price.
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iPhone Duo Has a Hidden Display Setting for Case Compatibility
Apple's iPhone Duo has a hidden display setting called "Shift Left Edge" that adds a thin black border on the left side of the screen. It exists so that phone cases covering that edge don't interfere with the swipe-back gesture. For Portage County: If you get an iPhone Duo and notice swiping back feels off with your case, check Display and Brightness settings and try toggling that option.
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Samsung Gallery will stop syncing with OneDrive on September 30 — here's what to do
Samsung is ending its photo-syncing partnership with Microsoft OneDrive on September 30, so Samsung Galaxy phone users who stored photos that way will lose easy access to them inside the Gallery app. Your photos are not deleted, but you will need another way to reach them. For Portage County: If you use a Samsung phone and saved pictures through Samsung Gallery, open OneDrive directly and download your photos to your phone or computer before September 30.
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Gurman: 'iPhone Duo Max' With Bigger Display Likely in Apple's Plans
Analyst Mark Gurman says Apple likely plans a larger "iPhone Duo Max" in the coming years, and the name "Duo" was chosen because it leaves room for future models the way "Air" and "Pro" do. Apple considered calling the phone "iPhone Ultra" but settled on "Duo" to keep naming options open. For Portage County: No action needed today, but knowing Apple is building out this line helps if you are deciding whether to buy now or wait.
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Malicious Twitch Browser Extension Leaks OAuth Tokens From Nearly 31,000 Users
A fake browser extension called "Twitch Enhanced Viewer | JeetBot" secretly stole login tokens from nearly 31,000 people who installed it on Chrome or Firefox, sending that data to servers run by a Russian bot service. Anyone who installed it could have their Twitch account accessed without their password. For Portage County: This is a good reminder to only install browser extensions from sources you fully trust, and to check your installed extensions and remove any you do not recognize or use.
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At what length do Ethernet cables drop to lower speeds?
Running an Ethernet cable directly from your router to a device gives you faster, more reliable internet than Wi-Fi, but cable length and type both affect the speed you actually get. Standard Cat5e or Cat6 cables work well up to about 328 feet, after which speeds can drop. For Portage County: If Bill ran a wired cable to your TV or computer and it still feels slow, ask him whether the cable length or category might be the cause.
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How to fix iMessage "Not Delivered" error on iPhones
When an iMessage shows "Not Delivered" on your iPhone, the fix is usually simple and does not require a call to your carrier. Turning iMessage off and back on, restarting your phone, or checking your internet connection solves it most of the time. For Portage County: If a text to a family member fails, try turning your phone off and back on first, then check that your Wi-Fi or cell signal is working before assuming something is seriously wrong.
This digest is auto-generated daily at 6 AM ET from leading tech news sources.
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