Mateusz Brzeziński

Technology News 23.11.2025

Technology News 23.11.2025

Amazon is selling PlayStation VR2 for $299, a 25% Black Friday discount, with PC compatibility via a $59.99 adapter. Hyundai and Kia EVs charge slower on Tesla Superchargers than on EVgo or Electrify America due to voltage mismatch. AirPods 4 are $79 at Amazon, with AirPods Max $120 off and early AirPods Pro 3 deals. ISRO will launch the 6.5-ton BlueBird-6 satellite for AST SpaceMobile from Sriharikota on December 15.
November 23, 2025
Android TV Sideloading Is Changing: 6 Essential Apps to Install Before Google’s New Rules Bite
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Android TV Sideloading Is Changing: 6 Essential Apps to Install Before Google’s New Rules Bite

Google will require verified developer accounts for all Android app installations on certified devices starting in 2026, affecting sideloading on Android TV and Google TV. Users will face new warnings and extra steps to install apps from unverified sources. The change follows Google's report of 50 times more malware in sideloaded apps than those from Google Play. Early access for developer verification begins October–November 2025.
November 22, 2025
Apple’s $69.95 Hikawa iPhone Grip & Stand: Limited‑Edition MagSafe Accessory Puts Accessibility First — and Sells Out Fast
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Apple’s $69.95 Hikawa iPhone Grip & Stand: Limited‑Edition MagSafe Accessory Puts Accessibility First — and Sells Out Fast

Apple’s Hikawa Phone Grip & Stand, launched this week for $69.95 to mark 40 years of Apple accessibility, sold out its first run on the U.S. online store. The MagSafe accessory, designed with input from users with disabilities, functions as both a grip and a stand for iPhone 12 and newer models. It comes in chartreuse and crater finishes at Apple, with more colors on Hikawa’s site.
November 22, 2025
New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)
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New iPhone 17? How to Easily Transfer Your Old Phone’s Data in 2025 — Plus Today’s Key iPhone 17 News (22 November)

iPhone sales in China rose 22% year-over-year in the first month after the iPhone 17 launch, with the new models making up nearly 80% of Apple’s smartphone sales there, according to Reuters. Apple has delayed the iPhone Air 2 to 2027, while users report Wi-Fi and cellular dropouts on the iPhone 17 series as Apple prepares a fix in iOS 26.1.
November 22, 2025
App Store Freedom Act Showdown: Cammack, Apple and AI Toys Put Kids’ Online Safety in the Spotlight
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App Store Freedom Act Showdown: Cammack, Apple and AI Toys Put Kids’ Online Safety in the Spotlight

Rep. Kat Cammack is pushing back against industry criticism of her App Store Freedom Act as the House prepares a broader kids’ online safety package. The bill would force Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores, sideloading, and outside payment systems. Apple argues the measure would weaken children’s online safety and privacy protections. An AP investigation warning parents about AI-powered toys is also gaining national attention.
November 22, 2025
Technology News 22.11.2025
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Technology News 22.11.2025

Elastic shares fell 15% despite beating Q2 estimates and raising 2026 guidance, as investors focused on slowing growth and rotated out of AI stocks. Nvidia and other tech names also dropped, while Bitcoin weakened alongside equities. A Federal Reserve official’s comments fueled bets on a possible December rate cut.
November 22, 2025
EFF Sues DOJ and DHS Over ICE-Tracking App Takedowns, Escalating Free Speech Battle With Big Tech
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EFF Sues DOJ and DHS Over ICE-Tracking App Takedowns, Escalating Free Speech Battle With Big Tech

The Electronic Frontier Foundation filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Justice and Homeland Security departments, seeking records on government efforts to pressure Apple, Google, and Meta to remove ICE-tracking apps and websites. The suit follows a wave of takedowns in October, including ICEBlock and ICE Sighting‑Chicagoland, after agency communications with tech companies.
November 21, 2025
Sidephone SP‑01: $249 Modular ‘Dumb Phone’ With Swappable Keypads Opens US Pre‑Orders Ahead of January 2026 Launch
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Sidephone SP‑01: $249 Modular ‘Dumb Phone’ With Swappable Keypads Opens US Pre‑Orders Ahead of January 2026 Launch

Sidephone opened US pre-orders for its SP-01 modular keypad phone at $249, with shipping set for January 2026. The device features a swappable magnetic keypad, 2.8-inch touchscreen, and runs a stripped-down Android OS. The first 1,000 units are reserved for early wait-list signups. Price is expected to rise to $299 after launch.
November 21, 2025
iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2: New Features, Multitasking Overhaul, and a Serious Screen Time Bug (21 November 2025)
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iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2: New Features, Multitasking Overhaul, and a Serious Screen Time Bug (21 November 2025)

Apple released iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 developer beta 3 and public beta 2 as of November 21, 2025. The update adds a customizable Liquid Glass lock screen, revamped multitasking on iPad, and new AI features, but testers report a critical Screen Time bug in beta 3 that can lock users out of most apps. Apple plans a public release in December for iPhone 11 and newer.
November 21, 2025
Google Gemini Rolls Out to Android Auto: The Biggest In‑Car AI Upgrade Yet – and Polestar EVs Are Next
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Google Gemini Rolls Out to Android Auto: The Biggest In‑Car AI Upgrade Yet – and Polestar EVs Are Next

Google has begun rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant in over 250 million compatible vehicles worldwide. The update supports 45 languages and brings features like smarter navigation, message translation, and email search. Polestar confirmed all its electric models will get Gemini from 2026. The rollout will continue over the coming months.
November 21, 2025
Technology News 21.11.2025
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Technology News 21.11.2025

Google says Pixel 10 phones now support direct file transfers with Apple devices using an AirDrop-style protocol. The feature works with iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but only on Pixel 10. Meta’s Quest 3S VR headset is $250 on Amazon for Black Friday, including Gorilla Tag and a three-month game subscription.
November 21, 2025
Huawei Mate 80: Why the Rumored Cooling Fan Is Missing – and What Huawei Is Doing Instead
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Huawei Mate 80: Why the Rumored Cooling Fan Is Missing – and What Huawei Is Doing Instead

Huawei has canceled plans to include an active cooling fan in the Mate 80’s camera bump, according to multiple Chinese tipsters and media. The fan-equipped version was built but will not enter mass production ahead of the November 25 launch. Huawei is instead shifting the cooling fan technology to its upcoming MatePad Edge tablet. The Mate 80 will focus on battery features, including a new Outdoor Mode.
November 20, 2025
Google’s New ‘Device health & support’ Dashboard Rolls Out to Older Pixel Phones
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Google’s New ‘Device health & support’ Dashboard Rolls Out to Older Pixel Phones

Google will expand its Device health & support dashboard to Pixel 6 through Pixel 9 models with the November 2025 Feature Drop. The dashboard replaces “Tips & support” in Settings, adding battery capacity, cycle counts, manufacturing dates, temperature, storage, and charging diagnostics. Some users may see only partial features until all updates are installed. The dashboard first launched on Pixel 10 devices.
November 20, 2025
Mississippi Lottery Official App Launches: How to Download It, Check Tickets and Avoid Scams (Nov. 20, 2025)
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Mississippi Lottery Official App Launches: How to Download It, Check Tickets and Avoid Scams (Nov. 20, 2025)

The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has launched its first official mobile app, allowing players to scan tickets, check jackpots, and enter second-chance drawings from their phones. The app does not permit online ticket purchases; all sales remain in-person at authorized retailers, in line with state law. The app is available on both Apple and Google platforms.
November 20, 2025
Nothing OS 4.0 ‘Flow’ Rolls Out November 21: Android 16 Upgrade, Eligible Phones, and New Features Explained
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Nothing OS 4.0 ‘Flow’ Rolls Out November 21: Android 16 Upgrade, Eligible Phones, and New Features Explained

Nothing will begin rolling out its Android 16-based Nothing OS 4.0, branded “Flow,” to supported phones on November 21, 2025. The update follows weeks of open beta testing and will reach devices in stages, starting with models like the Nothing Phone (2), (3), and (2a). The company confirmed the launch via its community channels and official social media. Carrier variants may receive the update later.
November 20, 2025
Technology News 20.11.2025
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Technology News 20.11.2025

Apple’s AirTags four-pack dropped to a record low of $65 ahead of Black Friday, with single tags at $18. Google expanded its Device health & support dashboard to Pixel 6-9 phones in the November 2025 Feature Drop. Samsung cut the Galaxy S25 Ultra price in the UK to £849 with PayPal and trade-in during its Black Friday sale.
November 20, 2025
Boop AI Travel App Turns Social Tips into Bookable Trips: What’s New on 19 November 2025
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Boop AI Travel App Turns Social Tips into Bookable Trips: What’s New on 19 November 2025

Boop, an AI travel app founded by ex-Meta and Microsoft executive Nancy Li Smith, launched this week and drew major coverage from TechCrunch and other outlets. The app lets users copy and customize real travelers’ itineraries, using AI to turn location and photo data into bookable trips. Boop secured $3.2 million in pre-seed funding. Media attention surged after TechCrunch’s November 18 feature.
November 19, 2025
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