News 13 January 2026 - 14 January 2026

Playtech Jumps After Big Client Changes 2026 Outlook
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Playtech Jumps After Big Client Changes 2026 Outlook

Playtech PLC surprised the market on Thursday, telling investors it expects adjusted EBITDA for 2026 to hit at least €270 million. That’s €51 million higher than analysts expected before the update. The forecast, for earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation and some adjustments, follows a strong first half from the Americas and Hard Rock Digital. The main point now is how Playtech beat. The company says a solid first half should offset an expected slowdown in the second half. That includes a drop but steadier revenue from Hard Rock Digital and the hit from higher UK Remote Gaming Duty, which started in April.
July 9, 2026
iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released: Apple Tests Background Security Improvements, Adds iPhone‑to‑Android Transfer Tool, and Preps Bigger Messages Upgrades
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iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Released: Apple Tests Background Security Improvements, Adds iPhone‑to‑Android Transfer Tool, and Preps Bigger Messages Upgrades

January 14, 2026 — Apple’s next “point” updates are quickly taking shape. As of this week, iOS 26.3 public beta 2 is now available for public testers alongside iPadOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and macOS Tahoe 26.3 beta updates. The release looks modest on the surface, but it bundles several themes Apple is clearly prioritizing in early 2026: easier switching between platforms, regulatory-driven changes in the EU, and a new way of delivering security protections between major software updates. Below is a full breakdown of what’s new in iOS 26.3 beta 2, what’s happening with Background Security Improvements on iPhone and Mac, and what to watch as Apple moves toward a public release expected later this month.
January 14, 2026
Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Teased Ahead of MWC 2026 as QWERTY Keyboard Phones Make a Comeback
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Unihertz Titan 2 Elite Teased Ahead of MWC 2026 as QWERTY Keyboard Phones Make a Comeback

Unihertz teases the Titan 2 Elite, a smaller BlackBerry‑style Android QWERTY phone headed for MWC 2026—just as Clicks and others push keyboard phones back into the spotlight. Jan. 14, 2026 — The touchscreen “glass slab” era has dominated smartphones for nearly two decades, but 2026 is starting with a surprisingly loud counter‑signal: the physical keyboard is back in the headlines. This week, Unihertz teased the Titan 2 Elite, a slimmer, more modern‑looking follow‑up to its Titan line—while Clicks is pushing the idea of a keyboard‑first “second phone” after its CES 2026 reveal.
January 14, 2026
Apple iPhone Security Alert (Jan 14, 2026): Update to iOS 26.2 and Restart Now to Block WebKit Zero‑Day Attacks
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Apple iPhone Security Alert (Jan 14, 2026): Update to iOS 26.2 and Restart Now to Block WebKit Zero‑Day Attacks

Apple is facing fresh scrutiny today, January 14, 2026, after multiple outlets and security researchers urged iPhone owners to update immediately and restart their devices—a simple two-step action that could reduce exposure to actively exploited WebKit “zero‑day” vulnerabilities linked to mercenary spyware. The underlying fixes aren’t new: Apple shipped them December 12, 2025, in iOS 26.2, and Apple’s security notes say the bugs were used in “extremely sophisticated” attacks against targeted individuals. The problem is that millions of eligible iPhones still haven’t moved to iOS 26, leaving a large portion of devices exposed—especially because WebKit is a core component used far beyond Safari.
January 14, 2026
Motorola Moto G Power (2026) Review Roundup: $299 Price, Battery Life, Durability — and the Repairability Catch
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Motorola Moto G Power (2026) Review Roundup: $299 Price, Battery Life, Durability — and the Repairability Catch

Motorola’s Moto G Power is now on sale for $299. Here’s what early reviews and a teardown say about battery, display, cameras, updates, and repairs. January 14, 2026 — Motorola’s latest budget workhorse, the Moto G Power, is now in the spotlight as the first big wave of hands-ons, full reviews, and even a teardown lands online. The headline hasn’t changed: this is still a “Power” phone built around long battery life. What has changed is the conversation around what you’re trading away to get it.
January 14, 2026
Google Confirms Android Volume Button Bug Linked to “Select to Speak” — What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and the Fastest Workaround (Jan. 14, 2026)
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Google Confirms Android Volume Button Bug Linked to “Select to Speak” — What’s Happening, Who’s Affected, and the Fastest Workaround (Jan. 14, 2026)

A frustrating Android volume glitch has been making the rounds this week: you press the physical volume buttons expecting to change media volume, but the phone adjusts the Accessibility volume instead. Even worse, some users say the volume keys stop working as a camera shutter shortcut, leaving them tapping the on‑screen button just to take a photo. Now Google has officially acknowledged the problem and says it’s working on a fix. Until that arrives, the company is recommending a simple workaround: turn off the “Select to Speak” accessibility feature.
January 14, 2026
Samsung One UI 8.5 gets new LockStar unlock animations as Beta 4 kernel upgrade targets Galaxy S25 — January 14, 2026
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Samsung One UI 8.5 gets new LockStar unlock animations as Beta 4 kernel upgrade targets Galaxy S25 — January 14, 2026

Samsung’s One UI 8.5 momentum continues today: LockStar v8.5.00.8 adds customizable unlock animations and manual AOD brightness controls, while a rumored Beta 4 kernel jump could boost Galaxy S25 performance. Samsung’s One UI 8.5 storyline picked up pace on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with two developments that matter to everyday Galaxy users: a Good Lock LockStar update that makes the lock screen feel more personal, and fresh reporting that the next One UI 8.5 Beta 4 could deliver a meaningful performance lift for the Galaxy S25 series via a major kernel upgrade.
January 14, 2026
FCC clears SpaceX to add 7,500 more Starlink satellites — and loosen a key limit that caps capacity
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FCC clears SpaceX to add 7,500 more Starlink satellites — and loosen a key limit that caps capacity

SpaceX just got the green light from the FCC to launch an additional 7,500 second-generation Starlink satellites. This approval paves the way for the company to boost satellite broadband capacity and enhance direct-to-device mobile service. What really affects users isn’t merely the number of satellites. The agency also approved lower orbital altitudes and adjustments to power and beam regulations, which, simply put, allow Starlink to squeeze more usable bandwidth into the same slice of sky.
January 14, 2026
Iran’s internet blackout is squeezing journalists — and turning Starlink into a key outlet for protest videos
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Iran’s internet blackout is squeezing journalists — and turning Starlink into a key outlet for protest videos

Iran’s almost complete internet blackout has shifted gears: Starlink now stands as one of the few remaining avenues for sharing protest videos. Authorities are actively tracking down the satellite terminals enabling these uploads. This situation extends beyond Iran because it serves as a real-time experiment in how fast a government can “shut down” public internet access—and what unfolds when users switch to satellite connections that bypass local telecom providers. It also thrusts a consumer connectivity device into the heart of an information battle.
January 14, 2026
CES 2026 wrap-up: Clicks’ keyboard “Communicator,” Ikko’s square Android, and Samsung’s TriFold steal the phone spotlight
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CES 2026 wrap-up: Clicks’ keyboard “Communicator,” Ikko’s square Android, and Samsung’s TriFold steal the phone spotlight

CES 2026 is over, and the most interesting phone hardware coming out of Las Vegas wasn’t a standard glass slab. The show’s closing roundup points to a small but telling push toward devices that are trying—hard—to look and feel different. That matters right now because the modern smartphone has basically converged on one design, and most upgrades land as refinements. CES is one of the last big stages where companies can still put a strange idea in your hand and see if it earns a second look.
January 14, 2026
Spigen’s Retro Macintosh-Inspired iPhone 17 Pro Case Is Going Viral Ahead of Apple’s 50th Anniversary (Jan. 14 reminder + availability update)
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Spigen’s Retro Macintosh-Inspired iPhone 17 Pro Case Is Going Viral Ahead of Apple’s 50th Anniversary (Jan. 14 reminder + availability update)

Updated Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 — Spigen’s brand-new Classic LS iPhone case is turning the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max into what looks like a pocket-sized slice of early Apple history, complete with beige “classic computer” vibes, a rainbow-style logo moment, and an unapologetically retro “Hello” Easter egg. The accessory launched into the spotlight over the last 48 hours across tech, lifestyle, and even photography-adjacent outlets — and today’s biggest update is that Spigen’s free matching strap offer appears to be tapped out, with Spigen’s site now flagging the phone strap as sold out and the case itself as limited stock.
January 14, 2026
iPhone 18 Pro leak hints under-display Face ID, 120Hz LTPO screens, and iPhone Air 2 display details — plus iPhone 17e and iPhone Fold roadmap (Jan 14, 2026)
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iPhone 18 Pro leak hints under-display Face ID, 120Hz LTPO screens, and iPhone Air 2 display details — plus iPhone 17e and iPhone Fold roadmap (Jan 14, 2026)

A fresh wave of supply-chain chatter and tipster posts is putting Apple’s 2026 iPhone plans back in the spotlight. Reports circulating on January 14 say the iPhone 18 lineup has already entered early “sample”/prototype stages, with the biggest headline being under-display Face ID testing on iPhone 18 Pro models — a move that could shrink the Dynamic Island on premium iPhones. At the same time, separate reporting continues to point to an unusually busy year for Apple: a lower-cost iPhone 17e expected early, an ambitious foldable iPhone later in the year, and potential shifts in Apple’s traditional September-only iPhone cadence.
January 14, 2026
Technology News 14.01.2026
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Technology News 14.01.2026

ENDEDLive coverage has endedEnded: January 15, 2026, 12:02 AM EST SoundHound AI Could Soar if This Happens as AI Commerce Push Expands January 14, 2026, 11:50 PM EST. SoundHound AI (SOUN) is moving from a voice app to an AI commerce platform, with accelerating enterprise adoption and a potential OpenTable catalyst. The article notes stock prices as of Jan. 1, 2026 and a Jan. 7, 2026 video. It contrasts SoundHound AI with Motley Fool Stock Advisor's top-10 list, where the stock was not named, highlighting execution risk and the need for sustainable revenue growth. If the company converts enterprise deployments
January 14, 2026
Vivo iQOO 15 Review: Gaming Flagship-Killer Delivers iPhone 17-Beating Photos, 2K M14 OLED and 7 Years of Updates (Jan 13, 2026)
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Vivo iQOO 15 Review: Gaming Flagship-Killer Delivers iPhone 17-Beating Photos, 2K M14 OLED and 7 Years of Updates (Jan 13, 2026)

The old stereotype that gaming phones sacrifice camera quality for higher frame rates is starting to fade. Recent news on January 13, 2026, highlights Vivo’s iQOO 15 in a new light: it’s marketed as a gaming-focused “flagship killer” but is also earning praise for its impressive photo performance, especially in daylight conditions. Here’s the latest on the iQOO 15 and Vivo’s broader imaging efforts—along with what to keep an eye on next if mobile photography, gaming power, and bang-for-your-buck matter to you.
January 14, 2026
India’s Smartphone Security Overhaul Sparks Source‑Code Clash With Apple and Samsung as Government Denies “Forced” Disclosure
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India’s Smartphone Security Overhaul Sparks Source‑Code Clash With Apple and Samsung as Government Denies “Forced” Disclosure

Updated: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 India’s latest push to tighten smartphone security has turned into a high-stakes standoff between New Delhi and the world’s biggest handset makers—after reports said draft rules could require companies to submit operating‑system source code for government review. Apple, Samsung and other major brands are pushing back behind the scenes, arguing the measures could expose trade secrets and even weaken security if sensitive code is centralized.
January 13, 2026
Google Photos could soon add Backup Schedule and Playback Speed controls in a new Expressive UI update (Jan 13, 2026)
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Google Photos could soon add Backup Schedule and Playback Speed controls in a new Expressive UI update (Jan 13, 2026)

Google Photos may be preparing a trio of long-requested upgrades that could make the app feel significantly more “user-controlled” on Android: a Backup schedule setting, video playback speed controls, and an optional cleaner Photos grid that hides date separators. The changes were spotted in Google Photos v7.58 through APK teardown work and echoed across multiple tech outlets over the past few days—meaning they’re not official launches yet, but strong signs of what Google is actively building. As of January 13, 2026, the story here isn’t one single official Google announcement—it’s a convergence of APK-teardown reporting pointing to the same direction: Google Photos is being redesigned and may finally be getting the kinds of “quality-of-life” controls people have been asking for.
January 13, 2026
iPhone Face ID Not Working in 2026? Try Apple’s “Alternate Appearance” Fix — Plus the Latest iOS 26.2.1 & Face ID News (Jan 13, 2026)
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iPhone Face ID Not Working in 2026? Try Apple’s “Alternate Appearance” Fix — Plus the Latest iOS 26.2.1 & Face ID News (Jan 13, 2026)

Face ID failing after an iOS update, a new hairstyle, glasses, makeup, or a different viewing angle? Here’s how to fix iPhone Face ID with Alternate Appearance, attention settings, and Apple’s official troubleshooting steps—plus today’s iOS 26.2.1 and Face ID headlines. Face ID is supposed to be the “it just works” feature on an iPhone—until the day it doesn’t. One moment your iPhone unlocks instantly; the next, it fails repeatedly and demands your passcode. That whiplash has become a common complaint, especially when your appearance changes, when you’re holding the phone at an odd angle, or after an iOS update.
January 13, 2026
January 2026 Google System Update rolls out: Play services 26.01 brings cross‑device Wallet history, plus Play Store 49.7 and WebView 144 fixes
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January 2026 Google System Update rolls out: Play services 26.01 brings cross‑device Wallet history, plus Play Store 49.7 and WebView 144 fixes

Google’s January 2026 Google System updates are rolling out now across Android phones, tablets, Wear OS, TV, Auto, and ChromeOS—highlighting Google Wallet cross‑device transaction history, Play Store reward changes, and Android WebView security fixes. Published: January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
Samsung Launches Certified Re‑Newed Galaxy S25 Phones in the UK, Germany and France (Jan. 13, 2026)
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Samsung Launches Certified Re‑Newed Galaxy S25 Phones in the UK, Germany and France (Jan. 13, 2026)

Samsung has expanded its Certified Re‑Newed program to the UK, Germany and France—starting with the Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra—bringing manufacturer‑refurbished flagships with official warranty, genuine parts, and fresh software updates to more European buyers. SEO keywords: Samsung Certified Re‑Newed, refurbished Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re‑Newed, Samsung refurbished phones UK, Samsung refurbished phones Germany, Refurbished Premium by Samsung France, Reconditionné Premium par Samsung
January 13, 2026
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