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Andrew Liszewski

Andrew Liszewski

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    Leaked images reveal a new design for Fairphone’s next wireless earbuds.

    First announced during the Fairphone 6 Plus launch last month we finally have more pics of the Fairbuds 2 that will launch later this year thanks to leaks shared by NieuweMobiel. Pricing and the level of repairability still isn’t known, but the redesigned Fairbuds 2 appear to have a stubby stem and a larger charging case.

    The actual release date isn’t known yet, but the Fairbuds 2 will carry forward a <a href="https://thevergetoday.pages.dev/2024/4/9/24125089/fairbuds-fairphone-noise-canceling-earbuds-battery-replace-repairability">modular repairable design like the originals</a>.
    Color options may include black and green like the <a href="https://thevergetoday.pages.dev/tech/980876/fairphone-6-plus-us-t-mobile-amazon">Fairphone 6 Plus</a>.
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    The actual release date isn’t known yet, but the Fairbuds 2 will carry forward a modular repairable design like the originals.
    Image: NieuweMobiel
    Andrew Liszewski
    Andrew Liszewski
    The Delta emulator devs are already working on support for the iPhone Duo.

    In addition to a “Delta Duo” teaser recently shared on Threads, lead developer Riley Testut told Retro Dodo that “the plan is to have dedicated support for the Duo in Delta” and the work they did “making sure that Delta worked with resizing and multi-window support back when Stage Manager first debuted for iPadOS”is already proving beneficial for the upcoming Duo support.

    The Delta emulator logo shown on half open iPhone Duo.
    Image: Delta
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    Andrew Liszewski
    The iPhone Duo’s front screen accommodates thick cases with an optional extended border.

    To ensure content isn’t obscured and all swipe gestures still work while using a protective case, the iPhone Duo includes a new “Shift Left Edge” setting spotted by Nicolas Lellouche after Apple’s event last week. Turning it on increases the narrow black border on the left edge of the Duo’s front screen.

    A person holds the iPhone Duo closed in two hands with the iOS settings screen displayed.
    Screenshot: X
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Anker upgraded its screen-equipped Nano charger to help prolong battery health.

    Less than a year after its original Nano Charger launched, Anker is introducing an updated and slightly more expensive $34.99 version that adds support for USB PD 3.2’s adjustable voltage supply (AVS) to more precisely manage power delivery and reduce battery degradation. The new Nano Charger is also available in new colors to match the iPhone 18 Pro.

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    <em>The new Nano Charger’s color options include orange, burgundy red, black tone, aurora white, and misty blue.</em>
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    The new Nano Charger’s color options include orange, burgundy red, black tone, aurora white, and misty blue.
    Image: Anker
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Xteink plans to bring back USB-C as an option for its tiny e-readers.

    Xteink has shared an update on Reddit following backlash to its new X4 Classic e-reader that uses a proprietary magnetic pogo pin charging cable. While the company isn’t planning to abandon the pogo approach any time soon, it’s also “working toward bringing USB-C back as an option in future products.”

    A magnetic pogo pin USB cable sitting on the back of the Xteink X3 e-reader.
    Photo: Andrew Liszewski / The Verge
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    Andrew Liszewski
    Here come the Duo-sized power banks.

    You’ll now have to be more careful when choosing a battery for your iPhone. BMX’s new SolidSafe Duo is one of the first that’s sized to fit Apple’s wider iPhone Duo. At $79.99 the SolidSafe Duo is expensive for a 5,000mAh battery even with wireless charging capabilities, but it uses safer semi-solid-state cell tech, and you get a big status screen.

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    Apple could make it a lot easier to redeem physical gift cards.

    The iOS 27 Release Candidate became available yesterday and includes new code that seems to indicate you’ll soon be able to redeem physical Apple gift cards by tapping them on the back of your iPhone, according to MacRumors. An added security chip, presumably NFC, will also help reduce scams by making it easier to tell if a card has been cancelled or already spent.

    Two Apple gift cards featuring colorful versions of the company’s logo.
    Image: Apple