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Apple Store Down for iPhone Duo Preorders; Sony Faces Update Policy Criticism

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Apple has taken its online store offline in anticipation of pre-orders opening for the new iPhone Duo. Separately, Sony is facing scrutiny for its software update policy, with critics arguing that the promise of 'three OS updates' lacks concrete meaning without further explanation. This situation highlights ongoing discussions about device longevity and manufacturer commitments in the tech industry. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster contains news about product pre-orders and a company's software update policy, which falls under general tech news rather than a core AI development or significant industry shift.

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Apple Store Down for iPhone Duo Preorders; Sony Faces Update Policy Criticism

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone Duo preorder rush In keeping with tradition, Apple has taken down the Apple Store this morning ahead of the iPhone Duo going

    Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone Duo preorder rush In keeping with tradition, Apple has taken down the Apple Store this morning ahead of the iPhone Duo going up for preorder. If you are waiting to buy the new Apple foldable, be sure to log on at 5 AM Eastern Time. All r… https…

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  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sony just proved that ‘three OS updates’ doesn’t really mean anything Sony needs to offer a much stronger explanation for this. https://www. androidauthority.co

    Sony just proved that ‘three OS updates’ doesn’t really mean anything Sony needs to offer a much stronger explanation for this. https://www. androidauthority.com/sony-canc els-android-17-xperia-10-vi-3724103/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurit…

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