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Apple's iOS 27.2 adds selfie age verification; iPhone Duo hinge fails; Nintendo Indie World showcase announced

Apple's upcoming iOS 27.2 update will include a new selfie-based age verification feature. Separately, a test revealed that the iPhone Duo's hinge failed after 75,001 folds, a significantly lower number than Samsung's foldable devices. In gaming news, Nintendo announced an Indie World showcase scheduled for October 28, featuring games for the Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. AI

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Apple's iOS 27.2 adds selfie age verification; iPhone Duo hinge fails; Nintendo Indie World showcase announced

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    iOS 27.2 introduces new age verification feature using selfie iOS 27.2 is here, and it introduces a new feature for age verification using a selfie. Here are th

    iOS 27.2 introduces new age verification feature using selfie iOS 27.2 is here, and it introduces a new feature for age verification using a selfie. Here are the details. more… https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/10/27/ios-27- 2-introduces-new-age-verification-feature-using-selfie/ # Tech …

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    iPhone Duo Breaks After 75,001 Folds, Considerably Lower Than Samsung Foldables Is the iPhone Duo's hinge really that much worse than those on Samsung foldables

    iPhone Duo Breaks After 75,001 Folds, Considerably Lower Than Samsung Foldables Is the iPhone Duo's hinge really that much worse than those on Samsung foldables? https:// gizmodo.com/iphone-duo-folding -test-worse-than-samsung-foldables-2000831131 # Tech # Technology # TechNews #…

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    Nintendo sets an Indie World showcase for October 28 The stream will run for around 15 minutes and feature games coming to Switch and Switch 2. https://www. eng

    Nintendo sets an Indie World showcase for October 28 The stream will run for around 15 minutes and feature games coming to Switch and Switch 2. https://www. engadget.com/2298300/nintendo- sets-an-indie-world-showcase-for-october-28/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets #…