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Apple clashes with EU rules as iPhone gets its first porn app

Galaxy S25 Ultra's Gorilla Armor 2 is not very scratch-resistant

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Joel Joseph
February 05, 2025

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In today’s newsletter, we've got Apple wrestling with EU rules about app store content, surprising durability test results for Samsung's latest glass, and a long-awaited settlement for iPhone 7 owners.

Meanwhile, Opera's making browsing more mindful, and Nintendo's ready to show us what's next.

Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:

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For years, Apple has maintained strict control over the apps available on iPhones, with one clear rule: no pornography. But that has now changed, at least in Europe.

A new adult content app called Hot Tub has made its way onto iPhones via an alternative app marketplace, and Apple is voicing serious concerns. The app, which describes itself as an “adult content browser,” allows users to watch videos from popular adult sites like Pornhub and XHamster.

One of the few hardware upgrades in the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the Gorilla Armor 2.

Corning described the glass as “The industry’s first scratch-resistant, anti-reflective glass ceramic cover material for mobile devices.”

However, popular YouTuber JerryRigEverything’s test reveals the glass is less scratch-resistant than its predecessor.

The long-running saga surrounding the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus “Loop Disease” issue is finally coming to an end with compensation to the users.

Former owners of these devices are now receiving settlement payments of up to $350, which, of course, are part of the $35 million class action lawsuit.

Last year Opera launched Opera One web browser with its built-in AI-powered Aria chatbot.

Now the Norway-based company has launched its mindfulness-focused browser called Opera Air. It combines productivity tools with mindfulness features like break reminders, breathing exercises, and relaxing soundscapes.

Nintendo has officially announced that its highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct will take place on April 2, 2025, at 6 a.m. PST.

This presentation is expected to provide a deeper look into the upcoming console, following its initial reveal in January.

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