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Fairphone 6+ finally lands in the United States, bringing the company’s modular, repair‑friendly design to the midrange Android market. By offering a phone that can be easily fixed and upgraded, Fairphone gives consumers a sustainable alternative to the costly, sealed flagships that dominate the US market.

Peacock is set to hike the monthly fees on every subscription tier, though the company has yet to reveal the exact amounts. The increase is framed as a move to fund continued investment in diverse, genre‑spanning content and keep the service competitive in the crowded streaming market.

Apple is replacing its per‑install charge with a flat 5 % commission on apps sold outside the App Store across the EU, and it is relaxing the restrictions that previously hindered developers from operating alternative marketplaces. This overhaul gives developers a simpler, more predictable fee structure while opening the European market to greater competition among app distribution platforms.

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Flock Safety says it will shorten default license-plate reader data retention, require audit tools, and add case-code controls after mounting concern over police misuse.

Spotify’s new **Playlist Notes** let anyone add a short explanation to each track they add, turning ordinary playlists into personal narratives. Editors of flagship lists like RapCaviar will also use the feature, giving fans insight into the curatorial choices behind the hits.