Samsung’s Galaxy game throttling controversy from a few years ago has come back to cost the company. South Korea’s competition regulator has fined Samsung over ads that promised top gaming performance while its software quietly held games back. wirefly.com/news/korea-fines…

Samsung is giving parents more say over what their kids can open on a Galaxy phone. Starting next year, some apps on a child’s device will be grayed out and unusable until a parent approves them. wirefly.com/news/samsung-wil…

Apple has finally addressed reports of cracked inner screens on the iPhone Duo. The company says the problem affects only a small number of units, and it’s offering replacements to anyone who runs into it. wirefly.com/news/apple-ackno…

Verizon’s comeback story got another strong chapter this week. The carrier reported its best third-quarter phone customer growth in five years and raised its full-year outlook for the third quarter in a row. wirefly.com/news/verizon-rai…

AT&T customers who filed claims over the company’s 2024 data breaches may finally see money soon. A federal judge has given final approval to AT&T’s $177 million class action settlement, clearing the way for payments once the appeal period runs out. wirefly.com/news/att-s-177-m…

The memory chip shortage that’s been pushing up phone prices all year is now reportedly hitting Samsung’s most popular phones. Samsung is said to be cutting production of its budget Galaxy A series. wirefly.com/news/samsung-rep…

Andrew Yang’s Noble Mobile is continuing to grow by buying up other small carriers. Its latest pickup is SmartLess Mobile, the wireless service started by the creators of the SmartLess podcast. wirefly.com/news/smartless-m…

The first reports of cracked iPhone Duo screens surfaced on launch day. A few days later, more owners are describing the same problem, and a popular durability test has added to the concerns. wirefly.com/news/iphone-duo-…

Trick-or-treaters could use a little extra light this Halloween, and T-Mobile is handing out a free way to get it. Today’s T-Mobile Tuesdays freebie is a lantern that doubles as a flashlight. wirefly.com/news/grab-free-l…

Apple is rolling out iOS 27.2, and it’s a bigger update than the version number might suggest. It brings new features across several apps, a long-awaited addition for iPhone Duo owners, and a big batch of security fixes. wirefly.com/news/here-s-what…

After weeks of leaks and delays, T-Mobile has officially announced its T-Mix plans. The lineup lets customers choose their own perks, but early reactions suggest plenty of customers aren’t sold on the idea yet. wirefly.com/news/t-mobile-ma…

If you recently bought a new iPhone and are looking for a cheaper way to use it, Metro by T-Mobile has a limited-time deal worth a look. wirefly.com/news/metro-t-mob…

Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone is still about a year away and hasn’t been officially announced, but it’s already influencing what Android phone makers are building. wirefly.com/news/apple-s-rum…

Apple’s first foldable iPhone has only just landed in customers’ hands, and some owners are already reporting damage to its inner display. wirefly.com/news/some-early-…

SpaceX’s plan to turn Starlink Mobile into a full-fledged wireless carrier went from bold idea to concrete strategy this week. The company is reportedly lining up cell towers, it has shared a timeline for launch. wirefly.com/news/starlink-mo…

Samsung has one more foldable launch left this year, though it’s not one most U.S. shoppers will be able to buy. The company’s next luxury W-series foldable is set to debut in China next week. wirefly.com/news/samsung-w27…

Scheduling a text so it goes out at the perfect time is a handy feature, and WhatsApp is getting closer to offering it to everyone. After starting tests on Android, WhatsApp is now trying out scheduled messages on iPhone. wirefly.com/news/whatsapp-te…

When Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, it promised Apple Pencil support would come “later this year.” That update now appears to be just days away, and another handy feature is on the way too. wirefly.com/news/iphone-duo-…

Parts of Canada are changing how they handle time on November 1, and Google is warning that Android phones and Google Calendar might not keep up automatically. wirefly.com/news/google-warn…

As SpaceX moves closer to launching its own phone service, one well-known wireless industry figure is putting his money on a rival satellite company. wirefly.com/news/boost-mobil…