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Amazon Ends Updates on 2012-era Kindles, Sparking User Backlash

Amazon will discontinue software support for Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier starting May 20, 2026, preventing purchases, borrowing or downloading new content on those models. Owners can still read already downloaded books and use their Kindle libraries, but some devices may become unusable after a factory reset; Amazon says this move reflects aging hardware and security needs, while critics warn it amounts to deliberate obsolescence and risk contributing to e-waste, despite discounts to upgrade.

via BBC|

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technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Netflix Ends PS3 Streaming Ahead of March 2026 Cutoff

Netflix will no longer be available on the PlayStation 3 after March 2, 2026, with users seeing a notice upon startup. The move reflects the dwindling PS3 user base and the shift to newer, supported devices for streaming.

via SlashFilm|

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technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Apple Halts Signing of Older iOS Updates for Legacy Devices

Apple has stopped signing several newly released iOS and iPadOS updates for older iPhone and iPad models (iOS 12.5.8, 15.8.6, 16.7.13, 18.7.4 and corresponding iPadOS), preventing installation even if shown in Software Update. The releases were intended to renew an expiring security certificate to keep core services like iMessage, FaceTime, and emergency-call functionality running; Apple has not explained the halt. Telstra Australia says some older devices are experiencing connectivity issues and is investigating. iOS 26.2.1 remains available and unaffected. Apple has a history of pausing updates for bugs and re-enabling revised builds when fixes are ready.

via MacRumors|

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technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Decade-Old iPhone Gets New Life: iOS 12.5.8 Extends Core Services

Apple released iOS 12.5.8 for the 12-year-old iPhone 5s (and iPhone 6) to keep FaceTime, iMessage, and device activation working through January 2027, marking the first update for these models since 2023; the company also rolled out newer iOS builds (18.7.4, 16.7.13, 15.8.6) for other devices, reflecting its ongoing but uneven long‑term support for older hardware.

via PhoneArena|

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