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During Amazon's October Prime Day, the Apple Watch SE 3 received discounts across its various configurations. The 40mm Wi-Fi and GPS model is now priced at $199, while the 44mm version is $229; cellular options are available at $249 and $279 respectively. These deals make the smartwatch more accessible for a broad range of users.
Apple confirmed that a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T's network are losing cellular connectivity, dropping into SOS mode and unable to make calls, send texts or use data. The company released iOS 27.0.1 and a carrier settings update to prevent new occurrences, but says phones already affected will need a free hardware replacement.
AT&T sent a text to customers urging them to update their iPhone 18 Pro Max to iOS 27.0.1, saying it would fix problems with calls, texts, and data, including 911 access. However, Apple's release notes for iOS 27.0.1 only mention Face ID and camera fixes, and multiple affected users report the connectivity problems persist after updating, with phones still showing 'SOS' in the status bar.
New York startup Freckle has launched a kid-focused smartphone priced at $199 plus a $25 monthly cellular plan, aimed at children ages seven to 13. The device runs a custom operating system called ClayOS that excludes app stores, open web browsing, social media, and streaming video, instead offering AI-assisted object identification, a mini-map, walkie-talkie chat with nearby devices, tap-to-pay, and parent-set 'Quests' or missions.
A newly published review compiles evidence that cells across the body gradually lose their defined molecular identity as organisms age, with this drift appearing alongside known age-related functional decline in tissues. The paper draws on decades of research spanning cellular turnover rates, epigenetic memory maintenance, chromatin organization and stress-response pathways to build its case.
Travel routers can reroute and secure a hotel or public Wi-Fi connection, but they cannot increase the bandwidth an upstream network provides. They add cost, setup and troubleshooting overhead, and using a router-level VPN may require its own subscription. Cellular tethering via Android or iPhone hotspots offers a simpler alternative, though carrier data limits and weak reception can restrict its usefulness.
Northwestern University reproductive biologist Francesca Duncan studied ovarian tissue from postmenopausal women aged 50 to 75 and found the protein composition varied significantly across age groups, rather than staying static as assumed. The findings suggest the ovary continues undergoing biological changes for decades after fertility and hormone production have ended.
A team of scientists has compiled a large single-cell gene-expression dataset mapping how brain cells change across aging in mice, published via a Nature-affiliated report. The dataset catalogs expression patterns across numerous cell types and brain regions, intended as a resource for the broader research community.
Some Android Auto beta users report that the cellular signal strength indicator, which vanished from the dashboard earlier this year, is reappearing after updating to version 17.8.1638. Users say the icon now shows up again beside the battery status indicator, though clearing the app cache may be required for it to reappear.
Snap has begun taking preorders for its consumer Spectacles, now offering a separate 5G cellular carrying case through Verizon partnerships in the US, plus Orange in France and EE in the UK. Alongside this, Snap launched Specs Intelligence, a proactive AI assistant app for iPhone and Mac that works independently of the glasses but integrates with them when paired.
Google's September 2026 security bulletin fixes 110 vulnerabilities in Pixel devices, including a high-severity flaw (CVE-2026-58704) in the Cellular Modem component that is being exploited in limited, targeted attacks. The bug stems from a logic error that lets an attacker on an adjacent network bypass permissions and escalate privileges without user interaction. The update, rolling out at patch level 2026-09-05, also addresses 12 critical remote code execution bugs and 89 privilege escalation issues.
Amazon has dropped the price of the 13-inch iPad Air with M2 chip, 256GB storage and cellular connectivity to $885, a $164 discount off its usual price. The listing matches the model's previous all-time low, matching an earlier discount seen on the same configuration.