Telecommunications & Media

Minimal fold phone \'Light Flip\' debuts to cut social media and infinite-scroll addiction

A minimal fold phone that excludes social media and infinite-scroll apps is set to debut, targeting users who want to cut smartphone addiction and focus on calls and texts. U.S. startup Light is developing the Light Flip and aims to launch it in April 2027. The device uses a keypad-based interface and offers limited essential tools. Light will sell it bundled with cellular plans, including a $39 a month option.

Telecommunications & Media

Apple develops new Apple Pencil for 2027 launch, signalling first design change under EU rules

Apple is expected to launch a next-generation Apple Pencil lineup alongside a new iPad Pro in spring 2027. Bloomberg\'s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is developing new Apple Pencil accessories and that some models may include a battery system that users can replace more easily. The move is linked to an EU battery rule taking legal effect in February 2027 requiring end users to be able to remove and replace portable batteries during a product’s lifetime.