Phone in SOS mode, emergency calls only? How to fix, text, make calls

Verizon outages have hit. Is your phone stuck on 'SOS' mode? Can't make calls or send text? Here's what you can do, what to ...
CNET

Today's Verizon Outage Could Leave Your iPhone Stuck in SOS Mode. Here's the Fix

Even when you're in an area with good cellular coverage, your iPhone status might read SOS. Here's what to know.

5 Popular Apps That Don't Work With Apple CarPlay (But Should)

CarPlay has become a vital element of the modern vehicle ecosystem, but Apple's infotainment system is still missing a number of major apps.
Gizmochina

Xiaomi 17 Ultra gets HyperOS 3.0.7.0 update with 200MP camera mode, Apple sync and more

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra series, which just hit the shelves alongside its Leica edition, is already getting a feature-packed software update: HyperOS 3.0.7.0.WPACNXM. The release brings routine refinements ...
The Motley Fool

Why Warren Buffett Just Sold 15% of His Apple Stake and Is Putting Money Here Instead

Apple still accounts for nearly 21% of Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway finished the third quarter with over $320 billion in Treasury bills. Berkshire Hathaway is currently ...
Tidbits

Compromised Apple Gift Card Leads to Apple Account Lockout

This story has been resolved; see “Compromised Apple Gift Card Saga Ends Well, but Risks Remain,” (18 December 2025). After attempting to redeem a $500 Apple Gift Card purchased from a well-known ...