Topic: feature removal
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Apple Drops iPhone-Apple Watch Wi-Fi Sync in EU With iOS 26.2
Apple is removing automatic Wi-Fi network syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act, requiring users to manually enter passwords on their watch when the phone isn't nearby. This change results from DMA rules that mandate Apple open its Wi-Fi hardware to third...
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Netflix Removes Casting Feature From Most TVs
Netflix has removed a popular feature that allowed subscribers to cast video from their phones to TVs, forcing users to rely on dedicated TV apps and physical remotes instead. The company cited low usage as the reason for discontinuing the feature, though it has sparked user frustration, especial...
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Netflix Ends Screen Mirroring From Samsung Phones to TVs
Netflix has removed the ability to cast from its mobile app to most modern TVs and streaming devices, forcing users to rely on their TV's native remote or hardware like a Roku. The casting feature will only remain available for a narrow set of older devices, specifically first-generation Chromeca...
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Google Search Drops 'Results Per Page' Feature
Google has removed the ability to display 100 search results per page via a URL parameter, which was never officially supported despite long-standing use. The change has disrupted rank-tracking tools and led to a drop in Search Console data, prompting speculation about motives like curbing unauth...
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iPhone 17 Pro Drops a Key Camera Feature From iPhone 16 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro introduces major camera hardware upgrades but removes the ability to use Night mode within Portrait mode, a surprising regression for low-light portrait photography. Apple's official support documents confirm this feature, present since the iPhone 12 Pro, is now excluded from th...
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Netflix Ends Casting Support for Most TVs
Netflix has deliberately restricted Google Cast support, now limiting it to premium, ad-free subscribers and a narrow set of older hardware. This move aligns with Netflix's broader strategy to curb password sharing and tie viewing to specific devices and accounts within a household. The change ef...
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Google Pulls New Pixel 10 AI Feature After Launch
Google has temporarily removed the Daily Hub AI feature from the Pixel 10 series to refine the user experience before a future relaunch. The feature was designed to proactively provide frequent updates and suggestions throughout the day via Google Discover and the At a Glance widget. No specific ...
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iPhone 17 Pro Loses Night Mode Photo Feature
The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max lack the ability to use Night mode while shooting in Portrait mode, making low-light portrait photography more difficult compared to older Pro models. Apple's official support document confirms the omission, listing previous iPhone Pro models as compatible, and the c...
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Netflix Ends Mobile Casting Feature
Netflix has removed the mobile-to-TV casting feature for most devices, requiring users to launch the app directly on their TV instead. The change primarily affects users on cheaper, ad-supported plans, while premium subscribers can still cast to older Chromecast or Google Cast-enabled TVs. Netfli...
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iPadOS 26 Beta Reverses Key Multitasking Feature
iPadOS 26.1 beta has reinstated the Slide Over multitasking feature after user feedback criticized its removal, addressing a gap for daily users who relied on its quick access functionality. The revived Slide Over allows a compact app window to float above others but now limits users to one app a...
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Windows 11's New Copilot Button: Unwanted Feature or Hidden Gem?
Windows 11 Insider Preview introduces a "Share with Copilot" button in the taskbar, enabling users to send window contents directly to Microsoft's AI for analysis and contextual insights without interrupting their workflow. The feature uses Copilot Vision to scan and process on-screen content, op...
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