Mainstream: Amazon’s Alexa Phone, Apple Age Verification & US Router Ban
This episode of Double Tap Mainstream dives into the hottest tech stories with Steven Scott and Shaun Preece. The US FCC bans new consumer routers made outside the US, citing security risks, raising questions about practicality, tariffs, and the real impact on Wi-Fi users. Apple launches age verification in iOS 26.4, making the UK the first country to get deep system-level child safety features, but implementation and accessibility challenges leave some users frustrated.
The hosts also explore iOS 26.4 updates, from playlist generation to improved keyboard accuracy and new accessibility…
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