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Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, Steven Scott, Shaun Preece
Mainstream: Amazon’s Alexa Phone, Apple Age Verification & US Router Ban
56 minutes Posted Mar 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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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 options. Dell unveils a keyboard that can run a full day on a 50-second charge, while Sony enters the gaming keyboard market at a premium price. Amazon teases a Lady A-powered phone, Tinder experiments with AI-generated dating profiles by scanning your camera roll, and the EU’s 2027 removable battery rule could delay Ray-Ban smart glasses.
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