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Last updated: April 28, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mobile Software & Devices

WhatsApp is reportedly testing the introduction of its own encrypted cloud storage solution for chat backups, potentially allowing users to migrate away from relying solely on Google Drive for Android or iCloud for iOS, a feature that has been available for roughly a decade. Separately, HMD India confirmed the follow-up to its September launch, announcing the Vibe 2 5G device will debut next month, suggesting continued focus on the budget segment following the original [HMD Vibe] release.

Tech Labor & Litigation

Developers at Wizards of the Coast, the Hasbro subsidiary behind Magic: The Gathering Arena, are moving to formally organize by joining the [Communications Workers of America] (CWA), according to a recent union announcement. Meanwhile, Amazon is facing a lawsuit alleging that the company deliberately engineered early models of the Fire TV Stick to suffer functionality degradation once official support windows closed, raising questions about hardware longevity and planned obsolescence.