iOS 27 Is Now Available in the UK as Siri AI Starts Rolling Out
iOS 27 is now available in the UK, bringing Siri AI, expanded Apple Intelligence features, stronger child-safety tools and performance improvements to compatible iPhones.
Alex Carter
EV & Technology Reporter at Tech Torque Media, covering electric vehicles, charging, automotive technology, consumer technology, AI, smart home and the rapidly evolving world of connected technology.
Alex focuses on cutting through specifications, product launches and industry announcements to explain what developments mean in real-world use. From new EVs and charging infrastructure to smartphones, AI, consumer hardware, software and emerging technologies, his coverage aims to make a fast-moving sector clear, practical and useful for readers.
Tesla Semi gets UK page with 342-mile range and 800kW charging
Tesla’s UK Semi page lists a 342-mile range, MCS 3.2 charging, 1.0kWh/km consumption and a 40-tonne gross combination weight. UK ordering is not yet confirmed.
China Targets Mass Deployment of Self-Driving Cars by 2030
China is targeting mass deployment of autonomous vehicles by 2030, backed by mandatory safety standards for driver assistance and Level 3 and Level 4 automation from 2027.
Osprey Go Brings Automatic EV Charging and Dynamic Pricing to UK Drivers
Osprey Go lets compatible EVs start charging automatically when plugged in, with dynamic pricing applying the best available Osprey rate for that location and time.
Apple Unveils iPhone Duo Alongside iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the £1,999 iPhone Duo, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
UK to Force Apple and Google to Introduce New Child-Safety Protections on Smartphones
The UK Government plans legislation requiring stronger child-safety protections across smartphones and tablets after deciding Apple and Google's measures do not yet go far enough.
What Actually Happens After You Buy a Travel eSIM? Inside AloFor’s Software Pipeline
Buying a travel eSIM takes seconds, but what happens afterwards? We examine AloFor’s software pipeline from payment and provisioning to installation and recovery.
New Dacia Spring EV Revealed With 155-Mile Range and European Production
Dacia has revealed the second-generation Spring EV with a 27.5kWh LFP battery, up to 155 miles of WLTP range, optional 50kW DC charging and European production.
Audi A2 Returns as an EV — New A2 e-tron Offers Up to 401 Miles of Range
Audi revives the A2 as a compact EV with three battery sizes, four power outputs, bidirectional charging and up to 401 miles of WLTP range.
LG Energy Solution Clears Major Hurdle for Cheaper High-Energy EV Batteries
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University have tackled a major weakness of LMR batteries, achieving 92.2% energy retention after 883 cycles in large 40Ah cells.