Samsung allows bootloader unlocking on Galaxy XR after killing it on phones

The new Samsung Galaxy XR, the first Android XR headset, features a surprising, working bootloader unlocking option for developers.
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Samsung Disables Bootloader Unlocking With One UI 8 Update

Samsung is blocking its phones' bootloaders with the upcoming One UI 8 update. A recent report from an XDA Developers contributor says that Samsung has started disabling bootloader unlocking on ...
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Samsung Faces Big Penalty for Violating Key Unlocking Patents

A US court has ordered Samsung to pay $117.7 million to Maxwell for infringing on several smart home and smartphone patents, including a key unlocking method. The dispute centers on patents Samsung ...
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You’ll need a new smart lock if you want Apple Home to ‘magically’ unlock your door

Apple is finally putting its U1 ultra wideband chip to use in the smart home with a new hands-free unlocking feature. But it’s not compatible with any existing smart locks. Apple is finally putting ...