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This week we're focusing on a somewhat common problem that plagues smartphones: the dreaded line on display. But first, some important news.

Google is introducing a new sideloading flow on Android that includes a mandatory 24-hour lock and multiple steps when installing apps from unverified developers.

We now have a date for Apple's software-focused event. WWDC 2026 is set for June 8-12, and iOS 27 along with other new Apple software and features will debut at this event.

📊 Also, based on last week's community poll, the majority of you would be willing to pay more to have the ODU from another network provider.

📋What's Inside

• Featured tip: How to prevent your phone's display from developing green line
• Curated Content: This Week's Must-Reads & Must-Watches
• Community Poll : What's the most common repair you've done on your phone?

💡Tech Tip of the Week

Your Phone's Screen Could Develop a Green Line. Here's How to Prevent It

The problem: The thing about this issue is that it doesn’t follow the rules you’d expect. You can baby your phone for months and still wake up to a line across the display. 

What you can do: While you cannot entirely prevent this issue from happening, there are some things you can do to greatly reduce the chances of your smartphone developing it. They are fully outlined in the full article.

Quick summary:

• Manage heat aggressively
• Choose your seller & repair technician carefully
• Avoid pressure on your phone
• Your phone is not thirsty, don't let it take a sip

Why it matters: We often already know these things are bad for our phones, but we might not know how damaging they are.

🎯 The bigger picture: While the article focuses on just one particular display issue, the steps outlined should help with display issues in general and also other issues that could affect your phone.

🔖This Week's Must-Reads & Must-Watches

• The Green Line Saga: What YOU Need to Know! - This video, although made for the Indian audience, does a good job of explaining the green line issue. 🎥 YouTube: Sillycorns
• Android's new sideloading rules are here, and they come with a 24-hour lock! - Google is finally sharing what Android’s new sideloading flow will look like in practice, if you’re someone who installs apps outside the Play Store, you should read this📰 Source: AA
• Apple's WWDC 2026 is set for June 8-12 - Check out some early predictions for the event📰 Source: engadget
• HDMI 2.2 vs. HDMI 2.1: What You Need to Know - Learn something new this week📰 Source: Wired
• The Windows Laptop Problem  - Continuing last week's trend, MKBHD explains why the arrival of the MacBook Neo means Windows laptops are cooked, unless they step up. 🎥 YouTube: MKBHD

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