MWC 2025: all the phones, gadgets, and commentary from Barcelona

Reddit is pausing its plans for paid subreddits as CEO Steve Huffman shifts focus towards enhancing the platform's core user growth and search capabilities. Despite earlier intentions for a 2025 rollout, Huffman emphasized the importance of advertising revenue, which still significantly outweighs potential income from paid features. Want More Context? 🔎

itch.io Restores NSFW Content itch.io founder Leaf Corcoran announced the restoration of thousands of NSFW pages previously deindexed, contingent on them being listed as free to avoid payment processor issues. While the re-indexing of free adult content is underway, paid NSFW content will be reintroduced gradually as discussions with payment processors continue. Want More Context? 🔎

Nintendo has sold 5.82 million Switch 2 consoles since its June 6 launch and aims for 15 million by March 2026, potentially surpassing the original Switch's first-year sales. Although demand exceeds supply, with over 6 million orders pending, the company reported strong software sales of 8.67 million units and doubled revenue to 572.3 billion yen ($3.8 billion) this quarter. Want More Context? 🔎

Nintendo's financial year began strongly, driven by the successful launch of its Switch 2 console, which sold 5.82 million units in its first month, surpassing the original Switch's sales. Despite facing supply challenges and a new 20% tariff on goods from Vietnam, Nintendo forecasts reaching 15 million Switch 2 sales by the end of its 2026 financial year, alongside a 132% revenue increase to ¥572.3 billion ($3.8 billion). Want More Context? 🔎

Intuit is transforming business operations with an upgrade to QuickBooks, introducing AI agents for U.S. customers starting July 1. These agents, integrated into redesigned web and mobile interfaces, aim to significantly reduce the time spent on manual tasks by up to 12 hours. Want More Context? 🔎

Apple has shipped its three billionth iPhone, reaching this milestone just four years after hitting two billion, with CEO Tim Cook reporting a 10% revenue increase to $94 billion in Q3. The upcoming iPhone 17 Air, featuring a basic A19 chip and expected to cost around $900, is set to be announced in September as Apple also plans to expand its investments in artificial intelligence. Want More Context? 🔎