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EE is gearing up for the release of Apple's iPhone 16e, packed with features like the A18 chip and a 48MP dual-camera system. Pre-orders open on February 21, with general sales commencing on February 28. Apple Intelligence offers multilingual support across several countries, adding more languages by April.

On February 17, 2025, a significant internet outage hit thousands of Community Fibre customers across London, affecting well over a million users. The disturbance left many unable to access online services as communication channels with the provider became overwhelmed. Attempting various DIY fixes, users demonstrated a pressing reliance on reliable internet service, highlighting potential compensations for lengthy disruptions.

A significant outage on February 15, 2025, left thousands of BT customers unable to access their email services. The problem stemmed from DNS server issues, leading users to encounter 'server not found' errors. BT suggested using providers like Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 as a temporary fix. Despite initial confusion, the root cause was identified as BT’s infrastructure, stressing the need for reliable communication systems.

On February 7-8, 2025, the PlayStation Network faced a significant global disruption, affecting millions of users worldwide. Players were unable to access online gaming, the PlayStation Store, and video streaming services during peak hours. Sony acknowledged the issue but provided no immediate cause or timeline for resolution, sparking comparisons to the infamous 2011 cyberattack.

In April 2011, the PlayStation Network suffered a major breach affecting 77 million accounts, revealing personal information including credit card data. Sony was criticized for delaying the breach disclosure and faced significant costs. The company provided compensation through free games and insurance, though it highlighted broader security weaknesses in the gaming sector.