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[^2]\n\nThe city of Datteln had planned to replace 665 aging iPads with new Apple devices, citing the need to maintain a consistent operating system to avoid compatibility issues and costs. [^3]\n\nThe court ruled that public authorities cannot easily restrict competition by excluding specific manufacturers and that product-specific tenders are only permissible under exceptional circumstances. [^4]\n\nThe device provides robust health tracking capabilities that reinforce its utility as a daily wearable. [^5]\n\nThe review concludes that the Galaxy Watch9 lacks significant innovation compared to its predecessor. [^6]\n\nApple advises that using damaged cables or adapters can lead to electrical shocks, injuries, fires, or damage to the device. [^7]\n\nExperts from Samsung and Apple state that using a smartphone while it is charging can increase the time required to complete the battery charge. [^8]\n\nSamsung and Apple warn that excessive heat generated during charging can contribute to the long-term degradation of the battery. [^9]\n\nSamsung explains that performing resource-intensive activities like gaming or video playback while charging can cause the device to overheat. [^10]\n\nSamsung expressed support for the ruling, stating its goal is to promote fair competition and allow schools to choose technology based on pedagogical, technical, and economic criteria. [^11]\n\nThe article suggests that the incremental nature of the updates may not compel existing users to upgrade immediately. 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