The Biggest Tech Fails of 2025: A Kinghacks365 Review
As we settle into 2026, it is time to look back at the chaotic year that was 2025. It was a massive year for technology, ranging from invisible software to products many of us wish we could unsee. The failures were so embarrassing that even the phones seemed to blush. Based on a recent breakdown by tech commentator Sam Tucker, we are counting down the top 10 tech disasters of the last year.
Here is the detailed retrospective of the hardware and software that failed to make the grade.
10. The Golden Trump Phone
The year kicked off with a bizarre entry from the Trump Organization. Inspired by "Tim Apple," they announced the T1 phone.
The Feature: The device looked suspiciously like an iPhone but featured a distinct golden sticker on the back.
The Result: Although the phone has not actually been released yet, the concept was apparently enough for Tim Cook to announce Trump as the "winner of tech" and award him a trophy.
9. Samsung’s OS Cancellation
Samsung had a difficult year regarding software quality control.
The Defect: Samsung released an operating system update that left a permanent green mark on users' Galaxy phones.
The Result: The software left such a literal mark on the hardware that Samsung was forced to pull the OS entirely to fix the bugs.
8. Apple iPhone Socks
In a move that redefined expensive accessories, Apple released footwear for their smartphones.
The Specs: A literal long stocking designed to hold an iPhone.
The Price: The sock was priced as high as a competing smartphone.
The Result: Despite looking like a "sack" and lacking an Apple logo, the product sold out very quickly, turning a conceptual failure for mankind into a financial win for Apple.
7. Nintendo Switch 2
Gamers waited years for this console, but the reception was icy due to Nintendo's pricing strategy.
The Specs: The primary "feature" of the new machine was its exorbitant cost.
The Ecosystem: Beyond the console, the price of individual games increased, and the system pushed a paid subscription service to the side of the gaming experience.
6. iPhone 17 Pro Color Shift
The iPhone 17 Pro faced a significant manufacturing defect regarding its finish.
The Issue: Users who purchased the neon orange model reported that the device would randomly change color to a "sunburn pink" over time.
Apple’s Response: The company adopted a strategy of ignoring the issue in hopes that it would simply go away.
5. iOS 26 (Liquid Ass)
Apple seemingly skipped several version numbers to release iOS 26, giving users a glimpse into a troubled future.
The Interface: The initial interface was criticized for resembling Windows Vista.
The Update: The first patch released for the software was specifically designed to make it look less like the unpopular Microsoft OS.
4. Apple’s Court Loss
This was a legal failure rather than a hardware one.
The Verdict: Apple suffered its biggest court loss ever, being held in contempt for their treatment of developers.
The Details: The court took issue with Apple charging developers for purchases customers made outside of iPhone apps, simply because the customer might have been thinking about Apple at the time.
3. iPhone Air
Apple attempted to prioritize form over function with the new "Air" model, but the market did not respond well.
The Specs: A device focused on a very slim profile.
The Result: The slim profile was matched by slim sales numbers, forcing Apple to pull back production due to poor market performance.
2. Apple Care 1
In a satirical twist on services, Apple introduced a new subscription tier.
The Service: A plan where customers pay Apple money in exchange for absolutely nothing.
The Terms: It functions as insurance where you pay upfront so that if you lose your phone, Apple will replace it—for even more money.
1. iPhone 17 Pro "Scratchgate"
The biggest fail of 2025 was the durability crisis facing the flagship iPhone 17 Pro.
The Build Quality: Despite costing over $1,000, the device was constructed from materials that proved incredibly cheap and fragile.
The Damage: Units were easily scuffed and marked by common items like coins, keys, and even the display stands in the Apple Store itself.
The Response: Similar to the color-shifting issue, Apple’s strategy has been to ignore the complaints until the controversy fades.
As we move further into 2026, we can only hope manufacturers learn from the "Scratchgates" and pricing errors of 2025. Stay tuned to Kinghacks365 for more updates on the new tech year.
