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US bars 'advanced tech' firms from building China factories for 10 years
US tech companies that receive federal funding will be barred from building "advanced technology" facilities in China for 10 years, the Biden administration has said. The guidelines were unveiled as part of a $50bn (£43bn) plan aimed at building up the local semiconductor industry. It comes as business groups have pushed for more government support in an effort to reduce reliance on Ch ... Read more
2022-09-06 21:56:50
Holiday Inn hit by cyber attack
Holiday Inn owner, Intercontinental Hotels Group, has confirmed the company has been hit by a cyber attack. IHG, which has some of the world's largest hotel chains, issued a statement saying it was investigating "unauthorised access" to a number of its technology systems. The UK-based company, which manages the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Regent hotels, said its "booking channel ... Read more
2022-09-06 21:54:10
Purported Apple Watch Pro Renderings Suggest Extra Button
Images appear to show a larger screen, as well. Purported renderings of the forthcoming Apple Watch Pro were published on the internet Monday, offering credence to rumors that the device will feature an additional button. The renders, obtained by notable leaker 91Mobiles, appear to show an extra button on the left side of the frame near a speaker vent, although the purpose of the extra button is ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:34:37
5 Hidden iOS 16 Features That Should Really Be Advertised
Apple's iOS 16 update will officially be released in mid-September, but it's not too early to take a peek at some of the more under-the-radar features and settings. iOS 16 will be released this month, featuring a number of major updates to the iPhone, like a redesigned lock screen with widgets and vast customization, as well as the ability to unsend and edit text messages to help prevent silly mi ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:31:36
9 iPhone Text Message Tricks Everyone Should Know
Learn how to master the Messages app on iOS. You'll soon be able to unsend and edit text messages, a feature that'll be released along with iOS 16 later this month, but you don't have to wait until then to explore Messages settings that might enhance the texting experience on your iPhone right now. Read more: The iPhone 14's Future May Be Hidden in iOS 16 In this guide, we'll show you several t ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:28:43
Unsending and Editing Texts on Your iPhone With iOS 16: How It Works
A new update to the iPhone operating system could change the way you send text messages. Almost everyone has sent an accidental text message. Whether or not we sent a text to the wrong person, fired off an angry missive before checking our temper or goofed up some other way, there's been no taking back those text messages. iOS 16 -- the upcoming operating system upgrade for iPhone 14 -- plans to ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:27:51
2 New iOS 16 Apple Maps Features Are Coming to iPhone Soon
Upgrades are coming to your iPhone's Maps app very soon. Here are the two most notable changes and how you'll use them. Several new features are coming to Apple Maps on your iPhone very soon. Apple is expected to announce the exact date at its Far Out event on Wednesday. Some of the upcoming features include high-resolution imagery for apps like Zillow and new tools for developers, like making Bi ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:26:27
Everything iOS 16 Can Tell Us About the iPhone 14
Commentary: The new iPhone will be here soon, but iOS 16 may have tipped Apple's hand about new features. There are only a few days left until we get the very likely official announcement about iPhone 14 at Apple's "Far Out" event on Wednesday. We're also expecting to learn then about the release date for Apple's next major iPhone operating system -- iOS 16. The new version of iOS will ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:24:58
iPhone Photo Edits Feel Like Magic With a New iOS 16 Tool
Apple will most likely give its official announcement of the iPhone 14 launch this Wednesday, Sept. 7 at its "Far Out" event. They're also almost certain to announce when the newest version of the iPhone's operating system -- iOS 16 -- will be released. iOS 16 brings a bunch of new features to the iPhone, including editable Messages and a customizable lock screen. But the feature that t ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:23:40
Not All iPhones Will Work With iOS 16: How to Find Out if Yours Will
The latest iPhone operating system will be rolled out to most users automatically. The waiting for the new iPhone 14 and related iOS 16 operating system upgrade is almost over. We're expecting to get all the details on the new iPhone for 2022 and iOS 16 at Apple's "Far Out" event, this Wednesday, Sept. 7. While the majority of current iPhone users will enjoy features like automatically ... Read more
2022-09-05 21:22:04