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Turn Off This iPhone Lock Screen Feature for a Security Boost
Some iPhone features can work on your lock screen without unlocking it, and that can be a problem. Some of the best iPhone cases also function as wallets, letting you carry your phone, credit cards and more in one slim package. But this also means you're putting your sensitive personal belongings in the same place. If you lose your iPhone and its case or someone steals them, the thief could have ... Read more
2023-03-27 21:51:15
WatchOS 9.4: Here's What Is New for Apple Watch
The update brings bug fixes and expands Cycle Tracking features to more countries. Apple rolled out watchOS 9.4 on Monday, bringing Cycle Tracking and AFib features to more Apple Watch users, as well as addressing an alarm bug. The update is coming to models Series 4 or later, SE and Ultra, bringing AFib History, which detects atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beats), to more countries, speci ... Read more
2023-03-27 21:48:14
Apple Demos AR/VR Headset to Top Executives, Report Says
The device might be unveiled to the public soon, according to Bloomberg. Some of Apple's top executives gathered in Cupertino, California, recently for a special demonstration of the company's unreleased AR/VR headset, according to a report from Bloomberg. "The demonstrations were polished, glitzy and exciting," Mark Gurman, Bloomberg's Apple reporter, wrote. Gurman noted that the dem ... Read more
2023-03-27 21:47:47
Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC
Facial recognition firm Clearview has run nearly a million searches for US police, its founder has told the BBC CEO Hoan Ton-That also revealed Clearview now has 30bn images scraped from platforms such as Facebook, taken without users' permissions. The company has been repeatedly fined millions of dollars in Europe and Australia for breaches of privacy. Critics argue that the police's use of Cl ... Read more
2023-03-27 21:46:48
Buying a New iPhone or Android Phone? Consider These Things First
With so many choices, it's difficult to pick the best phone for your budget. We're here to help. The best phones you can buy in 2023, like the iPhone 14 Pro, the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra, offer all the features you could possibly want. With their stellar performance, amazing camera systems and extra features, these top phones represent the pinnacle of mobile technology. S ... Read more
2023-03-26 21:27:27
ChatGPT Bug Exposed Some Subscribers' Payment Info
Investigation into a bug that exposed chat history titles reveals additional issues. OpenAI temporarily disabled ChatGPT earlier this week to fix a bug that allowed some people to see the titles of other users' chat history with the popular AI chatbot. In an update Friday, OpenAI said the bug may have also exposed some personal data of ChatGPT Plus subscribers, including payment information. &qu ... Read more
2023-03-26 21:26:39
11 New Features That Will Change the Way You Use Your iPhone
iPhone owners: You'll really want to check out these iOS features. Apple's iPhone software just keeps getting better. With iOS 16.3, first released in January, Apple added a number of small but significant updates to the iOS 16 iPhone software, including security keys for iCloud and new wallpaper options. A smaller iOS 16.3.1 update in February then threw in a few bug fixes and security updates a ... Read more
2023-03-26 21:26:23
AirPods Pro With USB-C Charging Case Could Launch This Year, Analyst Says
Apple has been transitioning away from the Lightning port over the past few years. Your next pair of AirPods could have a USB-C charging case. The company is planning to launch a version of its second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case later this year, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, a highly respected industry watcher. "I think this is likely the USB-C version of t ... Read more
2023-03-26 21:25:19
Apple Reportedly Plans to Spend a Billion Dollars Per Year on Movies
The reported increase in spending would let Apple partner with studios for distribution in theaters and raise the profile of Apple TV Plus. Apple plans to spend a billion dollars a year on its movie business, expanding the number and duration of theatrical releases, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The increased budget is an attempt to raise Apple's Hollywood reputation and attract new subscribers to ... Read more
2023-03-23 20:08:14
If You Keep Your Credit Card in Your iPhone Case, Change This Setting Now
Replying to texts from your lock screen is convenient, but it can be a real security risk. Some of the best iPhone cases also function as wallets, letting you carry your phone, credit cards and more in one slim package. But this also means you're putting your sensitive personal belongings in the same basket. If you lose your iPhone and its case or someone steals them, the thief could have everyth ... Read more
2023-03-23 20:07:42