Category: Apple

Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google to testify in Congress on competition

[ad_1] Both Democrats and Republicans have been concerned that just a handful of companies not only have control of the internet (and technology at large), but might be abusing their power to squeeze out competition. The investigation won’t necessarily lead to action, but it may help politicians determine if any problems can either be addressed […]

A flaw in Zoom’s Mac app may have let attackers hijack webcams

[ad_1] The flaw takes advantage of Zoom’s click-to-join feature. The exploit can force users to join a conference with their webcams enabled, without their permission, if they click a special link in their browser. The security issue occurs because Zoom installs a local web server that runs in the background on Macs. But this web […]

Apple re-released its decade-old iOS ‘Texas Hold’em’ game

[ad_1] Apple actually released Texas Hold’em back in 2006 — before the App Store even existed. It was initially available for iPod before iPhone card sharks were able to get their hands on it in 2008. Apple pulled the game from the App Store in 2011. Now, it’s back under the same app listing, which […]

The surprising story behind the Apple Watch’s ECG ability

[ad_1] Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Againby Eric Topol The Apple Watch produced a seismic shift in the public’s acceptance of biometric monitoring. Sure, we’ve had step counters, heart rate and sleep monitors for years, but the Apple Watch made it hip and cool to do so. In Deep Medicine, author […]

Recommended Reading: Apple's ambitious TV plan

[ad_1] Can Apple hack it in Hollywood? We talk to the man behind Apple TV+ Stuart McGurk, GQ UK Apple officially revealed it's TV streaming service in March, but it won't debut for the masses until this fall. There have been all kinds of reports swirling… [ad_2] Source link

Engadget readers love the iPad Pro 12.9

[ad_1] Body Across the board, people appreciated the hardware improvements featured in the iPad Pro 12.9: Tyler gave them a 10/10, Jan called them sublime and Ali said “the design is fantastic.” Lori felt its dimensions were “refreshingly large” if a bit heavy, while Ali thought it “would be great if they reduced the size […]

The best games for your smartphone

[ad_1] Alto’s Odyssey If you liked Alto’s Adventure, you’ll love Alto’s Odyssey. The sequel to Snowman’s endless runner — sorry, endless snowboarder — is a stylish and highly-addictive sandboarding game with multiple biomes to discover. Just like the original, your goal is to ride for as long as possible while avoiding rocks, completing tasks and […]

Samsung expects another big slump in profits

[ad_1] While Samsung hasn’t explained what dragged it down this quarter, its performance early in the year suffered primarily due to a drop in memory chip sales. While its increased profits over the first quarter suggest that the Galaxy S10 and A-series launches helped, they weren’t popular enough to reverse trends. The tech giant certainly […]