[ad_1] There is an improvement that can help your daytime activities. Fit users on iOS now get route maps for their walks and bike rides, much like their Android counterparts do. This includes workouts tracked through smartwatches and linked mobile apps. The updates are rolling out over the course of the next week. They’re simple […]
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Apple Card rolls out in the US this August
[ad_1] Goldman Sachs, the company powering the card, has previously talked about expanding to other countries following the US debut. The hooks, apart from the tight iPhone integration, are the lack of late fees combined with a cashback program that offers extra rewards for Apple purchases and daily cash deposits you can use far more […]
Google researchers discovered serious iOS security flaws
[ad_1] The majority of the vulnerabilities discovered by google were so-called “interactionless” bugs, meaning they can be executed on a remote iOS device without requiring any sort of direct interaction with the phone. An attacker simply has to send malicious code via iMessage and wait for the victim to open it. Because these “interactionless” bugs […]
Apple contractors frequently hear sensitive info in Siri recordings
[ad_1] Apple stressed in a statement that it has multiple privacy protections. The recordings aren’t tied to Apple IDs, and they’re studied in “secure facilities” by people who are bound to “strict confidentiality requirements.” It won’t know whose device made a request or otherwise make connections. That still leaves some concerns, though, and not just […]
LG’s 2019 TVs are ready to work with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit
[ad_1] This year started with a slew of TV manufacturers showing off hardware ready to work with Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit protocols, and now LG says its 2019 TVs are ready to support both features. That makes it, by its claim, the first global TV manufacturer with support for Apple’s smart home control system […]
Children of the Light’ is finally available on iOS
[ad_1] Sky sends players on an adventure through seven, stylized regions to solve a mystery while making positive connections to the community. In addition to solving problems, you might compose music or gift candles to other players. In a blog post, Thatgamecompany founder Jenova Chen once wrote that Sky is “a game specially created to […]
A Bluetooth vulnerability could give hackers your location
[ad_1] The vulnerability has to do with the way Bluetooth-enabled devices pair with each other. In that relationship, one device serves as the central connection and the other plays a peripheral role. The peripheral device sends out a signal that contains a unique address — similar to an IP address — and data about the […]
Spotify adds long-overdue iPad multitasking
[ad_1] Spotify has been available on the iPad for several years, but it hasn’t really evolved to take advantage of the Apple tablet’s growing multitasking abilities. You’ve still had to switch to a full-screen view just to start a new playlist or see what friends are playing. At last, though, it’s getting more respect. Spotify […]
Apple and Google show off their more inclusive emoji for 2019
[ad_1] You’ll see more characters for accessibility, such as guide dogs, wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs. Also, the well-known “holding hands” emote now includes many more combinations of skin colors and gender. You can also find India-focused emotes like a Hindu temple, a Diya lamp and a sari. On the silly side, you can expect animals […]
Niantic is shutting down Field Trip, its first app
[ad_1] The apps have already left their respective stores. Don’t despair if you’re still using Field Trip and don’t want to use the alternatives. While Niantic hasn’t committed to anything at this stage, it hinted that there could be a “reimagined version” of the app at some point in the future. This isn’t so much […]