Apple is working to satisfy lawmakers’ privacy and security concerns over its Face ID facial recognition technology. Sen. Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, said Monday that he appreciates the company’s efforts to answer his questions about how it’s addressing such concerns. Franken, the top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and …
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It’s a toss-up between Mail and Messages for the app I use most on my iPhone ($162 at Amazon). And maybe Instagram. (And, OK, the MLB.com At Bat app during the summer months.) But by and large, it’s email and texting that I do most regularly on my phone. The Messages app got a few new features with iOS 11, …
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Apple recently removed the option to download and install apps using iTunes on your computer. The move makes sense as most of us never even connect an iOS device to a computer, let alone install apps through iTunes. But if you’re one of the people liked the option and were upset about its removal, you’re in luck. Now playing: Watch …
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Changes to Live Photos may have grabbed headlines, but iOS 11 introduces some under-the-hood changes to the way your iPhone snaps photos. The biggest of which is the new HEIF file format that replaces JPEG. Let’s have a look at the best way to set up your iPhone’s camera with these new features. 1. Embrace HEIF The HEIF format for …
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With iOS 11, Apple‘s iPhones can now automatically silence all notifications and alerts when the phone determines you’re driving — to keep you focused on the road. Now, Google is cribbing that handy feature for the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. The new Pixel Ambient Services app, which will come preinstalled on Google’s latest flagships, includes the feature …
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If you’re a Windows PC user looking for a new browser for your iOS or Android device, you might give the new mobile version of Microsoft‘s Edge browser a try. Available today in preview for Windows Insiders — enroll here — the new version of Edge promises some quality of life benefits if you also use Edge on your PC. Among the …
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There’s an adjustment period with any new iOS. New features get added. Things get moved around. If some of iOS 11‘s changes have left you feeling frustrated, then perhaps the following seven fixes will have you feeling better about yourself and your updated iPhone or iPad. 1. Stop autoplay videos in the App Store Auto-play videos are everywhere you turn, …
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Curious about using your face to unlock your phone? Apprehensive about Face ID and Apple Pay? Apple published an extensive guide on Face ID in advance of the upcoming iPhone X. You can read it all yourself. Also, check out our in-depth look at the security aspects of Face ID and general overview of the tech. This isn’t the first …
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With MacOS High Sierra and iOS 11, iCloud Drive is finally catching up with Dropbox and Google Drive in terms of sharing ability. You will need to convince your collaborators to start using iCloud Drive, however, if you want to share files on Apple‘s cloud service, a dubious proposition given the head start that both Dropbox and Google Drive enjoy. …
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Apple on Wednesday released a technical white paper that offers a breakdown of the security behind Face ID, its new facial recognition tech. For now the iPhone X will be Apple’s only device using Face ID, but the authentication tool has already raised concerns on multiple fronts. Sen. Al Franken, a Democrat from Minnesota, wrote a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook earlier this …
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