After months of beta testing, Apple released iOS 14.5 on Monday. The updated iPhone software includes a slew of new features like a setting to turn off ad tracking within apps, the ability to unlock your phone even if you’re wearing a face mask, support for AirTags, new emoji and new Siri voices. But even before …
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Apple’s new iPhone operating system iOS 14.5, now available for free download (though we recommend waiting a few days before downloading), brings several updated features to the Siri digital assistant, including new, more naturalistic voice options. Siri no longer has a default female voice when you set up a new Apple device — instead, you’ll be asked to choose from four voice options. If you …
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Facebook users who own iPhones will soon face a decision about their online privacy. On Monday, Facebook said it will start rolling out a new prompt that asks users who have updated their Apple device’s operating systems to give the social network permission to track their activities across other apps and websites. The social network, along with other apps, are …
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With eye-catching foldable devices on the market like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Motorola Razr, Americans are seemingly quite interested in ditching their standard smartphones for more innovative gadgets. Half of US consumers are either very (16%) or somewhat (34%) interested in buying a foldable phone as their next device, according to a YouGov survey published last week. …
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Gadget manufacturer Anker’s PowerCore Magnetic 5K is the first power bank that is compatible with Apple’s MagSafe on the iPhone 12. MagSafe allows a variety of accessories including cases, wallets and stands to attach to the iPhone using magnets while also allowing wireless charging with those accessories that support it. And that’s exactly what the new PowerCore 5K does. It …
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The iPhone 12 now comes in purple. Tim Cook made the announcement himself at Tuesday’s Apple’s spring event. Until now, the iPhone 12 and 12 Mini were available in black, white, blue, green and red (part of Product Red). The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max come in graphite, gold, silver and blue finishes. A video showing off the purple iPhone included The …
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I’m planning to wring at least one more year out of my iPhone X — or, at least, I was, until I got a look at this deal. Because would I like to upgrade to the iPhone 12? Sure. Am I willing to pay $829 or more to do so? Hard pass. But check this: Today only, you can buy …
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The FBI unlocked an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters in 2015 thanks to the help of an Australian cybersecurity company, a report says. Azimuth Security, a small infosec company based in Sydney, Australia, came up with the hacking solution for the FBI, The Washington Post reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. It took two Azimuth hackers to …
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Next year’s lineup of iPhones might not include a Mini model. Apple’s iPhone offerings in 2022 could include two higher-end models coming in at 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, as well as two lower-end models with the same dimensions, according to a research note from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that was shared with MacRumors. Apple is expected to release four versions …
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Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, launched at the end of January, have already lost around half of their value, according to a study published Wednesday by Sell Cell, a site that lets you sell your used phone. Losing the most value is the 256GB Galaxy S21 5G, which used is worth 57% less than it retails for when new, and 51% …
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