Tag Archives: mobile

Facebook’s $37.5 Million Location Tracking Settlement: Do You Qualify for a Check?

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has agreed to a $37.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit accusing the company of violating users’ privacy by tracking their movements without permission.  Plaintiffs in Lundy et al vs. Meta Platforms claim the social media platform collected location data even when users turned off their phones’ location services setting, violating …

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More Americans Have iPhones Than Android Phones for First Time Since 2010, Research Says

Excited for the iPhone 14 launch event next week? It’s a good bet more Americans than ever are just as hyped: A research firm says iPhones now make up more than half the active smartphones in the US.  Apple’s phones haven’t outnumbered Android phones since the latter overtook iPhones in 2010, but in the second quarter of 2022, that changed, …

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Verizon Might Give Mobile Subscribers All of Apple’s Services

While all eyes are on Apple ahead of next week’s iPhone 14 launch event, Verizon may have another incentive to get iOS users to sign up for its 5G service: including Apple One, the bundle of all Apple services, as a free perk. Verizon may include Apple One with its priciest “5G Get More” tier, according to MacRumors. That tier, …

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Best Clothing Subscription Boxes of 2022

Going shopping can be a pain in the butt, especially if you don’t like trying on clothes or don’t know which clothes you should try on. It can also be time-consuming to hunt the racks at your local outlet store for that hidden gem. That’s why online clothing subscriptions are so clutch for your closet. There are plenty of options …

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Save on Chargers, Cases, Stands and More With Twelve South’s Labor Day Sale

Convenient cases, adapters and other accessories can help you make the most of your phone, laptop and other devices that you use on a daily basis. And right now, you can pick some up at a discount. Twelve South makes a whole ecosystem of handy gadgets and accessories for your devices, and right now it’s offering 12% off sitewide at …

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Resetting Your Apple ID Password Is Easy. Here’s How

Apple users know how important their Apple ID and password are. Without these two bits of information, you can’t access Apple services like iCloud and iMessage. An Apple ID and password can also help set up a new iPhone or MacBook. If you forgot your Apple ID password (and don’t use a password manager) or your account has been compromised, …

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Save 20% Sitewide on Tech Accessories With Satechi’s Labor Day Sale

Satechi’s sleek laptop, tablet and charging accessories are some of our favorites on the market right now — claiming multiple spots on our list of the best USB-C chargers, docks, batteries and other accessories. And right now, you can pick up some of these top-rated accessories for less. The company has started rolling out the Labor Day savings a little …

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Airline Pilot Scolds Passenger for Spreading AirDropped Nudes

A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured in a TikTok video threatening to cancel a flight if a passenger didn’t stop sending unsolicited nude photos to other passengers. The incident, involving Apple’s AirDrop file transfer service, occurred during a flight in late August from Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. “So here’s the deal, if this continues …

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T-Mobile confirmed on Wednesday another round of layoffs, part of a broader restructuring program resulting from its 2020 acquisition of Sprint.  The recent round of layoffs, which according to The Wall Street Journal affects network operations and engineering groups, follows a major round that left 5,000 workers out of a job last year. T-Mobile also let go of workers in July.  “These …

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Instagram Phishing Scam Exploits Users’ Desire to Be Verified, Report Says

If you receive an email about becoming verified on Instagram, be careful, it may well be a scam. Cybersecurity company Vade reported Thursday that since late July, some users have been receiving a suspicious email from hackers posing as Instagram. The email says the user’s profile has been reviewed and selected for verification.  The email uses the subject line “ig …

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