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While it doesn’t seem like a big deal, I feel the need to tell you that iOS 17.4.1 has arrived. Apple says, “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.” The update, along with iPadOS 17.4.1, has been disseminated to “iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.”At the same time, Apple felt that the security patches were important enough for it…
The purpose of a system is what it does. Not what it says it’s doing.Reuters has compiled a new report titled “Content creators worry about miseducation in a world without TikTok”, presenting several TikTokers’ worries about a potential TikTok ban.As you probably know, the government thinks TikTok is a national intelligence hazard. The goal is ByteDance to sell its interests in the viral short video app, or face a ban in the US. If everything goes to plan (if the bill passes and Joe Biden signs it), ByteDance will have a 165-day deadline to divest from TikTok. Should it not…
Threads is continuing on its path of testing features back-to-back in order to make it a more user-friendly and efficient platform. The latest test involves a feature that had already been spotted earlier this month: the ability to swipe on a post in order to tell the algorithm that you like it.Even though we already knew this was underway, since it was already working for some users who spotted it a few weeks ago, the test is now official, as it has been formally announced by the usual parties: Mark Zuckerburg, Adam Mosseri (Head of Instagram) and the official Threads…
A report from the China Timesthat we told you about earlier this week said that Apple will release new iPad models on March 26th. Last year, for the first time since launching the first iPad in 2010, Apple failed to bring any new models to the marketplace. The new tablets expected to be launched by Apple next Tuesday include the new iPad Pro (2024) models and the new iPad Air (2024) line.One person who disagreed with the March 26th release date was Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman who said that a delay in finishing iPadOS 17.4 forced Apple to just recently send…
Social psychologist Professor Jonathan Haidt writes that over the past ten years, he has seen “the radical transformation of childhood into something inhuman: a phone-based existence.” According to The New York Post, Haidt has written a book that is due to be released soon titled “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness.”To back up his statement about children’s phone-based existence, he points out that teen girls are spending 20 hours a week on social media which makes browsing and posting on these platforms a part-time job for these girls. The book will…
Going through the actual DOJ filing of its civil lawsuit against Apple, it appears that the government is really stretching to make some of its accusations fit. The Justice Department, along with 16 state and district attorneys general, claims that Apple has monopolized the smartphone business. To prove this point, the suit accuses Apple of placing barriers to prevent some companies from entering the smartphone business.Thanks to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman for pointing out in a tweet just how ridiculous some of the government’s claims are. For example, the suit alleges that Apple’s monopolizing ways are behind the failure of the…
One of the most brag-worthy iPhone features was they got updates for more than six years. That advantage no longer stands. That’s because Google and Samsung’s latest phones will get updates for seven years. And if a now-deleted post is any guide, Samsung has extended support even further.Galaxy Tab Active 5 enterprise edition will receive support for eight yearsThat’s according to a LinkedIn post the Samsung-centric outlet SamMobile spotted. A Samsung exec wrote that the Galaxy Tab Active 5 enterprise edition will get more updates than the Galaxy S24.The device will get eight operating system versions and will also receive security patches for eight…
Threads by Instagram is one step closer to becoming a part of something bigger. Starting today, selected users can try out a beta feature that links Threads directly to the Fediverse.The Fediverse is a fairly new concept in social networking, similar to a vast, interconnected network of independent servers. Unlike traditional social media platforms, which a single company controls, the Fediverse is decentralized and allows users more control over their own data and interactions. An example of one such platform right now is Mastodon, which has been one of the pioneers of this growing movement.With the new beta, Threads users…
Justice Department files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over its iPhone – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department Thursday filed a massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant unfairly tries to keep users hooked on iPhones, and charges high fees to app developers which ultimately cost consumers money. Jo Ling Kent has details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Justice #Department #files #antitrust #lawsuit #Apple #iPhone
MediaTek rolled the dice with the Dimensity 9300 application processor and it paid off for the company. What MediaTek did was remove the low-power Efficiency CPU cores (which probably would have been the Cortex-A520) and instead configured the chip to include four Cortex-X4 Prime CPU cores running up to 3.25GHz along with four Cortex-A720 Performance CPU cores as fast as 2GHz.So what will MediaTek do for an encore? We’ve already heard some rumors about the Dimensity 9400 and now leaker Digital Chat Station (via Wccftech) has the latest information on this component. Like the Dimensity 9300, the Dimensity 9400 will…
As if Apple didn’t have enough problems with the EU breathing down its neck and forcing it to make changes, the US is now expecting the same. The lawsuit, which was backed by 16 states and the District of Columbia, centers on the iPhone.The crux of the lawsuit is that Apple designed the iPhone to keep people glued to it, whether they want to or not. The 88-page lawsuit lists the practices that make switching from an iPhone to another device hard such as:Denying third-party products access to core features that give Apple an edge, such as the payment chip for its…
As if Apple didn’t have enough problems with the EU breathing down its neck and forcing it to make changes, the US is now expecting the same. The lawsuit, which was backed by 16 states and the District of Columbia, centers on the iPhone.The crux of the lawsuit is that Apple designed the iPhone to keep people glued to it, whether they want to or not. The 88-page lawsuit lists the practices that make switching from an iPhone to another device hard such as:Denying third-party products access to core features that give Apple an edge, such as the payment chip for its…
One of the most brag-worthy iPhone features was they got updates for more than six years. That advantage no longer stands. That’s because Google and Samsung’s latest phones will get updates for seven years. And if a now-deleted post is any guide, Samsung has extended support even further.Galaxy Tab Active 5 enterprise edition will receive support for eight yearsThat’s according to a LinkedIn post the Samsung-centric outlet SamMobile spotted. A Samsung exec wrote that the Galaxy Tab Active 5 enterprise edition will get more updates than the Galaxy S24.The device will get eight operating system versions and will also receive security patches for eight…
Did you miss the opportunity to get one of the most affordable Apple Watch Series 9 units around at a cool $100 Best Buy discount a couple of days ago? That might prove to be a blessing in disguise, as Amazon now sells probably the best smartwatch in the world for iPhone users at a much cooler $200 less than usual in one very specific version.We’re talking about an all-red timepiece with a 41mm aluminum case and basic sport band, as well as standalone cellular connectivity. That’s obviously not an entry-level Series 9 model normally available for $399, with its…
I mean, we are looking at just $8 for a 30W charger and merely $15 for a dual 45W charger. These rather low prices got me thinking: Are the tech giants’ chargers just too pricey? Let’s take a closer look at the world of fast chargers.Fast charging magic The latest OnePlus 12 has a charger in the box (Image Credit–PhoneArena) Nowadays, most mid-range and all flagship phones come with fast charging capabilities. It’s a game-changer because it slashes charging times significantly. But unless you are rocking a OnePlus or Motorola device, you are probably going to need to buy a…
How China Got Ahead on EVs Speakers: Zeyi Yang, China reporter, Amanda Silverman, Features & investigations editor, and Abby Ivory-Ganja, Sr engagement editor In the race to produce and sell more electric vehicles, China has emerged as the unexpected winner. If you visit Shanghai or Shenzhen today, it feels like half of the cars running on the streets are electric. The burgeoning domestic demand also transformed Chinese auto companies into aggressive challengers in the global auto market. What did China’s government and companies do to achieve this progress? How will that impact auto companies and consumers in the West? Related…