“Google is ingrained in all of our lives, whether we like it or not, and it’s nowhere more apparent than with Google Maps.”
Apple claims a new iMessage can alert you if state-sponsored spies are eavesdropping
“Apple’s new iOS and iCloud security initiative includes a new way for iMessage users to verify that they’re talking to the person they think they’re talking to.”
T-Mobile Is Finally Adding Comprehensive SIM Swap Security
“SIM swaps are a huge problem in the wireless industry. Every carrier has had issues with customers having their phone line “swapped” to another SIM card held by an attacker.”
Google introduces “Continuous Scrolling” on desktop for Search
“Google is introducing a “Continuous Scrolling” feature on the desktop so users don’t have to navigate across pages to find the relevant search results for English-language queries in the U.S., expanding a feature the company has offered on mobile for some time.”
Anker’s Eufy lied to us about the security of its security cameras
“Anker has built a remarkable reputation for quality over the past decade, building its phone charger business into an empire spanning all sorts of portable electronics — including the Eufy home security cameras we’ve recommended over the years.”
The Apple Watch Action Button’s sole purpose is to do your bidding
“For me, the worst part about running in cold weather isn’t the freezing wind, black ice, or the fact that my face feels like it’s been stabbed with one thousand needles. It’s the 10 seconds spent shivering as my icicle fingers navigate through menus to launch an Apple Watch workout.”
1Password now saves SSO through Apple, Google, Facebook, more in Chrome, Firefox, Edge
“1Password has received a handy update today that solves the issue of remembering how you signed up for a service. Now the popular password manager will save your login credentials even when it’s through a single sign-on option through Apple, Google, Facebook, and more.”
Man in Alaska Rescued With New iPhone 14 Satellite Emergency Feature
“With the release of the Apple iPhone 14 comes the release of one of the company’s newest features: Emergency SOS. Emergency SOS allows you to connect with emergency services via a satellite connection as opposed to cellular data or wifi, which are sparse in remote areas.”
Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2. What’s Included in the Update
“Apple released the iOS 16.1.2 update Wednesday. This update comes three weeks after the release of iOS 16.1.1 and more than a month after the release of iOS 16.1.”
Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 can better survive drops on sidewalks and roads
“Corning’s Gorilla Glass is used in a lot of high-end smartphones, and now the company is promising even tougher displays with its latest version, Victus 2.”