“While U.S. police are now sometimes forcing suspects with Face ID-ready iPhones to unlock their devices, Apple’s technology is simultaneously making that a risky proposition, one security firm is warning agencies.”
You Can Now Record a Police Stop With a Siri Shortcut
“It’s the kind of thing you hope you never really need, but it’s there just in case. A new shortcut called “Police” is now available that has Siri discreetly record audio if a driver is ever pulled over by law enforcement.”
Apple’s iOS 12.1 Update Includes Over 70 New Emojis
“Apple recently announced that it will add more than 70 brand new emojis as part of its iOS 12.1 package. Earlier this summer, the tech giant teased a small sampling of what users could expect, unveiling images of a kangaroo, lobster and a cupcake, as well as a selection of superheroes.”
Consumer Reports: Most notable iPhone XS improvement is battery life, but Note 9 is still #1
“Consumer Reports this evening has published its full review and testing results from the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. The site says the “most notable improvement” this year is battery life, while camera technology is a “bit better.”
Huawei trolled people lining up for the iPhone XS in the best possible way
“It’s no surprise to see Apple rivals come up with ways to mock the iPhone just as a new models launch, and the same happened this year.”
Dissected new iPhones reveal Intel, Micron, Toshiba parts
“Among the first detailed teardowns of the phones since their launch on September, the study https://ift.tt/2xInnF6 by repair firm iFixit did not list any parts from Samsung and, as expected, no chips from Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O).”
Apple fined $9 million for misleading customers with faulty iPhones and iPads
“Apple has been fined $9 million for making false or misleading representations to customers with faulty iPhones and iPads about their consumer rights.”
Apple will limit iPhone access via charging port, irking police
“Apple is moving ahead with plans to limit the ability to access data from an iPhone via its charging port, a move that has drawn some concern from law enforcement.”
New iPhone 8 Leak Reveals Apple’s Sneaky Secret
“Apple’s upcoming iPhone 8 promises to introduce a number of new technologies to the iPhone faithful. One of those is a mainstay of many Android handsets, namely wireless charging. But Apple’s implementation is going to be disappointing to those hoping for the accepted protocols to be accepted.”
