PSA: iOS 16 has a limit to how many custom lock screens users can create
One of the key features of iOS 16 is the new, customizable iPhone lock screen. It lets users create multiple sets with different wallpapers, font settings, and even widgets. However, despite having multiple customization options, the latest version.....»»
Apple says a software update is on the way to fix iPhone 15 overheating problems
Over the last week, a number of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro users have complained of their new devices overheating and running at abnormally high temperatures. In response to those complaints, Apple has announced that a software update is on the way.....»»
Bluetti AC180 Solar Portable Power Station review: Perfect merge of price, ports, and power
The Bluetti AC180 Solar takes on all the best aspects of the AC200Max and crams it into a smaller, lighter form factor that should satisfy most users' needs.Bluetti AC180 SolarPortable power stations come in all shapes and sizes, from larger than a s.....»»
Apple Wallet"s Connected Accounts may come to the US
The Apple Wallet Connected Cards feature, included in the iOS 17.1 beta for UK-based users, may become available elsewhere, with references indicating it will also become available in the United States at some point.A UK debit card added to Apple Wal.....»»
Here’s why You Should Ditch your iPhone for the Pixel 8
Users looking to switch might want to try out Google's upcoming flagship phones, the Pixel 8 series, but what exactly can one expect? The post Here’s why You Should Ditch your iPhone for the Pixel 8 appeared first on Phandroid. The s.....»»
Striking rare gold: Researchers unveil new material infused with gold in an exotic chemical state
For the first time, Stanford researchers have found a way to create and stabilize an extremely rare form of gold that has lost two negatively charged electrons, denoted Au2+. The material stabilizing this elusive version of the valued element is a ha.....»»
iPhone screens have a hidden QR code to help Apple control production costs
You’ve probably never seen the QR code printed on your iPhone screen because it’s so microscopic that most people have no idea there’s a QR code there. A new report from The Information details how Apple has been putting microscopic codes on th.....»»
DOJ finally posted that “embarrassing” court doc Google wanted to hide
Google exec said users get hooked on search engine like “cigarettes or drugs.” Enlarge (credit: Yulia Reznikov | Moment) The US Department of Justice has finally posted what judge Amit Mehta described at the Google s.....»»
Apple’s iPhone 12 is once again safe enough to use in France
iPhone 12 users in France can breathe a sigh of relief now after days of radiation exposure concerns. That’s concern that French authorities raised this month due to new radiation level test results. more….....»»
Dialpad PII Redaction enhances privacy protection
Dialpad released PII Redaction, an Ai-powered feature designed to fortify privacy safeguards of personal identifiable information (PII) and empower users with greater control over their data. As part of Dialpad Ai, a proprietary automatic speech reco.....»»
Malicious ads creep into Bing Chat responses
Users of Bing Chat, the GPT-4-powered search engine Microsoft introduced earlier this year, are being targeted with ads leading to malware. According to Malwarebytes researchers, searching for Advanced IP Scanner (network-scanning software) or MyCase.....»»
Every iPhone screen has a barcode to prevent a manufacturing scam
Apple spent millions to add a barcode to iPhone displays in order to save being charged hundreds of millions by manufacturers claiming faulty screens that may not have been.Chinese display firms Lens Technology and Biel Crystal have been controversia.....»»
Microsoft will stop old Windows product keys from activating new Windows installs
Windows 7 and 8 keys still seem to work for now, but that may be ending. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) RIP to one of my favorite loopholes: Microsoft quietly announced earlier this month (via Neowin) that users will no lon.....»»
Bing Chat’s ads are sending users to dangerous malware sites
The Bing Chat AI chatbot often serves up adverts to its users, but it turns out these ads can be hijacked by malicious websites containing dangerous malware......»»
VMware users anxious about costs and ransomware threats
VMware customers have growing concerns about the state of the virtualization software and the company behind it – ranging from rising licensing costs, ransomware vulnerabilities and a diminishing quality of support, according to VergeIO. 84% of res.....»»
Physicists coax superconductivity and more from quasicrystals
In research that could jumpstart interest into an enigmatic class of materials known as quasicrystals, MIT scientists and colleagues have discovered a relatively simple, flexible way to create new atomically thin versions that can be tuned for import.....»»
American Climate Corps: Biden"s new green jobs initiative delivers more promises than details, says researcher
When President Joe Biden created the American Climate Corps by executive order on Sept. 20, 2023, it marked a step toward keeping a pledge he made nearly three years earlier: to create a new workforce training and service program to deal with global.....»»
Losing subscribers, Disney+ starts fighting password sharing, too
The enforcement is starting with Canada. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Like Netflix, Disney+ is getting more stringent about sharing account login information. Disney+'s subscriber agreement already says users can't share acc.....»»
Apple Pay has new discounts up to 15% off at select retailers
Refresh your wardrobe this fall with these limited-time offers from Apple Pay and select partners.Apple has partnered with retailers across the web to offer savings to Apple Pay users. Customers can use Apple Pay to get exclusive offers on shirts, dr.....»»
Microsoft is bringing passkeys to Windows 11
Microsoft has announced the rollout of support for passkeys in Windows 11, giving users a better security alternative to passwords. The post Microsoft is bringing passkeys to Windows 11 appeared first on Phandroid. The problem with passwor.....»»
Chrome users need to watch out for fake update prompts
The Xenomorph malware that used to primarily target users in Europe have made its way to North America, so Chrome users need to watch out for fake updates. The post Chrome users need to watch out for fake update prompts appeared first on Phandroid......»»