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Totallee Hybrid MagSafe Cases Released for iPhone 12
Hybrid MagSafe cases for the iPhone 12 series are available from totallee for US$39. In December these cases were released for the iPhone 13.
Apple’s App Store Policies Under Fire by Another Dutch Group
According to a Dutch foundations, Apple’s and Google’s app store policies have cost residents more than a billion euros in excess payments.
Bronx Woman Sentenced to 21 Months for iPhone Insurance Scam
Yet another iPhone insurance scam has come to a close, and a Bronx woman earned herself 21 months in prison for mail fraud.
iPhone 13 Comparison Against the Samsung Galaxy S22
How does Apple’s latest smartphone compete with the Samsung Galaxy S22? PCMag published this iPhone 13 comparison to find out.
An Angel Shot for Your iPhone: the SOS Shortcut You Need to Install
Personal safety has become more important than ever. One automation expert has developed the best SOS shortcut we’ve ever seen.
Review: Polarr is a Flexible Photo Editor for Many Platforms
Polarr is a photo-editing app for iOS and Android that packs a punch. It has a lot of features for people to edit and create/share styles.
iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 Beta 2 Rolling Out
Apple has begun distributing iOS 15.4 beta 2 to developers, along with iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and more.
Mophie Releases Magnetic Stand, Travel Charger for iPhone
Mophie announced two new products today. One is a 3-in-1 travel charger for iPhone, and the other is a portable magnetic charging stand.
'Tap to Pay on iPhone' Coming Later This Year, Apple Says
Apple has officially announced Tap to Pay on iPhone, its contactless peer-to-peer payment system for small businesses to accept payments.
Israel Wants to Know if Pegasus Spyware Used in Own Country
The government of Israel is opening an investigation to determine if its own law enforcement used Pegasus spyware against Israeli businesses.
CASETiFY Bounce Case Offers 13-Foot Drop Protection
CASETiFY has launched its newest product today called Bounce Case. It offers an astonishing 13 feet of drop protection.
iPhone 13 Owners Can Get a Totallee Sierra Blue iPhone Case
Case manufacturer totallee has recently released a Sierra Blue iPhone case to match their iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max.
Judge Throws Out Misrepresentation Case Against Apple
A US judge dismissed a misrepresentation case claiming Apple deliberately overstated the iPhone’s water resistance, misleading customers.
A Second Pegasus By a Different Company Disclosed
As if one wasn’t enough, sources indicate there’s a second Pegasus, by a different spy firm, attacking vulnerable iPhones and iPads.
Apple Wallet Office Keys Unlock Doors at World Trade Center
Apple Wallet office keys are beginning to roll out at the World Trade Center, with more properties to adopt the technology soon.
Chinese National Who Helped Defraud Apple Sentenced to Prison
A Chinese national who purchased fake iPhones and used them to defraud Apple was sentenced to 26 months in prison plus restitution costs.
'ZAGG Protect' is a New Smartphone Insurance Plan
ZAGG Protect is a new smartphone insurance plan and it’s powered by Safeware. It lets people protect their devices for a US$99 annual payment.
JOBY Launches Motion Control Devices for Smartphones
JOBY releases motion control devices that work with iPhone. JOBY Spin creates 360-degree shots, and JOBY Swing has a slider for linear shots.
Apple Releases iOS 15.4 Beta, and Now Anyone Can Use Face ID With a Mask
It’s taken longer than it probably should have, but Apple’s latest iOS beta allows you to use Face ID with a mask.
Thursdays with Bob: Secret iPhone Features – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-27
Dr Mac joins host Kelly Guimont to share a few things he has (re)discovered his iPhone can do and how his life is better as a result.
Smart iPhone Tricks
Dr. Mac rhapsodizes about recent iPhone innovations he finds impressive.
Contactless iPhone Payments May Be Just Around The Corner
Contactless iPhone payments could be enabled in a future iOS update, Mark Gurman wrote on Wednesday. It means that small business could accept credit card payments directly with an iPhone, without needing a terminal such as Square. Jeff Butts has more information here.
In order to accept payments on an iPhone today, merchants need to use payment terminals that plug in or communicate with the phone via Bluetooth. The upcoming feature will instead turn the iPhone into a payment terminal, letting users such as food trucks and hair stylists accept payments with the tap of a credit card or another iPhone onto the back of their device.
Apple Tells Developers iCloud Sync Bug is Fixed
An iCloud sync bug plaguing apps for months is now fixed, Apple’s telling developers. App users shouldn’t get iCloud 503 errors anymore.