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Washington DC Council Approves Plan to Issue Digital IDs
The Washington D.C. council approved a bill from Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) that brings the city “a step closer to the reality of digital credentials.”
Get an iPhone MagSafe Fan With Razer Phone Cooler Chroma
The Razer Phone Cooler Chroma is a MagSafe fan to cool down your iPhone, and it has Razer’s Chroma RGB technology for lighting customization.
Does Apple Have Too Much Control Over Your iPhone?
Recode is working on a series that examines Big Tech and antitrust. Sara Morrison covers Apple in the first installment, asking “How much control should Apple have over your iPhone?” One paragraph in particular grabbed my attention:
In her book Monopolies Suck, antitrust expert Sally Hubbard described Apple as a “warm and fuzzy monopolist” when compared to Facebook, Google, and Amazon, the other three companies in the so-called Big Four that have been accused of being too big. It doesn’t quite have the negative public perception that its three peers have, and the effects of its exclusive control over mobile apps on its consumers aren’t as obvious.
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iOS 15.2 Lets Users View iPhone Parts and Service History
As of iOS 15.2, consumers will be able to view their iPhone parts and service history straight in the Settings app.
Cyber Monday 2021: Get 30% Off HYPER Docks, Adapters, Chargers, and More
HYPER’s offerings for Cyber Monday 2021 includes a 30% discount sitewide as well as a free gift when you spend US$100 or more.
Apple Begins to Alert Victims of NSO Group's Pegasus Spyware
On Tuesday Apple revealed it is suing NSO Group for its Pegasus spyware that attacks iPhone users. TechCrunch writes that the company has begun alerting victims.
The alerts — which Apple says are designed to inform and assist users who may have been targeted by state-sponsored attackers — were also sent to a number of users in El Salvador. This includes 12 employees from El Faro, an online digital newspaper that has been notoriously critical of the government, as well as two leaders of civil society organizations and two opposition politicians.
Reset The Network Settings On Your iPhone
If you’re having trouble with your Bluetooth, try resetting your Network Settings on your iPhone! Resetting your Network can do a whole bunch of things, learn more in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 900.
Get Free AirPods When You Sign Up For Visible for Black Friday 2021
Starting November 18, Visible is offering new customers a free pair of earbuds when they buy select phones and port their number.
Get 20% Off Twelve South's PowerPic Mod Wireless Charger
Twelve South is offering customers 20% off the PowerPic mod Wireless Charger by using a special offer code for Black Friday 2021.
Apple-Designed 5G Modems Could Debut in 2023 iPhones
Apple has been successful designing its own processors. Now, the tech giant appears ready to develop its own 5G modems, too.
This Smartphone Case Uses NASA-Created Aerogel Insulation
Lined with aerogel, a substance pioneered by NASA, the case can protect your phone down to -40° F and up to 120° F.
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PROfezzion MagSafe Car Mount
This MagSafe Car Mount is also a MagSafe Tripod for your iPhone.
Check it out in this mini-segment from Mac Geek Gab 899 and buy yours here.
Linea Sketch 4 for iPad Adds Watercolor Brushes, Annotations, More
Linea Sketch 4 for iPad and iPhone is out, and it sports new watercolor brushes, annotations, a rounded corner tool, and more. It’s a free update for version 3 users.
Urban Armor Gear Offers 60% Off on Select Smartphone Cases
Urban Armor Gear has kicked off its holiday savings with 60% off select smartphone cases. The deal ends Sunday, November 14.
How Thieves are Stealing Apple ID Credentials for Stolen iPhones
A report from India Today shares the story of how thieves tricked an Apple user to steal his credentials in order to unlock the iPhone they stole.
Vedant narrated his ordeal on Twitter and urged users to be aware of the types of attacks that can be used to extract sensitive information from users. He revealed that the first thing he did after losing his phone was log in to the Find My app with his Apple ID using his MacBook and try to get the phone’s exact location through the Find My app.
Classic phishing attack.
'Zero' Introduces Line of Wireless Charging Devices for iPhone
Zero announced the launch of its Qi-certified wireless charging solutions that can keep mobile devices powered for the whole day. Wireless Qi Pad: The patented Zero Qi-certified Pad battery magnetically attaches itself to the back of a Qi-enabled phone with the included magnetic pad over rubber or plastic phone cases up to 4mm thick. It provides 3000 mAh power capacity for a 60%-80% greater charge than standard battery packs. Travel Cube: This Qi Pad charging Travel Cube provides power wherever the user goes. It can simultaneously charge up to two Zero Qi pads and one additional mobile device (with an extra USB C port). In addition, it comes with LED lights that indicate the remaining charge level in the Travel Cube at a glance. Home Docking: The Zero Home Dock gives users a place to recharge their Wireless Qi pads after a full day’s usage. It can charge up to two Zero Qi pads and one additional mobile device (with an extra USB C port) simultaneously. In addition, the Home Dock works with rubber or plastic phone cases up to 4mm thick, allowing for charging without removing your case.
