As if one wasn’t enough, sources indicate there’s a second Pegasus, by a different spy firm, attacking vulnerable iPhones and iPads.
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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.
How to Rearrange Your Home Screens on iOS and iPadOS
You finally have one of your Home Screens just how you want it, but it’s hard to get to. Luckily, it’s easy to rearrange your Home Screens.
These Upcycled iPhone Cases From CASETiFY Now Include MagSafe
CASETiFY’s Impact and Ultra Impact products are upcycled iPhone cases and now include support for Apple’s MagSafe charging.
Apple Releases iPhone Macro Challenge for iPhone 13 Pro Users
Owners of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max can join the iPhone Macro Challenge. Share your best macro photos on Instagram and Twitter.
'Fortnite' on iOS Makes a Comeback Through NVIDIA GeForce NOW
On Thursday NVIDIA announced that Fortnite on iOS can soon be possible by way of its GeForce NOW streaming service.
CLCKR Universal MagSafe Stand and Slim Wallet Accessory Now Available
Smartphone accessory maker CLCKR says its Universal MagSafe Stand and Slim Wallet with Stand are now available.
Changes and 15 Years of iPhone - ACM 567
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet reflect on recent changes, and they try to put 15 years of iPhone into context. Hard to believe!
Fifteen Years of iPhone – TMO Daily Observations 2022-01-10
Charlotte Henry and Jeff Butts join host Kelly Guimont to discuss a decade and a half of iPhone and how the landscape has changed.
Survey Reveals 87% of Teens in the United States Own an iPhone
A survey conducted by investment bank Piper Sandler in Fall 2021 shows the popularity of the iPhone. 10,000 teens were surveyed in 44 states.
CES 2022: Satechi's New Headphone Stand Can Also Charge Your iPhone
Satechi announced a 2-in-1 headphone stand at CES 2022 that can also charge your iPhone. It’s available to preorder for US$79.99.
'NoReboot' is an iOS Bug That Can Fake a Shutdown to Trick You
ZecOps writes about “NoReboot,” the ultimate persistence bug that can trick the user into thinking the device has been shut down.
Lumos! Siri Understands Harry Potter Spells
Your iPhone and, more specifically, Siri understands the ‘Lumos’ and ‘Nox’ commands from Harry Potter for turning the flashlight on and off!
Support For BlackBerry Comes to an End
Blackberry ended support for its smartphone on Tuesday. It was the first smartphone I ever had, so I confess to feeling a little nostalgic about it all! Reuters looked back on the life of the previously indispensable device.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama, one of its most celebrated users, made headlines in 2016 when he was asked to give up his BlackBerry and replace it with an unnamed smartphone. Blackberry lost favor with users with the advent of Apple’s touchscreen iPhones and rival Android devices. In recent years, the company pivoted to making cybersecurity software and embedded operating systems for cars. Social media was alight with tributes. One Twitter user reminisced it was a “fabulous machine” and hoped the company’s phones would be resurrected. In a document published in 2020, the company said it would take steps to decommission legacy services for BlackBerry 10 and BlackBerry OS operating systems and added devices running on them would no longer be supported and may not be able to receive or send data, make phone calls or send messages reliably.
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CES 2022: WHOOSH! Announces Eco-Friendly Screen Cleaner
WHOOSH! announced a line of eco-friendly screen cleaner and protectors to keep your devices hygienic using reusable components.
CES 2022: Scosche Announces Phone Car Mounts with Wireless Charging
Scosche announced new phone car mounts. Each product will be available at a different price and be released at a separate time.
