Safari 14.1 for macOS Big Sur, iPadOS 14.5, and iOS 14.5 brings new WebKit features, APIs, and more for web developers.
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Enjoy the New Pandora Home Screen Widget for iOS
Pandora’s latest app update this week has launched a brand new Home Screen widget for iOS | iPadOS 14.
CASETiFY’s New Spring Cases are Great for iPhone 12
CASETiFY’s new ColorBoost Impact Cases are a great spring color complement for your iPhone 12.
RoboKiller Spam Call & Text Blocker 2-Year Subscription: $39.99
We have a deal on RoboKiller, a spam call and text blocker for iPhone and Android. RoboKiller eliminates 99% of spam calls, so you only get the phone calls you want. RoboKiller’s predictive call blocking algorithm intercepts any incoming spam call in less than 0.01 second, making sure your phone never rings. It also features its own bots designed to waste spammer’s time. So that’s fun. A 2-year subscription is $39.99 through our deal.
Hohem iSteady X 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer: $69
We have a deal on the Hohem iSteady X 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer. This device features auto-rotation and non-orthogonal axes design for immersive and wide shots. It’s small and designed to be held with one hand. It also has a built in tripod for standalone use. This device is $69 through our deal.
This Versatile Device Powers Your Phone While Adding Moonlike Ambiance: $39.99
We have a deal on an interesting device called the Moonlit Soft Glow LED Light. It’s part lamp and part Qi wireless charger for your iPhone or other Qi-enabled devices. The base operates as the wireless charger, while the arc spanning the device has LED ambient lights. It’s $39.99 through our deal.
Spring Forward Breakdown – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-20
Bryan Chaffin joins host Kelly Guimont to break down today’s “Spring Forward” announcements including all the new things we did (and didn’t) see.
Magnetic Phone Holder: $24.99
We have a deal for you today on a magnetic iPhone holder. This device is ergonomically-designed with a bracket that easily extends after being attached to a laptop, computer monitor, or vertical flat surface. It also has a reserved charging port so that you can power up your phone. It’s $24.99 through our deal.
Magnetic Wireless Charging Power Bank Sticks to iPhone 12: $39.99
We have a deal on a portable battery with a built-in Qi charger that uses magnets to stick right to the back of your iPhone 12 while it’s charging. And it has a built-in ring on the back that you can use to securely hold your iPhone while you’re using it. This device is $39.99 through our deal.
15:21 Cork iPhone Cases are Sustainably Harvested
15:21 is a company based in Stockholm, Sweden and it makes iPhone cases out of cork, including cases for the iPhone 12 smartphone line.
Security Firm Behind iPhone Unlocking Finally Discovered
The security firm that unlocked the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter has been unveiled, and it’s an Australian company called Azimuth.
Azimuth is a poster child for “white hat” hacking, experts say, which is good-guy cybersecurity research that aims to disclose flaws and disavows authoritarian governments. Two Azimuth hackers teamed up to break into the San Bernardino iPhone, according to the people familiar with the matter, who like others quoted in this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters.
An interesting story, especially with the connection to Corellium.
Measure Your Broadband With New ‘FCC Speed Test App’
As part of its Measuring Broadband America Program, the FCC announced the release of a speed test app. The information collected through the app will help to inform the FCC’s efforts to provide improved coverage information to the public. “We expect that some of the information collected through the app will be incorporated into the Commission’s broadband data collection systems, including challenges to provider-submitted maps and our collection of additional crowdsourced data.”
Review: Ekster’s MagSafe Wallet is a Slim Alternative to Apple’s Wallet
Ekster sent Andrew its new MagSafe wallet to try. He’s been using it for a couple of weeks and shared his thoughts in a review.
PopSockets Launches Plant-Based Phone Grip
PopSockets launched a new plant-based phone grip called PopGrip Plant. It’s made with corn starch, castor beans, and canola oil.
Pictar Smart Grip Makes iPhone Feel Like Camera: $73.99
I love Pictar’s product line, and I’m thrilled we have a deal for you on the Pictar Smart Grip. It’s an attachment for your iPhone that makes it feel much more like a DLSR, including giving you a shutter button that works much more comfortably. It also gives you physical knobs for controlling some of your camera’s features. The Pictar Smart Grip is compatible with iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max, 12/12 Mini, 6/6 Plus/6S, 7/7 Plus, 8/8 Plus, Pro 12/Pro Max, SE 2020, and X/XR/XS/XS Max. It also works with various Android models if that’s your jam. This device is $73.99 through our deal.
3-in-1 Apple Watch & Lightning Charger Cable: $16.99
We have a deal on a charging cable that has three ends: Apple Watch and two Lightning connectors with support for dual charging. It also comes in gray, pink, blue, white, red, and purple. It’s $16.99 through our deal.
IMEI Numbers, Apple Arcade Updates – TMO Daily Observations 2021-04-07
Bryan Chaffin and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss IMEI numbers, the new wave of Apple Arcade games, and cultural confessions.
GoFish Cam Wireless Underwater Fishing Camera: $199.99
Our friends at Stack Commerce have a fun deal for us today on the GoFish Cam Wireless Underwater Fishing Camera, a wireless underwater fishing camera that sits on your fishing line and works with a mobile app so you can see your footage right from your phone. The camera attaches in-line between your main line and leader line, and it allows you to both view and share your underwater fishing footage. It’s $199.99 through our deal.
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Aduro U-Light Desktop Lamp Organizer with Wireless Charging Stand: $19.99
We have a deal on a desk lamp that includes a built-in wireless charger for your iPhone and an organizing cup for your pens, Apple Pencil, and the like. The touch control LED lamp has fully customizable brightness settings that you can set to your preferred level, and it features a flexible gooseneck. It’s $19.99 through our deal.
BackPack Magnetic 5,000mAh Powerbank: $39.99
We have a deal on BackPack, a magnetic wireless charger equipped with extra strength magnets inside, which perfectly align and attach to your iPhone 12 family of devices. It has a built-in 5,000mAh battery, and bottom ports allow Type-C out and/or Type-A out. It’s $39.99 through our deal.
French Watchdog CNIL Questions Apple’s Compliance With EU Privacy Rules
CNIL, France’s data regulator, is questioning Apple’s compliance with EU privacy rules over personalized advertising.
Scooter-Sharing Service ‘Lime’ Adds iOS 14 App Clips
Lime’s business involves renting out electric scooters and bikes for people, and the company updated its app to add iOS 14 App Clips.
Memory Bit-Flip Error, Justin Long's Change of Heart, Oak Island Catchup, with John Kheit - ACM 544
Bryan Chaffin and John Kheit dive into the memory bit-flip error that is apparently becoming common. They also catch up on their favorite show, The Curse of Oak Island, and they discuss Justin Long’s change of marketing heart.
iOS 14 Isn’t Safe From Forensic Extraction Technology
Elcomsoft has announced an update to its iOS Forensic Toolkit, with version 7.0 working on iPhone 12 models and iOS 14 through iOS 14.3.
