T-Mobile has unveiled Account Takeover Protection, using PIN numbers to protect lines from being migrated out by bad actors.
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iOS Now Supports Face ID With Masks
The latest version of iOS, version 15.4, finally brings support for Face ID with masks.
Samsung CEO Bows in Apology Over App Throttling
Samsung Experience Division CEO JH Han literally bowed in apology to shareholders over the company throttling apps on its phones.
iPhone Production Halted by Soaring COVID Cases in China
iPhone production has been halted at Foxconn factories in China as a result of soaring COVID cases.
Google Updates Messages to Take On iMessages
Google has taken the wraps off of new Messages features, taking aim at Apple’s iMessages and calling out Apple for not supporting broader standards.
Google Deploys Air Raid Alerts on Android to Help Ukrainians
Google is deploying an Air Raid Alerts system for Android users in Ukraine, in an effort to help them stay safe.
Apple Peak Performance: iPhone 13 SE
At Apple’s Peak Performance event, CEO Tim Cook took the wraps off the iPhone 13 SE, following months of rumors and anticipation.
Lapsus$ Strikes Again: Hackers Steal Samsung Galaxy Code
Hacker group Lapsus$ is in the news again, this time for stealing 190GB of Samsung data and Galaxy code.
Open Web Advocacy Is Taking On #AppleBrowserBan
A new organization is trying to challenge Apple, calling for the company to allow third-party browser engines on iOS.
Samsung to Roll Out Update to Fix Throttling
Samsung plans to roll out an update that will fix throttling on its phones, following reports of more than 10,000 apps being throttled.
Samsung Throttlegate: World’s Largest Smartphone Maker Throttling Apps
Samsung doesn’t appear to have learned from Apple, as the company has been caught throttling thousands of apps’ performance.
Lawmakers Want Answers About the FBI’s Use of Pegasus Spyware
Lawmakers want information about Pegasus, the spyware developed by NSO Group, demanding answers from Apple and the FBI about the latter’s use of it.
Apple ‘Peek Performance’ Event Scheduled For March 8
Apple has revealed its upcoming event, called “Peek Performance,” scheduled for March 8.
Samsung’s Exynos Chip Lags Hopelessly Behind Apple’s A-Series
Samsung’s Exynos chip was lauded as one of the best chances for the Android world to challenge Apple’s performance on smartphones…but that hasn’t happened.
Apple’s Next iPhone May Be $199 and Have 5G
Apple is reportedly preparing to release an updated iPhone SE with 5G, and it may cost as little as $199.
Samsung Broke Encryption On 100 Million Phones
The world’s largest smartphone maker shipped roughly 100 million phones with broken encryption, putting its customers at risk.
Google Abandoned the Pixel 3 For No Good Reason
Some users are not happy with Google’s decision to stop supporting the Pixel 3, and there appears to be no technical reason for the decision.
Google Bringing Privacy Sandboxing to Android
Google is taking a page from Apple, laying the groundwork for privacy sandboxing in its Android operating system (OS).
Apple Taking Steps to Address AirTags Misuse
Apple is working to address issues with AirTags, specifically bad actors using them in ways the company never intended.
The 5G Blackberry Dream Is Over As OnwardMobility Loses Blackberry Rights
Just a month after OnwardMobility reassured prospective customers it was still working on a revived Blackberry, new reports indicate the project is vaporware.