A newly discovered NSO Pegasus zero-click iPhone attack against a human rights activist managed to succeed despite Apple’s Blastdoor protections, according to security researchers at Citizen Lab.
It is unclear, however, whether the protections Apple added to iOS 14.7.1 would have succeeded in blocking the attack, as it took place at a time when iOS 14.6 was the latest version available ……
Instagram for iOS working on the ability to like Stories
August 24, 2021
With Instagram revamping its Story feature over the past few months, soon users may be able to not only react and send GIFs but like people’s Stories as well.
According to leaker and reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is working on the ability to like a Story…
Hands-on: Nomad’s new Horween leather iPhone 12 skin and tempered glass screen protector
August 24, 2021
Nomad is out with two new accessories for the iPhone 12 lineup and ahead of today’s launch, we’ve been able to test out both the thin and supple Horween Leather Skin as well as the precision-cut tempered glass screen protector. Read along for a closer look.
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OnePlus has updated these phones to Android 11
August 24, 2021
OnePlus might have promised the Android 11 update to a number of the firm’s former flagship devices, but just how many have received the latest OS build or when can you expect it to come to your phone?
This article will be continuously updated with new devices as rollouts begin. It’s also worth noting that OnePlus favors incremental or staged rollouts, meaning that even if your device is…
Android updates are still not perfect, but we’re seeing things improve year over year. Samsung has accumulated a stellar update track record as of late and is now among the best in the business when it comes to rolling out prompt Android updates. Now, the company is…
Xiaomi set to drop ‘Mi’ branding with future releases
August 24, 2021
Xiaomi’s popular “Mi” series smartphones have exploded in popularity over the past few years in global markets, but it seems as though this branding may be sidelined with future releases.
According to a statement shared with XDA-Developers, the Chinese tech giant is…
Security updates are designed to keep Android devices as secure as possible, but you’re only as safe as your latest update. OnePlus does promise regular updates for its smartphones for at least two years, so let’s see how they’re handling the August 2021 security update.
OnePlus August 2021 security update — What’s new?
The April security patch was released by Google on August 2, but…
Nest Cam (Battery) Initial Review: Practical hardware held back by the messy Google Home app
August 24, 2021
Do-it-yourself home security has been the way to go for many, with the costs of cameras and other smart home gear coming down and getting more reliable. Google’s Nest lineup has long been among the best in this arena even though it comes at a cost. After several years…
Every app open on Android 12 is accompanied by a launch animation to make “startup a more consistent and delightful experience.” One aspect of this is an animated icon on the splash screen, with Drive being the first Google app to support this on Android 12.
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OnePlus Buds Pro ditch Google Fast Pair in favor of a solution only on OnePlus phones
August 24, 2021
The OnePlus Buds series delivered two solid pairs of truly wireless earbuds last year that were great options for all Android users thanks to the addition of Google Fast Pair support. Now, though, the even-better are on the horizon, but they ditch support for Google Fast Pair entirely.
Stepping back, both the and offered support for Google Fast Pair. That’s a standard available for…
