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Carrier caught injecting ‘SMS AD’ into Google verification code message [Update: Comment]

June 30, 2021

SMS is widely regarded as an insecure form of two-factor authentication, and another example of this has just emerged. A carrier looks to be injecting ads into the Google verification code used to sign in to services like Gmail. Update 6/29: Google issued the following statement to us today: “These are not our ads and we are currently working with the wireless carrier to understand why this…

Samsung’s AMD partnership allegedly beats even Apple in GPU performance in leaked benchmark

June 30, 2021

It’s no secret that the chips in Apple’s iPhones far outclass even the best Android options, but the gap may be closing in at least one area. According to a new leak, the Samsung Exynos chip that packs an AMD GPU is making big strides when it comes to GPU performance.

Google Meet redesign coming to Chromebase for meetings, hardware kits

June 30, 2021

Following the web rollout, the Google Meet redesign is now coming to dedicated video calling hardware, like Chromebases. This is meant to ensure a consistent experience and workflow across all platforms. On all-in-one touchscreens running Chrome OS, the experience is…

More photos of iPhone 13 dummy models again show smaller notch, revised cameras

June 29, 2021

We’ve seen several iPhone 13 dummy models so far, and we’re today seeing photos of the latest ones from Chinese social media site Weibo. As with previous versions, they show a somewhat smaller notch, with reports suggesting that Apple has managed to shrink the size of the TrueDepth camera system used for FaceID, as well as relocating the ear speaker … Four photos were posted on Weibo, and…

14 years ago today, iPhone changed the world – relive the magical launch through this collection of photos, videos, and more

June 29, 2021

This post is best experienced in dark mode. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 14 years since Apple shipped the first iPhones. On this day in 2007, Apple Stores across the United States hosted the “iPhone World Premiere,” and life was never the same. Looking back…

Readers celebrate Apple Tower Theatre with their favorite L.A. photos shot on iPhone

June 29, 2021

Apple Tower Theatre is now open in Downtown Los Angeles. To celebrate the grand opening of downtown’s first Apple Store and the premiere of a major historic restoration project, readers were invited to share their favorite L.A. photos shot on iPhone. Creative briefs…

Instagram for iOS begins testing allowing anyone to share links in stories

June 29, 2021

Instagram for iOS is testing the ability for anyone to share links in stories through new linking stickers. As the Verge reports, this would be a notable expansion of support for links in stories on Instagram, as the feature is currently limited to users who are verified or have over 10,000 followers. Currently, those users on Instagram with 10,000 or a verified badge have the ability to add…

Roundup: Here’s everything new with Siri in iOS 15

June 29, 2021

Apple previewed iOS 15 during the WWDC21 keynote earlier this month. The company introduced a handful of new features with Messages, FaceTime, a redesigned Safari, and much more. Apple’s personal assistant, Siri, also received some great improvements. Here’s everything…

Galaxy Z Flip 3 leak shows off more useful outer display as possible US exclusivity is hinted

June 29, 2021

Samsung is gearing up for a huge launch this summer, and one of the key pillars is the foldable Galaxy Z Flip 3. Today, a massive leak gives us by far our best look to date at the device, including the Galaxy Z Flip 3 outer display, the colorways, and more. GizNext…

Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available on all iPhones and iPads

June 29, 2021

Where does your enterprise stand on the AI adoption curve? Take our AI survey to find out. Microsoft is expanding the availability of its cloud-gaming service with more ways to access the Xbox Cloud. In tandem with this move, the company is also updating its servers from Xbox One S hardware to Xbox Series X tech. This means that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can now get a next-gen gaming…