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Tested: Zens ZEPP03M dual-sided MagSafe-compatible powerbank for iPhone 12 and AirPods

The Zens ZEPP03M dual-sided MagSafe-compatible powerbank is one of four models the company announced earlier this month. Its USP is that it can simultaneously charge both an iPhone 12 and an AirPods case. The company’s marketing is a little naughty, saying MagSafe in some materials and MagSafe-compatible in others… It’s actually MagSafe-compatible, meaning that it attaches magnetically to…
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Apple will make it easier to erase a stolen iPhone in Brazil

Last week, we reported that criminals in Brazil are stealing people’s iPhones to access bank accounts. Now, Procon-SP, the Brazilian consumer protection regulator based in São Paulo state, said banks are promising to create emergency centers to fight this kind of criminal…
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Google now plans to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome by 2023

At the start of 2020, Google announced a plan to make third-party cookies “obsolete” in Chrome as part of its Privacy Sandbox initiative. In an update, the company said “more time is needed across the ecosystem to get this right” but did provide a more firm timeline today. As the biggest browser vendor, Google says it “need[s] to move at a responsible pace” to allow enough time for…
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Kuo: New iPhone SE with 5G and new processor still on track for first half of 2022

A new report from reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today reiterated expectations for the next-gen iPhone SE. Kuo believes the two big upgrades will be 5G and an upgraded processor, with the new entry-level iPhone coming in 1H 2022. Kuo first predicted the new iPhone SE would arrive in 2022 back in March. The same expectation was reiterated today for that to arrive in the first half of next…
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Beta regrets? Here’s how to downgrade from iOS 15 to iOS 14

Been testing out the new iPhone and iPad betas? If, for whatever reason, you’re ready to head back to the stable releases, read along for all the details on how to downgrade from iOS 15 beta to iOS 14. Whether you took the risk to install the iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 beta on…
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Google Authenticator for iOS can now require Face/Touch ID before showing 2FA codes

At the end of last year, Google’s 2FA app got a big iOS update that introduced a redesign and dark theme, as well as bulk account transfers. Google Authenticator can now require Face or Touch ID confirmation before showing your codes. Version 3.2.0 of Authenticator adds Google’s “Privacy Screen” feature. Similar to Drive and Fi, you’ll need to authenticate either via fingerprint or…
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