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Instagram promises to fix bug after being exposed by always accessing the camera on iOS 14

July 25, 2020
We have already covered here some apps that were caught accessing users’ clipboard thanks to a new feature of iOS 14, but that’s not all. The next major update to Apple’s mobile operating system also indicates when an app is using the camera or microphone, and that has just exposed Instagram’s app. According to some reports shared on social networks by users who have already installed iOS…
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Apple offers security researchers modified iPhones to find iOS flaws

July 23, 2020
(Reuters) — Apple on Wednesday invited security researchers to apply to receive modified iPhones designed to help them hunt for flaws in the company’s mobile operating system. The phones will let the researchers run any programs on them and give those programs any access to the data on the device, making it easier for outside security experts to probe iOS software. Apple had promised the…
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How to watch the OnePlus Nord AR livestream

July 21, 2020
The OnePlus Nord launch will be the very first to occur as an AR livestream event across devices. Clearly the firm is insistent on breaking the mold with their mid-range smartphone, which might mean an entirely different launch event than we’ve become accustomed to. There has probably never been another mid-range smartphone to come to market with as much fanfare or interest, even without a wide…
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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 shown off in most detailed leak yet

July 20, 2020
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20, the step-down model from the top-of-the-line Note 20 Ultra, has leaked in a new 360-degree render thanks to tipster Evan Blass. The render shows off a handset with a much flatter screen than what we’re expecting from the Ultra, and the rear…
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Here are the OnePlus Buds in three colors

July 20, 2020
OnePlus has already confirmed it will be launching its first pair of truly wireless earbuds next week alongside the affordable Nord smartphone. Today, we’ve uncovered images of the OnePlus Buds, offering the best look to date. Diving into an APK from the latest OnePlus 8…
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This week’s top stories: iOS 13.6 released with Car Key, Apple previews new emoji, more

July 19, 2020
In this week’s top stories: iOS 13.6 released to everyone, Apple faces a steep penalty from Samsung, a brief look at new emoji coming this year, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s biggest news. As iOS 14 beta testing continues, Apple also this week released iOS 13.6 to the general public. The update brings improvements to Apple News, Car Key support, and more. Car Key is a new…
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