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How to FBI-proof your encrypted iPhone backups

January 23, 2020
If you’re an iPhone user who is steadfast about retaining your privacy, you’re probably not very happy about the recent news that Apple is retaining the ability to decrypt most of what’s in an iCloud backup at the request of government entities, such as the FBI. In that case, you may want to pay attention to the adage that sometimes the best ways are the old ways. While it’s more…
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Samsung ‘Quick Share’ is the company’s AirDrop clone, coming to Galaxy S20

January 23, 2020
Over the years, Samsung has built out a software suite on top of Android that brings a lot to the table beyond Google’s own offerings. Now, we’re learning that the Galaxy S20 will apparently see the arrival of Samsung “Quick Share,” a clone of Apple’s AirDrop. AirDrop is a feature on Apple’s iOS and macOS that has proved to be incredibly useful. It allows for quick and easy sharing…
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OxygenOS 10.3.1 now rolling out for OnePlus 6/6T w/ 5Ghz WiFi fix, December patch

January 23, 2020
The latest update based upon Android 10 for the OnePlus 6 and 6T is now rolling out in the form of OxygenOS 10.3.1. If you cast your mind back, the last stable update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T proved to be a bit of an ordeal. Updates rolled out, then rolled back, and getting Android 10 on your 6 series OnePlus device was frustrating at best. It also wasn’t without software issues. The update was…
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Here’s a first look at Android on Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Duo

January 23, 2020
Microsoft unveiled its Surface Duo device at the company’s hardware event back in October. The dual-screen device includes two 5.6-inch displays (1350 x 1800) that fold out into an 8.3-inch overall screen. While we saw a lot about the hardware back in October, Microsoft didn’t let anyone play around with the Android software and apps that power the Surface Duo. That’s all changing this week…
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