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Cinema-goers in the UK can now use iPhone to verify age for restricted films

Ever have to argue with an attendant over your age? Now young cinema-goers in the UK don’t need to do that, according to NFCW. Those needing to verify their age to purchase tickets for age-restricted movies can now use a digital ID card stored on their iPhone. It’s important to note that this feature is not within Apple’s Wallet app, but rather uses its own separate app. Participating…
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Samsung June 2022 update is now rolling out for these Galaxy devices

Since the turn of 2022, Samsung has offered super prompt updates for its Galaxy series handsets, but just how is the Korean giant handling the June security patch update? Here’s every device currently updated. Samsung June 2022 security update – what’s new Yet again Samsung is the first OEM to provide Galaxy owners with the very latest security patch with the rollout starting as early as…
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Google Calculator 8.2 adds two-column UI for tablets and Quick Settings tile [U]

Following Lens last week, Google Calculator is the next first-party application to be updated for tablets and other large screen Android devices. Update 6/1: As of yesterday, Google has widely rolled out version 8.2 of Calculator via the Play Store. Update 5/26: Google also added a Quick Settings tile with Calculator 8.2 that simply launches the app. It is using the themed icon as the…
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WhatsApp for iOS readying the ability to edit text messages

Five years ago, WhatsApp released the ability to delete sent messages. While this feature is still pretty handy, it’s kind of weird when you incorrectly send a sticker or misspell a word and need to delete the message, correct it, and then send it again. The problem here…
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iPhone spyware maker NSO struggled to make payroll; wants to sell to red-flagged countries

The financial problems of iPhone spyware maker NSO were so bad by the end of last year that it struggled to make payroll – after the company failed to make a single sale over a period of several months. The company, which sells software to remotely carry out zero-click hacks of both iPhones and Android smartphones, has been in deep trouble ever since it was blacklisted by the US government.
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