The Waterfield Tuck Backpack is described as a streamlined version of a European military rucksack, and I’d describe it as a mini-Tardis. It’s a compact bag when you’re just using it to carry your Apple devices and one or two other items, but is surprisingly spacious when you need to carry more.
It also has some neat features like self-locating magnetic buckles and a strap to slot over a…
What’s new in iOS 15.4 beta 2: Tap to Pay on iPhone API, Face ID with mask tweaks, and more
February 9, 2022
Apple on Tuesday released the second beta of iOS 15.4 to developers, which brings even more features and changes to the company’s mobile operating system. Read on to learn what’s new in iOS 15.4 beta 2.
As we’ve covered over the last week, iOS 15.4 includes a wide…
Back in 2019, Apple introduced a new option that let users opt out of sharing their Siri recordings with Apple due to privacy concerns. While this option is still available in iOS 15, it seems that the option wasn’t working as expected. The company has now fixed that bug…
Google auto-enabled 2SV for over 150M people leading to 50% decrease in compromised accounts
February 8, 2022
Last year, Google started automatically enabling 2-Step Verification for end users. It has now successfully done so for 150 million people and this 2SV requirement has resulted in a 50% decrease of compromised Google Accounts.
The company announced this result — “compared to those not enrolled” in 2SV — as part of Safer Internet Day. Google will continue auto enrollments in 2022, though…
Following Samsung’s tease yesterday afternoon, Google today provided more details on the new Assistant experience coming to Wear OS, including its new design.
Launching Assistant — including via the “Hey Google” hotword — on Wear OS will bring up a new screen…
OLED iPad rumors have been inconsistent to say the least, with commenters not even able to agree on whether Apple will make the switch, let alone when. But a new supply-chain report says that Apple display supplier LG is engaged in specific preparation for OLED iPad…
Apple announces new Tap to Pay feature that turns iPhones into contactless payment terminals
February 8, 2022
Apple has officially announced a new Tap to Pay feature for iPhone. This feature, coming later this year, will allow businesses to use their iPhones to “seamlessly and securely” accept Apple Pay payments with a simple tap. The feature will also work for contactless credit cards and debit cards, as well as other digital wallets.
New Tap to Pay feature for iPhone
The most interesting part of…
Stripe taking sign-ups for ‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ beta program ahead of spring release
February 8, 2022
Apple turned the rumor of iPhones becoming mobile payment terminals into an official announcement today, and payment processor Stripe has more details.
For starters, Stripe suggests that Tap to Pay on iPhone will debut before summer:
Turn an iPhone into a contactless…
YouTube Music for Android gains convenient ‘Downloads’ app shortcut
February 8, 2022
YouTube Music annoyingly got rid of the handy “Offline Mixtape” app shortcut in July, but has now introduced “Downloads” as a more expansive replacement on Android.
Long-pressing the YouTube Music icon on Android reveals a new “Downloads” app shortcut.
Google Shopping’s ‘monopoly-like’ position leads to a new $2.4 billion lawsuit in the EU
February 8, 2022
Google has been facing a lot of scrutiny over the past few years over its dominant positions in the market, and this week the company is facing yet another lawsuit. In the EU, a competitor to Google Shopping has issued a multi-billion dollar lawsuit over Search favoring Google Shopping over competitors.
The lawsuit, headed by Sweden-based price comparison service “PriceRunner,” seeks damages…
