An iPhone exploit sold to the United Arab Emirates for $1.3M was developed by a US company that used American mercenaries to facilitate the sale, according to the Department of Justice …
Background
The zero-click security exploit was reported in 2019 to have been used by former US government intelligence operatives, but the full background wasn’t known at the time.
A team of former U.S.
Buying the iPhone 13 is now even easier, says Apple, with two changes
September 16, 2021
If you’re planning on buying the iPhone 13, the process just got easier, says Apple, thanks to two changes.
The company also highlighted some existing features and services designed to facilitate a purchase.
First, said Apple, the newly designed Apple Store makes it even…
iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro: 5 reasons to upgrade
September 16, 2021
The iPhone 13 is here. Whether you have an iPhone 12, 11, or even older, there’s plenty of reasons to upgrade to this year’s iPhone. Head below as we recap five of the top reasons why you should consider upgrading ahead of pre-orders opening tomorrow.
As you probably…
PSA: How to join the iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK when pre-ordering your iPhone 13
September 16, 2021
If you want to join the iPhone Upgrade Program in the UK, you have to visit an Apple Store in person in order to present documents and sign the paperwork. Which raises the obvious question: How does the process work if you want to pre-order the iPhone 13 online or in the app to ensure you get it on day one … ?
That was the question I faced, when admitting to myself that I have now been fully…
Report: Oppo staff cut by 20%, including ColorOS teams, following merger with OnePlus
September 16, 2021
The close merger of Oppo and OnePlus earlier this year is supposed to help speed up software updates by building OxygenOS on top of ColorOS. While we hope that’s still the case, a recent staff cut at Oppo might not help matters.
Bloomberg reports that Oppo has cut its…
Samsung rumored to put a considerably smaller battery in the Galaxy S22
September 16, 2021
Powerful processors and screens have gotten much more efficient in recent years, but they still demand a hefty battery to offer the endurance most folks expect, which is why we usually see larger batteries each time a smartphone line is refreshed. For next year’s Galaxy…
Google Maps bug sees navigation voice switch to an Indian accent at random, fix incoming
September 16, 2021
Whether in a new area or just finding the best way to get from point A to point B, Google Maps navigation can be a very valuable tool. However, some users have recently noticed a bizarre Google Maps bug that randomly changes the voice used for navigation directions.
Noted by some Twitter users, this issue sees Google Maps change its navigation voice briefly and randomly in the midst of…
Galaxy Watch 4 doesn’t work with Google Prompt 2FA notifications like every other Wear OS watch
September 16, 2021
Two-factor authentication is an important security measure in today’s digital world, but making the feature convenient is key. Google Prompt makes 2FA easy, but unlike every other Wear OS watch out there, the feature doesn’t work on the Samsung Galaxy Watch…
Bluetooth on Switch, WarioWare is fun, and so is Cruis’n Blast | Last of the Nintendogs
September 16, 2021
A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.
On this episode of Last of the Nintendogs, GamesBeat editor Mike Minotti is upset about how irresponsible Jeff Grubb is. And if Mikey ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. But somehow, Mike…
Affordable HTC Wildfire E Ultra passes through Google Play Console
September 16, 2021
Yet another HTC phone is coming and despite what it’s naming may lead you to believe it’s a decidedly entry-level affair. The HTC Wildfire E Ultra was just listed on Google Play Console, which confirmed a few key specs.
The chipset is a Unisoc SC9863A with 8 Cortex-A55 cores coupled with 2GB of RAM. Up front is a 480p screen, which is a proper rarity these days.
The image shows a…
