After a great start to the new year update schedule, Samsung has started rolling out the February 2022 security update to selected Galaxy devices from January 28. Here’s every device that has been updated so far.
Samsung February 2022 security update – what’s new
It’s actually not yet clear just what issues Samsung has addressed in the February update at this stage, but we do expect to…
Reuters reports zero-click iPhone exploit was also used by another Israeli surveillance firm, in addition to NSO Group
February 3, 2022
In November, Apple sued NSO Group over its repeated use of zero-click iPhone exploits to help malicious actors spy on iPhone users. Since then, many political activists have said they have been notified by Apple that they were targeted by NSO Group’s ‘ForcedEntry’…
iPhone water resistance claims may be misleading, but class action lawsuit still rejected
February 3, 2022
A federal judge has ruled that iPhone water resistance claims made in Apple’s advertising may be misleading, but she has still rejected a proposed class action lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleged that Apple misled consumers about the extent of the waterproofing, and therefore…
Report: iPad deliveries can take over two months as Apple focuses on iPhone production
February 3, 2022
Last week, 9to5Mac covered that ahead of Apple’s earnings report, the company was still suffering from supply constraints. Now, a new report corroborates that Apple has been prioritizing iPhone deliveries over iPads.
According to Nikkei Asia‘s report, Apple customers may have to wait up to nine weeks to get a new iPad. The publication says it has been tracking the delivery times for Apple…
These countries pay people to ride bicycles and e-bikes to work. Shouldn’t the US too?
February 3, 2022
It may sound foreign to Americans, but being paid to cycle to work on a pedal bicycle or electric bike is common in many countries.
While bicycles are still popular forms of transportation, many more workers are now switching from four wheels to two thanks to the…
Apple is once again fighting against bills that try to force the company to allow distribution of iOS apps outside the App Store. This time, the company urged US lawmakers to reject an antitrust bill in the US Senate that would allow users to install any apps on iPhone and…
Elon Musk and Tesla fans ramp up pressure for recognition from Biden with ad and 50,000 petition signatures
February 3, 2022
Elon Musk and Tesla fans are ramping up the pressure to get recognition from President Biden, who has had a clear problem acknowledging that Tesla is leading the electrification of the auto industry in the United States. Almost 50,000 Tesla supporters have signed a petition, and someone has even bought an ad about it on Times Square.
The tension between the Biden administration and Musk and his…
White House and EPA pen scathing letters to USPS over next-gen vehicle plan, including EV misinformation
February 3, 2022
Ever since Oshkosh received a $6 billion contract from the United States Postal Service for the development of a new mail delivery vehicle, the contract has drawn controversy. Oshkosh’s plan includes primarily gas-powered vehicles, and it won out over another plan for…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 2, 2022
February 3, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Canon Begins Transition to Mirrorless Market Dominance
February 3, 2022
With 2021 well and truly over, those manufacturers that align their finances to the calendar year are now producing their financial reports. Canon’s latest figures reveal strong and sustained performance, even during the pandemic, which is a result of its shift to mirrorless camera manufacture and facilitating the beginning of a new market dominance.
Here is a look into what Canon’s…
