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Apple re-fixes a bug that let users jailbreak iPhones

Apple fixed a vulnerability that temporarily allowed hackers to jailbreak iPhones. The bug was first fixed in iOS 12.3 but reintroduced in iOS 12.4. Hackers discovered the flaw earlier this month and shared a free public jailbreak just for the fun of it. Today, Apple released iOS 12.4.1, which should take care of the vulnerability once and for all. This current update fixes a kernel vulnerability…
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iOS 12.4.1 and watchOS 5.3.1 are out to fix security issues

Apple is releasing two software updates today for its mobile devices and wearables, namely iOS 12.4.1 and watchOS 5.3.1. These are small-ish downloads (101MB on iOS, 55MB for the Apple Watch) that provide important security and stability updates, and are recommended for all…
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Apple reportedly shelves 'walkie talkie' iPhone feature

Apple has put its plans for a ‘walkie talkie’ iPhone feature on hold, The Information reports. The technology would have allowed people with iPhones (in a certain vicinity) to send messages over long-distance radio waves when cellular networks weren’t available. It would have functioned a bit like a walkie talkie for text messages and allowed iPhone users to communicate in remote…
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Flyme OS 8 to debut on August 28 alongside Meizu 16s Pro

We’ve been seeing some leaks lately for Meizu’s next flagship phone – the 16s Pro and now the company also confirmed the latest build of its Flyme OS 8 is releasing on August 28. While the new Weibo post did not add many details as to what we can expect, previous…
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Google Maps rolls out new shortcut buttons on Android Auto

The centerpiece of Google’s Android Auto experience is Google Maps. Now, the company has widely rolled out a new set of buttons for Maps users on Android Auto that make things just a bit more convenient. Over the past few days, the Android Auto interface for Google Maps has rolled out these new shortcut buttons for a good portion of users. This update has been floating around the…
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Honor 20S appears in Google Play Console listing

Honor will add a fourth member to its 20 series with the upcoming Honor 20S which was spotted in Google Play Console listing. Surprisingly, the image of the device shows the device won’t feature a punch-hole camera like the Honor 20 and 20Pro but will opt out for a waterdrop notch instead. Honor 20S Google Play Console listing The device features a 6-inch display alongside 8GB RAM and up to…
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