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Facebook Confirms Millions of Instagram Passwords Were Stored in Plain Text

By Evan Selleck on Apr 18, 2019 03:23 pm

Another day, another Facebook security-related revelation. This time it has to deal with an owned product, Instagram, and millions of passwords being stored in plain text. Continue reading →

Apple Led the Way in Smartphone Activations in March Quarter of 2019

By Evan Selleck on Apr 18, 2019 01:36 pm

Later this month, Apple is going to host another quarterly earnings report. The company won’t be breaking down individual numbers, but we’ll get a broad look at how well things are going for the iPhone company. Based on a recent report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners, things looked pretty good for Apple in the first quarter. Continue reading →

Prevent Hackers From Spying On You Through Your Webcam For Less Than $10 [Deals Hub]

By Megan Lopez on Apr 18, 2019 01:00 pm

Most of us don’t think about the webcams in our devices, but hackers do! Nefarious internet hackers have the capability to spy on us at any time, without us even knowing. If that doesn’t sit well with you and you want to protect yourself and your family, Camera Guard 3 Pro can help. It’s available now in the iPhone Hacks Deals Hub for just $9.99. That’s 79% off the usual price of $49. Continue reading →

Apple Reportedly Paid Upwards of $6 Billion to Reach Settlement With Qualcomm

By Evan Selleck on Apr 18, 2019 12:48 pm

After a lengthy legal battle with Qualcomm, the pair of companies reached a settlement earlier this week. And while both companies made their own announcements regarding the decision, neither went into great detail about the finer points of the matter. Continue reading →

macOS 10.15 Will Further Expand Use of Apple Watch for Authentication Purposes

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 18, 2019 09:46 am

Apple already allows MacBook owners to unlock the Mac using their Apple Watch. With the macOS 10.15 upgrade, Apple will further expand on this functionality and use the Apple Watch for authentication purposes in more scenarios. Continue reading →

Apple Global Recycling Program Expands, Recycling Locations Increased by 4x in US

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 18, 2019 08:49 am

Apple today announced that it has quadrupled the number of locations in the U.S. where customers can send their iPhones for recycling purposes. Apple recycles older iPhones using its disassembly robot Daisy. Continue reading →

2019 iPhone 11 to Feature 12MP Front Camera, Look Inconspicuous

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 18, 2019 08:38 am

In his latest investor note, Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple will be upgrading the camera on the 2019 iPhone 11 series to 12MP. The current iPhone XS and iPhone XR series sport a 7MP TrueDepth camera. Continue reading →

T-Mobile and Apple Working to Bring Robocall Screening to iPhones

By Rajesh Pandey on Apr 18, 2019 12:44 am

T-Mobile today launched an anti-robocalling feature for selected Android phones. Developed in partnership with Comcast, the new anti-robocalling feature from T-Mobile is aimed at blocking spam robocalls that have become a menace in the United States. Continue reading →