(Image: CNET/CBS Interactive) A security flaw in Apple’s newest iPhones lets anyone bypass the phone’s passcode and access personal information. The bug, posted on the Full Disclosure mailing list, is limited to the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, which land with the new 3D Touch feature, and is present on iOS 9.2 and later — […]
Apple puts a lot of thought into making its products simple to use, but the Settings app in iOS is one of those places where you have to put function first. And that means it can be quite daunting for users. Fear not. Here’s a simple trick that will let you become an instant iOS […]
The LG G5 is now available and after using one for most of March, I shared my thoughts with Kevin on MobileTechRoundup show #369. Kevin also now works for Google and was able to share the news with all of us. Image: ZDNet Matt’s thoughts on the LG G5 and friends Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S […]
Apple releases iOS 9.3.1 In response to a bug in iOS 9.3, Apple has already released 9.3.1 that “fixes an issue that caused apps to be unresponsive after tapping on links in Safari and other apps,” according to Apple. Source: ZDNet Closing iPhone apps has no benefit Leaving one iOS app to run another sends […]
Knox Labs Many are claiming that Virtual Reality (VR) headsets are going to be the next big thing. Here’s how to get a taste of that technology for only $10. And the great thing is that this will work with pretty much any smartphone, Android or iPhone! All you need is a Google Cardboard Viewer […]
[UPDATE: March 28: A possible explanation for what’s going on has surfaced, and suggests the bug is related to the Shared Web Credentials feature that allows apps and websites to share login info.] Despite a lengthy beta, it seems that the iOS 9.3 bugs seem to be rolling in thick and fast. The latest bug […]
Remember the late-80s/early-90s TV show called Doogie Howser, MD? The show about a genius kid who became a doctor? I remember watching the show and thinking that one day, when Doogie was all grown up, he’d have to make the transition from “genius kid doctor” to just “doctor,” and that would be an interesting storyline […]
The iPhone SE will go on sale in France, Germany, and the UK on March 24. Image: CNET Apple’s new iPhone SE might be smaller and cheaper than the iPhone 6S, but it’ll still set Europeans back well over $400 to buy one. In the US, the new iPhone SE is launching with a nicely-rounded […]
At the official unveiling of the iPhone SE, Apple went out of its way to highlight why it needed this device, and it offered up some very interesting statistics as to how the iPhone 5S has been selling. First up, Apple has sold over 30 million 4-inch iPhones during 2015. Now that’s a very interesting […]
Apple Watch The Apple Watch has a number of sensors that can monitor the wearer’s environment. A patent application by Apple describes using the information from the sensors to determine when an emergency exists so help can be summoned. See related: “Siri, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” According to the patent application, events […]