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Police alert parents to new iOS 18 feature that hides apps, disables notifications
Read full article: Police alert parents to new iOS 18 feature that hides apps, disables notificationsThe iOS 18 update introduces a feature that allows iPhone users to hide and lock apps, raising concerns for parents monitoring their children's phone usage.
American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seat
Read full article: American Airlines drops law firm that said a 9-year-old girl should have seen camera on toilet seatAmerican Airlines is changing law firms after a controversial filing in a lawsuit brought by the family of a 9-year-old girl who was recorded using an airplane lavatory.
Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app payments
Read full article: Top Apple exec acknowledges shortcomings in effort to bring competition in iPhone app paymentsLongtime Apple executive Phil Schiller has acknowledged a court-ordered makeover of the U.S. payment system in its iPhone app store hasnโt done much to increase competition โ a shortcoming that could result in a federal judge demanding more changes.
Apple reports issues with multiple applications including iMessage, FaceTime
Read full article: Apple reports issues with multiple applications including iMessage, FaceTimeIf you were using an Apple product around 5 p.m. Thursday, thereโs a good chance you may have noticed a delay sending or receiving iMessages. If so, youโre not alone, as many Apple users experienced delays and outages with the iMessage application around that time.
Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options
Read full article: Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment optionsA federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether Apple has set up a gauntlet of exasperating hurdles to discourage the use of alternative payment options in iPhone apps, despite a court order seeking to create more ways for consumers to pay for digital services.
Apple suffers 10% drop in quarterly iPhone sales to start the year, biggest drop since pandemic
Read full article: Apple suffers 10% drop in quarterly iPhone sales to start the year, biggest drop since pandemicApple has posted its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the pandemicโs outset.
Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
Read full article: Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringementA group of eight U.S. newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been โpurloining millionsโ of copyrighted news articles without permission or payment to train their artificial intelligence chatbots.
Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
Read full article: Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentiaAn independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia.
How Houston-based dating app Wingr is trying to make online dating fun, safe
Read full article: How Houston-based dating app Wingr is trying to make online dating fun, safeDating and meeting new people is frightening enough, but a Houston-based dating app offers unique features like vetting profiles through matchmaking, as well as prioritizing safety and authenticity.
5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphone
Read full article: 5 tips on how to take photos of the solar eclipse with your smartphoneWe all know that a total solar eclipse will happen across most of America on April 8, but you may be asking yourself how to get a perfect photo of the natural occurring phenomenon with your own phone.
Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds
Read full article: Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey findsNearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they donโt have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.
State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeovers
Read full article: State AGs send letter to Meta asking it to take 'immediate action' on user account takeoversA group of 40 state attorneys general have sent a letter to Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta expressing concern over what they say is dramatic uptick of consumer complaints about account takeovers and lockouts.
For social platforms, the outage was short. But people's stories vanished, and that's no small thing
Read full article: For social platforms, the outage was short. But people's stories vanished, and that's no small thingThe widespread attention given to the blanking of Metaโs Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday tells a tale.
Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations
Read full article: Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulationsApple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that it has built around its lucrative iPhone franchise.
The iPhone 15 is here: These are the features Houston will love -- and likely despise๐ฑ
Read full article: The iPhone 15 is here: These are the features Houston will love -- and likely despise๐ฑIf youโre an Apple fan youโve likely heard the rumblings for months -- iPhone 15 is hitting stores on Friday.
A teen girl found an iPhone in an airplane bathroom. Her family says it was put there to record her
Read full article: A teen girl found an iPhone in an airplane bathroom. Her family says it was put there to record herThe family of a 14-year-old girl who allegedly discovered an iPhone taped to the back of a toilet seat on a recent flight from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Boston said they believe it was put there to record her by a member of the crew.
Today years old, yโall๐: The life-changing iPhone hack you need to know now, Houston
Read full article: Today years old, yโall๐: The life-changing iPhone hack you need to know now, HoustonSome people use their iPhone better than others. What can Houston learn today from a dude in a bathroom? A lot.
Remains of Netflix software engineer found in San Francisco Bay, police say
Read full article: Remains of Netflix software engineer found in San Francisco Bay, police sayRemains found in San Francisco Bay last month have been identified as those of a 22-year-old Netflix software engineer who died by suicide, police said Wednesday.
Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri
Read full article: Need to know about lifesaving CPR? A new study says it's probably wise not to ask Alexa or SiriA new study says Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants could do a better job giving instructions on CPR to help bystanders respond in emergencies.
The end-call button on your iPhone could move soon. What to know about Apple's iOS 17 change
Read full article: The end-call button on your iPhone could move soon. What to know about Apple's iOS 17 changeThe location of Appleโs red end-call button is set to slightly move with upcoming iOS 17 updates to the phone app, so be wary of your thumbโs muscle memory.
Airbnb profit jumps to $650 million in 2Q, as bookings increase and rental rates hold steady
Read full article: Airbnb profit jumps to $650 million in 2Q, as bookings increase and rental rates hold steadyAirbnb says its second-quarter profit rose more than 70% from a year ago to $650 million thanks to strong bookings for summer-vacation rentals.
Lawyers submitted bogus case law created by ChatGPT. A judge fined them $5,000
Read full article: Lawyers submitted bogus case law created by ChatGPT. A judge fined them $5,000A federal judge has imposed $5,000 fines on a group of lawyers after ChatGPT was blamed for their submission of fictitious legal research to support an aviation injury claim.
DoorDash accused of charging iPhone users more than Android users in class-action lawsuit
Read full article: DoorDash accused of charging iPhone users more than Android users in class-action lawsuitA class-action lawsuit has been filed against DoorDash that alleges the company charges iPhone users more than Android device holders.
'BlackBerry' film hails the must-have gadget that the iPhone turned into a forgotten relic
Read full article: 'BlackBerry' film hails the must-have gadget that the iPhone turned into a forgotten relicAlmost everyone knows the backstory of the iPhone, a breakthrough that continues to reshape culture 16 years after late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs introduced the device to the world.
Luxury items for sale as Houston community holds its high-end garage sale; Check out preview listings from this highly-anticipated event
Read full article: Luxury items for sale as Houston community holds its high-end garage sale; Check out preview listings from this highly-anticipated eventโStar Warsโ collectibles, Otterbox iPhone cases, designer purses and jewelry are just some of the items listed among the sale previews for the highly-anticipated Rice Military neighborhood garage sale happening this weekend.
iPhone distress signal leads rescuers to driver who crashed into canal
Read full article: iPhone distress signal leads rescuers to driver who crashed into canalTechnology on an iPhone helped deputies find and rescue a driver who crashed a vehicle into a Martin County canal. The sheriffโs office posted the dramatic video to Facebook. Jon Shainman has the story.
Both sides use trove of cell data at Alex Murdaugh trial
Read full article: Both sides use trove of cell data at Alex Murdaugh trialA state agent testifying in Alex Murdaughโs double murder trial meticulously reconstructed activity from his iPhone and the cellphones of his son and wife the night they were killed to try to link the disgraced South Carolina attorney to the shooting deaths.
58 iPhones went missing from a Galveston County school district and this is who is responsible, authorities say
Read full article: 58 iPhones went missing from a Galveston County school district and this is who is responsible, authorities sayThe Clear Creek Independent School District lead network engineer is accused of stealing 58 iPhones from the district and shipping them to Russia and Uzbekistan.
WhatsApp says service back after outage disrupts messages
Read full article: WhatsApp says service back after outage disrupts messagesWhatsApp said service on the popular chat app has been restored following a brief outage that left people around the world complaining that they couldnโt send or receive messages.
Twitter says it removes 1 million spam accounts a day
Read full article: Twitter says it removes 1 million spam accounts a dayTwitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the companyโs fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk over โspam bots.โ.
2 dead in Mexico after Netflix series cast, crew van crashes
Read full article: 2 dead in Mexico after Netflix series cast, crew van crashesTwo actors on the Netflix series The Chosen One were killed and six other cast or crew members were injured after a van crashed near Mulege on the Baja California Sur peninsula.
Magnolia ISD parents outraged after middle school students airdropped โinappropriateโ content while on school bus
Read full article: Magnolia ISD parents outraged after middle school students airdropped โinappropriateโ content while on school busNowadays, pretty much everyone, even middle school kids, has cell phones.
EXPLAINER: How sweeping EU rules would curb tech companies
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How sweeping EU rules would curb tech companiesEuropean Union lawmakers are weighing rules that would require online companies to ramp up efforts to keep harmful content off their platforms and take other steps to protect users.
Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, Macs
Read full article: Under pressure, Apple allows self-repairs to iPhones, MacsApple is letting some iPhone users fix their own phones, a sharp turnaround for a company that has long prohibited anyone except Apple-approved technicians from fiddling with its proprietary parts and software.
Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlement
Read full article: Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlementApple has agreed to let developers of iPhone apps email their users about cheaper ways to pay for digital subscriptions and media by circumventing a commission system that generates billions of dollars annually for the iPhone maker.
Here is how to store your COVID vaccine card on your phone
Read full article: Here is how to store your COVID vaccine card on your phoneWith more businesses and events beginning to require customers to show proof of their vaccine, people are trying to find easier ways to display it so you don't have to carry it with you where ever you go. Since you've always got your phone with you, storing your card on your device is a good option.
Man leaves iPad on plane, later tracks device to apartments. Now what?
Read full article: Man leaves iPad on plane, later tracks device to apartments. Now what?Built-in apps can help you find your iPhone or other devices if you lose them, but then what? One viewer reached out to our KPRC 2 Investigative team when he pinpointed the location of his expensive iPad but couldnโt get help getting it back. Should he erase the missing device? What could the airlines do to help him out? KPRC 2 is working to get answers.
Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers
Read full article: Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackersAt a time of widespread digital insecurity it turns out that the oldest and simplest computer fix there is โ turning a device off then back on again โ can thwart hackers from stealing information from smartphones.
WhatsApp faces EU consumer complaint over privacy update
Read full article: WhatsApp faces EU consumer complaint over privacy updateFacebookโs WhatsApp faces a complaint from European Union consumer groups who say the chat service has been unfairly pressuring users to accept a new privacy update, in a breach of the blocโs regulations.
Power your iPhone and Apple Watch with this multifunctional charger, now 40% off
Read full article: Power your iPhone and Apple Watch with this multifunctional charger, now 40% offKick the cords to the curb with this multifunctional charger, which has a spot for your iPhone and a pop dock for your Apple Watch.
Is Epic Games' showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?
Read full article: Is Epic Games' showdown with Apple turning into a mismatch?If Epic Games hopes to dismantle the fortress surrounding Appleโs iPhone and its app store, the video game maker probably will need to roll out some heavier artillery heading into the second week of a trial threatening Appleโs $2 trillion empire.
Apple's app store chief fends off attacks in antitrust trial
Read full article: Apple's app store chief fends off attacks in antitrust trialAppleโs top app store executive faced a barrage of documents lobbed by an Epic Games lawyer aiming to prove allegations that the iPhone maker has been gouging app makers as part of a scheme hatched by Appleโs late co-founder Steve Jobs.
Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy crackdown
Read full article: Apple unveils new products, schedules privacy crackdownApple is sprucing up its own product line as it prepares next weekโs rollout of a long-awaited software update could hurt other companies by preventing apps from tracking the online activities and whereabouts of iPhone users.
Facebook finds Chinese hacking operation targeting Uyghurs
Read full article: Facebook finds Chinese hacking operation targeting UyghursFacebook says hackers in China used fake accounts and impostor websites in a bid to break into the phones of Uyghur Muslims, Facebook announced Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)Hackers in China used fake Facebook accounts and impostor websites to try to break into the computers and smartphones of Uyghur Muslims, the social network said Wednesday. The hackers attempted to gain access to the computers and phones by creating fake Facebook accounts for supposed journalists and activists, as well as fake websites and apps intended to appeal to a Uyghur audience. In some cases, the hackers created lookalike websites almost identical to legitimate news sites popular with Uyghurs. FireEye, however, said in a statement that โwe believe this operation was conducted in supportโ of the Chinese government.
With 'big one' coming, quake alert system launches in Oregon
Read full article: With 'big one' coming, quake alert system launches in OregonFILE - In this Jan. 3, 2019, file photo, a mobile phone customer looks at an earthquake warning application on an iPhone in Los Angeles. An earthquake early warning system operated by the U.S. Geological Survey has been activated in Oregon on the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)SALEM, Ore. โ People in Oregon will be better prepared for earthquakes โ particularly important in the Pacific Northwest because experts say โthe big one" is coming โ as an early warning system launched Thursday, the 10th anniversary of a devastating quake and tsunami in Japan. California already has the system, while Washington state will join in May to complete coverage of the West Coast. โWhen a Cascadia event happens, the critical seconds of notice ShakeAlert warnings provide will save lives and reduce damage to important lifeline systems,โ Oregon Gov.
Facebook says it will pay $1B over 3 years to news industry
Read full article: Facebook says it will pay $1B over 3 years to news industryThe social networking giant, which has been tussling with Australia over a law that would make social platforms pay news organizations, said it has invested $600 million since 2018 for news. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)(AP) โ Facebook, following in Googleโs footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to โsupport the news industryโ over the next three years. The social networking giant, which has been tussling with Australia over a law that would make social platforms pay news organizations, said it has invested $600 million since 2018 in news. Google said in October that it would pay publishers $1 billion over the next three years. News companies want Google and Facebook to pay for the news that appears on their platforms.
Facebook steps up vaccine misinfo efforts. Will it work?
Read full article: Facebook steps up vaccine misinfo efforts. Will it work?FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo, an iPhone displays the Facebook app in New Orleans. Facebook says its going all in to block the spread of bogus vaccine claims. In practice, that means the social network plans to ban a new bunch of false claims in addition to the old bunch of false claims about vaccines or COVID-19 that it has already banned. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)As inoculation efforts for the coronavirus ramp up around the world, Facebook says itโs going all in to block the spread of bogus vaccine claims. In practice, that means the social network plans to ban a new bunch of false claims in addition to the manifold false claims about vaccines and COVID-19 that it has already banned.
Apple CEO escalates battle with Facebook over online privacy
Read full article: Apple CEO escalates battle with Facebook over online privacyApple says it will roll out a new privacy control in spring 2021 to prevent iPhone apps from secretly shadowing people. Cook's broadside came as Apple prepares to roll out a new privacy control in the early spring to prevent iPhone apps from secretly shadowing people. Apple released the latest schedule update as part of Data Privacy Day. Apple has been holding off to give Facebook and other app makers more time to adjust to a feature that will require iPhone users to give their explicit consent to being tracked. Currently, iPhone users are frequently tracked by apps they install unless they take the extra step of going into iPhone settings to prevent it.
Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.
Read full article: Widespread internet outages hit northeast U.S.Users across the northeast U.S. reported widespread internet outages Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)Internet users across the northeast U.S. experienced widespread outages for several hours Tuesday, interrupting work and school because of an unspecified Verizon network issue. โAn internet issue impacting the quality of our Fios service throughout the Northeast has been resolved," said spokesman Rich Young in an emailed statement Tuesday afternoon. People posting on Twitter reported having issues connecting with various online services in the region stretching from Washington, D.C., to Boston. Comcast, another major internet service provider, said it had not observed problems with its network Tuesday.
Slack kicks off 2021 with a global outage
Read full article: Slack kicks off 2021 with a global outageFile-This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo shows the Slack app icon being displayed on a computer screen in Tokyo. Slack suffered a global outage Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, during the first day back to work for most people after the New Years holiday. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)Slack, the messaging service used by millions of people for work and school, suffered a global outage on Monday, the first day back for most people returning from the New Year's holiday. At 12:30 p.m., service was still sporadic and Slack said the outage was ongoing, but that some users may begin to see improvement. The outage comes about a month after Salesforce.com said it would acquire Slack for $27.7 billion.
Millennial Money: 10 money insights drawn from over 25 years of financial experience
Read full article: Millennial Money: 10 money insights drawn from over 25 years of financial experienceThose are a few of the big-picture insights I learned in 25 years of writing about money. Saving, investing, taxes, credit and insurance โ itโs almost like personal finance was confusing on purpose. Marketing mattersAdvertising existed 25 years ago, but not on a computer in your pocket that you look at 100 times a day. You do that by establishing financial goals. Time-for-money is a failMost people cannot get ahead solely by trading their time for money at a job.
3 tips that will help you double the life of your smart phone
Read full article: 3 tips that will help you double the life of your smart phoneORLANDO, Fla. โ The average American will spend over $75,000 on smartphones in their lifetime. With the pandemic keeping everyoneโs money tight, buying a new phone or laptop is the last thing youโd want to spend money on. Doing these three simple steps could double your deviceโs lifespan.