With New Update iPhone Adds iMessage Security Feature
Do you have a favorite app you use for chatting or for keeping in touch with family and friends? Most people have a go-to app that serves as their first choice, and many have a small constellation of apps they use, having 1-2 for family and another app or two for business contacts. Unfortunately, given […]
Update iOS For Security Fixes, New Features, And Bug Fixes
If you own an Apple phone or tablet, you’re definitely going to want to make upgrading to the latest version of iOS a priority. While it is not as significant as version 14.3 was, the new release of version 14.4, comes with a number of enhancements you’re almost certain to love. Here’s a quick look […]
Soon Apple Will Add App Tracking Information To iOS
Recently, Apple announced two important new improvements to the way the company handles and tracks user data. That includes data used by third-party apps downloaded and installed from the Apple App Store. According to the company’s statement, both changes would be available by late spring of this year (2021). The first of these is an […]
Some Smartphones Hold Their Value Better Than Others Says Report
Cellphones are everywhere. There are literally billions of them in service and many people have and regularly use more than one. They also represent a significant investment, and the hope is that when you buy one, it will provide you with at least a few years of reliable service and retain a fair amount of […]
Latest iPhone iOS 14.3 Update Makes Privacy A Priority
If you have a smartphone, and these days, almost everyone has at least one, you’re incredibly easy to track. That’s especially true if you have more than a handful of apps on your phone, because apps are notoriously bad about demanding access to details about you they don’t need in order to function. From the […]
New iPhone Security Hack Allows Total Takeover Of Device
Do you own an iPhone? If so, although you may not know the name, you owe Ian Beer your thanks. Recently, he discovered an absolutely devastating iPhone hack that allowed attackers to take complete control over a target device from a distance with absolutely no action required on the part of an unsuspecting victim. In […]
Recent iOS Update Addresses A Number of Security Vulnerabilities
If you use an Apple device running iOS, then you’ll want to update to the latest version (14.2) immediately. In the latest update, Apple has patched a trio of ‘Zero Day Vulnerabilities’ known to have been used by hackers to exploit unpatched systems. The three issues addressed are as follows: CVE-2020-27930 – This issue is […]
Mac And Android Added To GravityRAT Malware’s Targets
Malware comes in all shapes and sizes. Some strains copy and encrypt files. Others serve annoying ads. Still others work quietly in the background, mining this or that cryptocurrency using your computer’s processing power to do it. GravityRAT is a different sort of creature. It has been actively developed since at least 2015 by Pakistani […]
Upgrade Older Phones To Get New Pokemon Go Updates
Are you a Pokemon Go fan? If so, we’ve got bad news. Beginning in October of this year (2020), your game will stop working on older Android and iOS devices. Support is officially being discontinued for Android 5, iOS 10, and iOS 11. Additionally, the company is ending support for the iPhone 5S and the iPhone […]
Apple Music Might Be Draining Some iPhone Batteries
Apple users are in a state of absolute uproar. Recently, battery life has taken a hit, with batteries draining more quickly than ever, sending legions of iPhone users on a hunt to track down the culprit or culprits. Early indications are that more than one app is responsible for the drastic reduction in battery life, […]