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When and How to Turn Off Find My iPhone
If you're getting rid of an old phone, make sure to turn off Find My iPhone. We'll show you how. Your iPhone is a sleek convenience machine that you probably take everywhere, so it's not surprising that you might also lose it anywhere. That's why Apple created a feature called Find My network, which allows you to track down your missing iPhone and other devices in and out of the Apple ecosystem. ... Read more
2022-11-13 19:50:31
iOS 16.1 on Your iPhone: All the New Features You Can Try Now
Learn about everything new that landed on your iPhone, including a cheaper way to use Apple Fitness Plus. Apple's iOS 16.1 hit compatible iPhones (and iPads with iPadOS 16) in early October, but have you explored the update yet? As a follow up to iOS 16 tricks, like a way to unsend messages and further lock screen customization, iOS 16.1 brings a collection of new features, tweaks and fixes to yo ... Read more
2022-11-13 19:48:05
The fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried
It took fewer than eight days for Sam Bankman-Fried to go from being nicknamed the "King Of Crypto" to his company filing for bankruptcy and him stepping down as chief executive, facing federal investigations into how he handled the company's finances. Over the last few years, the internet has been flooded with long interviews with him, speaking over video chat from his office desk in t ... Read more
2022-11-13 19:42:46
Trading In An Old iPhone To Apple? You'll Get Less Money For It Today
Apple quietly dropped the trade-in value for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and Macs. Two months after introducing the new iPhone 14 series and Apple Watch 8 smartwatches, Apple has quietly reduced the trade-in values for a lot of older devices. Comparing Apple's trade-in website with an archived version from Wednesday, it seems the company updated the amount of money you'll get if you trade in ... Read more
2022-11-10 19:39:20
Get Your Best Photos at Night: Pro Tips for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Pixel and More
The best phones of 2022 can take great photos at night. Here's how. Today's best phones, including the iPhone 14 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro, have night photography modes that allow them to take bright and clear photos even in the middle of the night. I put these phones side-by-side to see which one is best -- but they all delivered gorgeous images in the dark. This kind ... Read more
2022-11-10 19:37:51
iPhone 14's Emergency SOS Satellite Feature Will Arrive Later This Month
The feature, which Apple announced at an event in September, allows you to contact emergency services even when you're out of cell range. Your iPhone 14 or 14 Pro will be able to contact emergency services via satellite later this month, Apple said Thursday in a release about its $450 million investment to support the technology. Apple says the service will allow people to contact help and shar ... Read more
2022-11-10 19:36:39
US regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
A US regulator says it is watching events at Twitter with "deep concern" after the platform's top privacy and compliance officers reportedly quit. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said new chief executive Elon Musk was "not above the law". Separately, Mr Musk reportedly told employees that bankruptcy is not out of the question for Twitter. The firm has been in disarray sin ... Read more
2022-11-10 19:34:32
You Should Be Using Your iPhone's Built-In Two-Factor Authentication. Here's Why
Text message authentication for 2FA is just not as secure. By now, you should have two-factor authentication, also known as 2FA, for all of your most precious accounts, like your email, banking, credit card, social media and more. A lengthy and complicated password is a good start, but the only way to protect yourself from hackers is with 2FA, which adds another layer of security to your accounts ... Read more
2022-11-09 19:30:37
Apple's AirTags for Your Checked Bags Are a Travel Essential
Commentary: A tracker in my luggage was the only reassurance I had when my luggage went missing. It was a far from ideal ending to our dreamy Sicilian honeymoon. We arrived back at Edinburgh Airport to discover our checked bags hadn't made the journey home with us, and there was nobody in sight to advise us on what to do. Also less than ideal: My husband sheepishly breaking the news to me that he ... Read more
2022-11-09 19:28:53
Facebook-owner Meta to cut 11,000 staff
Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has announced that it will cut 13% of its workforce. The first mass lay-offs in the firm's history will result in 11,000 employees, from a worldwide headcount of 87,000, losing their jobs. Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said the cuts were "the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history". The news follows major lay-offs ... Read more
2022-11-09 19:27:08