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Amazon may be building a smartwatch for kids with Alexa built in
Technically speaking, there are some smartwatch alternatives out there other than the Apple Watch. Google has its own software for the wearables. But it's safe to say that Apple's device leads the charge in this category. Now, years into the smartwatch's dominance, some new competitors appear to be ready to join the fray.
Apple supplier creates a sensor system capable of non-invasive blood sugar measurement
Apple supplier Rockley Photonics unveiled a comprehensive health sensor system that might help bring continuous non-invasive blood sugar measurement to a future Apple Watch.
Taurine jailbreak users advised to use v1.0.4 following discovery of data loss/forced update bugs
Taurine jailbreak users may want to backtrack their jailbreak from version 1.0.5 or 1.0.6 to version 1.0.4 pending an announcement shared early Wednesday morning by Odyssey Team member @23Aaron_.
In the announcement, which was echoed on in several different places including the Sileo / Taurine / Odyssey Discord channel, the @OsysseyTeam_ Twitter page, and even on /r/jailbreak, we learn that these versions of Taurine (1.0.5 and 1.0.6) exacerbate an issue in stock iOS that can result in data loss and forced iOS updates.
Instagram’s new sticker changes the way content is reshared to your stories
Instagram's reshare sticker not only boosts the quality of reshared posts but also encourages people to become more thoughtful when reposting someone else's story as their own.
Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for iOS 14’s widget system
If you’re on iOS 14 and you have a jailbreak at your disposal, then you’re probably wondering how you can get the most out of it. The obvious answer is by installing jailbreak tweaks that are relevant to the end user, but with so many releases launching week after week, keeping up with the best ones isn’t easy unless you’re a robot.
Ian Beer publishes PoC that could allow arbitrary code execution on iOS 14.4-14.5.1
Modern jailbreak tools like Taurine and unc0ver can currently jailbreak all iOS & iPadOS 14 devices running up to and including iOS & iPadOS 14.3. It’s been quite a while since any of these tools have picked up support for new firmware, but there’s always the very real possibility that these tools could add support for new firmware in the future.
Fortunately for those whose devices are operating on iOS or iPadOS 14.4 through 14.5.1, there just might be some hope. Renowned security researcher Ian Beer of Google Project Zero has just released documentation of what appears to be a kernel-level proof of concept (PoC) impacting up to and including iOS & iPadOS 14.5.1.
This tweak makes the YouTube app conform to iOS’ system dark mode settings
Dark mode was perhaps one of the most sought-after features in iOS & iPadOS 13 when it debuted in 2019. Even today, a substantial percentage of iOS and iPadOS 14 users continue to use dark mode right out of the box, and there are no signs of that changing with iOS & iPadOS 15 this Fall.
Many apps for iOS and iPadOS automatically adapt to your system dark mode settings in an effort to blend in with other parts of the operating system, but some apps require the user to switch to a dark mode-friendly user interface manually.
Apple reportedly had discussions to acquire indie film and TV studio A24
Apple is waist deep in the movie- and TV-making industries these days, and has working relationships with several different studios. One of those is an indie-darling known as A24, which Apple partnered up with in 2018. And it turns out Apple may have considered acquiring the studio at one point, too.
The new MagSafe Battery Pack taps into reverse charging in iPhone 12
As sometimes happens, the more interesting details about a new Apple-branded product only show up after the initial announcement. That's the case for the new MagSafe Battery Pack, Apple's newest wireless accessory for the iPhone 12 lineup. Turns out the new product actually unlocks an oft-rumored feature for the smartphones.
Apple and Goldman developing a buy now, pay later service internally known as ‘Apple Pay Later’
Buy now, pay later options are numerous, with some of them gaining plenty of attention over the last year or so. This idea is apparently one that Apple is interested in, too. And with Goldman Sachs, the banking establishment that helped Apple launch the Apple Card, Apple may actually launch its own alternative.
Apple releases new colors for AirTag Leather Loop and Leather Key Ring
Today is apparently a stealth launch day for new Apple accessories. After launching the brand new MagSafe Battery Pack, the company is back at it again with new colors for an existing product. This time, it's an accessory for an accessory.