FBI requesting Apple to unlock iPhones that experts say are already ‘easier to crack’
The Department of Justice and Apple are squaring off again in 2020 over encryption, with both sides reiterating stances they made very public way back in 2015.
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Apple warns iPhone 5 users: Update to 10.3.4 ASAP
iOS 10.3.4 was first released over the summer to fix iPhone 5 GPS issues. Time is running out to install it before your iPhone stops working altogether, says Apple
Apple releases iOS 12.4.2 for older iPads and iPhones; watchOS 5.3.2 for older Apple Watches
Apple releases iOS 12.4.2, a minor software update, for older iPads and iPhones.
Apple releases iOS 9.3.6, iOS 10.3.4 to fix GPS bug in older iPhones
Apple has released two updates for iOS 9 and iOS 10 in an effort to fix a lingering bug in older iPhone and iPad models.
Hacker demos untethered jailbreak running on iPhone 5 with iOS 10.2.1
A hacker has demoed a working untethered jailbreak running on an iPhone 5 with iOS 10.2.1 installed on it.
Navatar brings messaging avatars to unsupported devices
Smaller iPhones lack the recipient’s avatar in the navigation bar of the Messages app. This tweak changes that to make things more consistent with your larger handsets.
Apple’s Clips app does not work on 32-bit devices
Has Clips, Apple’s new video editing app, piqued your interest? If so, good luck downloading it on your iPhone 5/5c or iPad 4. That’s because the free of charge video creation app lacks support for 32-bit iOS devices despite requiring the recently-released iOS 10.3, which in itself runs on 32-bit iOS devices.
As first noted by AppleInsider, this could be interpreted as another sign that Apple will stop supporting 32-bit devices when iOS 11 releases later this year.
Apple releases iOS 10.3.1 with Wi-Fi vulnerability fix, brings back support for iPhone 5/5c
Apple on Monday issued a minor update to iOS 10.3, which released on March 27, 2017. The new iOS 10.3.1 software update comes with a build number of 14E304 and is recommended for all users. According to release notes accompanying the download, iOS 10.3.1 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The software update can be downloaded over-the-air via Settings → General → Software Update on your iOS device.
iH8sn0w demos iOS 10 jailbreak on iPhone 5
iOS hacker iH8sn0w has demonstrated on video a jailbroken iPhone 5 running iOS 10 earlier today, offering a glimpse of hope that Apple’s latest version of its mobile operating system that debuted in beta last week, could be eventually be jailbroken.
iPhone smuggler caught in China with 94 strapped to his body
An iPhone smuggler was caught by Chinese authorities trying to making his way through customs with 94 iPhones strapped to his body. He had a “weird walking posture, joint stiffness, muscle tension” that caused authorities to become concerned.
Selfy case kinda turns your iPhone into a GoPro
Where do I even begin talking about selfies? Everyone loves a good selfie. They are wildly popular across the world, even causing South Korea to ban “unregulated” selfie stick sales. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, SnapChat, and other forms of popular social media channels are completely filled with selfies. What caused our self obsession will never be explained, but the selfie is here to stay.
The selfie stick was one of the first hardware selfie assistants. I saw them around touristy places when I traveled, but didn’t think much of them about a year ago. Now, they are increasingly popular and being utilized in everyday places. Several iterations of selfie-inspired accessories cropped up and iLuv is capitalizing on the fad. Launching “selfy,” iLuv guarantees you will always have a quick way to snap a selfie and includes a laundry list of add-ons to assist.
Photo comparisons show how the iPhone’s camera has evolved over the years
The folks over at Taptaptap, the creators of Camera+, have posted an interesting set of photo comparisons, showing how the iPhone’s camera has evolved over the years. Included in the set are photos taken using Camera+ on the original iPhone, iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, 5s and the new iPhone 6, in various situations.
