Siri recorded conversations without permission in iOS 15
Apple's virtual assistant Siri recorded and stored users' conversations for reviewing by Apple even if they opted out of the feature, according to a report from ZDNet.
The issue was caused by a bug in iOS 15 which automatically turned on...
Major Apple updates add Universal Control and face unlock with masks
Apple released its iPadOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 betas on Thursday, 27 January 2022, and have introduced support for Universal Control.
The long-awaited feature is designed to enable multiple iPads and Macs to be controlled by a...
Fix for iPhone and Mac browser security flaw that could leak your history
Apple has rolled out a slew of updates for its platforms, including iOS 15.3 and macOS 12.2, to fix a vulnerability that meant Safari could leak your browser history and Google account information.
"iOS 15.3 includes bug...
Major WhatsApp update — new voice note and notifications features
WhatsApp has rolled out an update for its iOS app with several new useful features previously only available to beta users, Softpedia News has reported.
Firstly, WhatsApp for iOS version 22.2.75 includes much-anticipated support...
Apple fixes critical flaw that crashes iPhones
Apple released iOS 15.2.1 on 13 January 2022 to patch a vulnerability found within the HomeKit protocol for linking different smart home devices.
The bug enabled hackers to cause iOS devices to crash continually by adjusting the name of a...
WhatsApp voice notes getting big update
WhatsApp is rolling out a global voice note player on its iOS beta, according to a WABetaInfo report.
The feature — currently in testing — is intended to allow app users to listen to voice notes in the background. Currently, you have to remain in the...
Top smartphone apps in SA
In South Africa, social media apps tend to dominate the top ten most popular free smartphone applications for Android and iOS. At the same time, games are the most downloaded paid apps on both operating systems.
The data shows that six of the top ten most popular free...
iOS vs Android in 2021
Google's mobile operating system Android managed to hold its own in 2021 against Apple's iOS after seeing a considerable decline in 2020, according to estimated market share data from the GlobalStats StatCounter.
As of November 2021, Android had captured around 70.74% of...
iOS 15.2 beta can censor nudity in Messages app
Apple released its iOS 15.2 beta earlier this week, adding its “Communication Safety” feature to messages.
MacRumors reported that the feature aims to protect children from sexually explicit materials sent or received through the messages app.
PUBG: New State — smartphone sequel to the Battle Royale king
The mobile sequel to PUBG: Battlegrounds, the 2017 game that pioneered the battle royale genre, is launching Nov. 11.
WhatsApp's latest security update launched
WhatsApp's new security feature will prevent Google and Apple from being able to view the content of your chat backups.
Apple to allow Netflix and certain media apps to link to payment websites
Apple Inc. will allow developers of some apps like Netflix to link from their software to external websites for payments by users, addressing a longstanding App Store complaint and settling an investigation by Japan’s...
iPhone update causing "No Service" bug
Several iPhone users are reporting the latest iOS update has a bug that is killing their cellular network connectivity.
According to 9to5Mac, users on Apple's Developer Forum and Discussion forum said the issue has been occurring for at least a few weeks...
Avoid this Wi-Fi hotspot — or your iPhone's wireless functionality will break
A bug in Apple’s iOS operating system is causing iPhones to completely lose their wireless functionality after connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot that uses a specific name.
The bug was discovered by Carl Schou from Secret...
Tim Cook claims Android has 47 times more malware than iOS
Google's Android mobile operating system has 47 times more malware than iOS, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Cook recently gave a remote interview at the VivaTech conference on topics like privacy and security.
Apple has been...
Apple's latest privacy policy puts small app developers at risk
Adam Jaffe’s mobile game jostles daily with nearly a million others in Apple Inc.’s App Store to lure users — and ideally some willing to spend real-world cash to boost their odds of victory.
Now the Tenko Games CEO’s ability to...
WhatsApp working on chat history migration between iOS and Android
WhatsApp is developing a feature that will allow users to transfer their chat history across devices running Android and iOS.
This is according to a report by WABetaInfo, which stated that this feature forms part of WhatsApp...
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What's new in the latest Apple iOS beta
Apple has released the beta 4 version of its iOS 14.5 update, bringing a number of new features and bug fixes.
This version of iOS 14.5 is available for developers and public beta users. It includes minor improvements to various native applications and...