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  1. Rual dV

    Hackers get Linux to boot on iPad Air 2

    Old iPads could soon run Linux Owners of old iPads and iPhones could soon be able to run Linux on these devices, Ars Technica reports. The publication spotted a recent Twitter post by software developer Konrad Dybcio and Linux enthusiast quaack723. The pair managed to get Linux kernel version...
  3. Jan

    YouTube lets TV app connect to smartphone as second screen

    YouTube's TV app lets you use your phone as a second screen YouTube has introduced a new feature that will allow users to use their Android phone or iPhone as a second screen for the service's TV app, according to a statement from the company. This makes it easier to interact with the video...
  4. Jan

    Apple issues update for iPhone and Mac that fixes 80 security flaws

    Big iPhone and Mac update fixes 80 security flaws Apple has rolled out major security updates to its iOS and MacOS operating systems for iPhones and Macs. The iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5 and MacOS 12.4 updates were released on Monday, 16 May 2022, and come with a handful of new features and bug fixes.
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple kills the iPod

    Apple kills the iPod Apple Inc.’s iPod, a groundbreaking device that upended the music and electronics industries more than two decades ago, is no more. The company announced Tuesday that it would discontinue the iPod Touch, the last remnant of a product line that first went on sale in October...
  6. Jan

    Top 11 suburbs by iPhone users in South Africa

    Suburbs in South Africa with the most iPhone users New research by MyBroadband Insights revealed that Bryanston, Sandton/Morningside, and Claremont are the neighbourhoods with the highest number of iPhone users. For this research, MyBroadband Insights processed 366,000 speed test results...
  7. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones on MTN and Cell C

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa Android devices dominate smartphone sales in South Africa, and the best-selling devices vary between post-paid and pre-paid customers, according to Cell C and MTN. MTN told MyBroadband that Android devices make up 94% of the smartphones on its network...
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  8. Jan

    Google soft-launches iOS Switch-to-Android app

    Google quietly launches Switch to Android app on iOS Google has released an iOS app that helps you wirelessly transfer data from an iPhone to an Android device. On the App Store, the app’s description indicates that you can securely transfer photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events to...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tim Cook doubles down — third-party iPhone apps are bad for your privacy

    Tim Cook doubles down — third-party iPhone apps are bad for your privacy Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said that proposed app store regulations in the U.S. and European Union would put iPhone users’ privacy at risk. “If we are forced to let unvetted apps onto iPhones, the...
  10. K

    iPhone 13 Pro - No 5G option on Telkom?

    Hey Guys, So I recently upgraded my FreeMe contracts, and got the iPhone 13 Pro - The problem is there is no 5G-text/option to be found on the phone. Apple forums say it should be activated by the carrier - is this something we have to do in SA? I'm standing next to a Telkom tower -...
  11. Jan

    WhatsApp takes multi-device out of beta - but it has limitations

    WhatsApp launches big linked device change — but there's a catch WhatsApp is rolling out its anticipated multi-device feature to all users, enabling them to link up to four devices to use the messaging platform even when their phones lack a data connection. The process to link devices to a...
  12. Jan

    Apple expected to unveil 5G iPhone SE and updates Macs with Apple Silicon on 8 March

    Apple announces "Peek performance" event — 5G iPhone SE, updated Macs expected Apple Inc. announced plans to hold its first product unveiling of 2022 on March 8, kicking off what’s expected to be its biggest year ever in terms of new devices. In an invitation sent out Wednesday, Apple...
  13. Jan

    iOS 15 bug caused Apple to store Siri recordings from opted-out users

    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...
  14. Jan

    Apple finally launches Universal Control beta - and face unlock with masks

    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...
  15. Jan

    Apple issues fixes for Safari IndexedDB API leaks

    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...
  16. Jan

    WhatsApp for iOS gets pause-and-resume voice note recording

    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...
  17. medicnick83

    eSIM options

    Who currently does support eSIM for iPhones? is it ONLY MTN currently?
  18. medicnick83

    iPhone Query (Lost/Stolen with tracking)

    Hi all, Just a question - I did try do a search and found nothing. Okay, so I need to understand how this works. I have a iPhone, it's got tracking on, it gets stolen (it hasn't, but let's pretend it has) I track the phone to a location and maybe even find the person who has it. What is the...
  19. Jan

    Entry-level iPhone prices compared to the average South African salary from 2009 to 2021

    iPhone prices vs South African salaries — 2009 to 2021 An entry-level iPhone has typically cost between half and 80% of the average worker's monthly earnings in South Africa since Apple first launched its smartphones in the country. Apple does not compete in the R2,000 to R5,000 budget...
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  20. Jan

    Smartphone price comparison at Takealot, Everyshop, Connected Devices, Technomobi, and Cellucity

    Cheapest online stores to buy smartphones in South Africa Cellucity and Takealot have the best pricing for several smartphones, offering significant savings compared to other online stores. MyBroadband compared five major online smartphone-selling stores to determine which is the cheapest.
    • Jan
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  21. Lashie130

    IStore won’t replace battery on International purchase

    So I booked in my iPhone XS 64GB for a battery replacement. To my surprise I was told my the technician that because I purchased the phone in the US. They cannot replace the battery due to the antenna bands and internals not being the same as our local devices. They gave me the number to their...
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