This is both somewhat weird and interesting. Per an updated Apple Pencil support document published last week, Apple has warned that the second-generation version of its Apple Pencil stylus on a compatible iPad Pro might interfere with signals from nearby key fobs, preventing users from opening their car door. The problem appears to be restricted […]
Month: April 2019
This is arguably a good thing. Following a wake of subscription scam events in its App Store, Apple has reportedly added a subscription confirmation dialog box to the purchase process. First publicized by developer David Barnard on Twitter, any In-App purchase that is a subscription will have an additional confirmation box after the purchase is approved. […]
Because infrastructure’s a good thing. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a 5G auction, alongside a $20.4 billion rural broadband fund. The auction will take place on December 10, this marking the largest rang of airwaves the FCC has auctioned for use at one time. The 5G auction will consist of 3400 MHz frequencies, […]
There may be some room for improvement with the WPA3 standard. WPA3, a Wi-Fi security protocol launched by the Wi-Fi Alliance in 2018 — is, in practice, better than WPA2, but still fraught with security flaws, according to a recent research paper. “In light of our presented attacks, we believe that WPA3 does not meet […]
Apple reportedly paid at least $485 million to acquire the Texture subscription service, which serves as the underlying core to the Apple News+ service. The transaction is thought to have acquired in early 2018. The launch of the Apple News+ subscription has resulted in Apple preparing for the closure of Texture to all users, a move it […]