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iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5 developer betas include faster access to passcode entry, allow for quicker device access if wearing a mask

Where protective masks have become part of everyday life in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the newly-released iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 developer betas seem to include streamlined speed with which the passcode pops up when a person wearing a mask is detected. This, in turn, can make it easier to get into an iOS […]

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Apple could see some security research advantages as a result of iOS 12.4 jailbreak

Following Apple’s update to iOS 12.4.1, Apple was able to close a security hole that allowed a hacker to create and release a working public jailbreak for a fully updated iPhone. This jaibreak allowed for unofficial software to be installed that bypassed Apple’s strict controls and potentially makes it easier for the handsets to be […]

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iPhones to be able to scan Japanese ID cards’ NFC chips under iOS 13

This should be nifty if you’re living in Japan. iPhones running iOS 13 will be able to scan NFC chips in Japanese identity cards thanks to Apple’s inclusion of broader access to NFC chips via third-party apps. As a result, Japanese citizens will be able to scan their identity cards, storing the information on their […]

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Facebook cites hack affecting 50 million accounts

If you haven’t heard about it, it may be time to change your Facebook password. Facebook on Friday announced that its engineering team last Tuesday discovered that hackers have exploited a vulnerability in its code, allowing hackers to steal Facebook access tokens for almost 50 million accounts. The company stated that hackers took advantage of […]

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Microsoft announces Office 2019 for Mac, highlights OneDrive-based Files On-Demand service

It may not be the most exciting thing in the world, but it’s pertinent. At its Ignite event in Orlando, Microsoft announced the availability of Office 2019 for Windows and Mac, alongside a test version of Files on Demand which allows users to see all their OneDrive files on the Mac desktop, and only download […]