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Apple and Google announce partnership to address unwanted tracking, bring notifications across both iOS and Android platforms

Apple and Google announced a new partnership on Tuesday to lead an “industry specification to address unwanted tracking.” Through the partnership, Apple and Google will create a “draft specification” to alert users about possible unwanted tracking by AirTags and other Bluetooth item trackers. While iOS currently offers a robust set of features to help counter […]

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Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro Max could incorporate 5-6x optical zoom feature

Apple’s next-gen iPhone could boast an even more capable optical zoom feature. While the iPhone currently maxes out at 3x optical zoom, the rumor mill has it that the iPhone 15 Pro Max camera will feature a so-called “periscope lens” that would allow for up to double the optical zoom. Last July, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo […]

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8BitDo updates firmware, includes Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV support for several of its game controllers

If you’re a gamer, your options for gaming on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV have just expanded. Accessory maker 8bitDo has officially confirmed that six of its popular controllers now work with Apple devices thanks to recent software updates… 8BitDo makes a range of popular game controllers, but those controllers have historically been […]

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Rumor: Apple to release revamped HomePod with 7-inch display in 2024

Apple may be shipping a revamped HomePod, complete with a 7-inch screen, come the first half of 2024. According to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has been reportedly working on HomePods with screens before, perhaps bringing together the smart speaker with Apple TV+. Kuo doesn’t detail what the screen could be used for, but he […]

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LastPass hack fallout continues, decrypted password vault stolen

Following last August’s data breach of security company LastPass, it appears that the same attacker returned to hack an employee’s computer and steal a decrypted password vault. The company reported a security incident in August 2022, saying an unauthorized party gained access to a third-party cloud-based storage service that LastPass uses to store archived backups. […]