Apple is looking to make iOS even more secure, even if they irk law enforcement along the way. iOS 11.4, which is still in development, will include a security feature that disables the Lightning port if the iPhone hasn’t been unlocked for seven days. The feature is called USB Restricted Mode. Apple has described it […]
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The next generation of Lightning connectors could be waterproof. Per a recently published Apple patent, the company is working on updating its current Lightning connector design to “create a liquid-tight seal.” The patent notes that as devices see more use, they become more at risk to liquid damage and spills. As such, Apple has been […]
If you’re looking to snag AppleCare+ for your new HomePod, it’ll run you $39. The extended warranty and accidental damage repair program offers two out-of-warranty repairs like accidental damage from a drop. Without AppleCare+, the repair will run $279. The checkout process for a HomePod has said since the pre-order process that AppleCare+ coverage extending […]
If you’re an Apple Watch Series 3 owner, you might want to keep it out of certain hospital environments. A number of users have commented that their Apple Watch Series 3 have undergone unexpected reboots in the intensive care units of some hospitals. This suggests there may be specific ICU-related equipment used in hospitals that […]
There are always going to be some issues with a brand new handset and the iPhone X doesn’t seem to be exempt from this rule. A number of users have reported what appears to be crackling and buzzing coming from the iPhone X’s earpiece speaker. One commenter reported that he notices the crackling when playing […]