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Apple walks back iPhone 13 display repair restriction that can disable Face ID feature

Following blowback from repair providers unhappy with an apparent new restriction in that replacing the iPhone 13 display restricts the Face ID function, Apple has changed its policy regarding the repair. In an interview with The Verge, the company stated that it plans to introduce a software update that will allow for standard display repairs […]

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iFixit notes that replacing your iPhone 13 display with a third party unit could disable Face ID feature

You may love your brand new iPhone 13, but the cool cats at iFixit have learned through a recent teardown that replacing the smartphone’s screen through a third party repair service could disable the Face ID feature. Via the recent teardown, iFixit noted that Apple has added a small microcontroller to the iPhone 13 screen. […]

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Facebook shuttering Facial Recognition technology, will delete data and tags for over one billion users

Sometimes you have to do things to win back the public’s trust. Facebook announced through its parent company Meta on Tuesday that the company is shutting down its Face Recognition system and will delete the facial data of more than 1 billion of its users. People who opted in to Face Recognition will no longer […]

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Apple quietly extends AirPods Pro support program for additional year to address crackling/static/Active Noise Cancellation issues

Back in October of 2020, Apple quietly introduced a service program to address AirPods Pro issues that could lead to their experiencing issues with static, crackling sounds, or problems with their Active Noise Cancellation feature. Apple also simultaneously stated that the program would cover the ‌AirPods Pro‌ for two years after the retail sale of […]

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Apple releases updated macOS 12 Monterey public beta

Apple on Thursday seeded a new version of its macOS 12 Monterey operating system to its public beta tester community, allowing non-developers to test the upcoming operating system ahead of its public release. The update comes just a day after Apple provided the ninth beta to developers.  Users can snag the new public beta from […]