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Apple releases iOS 14.4, iPad OS updates, includes genuine camera hardware warning, other changes

You’ve been waiting for it, and here it is. Apple on Tuesday released version 14.4 of its iOS and iPadOS operating systems. The update offers the following fixes and changes: Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications Notifications […]

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Apple posts iOS 14.4 Release Candidate for developer, public beta tester download

iOS 14.4 has now hit the Release Candidate stage and is currently available to the developer and beta tester communities. As such, the current change list includes the following: Smaller QR codes can be recognized by Camera Option to classify Bluetooth device type in Settings for correct identification of headphones for audio notifications Notifications for […]

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iOS 14.4 beta code indicates possible warnings about non-genuine camera parts following iPhone repairs

It looks like iOS 14.4 will crack down on questionable aftermarket camera parts. Following the second beta of iOS 14.4 to developers and public testers, user Stever Moser discovered code indicating that Apple will be introducing a new warning on iPhones that have had their camera repaired or replaced with aftermarket components rather than genuine […]

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Apple expands Independent Repair Provider Program to firms in Europe and Canada

If you’re a techie in Europe or Canada, this will come in handy. Apple on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its Independent Repair Provider Program. The new contract allows businesses in Europe and Canada to sign up to offer customers iPhone repairs using genuine Apple components. Since the iPhone repair program launched last fall, […]

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USB Implementers Forum seeks to add cryptography standard to help authenticate, secure USB-C devices

In as much as USB-C might drive you nuts in terms of having to hunt down assorted USB adapters, you’re going to like this. An upgrade to the USB-C standard allows cryptography to be used to authenticate connected devices. It will ensure that devices are properly certified, but can also be used to enhance security […]