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Israeli security firm Cirotta debuts smartphone cases as means of protection against hacking, data theft

You may be able to get full privacy and security for your smartphone through its case. Israel-based security firm Cirotta has put forth a new idea in which a smartphone case can act as a physical barrier between hackers and the data on your device. The firm, which has its roots in the military, said […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone satellite communications could be limited to small number of markets following launch

Following last week’s discussion as to whether Apple’s next-gen iPhone could ofer satellite communications support, a note offered by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stated that while the feature will be included, it might only be available for handsets “in select markets.” The feature is one that will only work as an emergency measure, both in specific […]

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Rumor: Next-gen iPhone could offer communications via low earth orbit satellites alongside cellular networks

Apple’s next-gen iPhone might be able to forego having to be connected to either a 4G or 5G network, and could feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication technology to make calls and send messages, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a recent note to investors, Kuo explained that the ‌iPhone 13‌ lineup will […]

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Rumor: Apple to announce next-gen iPhone on September 14, hold global launch on September 24

If you were wondering when the next-gen iPhone would be announced and then released, this might be the answer. Per prolific leaker Jon Prosser, the “iPhone 13” handset will be announced on September 14 with a global launch on September 24. Following a report that suggested a potential launch date of September 17, Prosser explained […]

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FCC investigation finds that “one or more” wireless carriers may have sold user location data to questionable third-parties

This’ll make you groan a bit. Following last year’s findings as to how easy it was for outside parties to buy real-time location data of US wireless customers via lax carrier standards, it was noted that data was winding up in the hands of shady third-parties, and bounty hunters. Now, after what it described as […]