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Apple’s AirTags accessory may be falling short in anti-stalking features, according to recent police report

Although Apple’s AirTags accessory comes with anti-stalking mechanisms for user safely, a new police report analysis has indicated that these features may not be working as expected all the time. In a new report Wednesday, Motherboard shared the results of an analysis of 150 police reports across a recent eight-month period. Of those reports, less […]

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Apple expands repair program to allow Face ID repairs without having to replace an entire iPhone X handset

Apple has expanded its repair program, now allowing customers to have their Face ID system repaired without replacing an entire iPhone X handset. The ‌iPhone‌ X was initially excluded from the list for this program. Apple initiated the program in March, allowing Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Repair Centers access to parts for the TrueDepth […]

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Google Maps for iOS receives significant update, new navigation options for Apple Watch users

Google has rolled out a hefty new update to version 6.12 of its Google Maps app for iOS. The update offers the following fixes, changes, and new features: Makes it easier to navigate on iPhone and Apple Watch (watchOS users will be offered the ability to get directions directly on their wrist, Google users will […]

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Epic Games announces RealityScan app beta, which allows users to use their iPhone camera to turn objects into 3D models

This could be incredibly cool once it’s out of beta. Epic Games on Monday announced its new “RealityScan” app, which will allow people to use their iPhone camera to scan objects and turn them into high-fidelity 3D models. The app, which is currently in beta, was developing using properties from Capturing Reality, a photogrammetry company […]

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Apple releases iOS 15.4.1, iPadOS 15.4.1 updates, focuses on battery drain, security issues

Thursday proved to be a relative Apple Update-O-Rama, as the company released its macOS Monterey 12.3.1 update as well as its iOS 15.4.1 and iPadOS 15.4.1 updates. In addition to bug fixes, Apple included the following privacy and security patches for multiple zero-day exploits: AppleAVD Available for: macOS Monterey and iOS 15 Impact: An application […]