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Google to boost privacy, security features in upcoming version of Chrome web browser

If you’re a fan of the Google Chrome web browser, it’s about to get a bit better. Good recently announced a slate of new privacy features that will be included when the new version is released. The updates include real-time threat checking and password checking. Per Wired’s write up: Chrome’s new Enhanced Safe Browsing mode […]

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Rumor: Next-gen AirPods could feature light sensors that would offer health-related tracking functions

Per the rumor mill, an upcoming generation of AirPods could feature built-in ambient light sensors (ALS) that could be used for health-related tracking purposes. Industry sources have stated that ALS-equipped next-gen AirPods could be present in the “coming 1-2 years.” Taiwan-based ASE Technology would handle the backend manufacturing process for the component. It’s rumored that […]

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Happy Memorial Day from O’Grady’s PowerPage!!!

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s Memorial Day and the staff of O’Grady’s PowerPage will be taking the day to spend time with friends and family, remember our loved ones, and celebrate the holiday. That being said, stay safe, stay socially distanced as needed, and enjoy the day. We’ll be back tomorrow with all the Mac, iOS, […]

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Apple patent hints at next-gen iPad keyboards, complete with touch-strips and multi-function keys

A newly published patent application hints that Apple may be developing new keyboard input methods, such as multi-function keys, and touch strips, for its mobile device. The patent is geared at the keyboards for smaller portable devices, wherein the size of the UX methods “remains an issue.” The patent, entitled “Portable Computing Input Devices and […]

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How to activate COVID-19 Exposure Logging on your iOS device

One of the big changes that arrived with the iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 updates on Tuesday was the ability to track COVID-19 exposure through your iOS device. The mighty Charlotte Henry over at The Mac Observer has assembled the following quick instructions to activate this on your end. To turn on COVID-19 Exposure Logging […]