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iOS 16 beta 2 feature list hints at iCloud backup feature over LTE and 5G networks

A new backup feature just emerged in iOS 16 beta 2 for developers and it could be pretty nifty. Apple has confirmed through the latest beta version of iOS that users will finally be able to backup their devices to iCloud over LTE and 5G networks. The update enables iCloud backup over a cellular network […]

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AT&T’s 3G network set to shut down this week

AT&T’s 3G wireless network is beginning its journey to the elephant’s grave yard at the end of this month, a move that will affect a wide range of users and devices. In a customer support document, AT&T explains that it is phasing out its 3G network in order to “make room for an even better one […]

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Apple announces forthcoming updates to AirTags firmware to address unwanted tracking, other concerns

Apple on Thursday announced that it will release updates to its AirTags tracking accessory with the purpose of cutting down on unwanted tracking. The updaTes will be implemented in a multi-phase rollout. In an upcoming software update, Apple plans to implement new privacy warnings that will show up during AirTag setup to thwart malicious use. […]

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Verizon to expand 5G UWB network to 1,700 U.S. cities this month, offers new service plans

Wireless carrier Verizon has announced that the company will offer ultra-fast 5G UWB connectivity to over 1,700 US cities that will cover more than 100 million people. The company has also stated that it is improving its 5G smartphone plans with up to six free entertainment subscriptions and offering customers up to 50 percent off […]

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Rumor: Apple internally testing Face ID upgrade that could allow users to unlock an iPhone 13 while wearing a mask and glasses

Per Jon Prosser and Front Page Tach, Apple is rumored to be internally testing an upgrade to its Face ID feature for the iPhone 13. Citing internal sources, the iPhone 13 will feature an upgraded Face ID facial recognition sensor that’s tuned to identify a match even when a mask or glasses are worn. He […]