Google has updated its Maps app for iOS and Android with a new tab bar. The standard default view is now the “Explore” tab. A new “Commute” tab lets you specify your daily commute route and receive real-time traffic updates, travel times, and suggestions for alternative routes. It works for both driving and public transit. A “Saved” […]
A security flaw has been found in Android that allows attackers to access a phone via Bluetooth with no user interaction required. Android’s most recent monthly security update, released on February 3rd, fixes the flaw. The vulnerability is rated “critical” — the highest rating — for Android versions 8 and 9. In Android 10, the […]
Apple’s iCloud.com web site is now available in a mobile-friendly version with access to four iCloud services: Notes, Photos, Reminders, and Find iPhone. It appears it is designed to work in both Apple an Android mobile web browsers, key features — such as editing notes and uploading photos — are not currently working in Google’s Chrome browser on […]
Facebook today launched a major update to Messenger Kids, its messaging app designed for kids 13 and under. W The original app simply gave parents control over who their kids could chat with, the new Parent Dashboard lets parents monitor everything except the text of messages themselves. Parents can now view a log of all […]
Apple’s WebKit web browser engine team has proposed a new standard for SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) that would allow the process to be automated, requiring no extra user interaction when logging into a web site on a mobile device. Currently, SMS-based 2FA requires that users receive and view a text message containing a one-time passcode […]
Apple today announced that it has completed the US roll-out of revamped, more-detailed map data for its Maps app. Apple claims the new map data offers “faster and more accurate navigation and comprehensive views of roads, buildings, parks, airports, malls and more”. Apple also today added real-time transit information for Miami. The new map data will begin […]
Google has launched a new support service for Android. Anyone using the hashtag #AndroidHelp on Twitter will receive Android tech support from Google.
The Byte app is now available to everyone, for both iOS and Android. Byte is a social network based on short video clips, with comment features similar to Instagram, and a “rebyte” feature similar to retweets on Twitter. Byte was founded by Dom Hofmann — one of the original creators of Vine — and is similar to Vine in many […]
Ring doorbells are providing customer data to companies such as Facebook and Google, an investigation suggests. The Electronic Frontier Foundation found the Ring app was “packed” with third-party tracking, sending out customers’ personally identifiable information. Five companies were receiving a range of information, including names, IP addresses and mobile networks, it said. Ring said it limited the […]
Transact, major supplier of student ID card systems has announced support for Google Pay. This new feature allows students of participating colleges and universities to carry their student ID in their phone instead of a physical card. Students can simply tap their NFC-enabled phone on readers to access campus buildings, as well as payments for […]
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