Split Payments in Messenger is rolling out to people, the company announced on Wednesday, as well as other features such as Vanish Mode.
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Instagram Security Checkup Expands to Users Worldwide
Instagram Security Checkup is a feature that people can use if their accounts may have been hacked. It’s rolling out to people globally.
App Store Sessions for Developers Start February 15
App Store Sessions will be held from February 15 to March 29. If you’re a member of the Apple Developer Program you can sign up.
Twelve South's StayGo USB-C Hub Now in Matte White Color
Twelve South’s StayGo USB-C hub is now available in a new color, Matte White. It’s available to purchase at US$99.99.
watchOS 8.5 Developer Beta 2 Now Released for Testing
Apple has released watchOS 8.5 developer beta 2 alongside new betas for its other operating systems. It doesn’t include major features.
ExpressVPN Bug Bounty Reward Increases to $100,000
The ExpressVPN bug bounty reward has increased to US$100,000, the company announced on Tuesday, ten times higher than the previous reward.
Mophie Releases Magnetic Stand, Travel Charger for iPhone
Mophie announced two new products today. One is a 3-in-1 travel charger for iPhone, and the other is a portable magnetic charging stand.
Here are 5 Essential Gaming Tips to Get Started in Roblox
Apple featured a story in the App Store that shares five tips to get started in Roblox. Roblox is an online, multiplayer game.
'Tap to Pay on iPhone' Coming Later This Year, Apple Says
Apple has officially announced Tap to Pay on iPhone, its contactless peer-to-peer payment system for small businesses to accept payments.
Change Your Signal Number in Company's Latest Update
It’s now possible to change your Signal number, thanks to an update the company recently released and wrote about on Monday.
IRS Will No Longer Require Facial Recognition for Taxes
Backpedaling among public backlash, the IRS won’t require citizens to use facial recognition for taxes, The New York Times reported.
Israel Wants to Know if Pegasus Spyware Used in Own Country
The government of Israel is opening an investigation to determine if its own law enforcement used Pegasus spyware against Israeli businesses.
Officials Accuse Apple of Lying About NDA Concealment Clauses
Eight state treasurers have accused Apple of lying about concealment clauses, in a letter to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.
Intuit Warns Customers of Tax Phishing Emails
Intuit has released security warnings for customers about tax phishing emails some people have received, and tips to spot them.
Here are the Apple Arcade Games for February 2022
A handful of Apple Arcade games for February 2022 have been announced, from a variety of gaming genres. Here’s what is coming.
Apple, Broadcom Win Trial Against Caltech in $1.1B Patent Case
A U.S. appeals court threw out a jury verdict that ordered Apple and Broadcom to pay Caltech US$1.1 billion in damages.
'UpdateAgent' Mac Trojan Can Steal Data and Inject Adware
UpdateAgent is the name of a Mac trojan that Microsoft has been tracking since October, although it first appeared in September 2020.
CASETiFY Bounce Case Offers 13-Foot Drop Protection
CASETiFY has launched its newest product today called Bounce Case. It offers an astonishing 13 feet of drop protection.
iPhone 13 Owners Can Get a Totallee Sierra Blue iPhone Case
Case manufacturer totallee has recently released a Sierra Blue iPhone case to match their iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max.
macOS: How to Boot into Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac
Entering Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac is a different process than on an Intel Mac. Apple made it even easier to do.
The EARN It Act is Back and Coming for Social Media Companies
Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have reintroduced their EARN It Act. The bill aims to reform Section 230.
Intel Expands Bug Bounty Program With Project Circuit Breaker
Project Circuit Breaker is an expansion of Intel’s bug bounty program that hosts targeted time-boxed events on specific new platforms.
Mozilla VPN for Mobile, Desktop Adds Multi-Account Containers
The Mozilla VPN for desktop and mobile has been recently updated with a couple of new features. Multi-Account Containers and multiple hops.
Here's How to Blur Your House on Apple Maps and Google Maps
Did you know you can blur your house on Apple Maps and Google Maps? This capability is open to everyone, here’s what you can do.