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Instagram’s “Unlink Account” Feature is Deceiving
Instagram’s Unlink Account feature is deceiving, at least when it comes to Facebook. Since Instagram is a Facebook company your two accounts will forever be connected.
That’s because the wealth of data that Facebook collects through its multiple services is more than enough to properly identify users’ various accounts and link them to one another. Even in cases where a different name, email address, or device was used to create each account—be it a throwaway WhatsApp profile, stalker Instagram account, or joke Facebook profile—Facebook often is able to suss out who is actually behind the account and whether they have accounts on other Facebook-owned apps.
iPhone 12 Pro Hands-On Time – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-28
Andrew Orr and Charlotte Henry join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the iPhone 12 Pro now that everyone’s had a few hands-on days with theirs.
EU Antitrust Chief Says Breaking up Big Tech 'Doable', But Warns Against it
Attempts to break up big tech firms, including Apple, by the EU are “doable,” albeit risky according to the bloc’s antitrust chief.
Apple Clips 3.0 Gets New UI and HDR Recording for iPhone 12
Clips got a major update on Wednesday with Clips 3.0. The user interface has been redesigned and it supports HDR recording with iPhone 12.
Interactive Advertising Bureau France Files Antitrust Complaint Against Apple
A coalition of industry groups, including the Interactive Advertising Bureau France, have filed an antitrust complaint against Apple over iOS 14 anti-tracking.
Eve Light Strip Gets HomeKit Adaptive Lighting, Eve Cam Gets HomeKit Secure Video
Eve Systems has issued updates for Eve Light Strip and Eve Cam to bring HomeKit Adaptive Lighting and HomeKit Secure Video.
Your iPhone 12 Could Charge Your AirPods
If you wish your iPhone could charge your AirPods, you may not have long to wait. A recent FCC filing suggests this is soon to be reality.
Big Tech CEOs to Speak on Section 230 Law Tomorrow
The CEOs of Facebook, Alphabet, and Twitter will appear before the Senate Commerce Committee tomorrow to speak about Section 230.
Starlink Internet Access Starts at $99 a Month, $500 Upfront
SpaceX is expanding the beta testing of its Starlink internet service. It will cost US$99/month with a US$499 fee up front.
Apple Buys AI Video Company ‘Vilynx’
Apple has acquired Vilynx Inc., a company based on Barcelona that specialized in AI and computer vision technology for videos.
On Protecting Your iPhone's Screen
Dr. Mac has tested many screen protectors; check out his recommendations in this week’s Dr. Mac’s Rants & Raves.
FlipNetik Kinetic Desk Toy: $22.99
I’m a sucker for fidget toys, and I love today’s deal on the FlipNetik. It’s designed to roll, so to speak, even though its shape in no way looks like it should roll. There’s a square model and a hexagon, and they come in gold, silver, or black. I’m linking directly to the black hexagon listing, but there’s a pulldown menu for the other options, including buying both a square and a hexagon at a discount. Spoiler, that’s what I did! One is $22.99, while two are $34.99.
Get Apple TV+ Free For a Year With T-Mobile's New TVision Service
T-Mobile has announced its new cord-cutting option, TVision, and subscribers can get Apple TV+ free for a year and an Apple TV 4K for $99.
HP Print Drivers Slash Malware – TMO Daily Observations 2020-10-27
John Martellaro joins host Kelly Guimont to discuss a technical issue that causes HP printer drivers to appear on your Mac as malware.
Comedy 'Platonic,' Starring Rose Byrne And Seth Rogen, Coming to Apple TV+
‘Platonic,’ a comedy starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen’ is heading to Apple TV+ after Apple ordered 10 half-hour episodes.
Linksys Wi-Fi 6 Velop AX42000 Available for $250
Linksys Wi-Fi 6 Velop AX4200 mesh systems is now available to purchase for US$250. The company claims it can cover up to 2,700 square feet with Wi-Fi.
Apple Music For Android Gets Crossfade Feature Before iOS
Apple Music for Android got an update Monday with the arrival of version 3.4 of the app. Amongst other things, AppleInsider noted that the latest version includes Crossfade, a feature not yet available to iOS users.
The Autoplay feature also makes the transition to Android, with users able to let Apple Music select the next songs to play once a playlist has been exhausted. When enabled, Apple Music will analyze the playlist and select songs that seem to be similar, such as the same artist or genre. Social media users will be able to share their current listening selection with others, by using the Share Song option in the menu to post to Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat. One unusual option that Android has is Crossfade, a feature that has Apple Music overlapping the end of one song with the beginning of another for a few seconds, fading between the two for a semi-seamless and continuous listening experience. While the option is available on Mac, it has yet to be made available on the iOS or iPadOS versions of the app.
Zoom Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Video Calls
Starting next week, video conferencing app Zoom is finally adding end-to-end encryption to its platform.
Zoom’s E2EE offering uses public key cryptography. In short, the keys for each Zoom meeting are generated by participants’ machines, not by Zoom’s servers. Encrypted data relayed through Zoom’s servers is indecipherable by Zoom, since Zoom’s servers do not have the necessary decryption key. This key management strategy is similar to that used by most end-to-end encrypted messaging platforms today.
Good to see Zoom doing this; they’ve certainly had misses in the past. Update: The new version is now available for most users.
UK Mobile Firms Face Ban on Selling Locked iPhones And Other Devices
Mobile phone providers are to be banned from selling “locked” handsets, including iPhones, in the UK from December 2021.
Link Previews in Chat Apps Could Leak Your IP Address
Security researchers found that link previews in chat apps could expose data like IP addresses if not implemented properly. Or they could be downloading as much as gigabytes of data in the background. They tested a variety of different messaging apps, and iPhone users will be relieved to know that iMessage didn’t experience any of these security leaks.
We think there’s one big takeaway here for developers: Whenever you’re building a new feature, always keep in mind what sort of privacy and security implications it may have, especially if this feature is going to be used by thousands or even millions of people around the world.
Archaeologist and Author Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes - BGM Interview
Dr. Rebecca Wragg Sykes is an archaeologist, writer and creative professional. She earned her Ph.D. in Archaeology from the University of Sheffield (UK) in 2010. She is the author of the just published book Kindred which is about Neanderthal life, love, death and art.
Dr. Sykes attributes her interest in Archaeology to “mucking around in the dirt in the backyard” as a child. But also her parents took her to historic sites on holidays. Then she started devouring books about the ancient Egyptians. By and by, she became keenly interested in the reality of life in the past. Rebecca humorously explained how “Archaeology is like Anthropology but for dead people.” In segment two, we explored her new book about the Neanderthals, and it was mesmerizing. For example, new findings have proven that there was interbreeding with Homo sapiens. There is much more in this delightful show.
BatteryPro Portable Charger for iPhone and Apple Watch: $79.99
We have a deal on BatteryPro, a portable charger for both iPhone and Apple Watch. It features ann .,8,000 mAh capacity internal battery, a USB-A port, and an integrated Apple Watch charging puck. It also has a strap that will hold your Apple Watch in place if you’re on the move. This device is $79.99 through our deal.
Get Apple TV+ And Apple Arcade Free on iPhone 12
If you just got, or are about to get, an new iPhone 12 or Pro you can get Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade for free.
Notability’s Email App “Twobird” Gets Calendar Integration
Ginger Labs, creators of popular productivity apps Notability and Twobird, announced Monday that Twobird received calendar integration. But that’s not the only part of the update. Key features include Interactive Notes, Embedded collaboration tools, Clean interface for distraction-free work, and a brand-new feature launched today: calendar. Other features include: Organize your schedule in Twobird with a clean built-in Calendar, designed to keep you on track with less distractions; Scroll through your Calendar to get an overview of your upcoming events and reminders for the week; Connect multiple Gmail accounts and choose which to display; All your reminders (for notes or emails) appear in your calendar so that you never miss a task; Attach a Twobird note to any calendar event to add context for you and your attendees; No need to switch gears, preview your nearest events and reminders at the top of your inbox.