IT&Software
Apple Fixes Bug That Was Causing Reissued Updates
The "jailbreaking software" uses an exploit in the device that is also used by malicious hackers to take over devices and steal personal information. Apple supplied no official explanation (and did not respond immediately to our request for clarification at the time) but it now appears the mysterious onslaught of updates was connected with the ongoing development of a fix for the Family Sharin... [Full Article...]
China-US Tensions Increase with Hong Kong Security Law
China faced growing worldwide pressure on Friday over its move to impose a security law on Hong Kong that critics say will destroy the city's autonomy, with the United States and Britain placing the issue before the UN Security Council. "If we have no way out, we might as well die with China". "After careful study of developments over the reporting period, I certified to Congress today that Hon... [Full Article...]
HBO Max now available on Apple TV, iOS devices #94738
Right now, HBO Max is developing a Green Lantern series by the producer Greg Berlanti, and according to the series executive, the show is something which "promises to be our biggest DC Show ever made". It also gave users the option to subscribe to HBO Max through their services. Apple TV Channels was introduced alongside iOS 12.3 in 2019 as an alternative to dedicated streaming apps. [Full Article...]
Sony Launches ZV-1 Digital Camera Made For Video Content Creators
The ZV-1 can record video in 4K with full-pixel readout without binning in 24 or 30fps. Compatibility with "Movie Edit add-on"[xiii] from the "Imaging Edge" mobile application for image stabilization [xiv] while editing Highlight ability to edit aspect ratios for IG etc. [Full Article...]
Google faces antitrust case in India over payments app, sources say
Google had to delete over 80 lakh negative reviews on Google Play to help TikTok get back to an overall app rating of 4.4 stars. Typically in such cases, Google will appear before the watchdog which will then decide on the way forward. Compete with apps like Softbank-backed Paytm and Walmart's PhonePe in India's busy digital payments marketplace, where Facebook's WhatsApp is also planning ... [Full Article...]
Fortnite Chapter 2 season 3 is delayed again
Announcing the news in a blog post Epic Games said: "In an effort to get everything ready for Chapter 2 - Season 3, we're extending Season 2 by one week". Anticipation is high for the next Fortnite live event as it marks the first time Epic Games has held an end-of-season live event since past year. [Full Article...]
Trump signs executive order on social media
So when Twitter adds a fact checking notification to Trump's tweets , as it did for the first time on Tuesday , it can do without taking on editorial liability if it believes the material is objectionable, whether it's protected speech or not. [Full Article...]
Google Maps just got an awesome new feature that reinvents addresses
The feature is meant to offer an address to people who don't actually have one, or to people who have an address that's tough to find. But it might come in handy in additional situations as well. The Google Maps integration will increase the popularity of Plus Codes, allowing users to actually create their own codes with a simple tap of a button. [Full Article...]