Apple today released iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1, minor updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating system updates that came out last year. Apple is making iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 available a week after the launch of iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6. iOS 17.6.1 and iPadOS 17.6.1 can be downloaded on eligible …
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Month:August 2024
Apple to Address ‘0.0.0.0’ Security Vulnerability in Safari 18
Apple plans to block websites from attempting to send malicious requests to the IP address 0.0.0.0 on macOS Sequoia, according to Forbes. The means the change will be part of Safari 18, which will also be available for macOS Sonoma and macOS Ventura. This decision comes after researchers from Israeli cybersecurity startup Oligo Security said …
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SPC MD 1857
MD 1857 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PORTIONS OF COASTAL NORTH CAROLINA Mesoscale Discussion 1857 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1020 AM CDT Wed Aug 07 2024 Areas affected…portions of coastal North Carolina Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 071520Z – 071745Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…A brief tornado cannot be ruled out through early …
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Amazon Takes Up to $100 Off 9th and 10th Gen iPads, Starting at $229
Amazon today is offering up to $100 off the 9th generation and 10th generation iPads, starting as low as $229.00 for the former model. Most of the iPads in this sale can be delivered as soon as the end of this week for Prime members, and by early next week for everyone else. 9th Gen …
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iOS 18: Hide App Names on Your iPhone Home Screen
In iOS 18, currently in beta, Apple has broadened the customization options for the Home Screen on iPhone, and thanks to a new setting it is now possible to make app icons and widgets bigger by hiding their labels. With the setting enabled in iOS 18, the names of apps are removed from the grid, …
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Google TV Streamer Announced as Chromecast Replacement and Rival to Apple TV 4K
Google has announced the Google TV Streamer, a new device that replaces the Chromecast and directly rivals the Apple TV 4K. The discontinuation of the Chromecast marks the end of an era for Google’s original streaming dongle, which has been a staple in the market since its launch in 2013. Over 100 million Chromecast devices …
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iPhone 16 Lineup Could Launch Earlier Than Usual in Korea
Apple is considering launching the iPhone 16 lineup in Korea earlier than usual due to weakening demand in China, the Korea Times reports. If correct, this would mark a significant shift for Apple, as Korea has not been part of the initial release countries since the iPhone 3GS in 2009. Apple is expected to launch …
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SPC MD 1856
MD 1856 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL…WATCH UNLIKELY FOR PARTS OF COASTAL NC INTO EXTREME NORTHEAST SC Mesoscale Discussion 1856 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0756 AM CDT Wed Aug 07 2024 Areas affected…Parts of coastal NC into extreme northeast SC Concerning…Severe potential…Watch unlikely Valid 071256Z – 071500Z Probability of Watch Issuance…20 percent SUMMARY…Some threat for …
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iOS 18 Adds Camera Setting to Allow Audio Playback When Shooting Video
In iOS 18, Apple has added a control in the Camera app’s Settings menu that lets you choose whether audio playback should pause or continue when recording in Video mode. In previous versions of iOS, shooting in Video mode in the Camera app automatically pauses audio playback including music and podcasts, based on the assumption …
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Logitech Says It Has No Plans for a Subscription-Based ‘Forever Mouse’
Logitech on Wednesday denied reports that the company is working on a “forever mouse” that could come with a subscription fee for regular software updates, after comments by its CEO suggesting it could introduce such a product in the future received immediate backlash. “There are no plans for a subscription mouse,” said Logitech communications head …
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