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iOS 16.3 beta adds support for Apple ID security keys
Apple revealed the new feature last week and said that it would be introduced in 2023, which lines up with the expected release of iOS 16.3 and its family updates, reports AppleInsider. Users will have the choice to add a third-party security key to their account using 'Security Keys for Apple ID', which will be required for authentication when signing into a new device or accessing an Apple ID.
Twitter suspends account tracking Musk, legal action underway
Jack Sweeney, a 19-year-old college student and aviation enthusiast, created the @ElonJet account, which provided regular updates on flights of Musk by using publicly available data. Musk on Thursday said: "legal action is being taken against Sweeney and organisations who supported harm to my family," arguing it put his son at risk.
Google Docs rolls out code blocks for easier formatting
Previously, when working in Google Docs, collaborators who wanted to present code had to paste it in the document and then manually apply styles by highlighting syntax, the tech giant said in a Workspace Updates blogpost on Wednesday. The new feature gives users the ability to visualise code with industry standards, making code readable and collaboration much easier.
Apple fixes zero-day bug that was 'exploited' on most iPhones
Available for iPhone 8 and later, Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS released before iOS 15.1. The update, iOS 16.1.2, has been rolled out to all supported iPhones with unspecified "important security updates."
Anti-LGBTQ slurs increase on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover: Report
The researchers looked at nine popular right-wing accounts which include Tim Pool, Jack Posobiec, Jake Shield, Gays Against Groomers, Blaire White, Allie Beth Stuckey, Andy Ngo, Seth Dillon, and Mike Cernovich to chart their use of the anti-LGBTQ slur "groomer".
Tech layoffs surpass Great Recession levels, set to get worse in early 2023
In 2008, tech companies laid off about 65,000 employees, and a similar number of workers lost their livelihoods in 2009, according to data by global outplacement and career transitioning firm global outplacement & career transitioning firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Netflix launches 2 new mobile games
Adventure game 'Kentucky Route Zero' is developed by Cardboard Computer and is about a secret highway running through the caves beneath Kentucky, reports TechCrunch. In 'Twelve Minutes', developed by 24 Bit Games and published by Annapurna Interactive, players try to escape a time-loop nightmare and features the voices of Hollywood actors James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley and Willem Dafoe.
Apple launches 'Freeform' whiteboard app
Freeform helps users to organise and visually lay out content on a flexible canvas giving them the ability to see, share and collaborate all in one place, the tech giant said in a blogpost on Tuesday. The application also allows users to invite others to work on a board together and they can even collaborate while on a FaceTime call.
iPhone 14 Crash Detection notifies man of his wife's accident
According to a Reddit post, user 'u/unclescorpion' was notified of an accident right away, while he was on a phone call with her when he heard her scream -- and the line went dead. "While I was talking to my wife on the phone as she drove home from the store, I heard her scream, and the line went dead.
Samsung set to launch 2 Galaxy A Series phones under Rs 10K this week
The new smartphones -- Galaxy A04 and A04e - will have the RAM Plus feature, supporting up to 8GB RAM, industry sources told IANS. RAM Plus allows users to add virtual RAM storage to their phone as per their usage to ensure apps run well and multitasking is smooth.
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