More and more smartphones are adopting USB-C, a rising cable standard — but there aren't yet many quality USB-C headphones available. Some device makers are now releasing their own branded USB-C headphones to sell alongside their USB-C smartphones. Many USB-C headphones are on the pricier side and may have limited smartphone compatibility. Read the full story.
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An article by Forbes cites unnamed sources who say Cellebrite has been telling customers that its engineers have the ability to skirt the security of Apple devices running iOS 11.
Cellebrite is an Israel-based security vendor, used by several US law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to unlock mobile devices, according to Forbes. The ability to crack into one of Apple's iOS devices is key for law enforcement officials, who often criticize the company and others for their iron-clad encryption. Get the latest on this here. #security #iphoneipad Although this article is written toward the iPhone X, most iPhones with updated iOS installed, with run these apps. Some apps you may know about, others you probably don't and are great tools! Check them out here!
#iPhoneiPad #windows Soon Apple and its partnership with a number of leading medical institutions will let your iPhone be the portal to your entire medical data. Get the details here!
#mac #iphoneipad #news Security researchers have uncovered 89 malicious Google Chrome extensions on the official Chrome store that can inject ads, code to secretly mine cryptocurrency, and load a tool to record and replay a person's browsing activities. According to researchers at Trend Micro, this collection of extensions affected over 423,000 users and was used to form a new botnet called "Droidclub." Find out here which extensions these are and how they work. Learn more here about cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin.
#windows #mac #iphoneipad #android #security There is a fairly new scam making the rounds. It's known as a porting or port-out scam. A fraudster finds out critical information about you such as your name, phone number, Social Security number, date of birth and more. Much of this information is obtainable on the Dark Web thanks to the massive Equifax data breach that we learned about last year.
A criminal that has your name, phone number, SSN, date of birth and more will call your mobile phone service provider pretending to be you, and tell them that you're switching to another company but want to keep your phone number. Transferring your number from say, Verizon to AT&T, is a process called porting. The porting process takes up to 24 hours to complete. During this time both phones will be functional. Meaning, any text messages that you receive on your phone will also be seen by the scammer on the phone your number is being transferred to. If you have two-factor authentication set up on your bank accounts, or any online sites for that matter, the scammer will be able to get the code needed to log into your account. From there, you could become a victim of identity theft and even have money stolen from your bank accounts. Now, don't let this turn you against two-factor authentication. It's an important security feature that you should be using whenever possible. The problem isn't two-factor, it's the criminals trying to rip you off. There are ways to prevent falling victim to these types of scams, keep reading for suggestions. #security #iphoneipad #android As it gears up to launch Chrome's built-in ad blocker on February 15, 2018, Google shared some details about how the new feature will work. First announced in June, the new feature will remove only the most intrusive types of ads that violate the Coalition for Better Ads' standards. Find out the latest here.
#google #news #windows #chromebook #mac #iphoneipad #android Apple is outsourcing its Chinese iCloud operations to a local firm in southern China starting on February 28th. The move has been known since last year when Apple announced its partnership with the firm. In February, Apple will transfer Chinese iCloud data to the GCBD-managed data center in Guizhou. It won’t make any visible difference to Chinese customers on the front-facing end, and Apple tells customers that data remains secure and private. “Apple has strong data privacy and security protections in place and no backdoors will be created into any of our systems,” it says. Get the details here and here.
#mac #iphoneipad #security In 2017, we saw great mobile phone innovation from the prior year. But 2018 holds even more amazing potential. Read here for the inside scoop!
#news #iphoneipad #androids #techgadgets The Camera has become one of the most used and important features of smartphones. With so many out there, which is the best? Read here for the scoop! As always, The GoTo Tech Guru is here to help with any questions you may have!
#iphoneipad #androids Design flaws in processors from leading chipmakers could let attackers access sensitive information. The flaw impacts more than just Windows, Macs and iOS devices and affects most all computers, phones, tablets, watches, smart TVs and the like.
This is a flaw in the computer CPU chips at its most fundamental level and is NOT a virus, so cannot be eradicated by anti-virus or anti-malware software. It will require several levels of fixes to include no less than: the operating system, BIOs, and CPU driver. At this time, no hardware replacements are necessary, just firmware and software fixes. However, due to repair complexity, if not done properly and by a professional, it could render your device completely useless, otherwise known as "bricking". For questions or to have your computer repaired, call The GoTo Tech Guru! How did this happen and what's the fix? #security #news #iphoneipad #chromebook #mac #tv #virus&malware #windows #android Much of the country won’t even creep above that mark until the second week of January – and tens of millions of Americans are enduring lows in the negative double digits. In conditions like these, many smartphones will be start experiencing problems like shutting off, shortened battery life, display problems or even the glass shattering. Here are a few tricks you can use to keep your phone working in Arctic temperatures.
#iPhoneiPad #android Did you know that you can ask Siri to find photos on your iPhone / iPad by time or location? How about flipping a coin or rolling dice? Siri can even find out what song is playing faster than Shazam! You can find more things Siri can do by reading here!
#iphoneipad Apple’s revolutionary Face ID tech built-into its high-end iPhone X may very well be “years ahead” of competing facial recognition platforms — however that hasn’t stopped it from being spoofed! The latest Face ID “hack” proves that even our own flesh and blood can be a security liability. Find out here how this 10-year old spoofed his mother's iPhone X!
#iphone&ipad #security Ever wonder how to block phone numbers on the iPhone? What about finding out if you’ve been blocked by someone? It's earlier than you may think!
Get the how-to and scoop here! As always, The GoTo Tech Guru is here to help with your phone issues! #iphone&ipad While a low battery may be a fact of life for heavy smartphone users, in many cases, a lot of the blame can actually be placed on the apps that are frequently used. Read here for the full scoop. As always, The GoTo Tech Guru is here to help with your phone issues!
#iphone&ipad Facebook’s one-on-one encrypted messaging feature called Secret Conversations is now live for all Android and iOS users. Secret Conversations allows Messenger users to send end-to-end encrypted messages to their Facebook friends. After you send an encrypted message the person receiving it will have to agree to use the Secret Conversations feature. Once they do, they’ll see your message. Read here to find out how to use this wonderful feature. As always, The GoTo Tech Guru is here to help with your phone issues!
#iphone&ipad #android Police could soon have a device that could catch drivers red-handed. It's called a "textalyzer", modeled after a Breathalyzer. The police would see a screen that logs phone activity like the Facebook app, What's app, text messages and phone calls. Plus, everything has a time stamp. No actual content is revealed. The device can also tell the difference between a voice-activated text and typing. Read here for the full scoop.
#security #news #iphone&ipad #android Anyone who owns a smartphone needs a battery pack. It’s the only way to ensure that your mobile device has sufficient juice throughout the day. And if you own a modern Android phone, that portable charger probably needs to support USB-C. With Amazon seemingly overrun by inexpensive battery packs, each one claiming faster charging and better efficiency than the next, it’s hard to know just what you are getting. Here you'll find not just reviews on the best battery packs but how they were tested!
#iphoneipad #android #batteries #techgadgets "While they may be small, light, fascinating and truly unique, AirPods are also, unequivocally, little dust magnets. EarPods, Apple’s standard, 3.5 mm headphones, fall into the same category. And while the latter may be included with your new iPhone free of charge, going out and dropping $159 on the latter is no small decision to make; so protecting either investment is crucial – not only to help sustain optimal functionality, but also to properly and sanitarily dispose of all the dust, grime, wax, and other particles that manage to make their way inside as you use them. Here, we will provide three key steps to properly clean and protect your EarPods or AirPods so they’ll last as long as possible." Find out all you need to know here!
#iphoneiPad Whether you're a gadget king or just want to make life easier, here are some of the top accessories for your iPhone and iPad! Check them out here!
#iphoneiPad Here are some hidden tricks for Safari that will make your life easier and better on the iPhone & iPad! As always, TheGoToTechGuru is always here to help with your iPhone & iPad issues!
#iPhone&iPad Here are some of the worse iPhone apps!
#iphoneiPad iOS 11 is officially out, but before you download and install it, there’s one thing you should keep in mind. Namely, it’s that the next-generation operating system will be incompatible with 32-bit devices and apps. Put simply, your 32-bit apps that have not been updated by their respective developers won’t open if you install iOS 11. Similarly, you won’t be able to find 32-bit apps in the App Store — and you won’t be able to download previously purchased apps that have not been updated to your iOS 11-loaded device. Read here for the full details!
#iphoneiPad Apple’s custom-designed A-series chips are marvels in mobile processing, powering generation-after-generation of iPhone and iPad devices with their advanced, ultra-fast yet power-efficient architecture. Over the past year or so, specifically, Apple’s systems on a chip (SoCs) have absolutely obliterated their closest competition — even comparable offerings like Samsung’s Galaxy S8, S8+, or LG’s G6. Read here for the benchmark test results!
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