UPDATE 2/11: Google and Apple have officially renamed the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” on their respective Maps apps after the Geographic Names Information System updated the name on its system. (Credit: Google) Google Maps users in the US will see “Gulf of America.” Those in Mexico will see “Gulf of Mexico.” Users everywhere else will see …
Read More »Samsung’s Decade-Long Dominance: Outpacing Apple by Over 700 Million Smartphone Shipments!
The smartphone market has been a battleground for years, with Samsung and Apple leading the charge. While both brands enjoy a loyal customer base and significant market shares, Samsung has consistently stayed ahead in total shipments. Over the past decade, the South Korean giant has shipped far more smartphones than its American rival, highlighting its expansive reach and diverse product …
Read More »Amy Adams joins Javier Bardem in Apple TV+’s Cape Fear series
Amy Adams is joining the Apple TV+ series Cape Fear. Per Deadline, Adams will star and executive produce alongside Javier Bardem in Cape Fear, a TV show based on John D. MacDonald’s 1957 novel The Executioners. Adams will play Amanda Bowden, an attorney married to a fellow lawyer, Steve. Bardem, also an EP, stars as Max Cady, a nefarious killer …
Read More »10 best Apple TV+ original shows, ranked
Table of Contents Table of Contents 10. Foundation (2021–) 9. Black Bird (2022) 8. Mythic Quest (2020–) 7. For All Mankind (2019–) 6. Silo (2023–) 5. Slow Horses (2022–) 4. Pachinko (2022–) 3. Shrinking (2023–) 2. Ted Lasso (2020–2023) 1. Severance (2022–) Since its first series launched in 2019, Apple TV+ has quietly churned out some high-quality original shows that …
Read More »The latest iOS update might have reactivated Apple Intelligence features
Some iPhone users have reported that yesterday’s update to iOS 18.3.1 reactivated once-disabled Apple Intelligence features on specific devices. Certain features, like Notification Summaries, had been shut off over concerns about accuracy. Now users are reporting that these features have been re-enabled following the update. Devices that displayed a welcome screen after updating seem to have a higher chance of …
Read More »Apple Issues Crucial iPhone Update: Don’t Wait to Install
Following the release of iOS 18.3 two weeks ago, Apple has issued a minor follow-up update with iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1. While the update includes only minor changes, it addresses a major security vulnerability that has already been exploited in the wild, affecting both iPhones and iPads. Here’s why you should install it right away. The timing of iOS …
Read More »Apple Patches Zero-Day Exploit Used in Sophisticated Attacks
Apple has released an emergency update to fix a zero-day security flaw. The company says attackers have used this flaw in highly sophisticated attacks. Users should update their devices immediately to stay safe. Apple Releases Emergency Security Update for Zero-Day Vulnerability As reported by Bleepingcomputer, the vulnerability, CVE-2025-24200, is an authorization issue. Attackers can exploit it to bypass USB Restricted …
Read More »Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath calls out fake reviews on Google and Apple app stores: ‘Forcibly buying ratings to…’
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has cast doubt on the authenticity of app reviews on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The entrepreneur added that most of the 5-star reviews on these app stores “seem fake” and “read like AI-generated content”. Calling out the fake reviews in a post on X, Kamath wrote, “I wonder how many @GoogleIndia Play Store …
Read More »Apple patches iPhone exploit that allowed for ‘extremely sophisticated’ attack
A new iPhone update patches a flaw that could allow an attacker to turn off a nearly seven-year-old USB security feature. Apple’s release notes for iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 say the bug, which allowed the deactivation of USB Restricted Mode, “may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals.” The release notes describe the now-patched …
Read More »Apple Patches ‘Extremely Sophisticated Attack’ That Can Hit iPhones
Apple is patching a new zero-day exploit in iOS that may have been used by law enforcement to unlock seized iPhones. “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals,” the company said in the security release announcing the launch of an emergency patch with iOS 18.3.1. …
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