iOS 11.4, first rumours

iOS 12 is to come out in a few months but that does not mean we cannot talk about 11.4, its small and, presumably, relatively insignificant predecessor. Unfortunately there is pretty much no info on the upcoming update. Personally I believe that it will not do much - fix a few issues, maybe add a new function (support for AirPlay 2, maybe?), that is all. ...

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Dead man calling, or US police officers are using deceased persons' fingerprints to unlock iPhones

According to Forbes and its, allegedly close to the FBI, sources, American cops are repeatedly using fingerprints of dead iPhone owners to unlock their phones. It is said that the police often does it in order to enter an OD victi's phone, which supposedly often leads to their dealer. Marina Medvin, owner of Medvin Law, said that such action is completely ...

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New protective cases for iPhone X rock

iPhone X is an expensive, high quality phone, and deserves similiarly expensive and high quality protection. Plastic and leather cases are all well and good, but what if you want something more, hmm, durable? Fear not, for Roxxlyn has you covered*. German company that deals in high-class, artistic covers for mobile devices has just released a new line ...

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Will It Blend? iPhone X. Good watch

I find myself in a difficult position. Here I am, about to show you a video of a man blending an iPhone X. I feel as if I should do my duty as a redactor and write a lenghty and informative opening about how vulnerable smartphones are, why is that and what can be done to make them more durable. But then I think about how I am stopping you from seeing ...

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Verizon will stop selling unlocked iPhones

According to CNET, Verizon wants to stop selling unlocked iPhones in order to, quote, deter criminals from stealing the devices. Starting this summer, all Verizon phones will remain locked to the network until unlocked by Verizon, a process which will possibly take a long time to complete. This new policy is, at least officially, aimed towards preventing ...

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iPhone X users report incoming call delays

Sigh... I would really prefer to write something positive about Apple for a change, but the world simply will not let me. Anyway, back to the point. Reportedly, a large number of people have taken to Apple forums to complain about a new iPhone X bug, namely a delay in the phone's screen waking up to a call coming through. This leads to the delay in accept/decline ...

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