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Apple has introduced a new security feature for its iMessage platform called Contact Key Verification, made available to developers in iOS 17.2 beta. The feature aims to increase the end-to-end encryption already in place by allowing users to confirm they are messaging only with intended recipients. Apple's Security Engineering and Architecture (SEAR) team shared a...

In a recent speed test conducted by PhoneBuff, Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max demonstrated superior performance over Google's newest Pixel 8 Pro. The test aimed to evaluate the processing speed and multitasking capabilities of both flagship smartphones, and is one of the YouTube channel’s flagship tests performed by a robot holding a stylus. The Pixel...

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced on Friday that the company is working on an API for Threads, its messaging platform that is seen as a rival to Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter). The move aims to allow developers to create various apps and experiences centred around Threads. Mosseri made the announcement in response...

New information has emerged revealing that a privacy feature Apple introduced three years ago has failed to function as promised, reports ArsTechnica. Initially launched with iOS 14, the feature was designed to conceal the unique Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of iPhones and iPads when they connected to a network. Despite Apple's assurances, the feature...

The RiverTV live and on-demand streaming TV app has added new channels this week. Gusto TV, Tastemade, and Tastemade Home are now in the core package of over 40 channels at no extra cost, says the company. Gusto TV is an international food channel, while Tastemade focuses on food and lifestyle programming. Tastemade Home targets...

A severe storage bug in Android 14 is causing significant disruptions for users, particularly those using the "multiple profiles" feature. The bug has rendered devices virtually unusable, locking users out of device storage and eliciting comparisons to ransomware attacks. Initially thought to be limited to Pixel 6 devices, the bug now appears to be affecting...

Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced the launch of a new Premium+ subscription tier. "X Premium is an opt-in, paid subscription that offers additional features to improve your experience on X. X Premium has three tiers: Basic, Premium, and Premium+, with more features available in each tier. Subscribe now with localized pricing...

The CBC announced this week that it has obtained the exclusive Canadian broadcast rights to "Now and Then - The Last Beatles Song," a documentary exploring the story behind the Beatles' final song. The film features exclusive commentary and footage from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Sean Ono Lennon, and Peter Jackson. It will...

In an all-company meeting on Thursday, executives at X (formerly Twitter), identified YouTube and LinkedIn as potential future competitors, according to sources, reports Bloomberg. The meeting was the first time owner Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino have jointly addressed the entire company. The source also revealed that the executives discussed plans to launch a...

On the eve of its one-year anniversary under new ownership and management, X CEO Linda Yaccarino outlined the platform's achievements and future prospects in a comprehensive update. "I am incredibly proud of the work our team has been doing to accelerate the future of X," said Yaccarino on Thursday in a blog post. She then...

Apple released iOS 17.2 beta 1 and more yesterday for developers to download and test. This update brings the new Journaling app, plus some more features. Zollotech has an excellent walkthrough breaking down what’s new in iOS 17.2 beta: Journal App: A new Journal app allows users to document their thoughts and activities. The app...

Sony is expecting a "really strong" holiday season as PlayStation 5 is in "fully supply" since launch.