Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: In Apple’s 2019 holiday ad The Surprise (YouTube, 11.8M views), the reveal at the end is that two young girls thought to have been frittering away time on their iPads have been making an unforgettable, heartwarming tribute to their recently passed grandmother that brings tears to their grandpa’s eyes. “This is a master class in comfy…
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Adobe Photoshop Finally Arrives on the iPad
Adobe Photoshop is now available for iPads. From a report: The release follows an official announcement at Adobe’s MAX event last year. The app is free to download and use for 30 days, but you’ll need a Creative Cloud subscription to continue using it after that. If you already have a subscription for Adobe’s desktop apps that covers Photoshop, you should…
Learn by day or night: Dark mode now available on the Coursera iOS app
By Alex Sanchez, Senior Product Manager for Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology, Coursera By Alex Sanchez, Senior Product Manager for Mobile Experiences and Emerging Technology, Coursera For those who learn at night, in low-light settings, or just love dark mode, we’re happy to say it’s here for Coursera learners! Dark mode support for the Coursera […]
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Apple Says a Bug May Grant ‘Full Access’ To Third-Party Keyboards By Mistake
Apple is warning users of a bug in iOS 13 and iPadOS involving third-party keyboards. From a report: In a brief advisory posted Tuesday, the tech giant said the bug impacts third-party keyboards which have the ability to request “full access” permissions. iOS 13 was released last week. Both iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1, the new software version for iPads, are…
Disney CEO Bob Iger Resigns From Apple Board As Companies Come Into Conflict On Streaming
Disney CEO Bob Iger has resigned from Apple’s board of directors, Apple said in an SEC filing on Friday. CNBC reports: Disney is launching streaming video service Disney+ on Nov. 12, which will compete with Apple’s Apple TV+ service, scheduled to become available on Nov. 1. Iger resigned on Sept. 10, the day Apple announced the price and release date for…
Apple Readies Camera-Focused Pro iPhones, New iPads, Larger MacBook Pro
An anonymous reader writes: Apple will launch three new iPhone models in an event next week. Two will be called “Pro” models and will replace the iPhone XS and XS Max. A third phone will replace the iPhone XR and will include dual cameras, Bloomberg reported Thursday. The Pro iPhones will feature triple rear cameras that will include a wide-angle lens,…
Samsung Won’t Let Android Tablets Die, Announces the Galaxy Tab S6
Samsung is one of the only companies still producing tablets to rival Apple’s iPad. Today the company announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6, its latest high-end tablet, for $649. Pre-orders start August 23, and the device ships September 6. Samsung says there will be an LTE version available later. Ars Technica reports: The Samsung Tab S6 features a 10.5-inch 2560×1600 OLED…
Google Reveals Fistful of Flaws In Apple’s iMessage App
Google researchers have shared details of five flaws in Apple’s iMessage software that could make its devices vulnerable to attack. The BBC reports: In one case, the researchers said the vulnerability was so severe that the only way to rescue a targeted iPhone would be to delete all the data off it. Another example, they said, could be used to copy…
Apple’s AWDL Protocol Plagued By Flaws That Enable Tracking and MitM Attacks
Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL), a protocol installed on over 1.2 billion Apple devices, contains vulnerabilities that enable attackers to track users, crash devices, or intercept files transferred between devices via man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks. From a report: These are the findings of a research project that started last year at the Technical University of Darmstadt, in Germany, and has recently concluded,…
Amazing June for noctilucent clouds
For the northern part of Earth, the season for seeing noctilucent clouds – clouds that shine at night – typically begins in June. This June has been particularly fine for seeing these electric-blue clouds. Photos and video here. Source: https://earthsky.org/todays-image/photos-noctilucent-clouds-observing-season-2019…