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You can’t really go too far when it comes to phone security, considering everything of importance we put on these compact devices—from bank account apps to our most intimate conversations—and while lock screen protections can keep most people out, they’re not always enough. Apple Unveils Its iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9Adding an extra layer of protection on top of certain apps can guard your most sensitive data, whether from a thief who’s managed to unlock your phone or a niece or nephew who’s borrowed your handset…

Joe Maring / Digital Trends I use a MacBook almost every day, and there’s one thing that I really wish it had: Face ID. I’ve been asking for this feature for years, and Apple is apparently finally bringing it to a laptop-like experience … on the iPad. Despite the Mac being snubbed yet again, there are plenty of reasons to be excited about this change. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, a new iPad Pro is about to launch in March this year, and it could potentially come with a “landscape Face ID camera.” That could…

Image: NurPhoto (Getty Images)Apple recently announced a Stolen Device Protection feature for iOS 17.3. With the new OS finally released Monday, the safety feature is now available to be activated on your devices. Here’s how to turn it on.The iPhone SE Offers Almost Everything You Want In An iPhoneFirst, you want to make sure to update the iPhone to the latest 17.3 version. Then go to Settings, scroll down to Face ID & Passcode, look for Stolen Device Protection, and turn the toggle switch on. It’ll take a few…

The last 12 months have been pretty exciting if you’re of the Mac persuasion. We’ve had Apple’s best-ever computer chips, some incredible games landing on the Mac, plus an all-new size for the MacBook Air. Oh, and Apple also (finally) killed off the 13-inch MacBook Pro, its worst MacBook by far. With 2024 just a day or two away, I’m starting to think about what could be coming next. I’ve got my wish list ready — if Apple can bring the following four things to the Mac over the course of the next year, I’ll be very…

The Brazilian wing of Burger King announced a surveillance technology marketing stunt this week called the “Hangover Whopper,” celebrating the booze-filled days between Christmas and New Year’s with facial recognition. All you have to do is hold your bleary-eyed visage up to a camera, and the company says its face-scanning software will judge how hungover you look and hand out a corresponding coupon. Welcome to the future: a boring dystopia where the most nightmarish technology is just another cutesy promotional…

Apple’s strategy, if there was one at all, for protecting your phone’s data from theft has been pretty bad all along. If the thief can take a glance at your password before stealing your iPhone, you have handed him your entire digital life. With the iOS 17.3 beta that rolled out yesterday, the company finally added a robust system for safeguarding your data against theft.Google’s AI Isn’t a Gimmick, It’s the Future | AI UnlockedIn the current iOS version and until now, all a thief needs to get their hands on is the…

Unlocking your iPhone is a straightforward process. You enter a PIN, password, or use something like Face ID or Touch ID. But did you know you can also unlock your iPhone using your Apple Watch? Apple developed this feature in scenarios where the Face ID sensor on the iPhone can’t get a clear full view of your face. Maybe you are wearing a mask, or you had any kind thick ornamentation, a bike face mask, or anything of its ilk. In such scenarios, the Apple Watch on your wrist can grant you access to your phone.…

Tang Tan, the Vice President of Product Design at Apple, who oversees the design of iPhones and Apple Watches, is departing this coming February.Sources within Apple have revealed to Bloomberg that the departure of a key team member, named Tan, has dealt a significant blow to the company's design team. Tan was responsible for making critical decisions about Apple's most important products and had a major influence on the design of other products such as the Apple Watch and AirPods. Tan's role in AppleTan's team had tight…

Apple iPhone screenshots: Taking a screenshot on an iPhone is a simple and useful feature that allows you to capture and save what's displayed on your screen. Whether you want to save a memorable moment, share information with others, or simply keep a record, here's a step-by-step guide on how to take screenshots on iPhones with Face ID and Touch ID.For iPhones with Face ID, which includes models like the iPhone X and newer:1. Press and Release Buttons: Quickly press and release the side button (located on the right side…

Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends It’s not an understatement to say I am an Android smartphone fan, as an Android phone has been my faithful companion ever since I started using the HTC Desire in 2010. I’ve bounced from phone to phone in the 13 years since, and I’ve experienced good and bad phones alike. But in all that time, I’ve never spent much time with an Apple iPhone. I’m obviously not unfamiliar with iPhones, having used them during my time as a tech writer grabbing screenshots, downloading apps, and…